We’ll all remember 2020 as the year the world went virtual and brought us a ton of virtual event entertainment suppliers to rival even the most excellent in-person event suppliers on the market. If you’re looking to throw a virtual event that seriously entertains, check out our pick of the best virtual event entertainment suppliers to have made it onto our collection.
Sip & Paint Party
What could be more fun than learning a new skill and sipping on a delicious drink at the same time? This package combines the two, with a unique paint and sip experience that can’t fail to impress.
You'll be sent a kit containing everything you need, including paints, canvas, and a mini bottle of Prosecco to get you started. This session is ideal for everyone, from beginners to boogiers, and everyone in between! Join us for a sing-along and a sip-along!
Capacity: 10 to 200 people
Price: £66 pp
Mind Reading with Chris Fleming
If it's time to lay out the (virtual) red carpet for your clients, leave it to magician Chris Fleming. He's previously entertained the likes of Rihanna, Kanye West, and even the Queen herself! So, it's safe to say your clients will be impressed by his immersive virtual magic show. Perfect for up to 1,000 guests, this popular performace will have your clients oooing and ahhhing the night away.
Capacity: 251-500 people
Price: £714
Jasmine Pottery Studios
If you're after a unique activity to bring guests together, why not get stuck into a creative pottery class, all from the comfort of your own home?
Led by experienced potters and qualified teachers, the session is a mix of easy-to-follow instructions and fun games, all centred around a beautiful pottery kit sent to attendees’ homes in advance. Best yet, every attendee will end the session with their very own handmade, cheeky gnome to be proud of.
Capacity: 10-60 people
Price: £54 pp
Cookery Class
Aprons tied, party hats on, let's get cooking up a fantastically fun evening! Guided by friendly and knowledgable professional chefs, attendees will whip up a choice of delicious dishes, decided on before the event, and then have the chance to share a meal once their hard work has paid off!
This experience is great for getting people socialising and learning new skills, and with a cheerful atmosphere cooked up by fun-loving hosts, this is sure to be an enjoyable and memorable party for everyone! Lists of ingredients and equipment needed will be sent to guests in advance so that everyone's ready to get mixing and mingling on the day.
Capacity: 8-1,000 people
Price: £32.40 pp
Virtual Casino Events
Zoom poker faces at the ready: this interactive virtual casino game brings out the competitive streak in any group with entertaining results! Experience the closest thing to a real casino with personalised name badges, green screen backgrounds, and an experienced croupier guiding games of Blackjack and poker.
Players can top up their allocated chips by donating to the event’s charity of choice, making this guaranteed evening of fun a perfect opportunity to fundraise for good causes, so everyone’s a winner!
Capacity: 5-300 people
Price: From £264
Beer & Cheese Tasting
Join the team from the Wild Beer Co for a 60-minute tasting experience brought to you from the heart of Somerset. Not only will each attendee receive four cheeses from the brewery’s neighbours, Westcombe Dairy, they’ll also receive four perfectly paired beers from the Wild Beer Co themselves, as well as two extra beers to enjoy before or after the tasting.
The enlightening session will cover everything you want to know about the beers, cheeses, businesses and their stories. So, it’s the ideal session for team building, client entertainment, or even as a breakout session as part of a larger event or conference. After all, who doesn’t love beer and cheese?!
Capacity: 10-50 people
Price: £86.40
Mental Wellbeing Workshop
Siren Training was set up by a group of Firefighters armed with a wealth of knowledge and experience in First Aid and Fire Safety. So, who could be better placed to deliver engaging and enjoyable mental health workshops that can help your team to alleviate stress and anxiety during these uncertain times?!
Siren Training’s Mental Wellbeing Workshop explores the common symptoms of stress and anxiety, what they mean and why we struggle with them. Plus, it looks at some of the ways we can learn to control their effects. All in all, it’s a great way to encourage your team to show some self-love, as well as demonstrating that you really care.
Capacity: 6 to 100 people
Price: £840
Escape Rooms
Love escape rooms? You won't be able to get enough of this virtual escape room experience. With image recognition and augmented reality technology, it's the virtual gift that keeps on giving. Simply work in teams from the comfort of your own sofa to unpick evidence and decode secret messages. You'll never want to return to your standard in-person escape room again!
Capacity: 6 to 500 people
Price: £18 pp
Summer Cookalong
This summer cookalong is the perfect virtual experience whenever you've got guests to impress! In this fun, relaxed session, a professional chef will walk you through how to cook up your chosen summer dish over Zoom. Your guests will be sent a list of everything they need in advance (from ingredients to set-up tips). Then, all that's left is to log in on the day and learn a brand new recipe to enjoy (virtually!) with friends old or new. Roll up those sleeves, it's time to get cooking!
Capacity: 8-1000
Price: £32.40 / Person
Virtual Comedy
We're all in need of a laugh after the pandemic graced our horizons. So, there's no better way to treat your clients than with a bit of stand-up comedy enjoyed from the comfort of their own home. Tiff Stevenson is an award-winning stand-up comedian, writer and actor who has plenty of experience running comedy nights and hosting group panels about self-isolation and mental health. Your clients can't help but love her thought-provoking brand of comedy which is sure to have them roaring with laughter.
Capacity: 10 to 1,000 people
Price: £2000
So, whether you’re hosting a virtual team building day, online party or even a webinar or virtual conference, there’s no excuse not to make it entertaining! With a whole host of outstanding virtual suppliers, there’s something available for every kind of event out there.
For more, just check out our experiences below. For more guidance and advice, check out our Complete Guide To Virtual Events.
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Imogen Beech
With a love of interior design, Imogen’s writing experience has taken her from the mansions of the rich and famous to the capital’s most unique events spaces on Hire Space.
