Quality and Safety-Checked DJs for your Wedding, Party or Event
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In more than 60,000 completed events our DJs have achieved a positive feedback rating of 99.9% and our members that cover weddings and parties in Chester have an average score of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 77 verified customer reviews!
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The following DJs are available to book for events in Chester, Blacon, Higher Ferry, Capenhurst, Backford
The top 3 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Chester are...
- Alt. Entertainments - Music Matters
- PC Roadshows Entertainments - Professional Event DJs And Wedding Hosts
- DJ Paul Williams - Top DJ With 25 Years' Experience. Check My Reviews
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DIAMOND DJmark Award Holders
Diamond is the highest award level offered by the DJmark safety and quality vetting service.
Award holders have valid public liability insurance (PLI), regularly safety-check their electrical equipment (Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)), issue written contracts for all bookings and operate fully in accordance with music and video copyright legislation. They also have recent trusted positive feedback from previous clients and they undertake health & safety assessments prior to every event. They publish a complaints procedure and have held a DJmark Award for a minimum of two years demonstrating their commitment to the scheme.
Alt. Entertainments
Music Matters
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4.6 out of 5 | 21 trusted reviews
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PC Roadshows Entertainments
Professional Event DJs And Wedding Hosts
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4.7 out of 5 | 25 trusted reviews
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GOLD DJmark Award Holders
Gold is the mid level award offered by the DJmark safety and quality vetting service.
Award holders have valid public liability insurance (PLI), regularly safety-check their electrical equipment (Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)), issue written contracts for all bookings and operate fully in accordance with music and video copyright legislation. They also have recent trusted positive feedback from previous clients.
DJ Paul Williams
Top DJ With 25 Years' Experience. Check My Reviews
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4.9 out of 5 | 31 trusted reviews
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Typical DJ Prices in Chester
Firstly, a disclaimer. There are LOTS of mobile DJs and entertainment companies out there, mostly run by individuals - some as a part-time extension of their hobby and others as a full-time professional business. There are endless debates about pricing on DJ forums and social media groups, with some DJs happy to work for under £100 a night and others that "wouldn't load the van" for less than £500 for the same event. So there is a much wider range of pricing (and service level) than in many other industries, for example plumbers. There is no such thing as a 'standard DJ'!
However, many people have never booked a DJ before and have no idea when it comes to how much they should budget. So what we've done is look at the details for literally hundreds of events that have taken place in and around the Chester area to come up with some guideline pricing showing typical rates for common types of event. We update these price ranges on a regular basis to reflect current trends.
The only sure way to get accurate prices is to request FREE DJ quotes for your Chester party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Chester
This is for an evening-only event of 4/5 hours duration with no add-ons or extras. Just a DJ with his/her sound and lighting equipment.
| Budget DJ | Mid-range DJ | Premium DJ |
|---|---|---|
| £150 - £218 | £218 - £342 | £342 - £510 |
We costed DJs for an ALL DAY Wedding in Chester
This would typically include music for the ceremony, background music and microphones during the wedding breakfast, and an evening disco with no add-ons or extras. Just a DJ with his/her sound and lighting equipment.
| Budget DJ | Mid-range DJ | Premium DJ |
|---|---|---|
| £225 - £350 | £350 - £550 | £550 - £770 |
We costed DJs for an Adult Evening Function in Chester
Birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, social events, Christmas parties etc. come into this category. Prices are for an evening disco with no add-ons or extras. Just a DJ with his/her sound and lighting equipment.
| Budget DJ | Mid-range DJ | Premium DJ |
|---|---|---|
| £125 - £171 | £171 - £257 | £257 - £450 |
We costed DJs for a Children's Party in Chester
This would usually be a weekend afternoon or weekday evening event lasting 2/3 hours. Prices are for a disco with no add-ons or extras. Just a DJ with his/her sound and lighting equipment.
| Budget DJ | Mid-range DJ | Premium DJ |
|---|---|---|
| £100 - £149 | £149 - £215 | £215 - £270 |
What type of DJ is right for my party?
You can expect a low-cost DJ in Chester to attend your function with a basic sound rig, often just a couple of entry-level speakers to provide sound for the dancefloor, and a small selection of lighting effects working in "sound-to-light" mode - ie. flashing different colours in time to the beat. You can expect limited interaction with your Budget DJ prior to the party. Most will accept some music requests on the night but will be working with a fairly limited music collection.
Many Budget DJs are part-time operators working to supplement other income. As such they are usually a good choice for low-cost venues such as pubs and village halls, and events such as 18th birthday parties and engagements.
A mid-range DJ will likely have a choice of equipment which will be selected to best suit your function and venue, and might offer some level of control over the lighting to keep it synchronised and befitting of the music style playing. They will usually offer a consultation in advance and be skilled enough to "hold the function together" on the night, continually thinking and planning ahead to make the event go smoothly. You can expect smart dress, good levels of presentation and confident microphone skills.
Many mid-range DJs are full-time businesses who can devote time to forward planning for your party in Chester, as well as offering a range of add-on services. Lots of mid-priced DJs will be members of organisations such as DJmark giving you confidence in their service. This means they will hold Public Liability Insurance, have regularly safety tests undertaken on their electrical equipment ("PAT"), and will issue contracts for bookings. They will also be able to provide consistently good feedback from former clients.
A premium DJ is most likely to work with you in advance to plan all aspects of the event, from equipment and lighting needs through to music preferences, announcements, key timings and the structure of the party. They will be willing to work with other entertainment providers and the venue management to avoid any unnecessary "surprises". They possess the experience and skills to ensure meticulous planning and preparation befitting of their fee, and will be smartly presented on the day to suit your function.
The perfect choice for an important event such as a wedding reception or corporate gathering, premium DJs will be able to confidently lead your celebration. Generally run as full-time businesses, Premium DJs operating in the Chester area are most likely to offer an impeccable feedback record and have attained DJmark Platinum or Diamond level - demonstrating their commitment to customer service.
Check out our Top 10 mobile discos in Chester based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Chester
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Chester? Our DJs have played at hundreds of local pubs, clubs, community centres, village halls, hotels and more.
Here's a summary list of function rooms local to Chester - for full details click on any venue name!
9 in Chester / 13 nearby
in Chester (CH1 - 9 options) - More Details
ABode Chester Hotel, Grosvenor Rd
Chester Bridge Hotel, 51 Lower Bridge Street
Chester Grosvenor Hotel, Eastgate St
Crabwall Manor Hotel, Parkgate Rd, Mollington
Crowne Plaza Chester, Trinity Street
Mollington Banastre Hotel (Brook), Parkgate Rd
New Blossoms Hotel, St John St
Queens Hotel, City Rd
Westminster Hotel, City Rd
Nearby (13 options)
Brook Meadow Hotel, Ellesmere Port CH66
Craxton Wood Hotel, Ellesmere Port CH66
Days Hotel Chester North (Gateway to Wales), Deeside CH5
Doubletree by Hilton Chester, Chester CH2
Green Bough Hotel, Chester CH2
Grosvenor Pulford Hotel, Chester CH4
Holiday Inn Chester South, Chester CH4
Inglewood Manor Country House Hotel, Ellesmere Port CH66
Mercure Chester North Woodhey House Hotel, Ellesmere Port CH66
Peel Hey Country House, Chester CH4
Pulford Hotel and Spa, Chester CH4
St Davids Park Hotel, Deeside CH5
The Offas Dyke Hotel, Chester CH4
3 in Chester / 3 nearby
in Chester (CH1 - 3 options) - More Details
Chester Guildhall, Watergate St
Kings Acre, Kingswood Lane, Saughall
Old Palace, Little John Street
Nearby (3 options)
Clawdd Offa Farm, Chester CH4
Oakfield Manor at Chester Zoo, Chester CH2
Trafford Hall, Chester CH2
4 in Chester / 34 nearby
in Chester (CH1 - 4 options) - More Details
Holy Trinity Without-The-Walls Church, Norris Road, Blacon
Mollington Backford & District Village Hall, Station Rd, Backford
Vernon Institute (Saughall Village Hall), 30 Church Road, Saughall
Nearby (34 options)
Aston Community Centre, Deeside CH5
Dee Scout Centre, Neston CH64
Deeside Leisure Centre, Deeside CH5
Eccleston Village Hall, Chester CH4
Elton Church Hall, Chester CH2
Elton Community Centre, Chester CH2
Gladstone Village Hall, Neston CH64
Great Sutton Village Hall, Ellesmere Port CH66
Hawarden Institute, Deeside CH5
Hoole Community Centre, Chester CH2
Lache Community Centre, Chester CH4
Little Neston Methodist Church Hall, Neston CH64
Little Stanney Village Hall, Chester CH2
Mancot and Moor Village Hall, Hawarden CH5
Mickle Trafford Village Hall, Chester CH2
Ness Village Hall, Neston CH64
Neston Community & Youth Centre (NC&YC), Neston CH64
Neston Town Hall, Neston CH64
Overpool Community Centre, Ellesmere Port CH66
Parkgate & Neston URC Community Hall, Neston CH64
Poulton & Pulford Village Hall, Chester CH4
Pulford Village Hall, Chester CH4
Sandy Lane Community Centre, Chester CH4
St Columbas Parish Hall, Chester CH2
St Ethelwolds Church Hall, Deeside CH5
St Mary Without-the-Walls Church Hall, Chester CH4
St Michaels Church Hall, Neston CH64
St Saviours Parish Centre, Ellesmere Port CH66
St Thomas Church , Neston CH64
Upton Community Hall (Holy Ascension Church), Chester CH2
Upton Village Hall, Chester CH2
Willaston Memorial Hall, Neston CH64
Willaston Methodist Hall, Neston CH64
Willaston Service Club, Neston CH64
7 in Chester / 24 nearby
in Chester (CH1 - 7 options) - More Details
Capenhurst Electricity Sports & Social Club, Capenhurst Technology Park
Cheshire Regimental Association Club, Cheshire Regiment Association, Chester Castle
Chester City Football Club, Lookers (Exacta) Stadium, Bumpers Lane
Chester United Services Club, Crook St
Home Guard Social Club, 9 Canal St
St Werburghs Catholic Club & Parish Centre, Brook St
Nearby (24 options)
Broughton Wings (Airbus) Social Club, Chester CH4
Cheshire County Sports Club, Chester CH2
Chester Golf Club, Chester CH4
Connahs Quay Labour Club, Deeside CH5
Connahs Quay Naval Club, Deeside CH5
Ellesmere Port Golf Centre (Hooton), Ellesmere Port CH66
Ewloe Social Club, Deeside CH5
Farfield (Masonic) Hall, Deeside CH5
Grange Country Club, Neston CH64
Grosvenor Social Club, Deeside CH5
Hawarden Golf Club, Deeside CH5
Hawarden Masonic Hall, Deeside CH5
Ranch Social Club, Deeside CH5
Royal British Legion Ellesmere Port, Ellesmere Port CH66
Royal British Legion Neston, Neston CH64
Royal British Legion Penyffordd & Penymynydd, Chester CH4
Royal British Legion Upton, Chester CH2
Saltney Tavern (ex-Social Club), Chester CH4
Tata (Corus) Sports & Social Club, Deeside CH5
The Groves Community Sports & Social Club, Deeside CH5
The Groves Sports & Social Club (ex-Castrol), Ellesmere Port CH66
The Neston Club (Neston Cricket Club / Parkgate Clubhouse), Neston CH64
Upton-by-Chester Golf Club, Chester CH2
Vauxhall Motors Sports & Social Club, Ellesmere Port CH66
1 in Chester / 0 nearby
in Chester (CH1 - 1 options) - More Details
ChesterBoat, Souters Lane, The Groves
1 in Chester / 2 nearby
in Chester (CH1 - 1 options) - More Details
Stanley Palace, Watergate St
Nearby (2 options)
Connahs Quay Civic Centre, Deeside CH5
Neston Civic Hall, Neston CH64
48 in Chester / 63 nearby
in Chester (CH1 - 48 options) - More Details
1539, Nuns Road
Duttons, Godstall Lane
Telfords Warehouse, Tower Wharf, Raymond St
Temple Bar, Frodsham St
The Architect, 54 Nicholas Street
The Bear & Billet, 94 Lower Bridge Street
The Botanist, St Werburgh Street
The Bouverie, 51 Garden Lane
The Bridgewater Arms, Crewe Street
The Cellar Bar, 19-21 City Road
The Chichester Arms, 66 Garden Lane
The Church, Newgate Street
The Coach House, 39 Northgate Street
The Commonhall St Social, Commonhall Street
The Cornerhouse (ex Last Orders) (ex Hangman), City Road
The Cross Keys, Lower Bridge Street
The Deva Tap, 121 Brook Street
The Dublin Packet, Northgate Street
The Egerton Arms, Hermitage Road, Saughall
The Falcon, Lower Bridge Street
The Fiesta Havana, Watergate Street
The Golden Eagle, Castle Street
The Greyhound Inn, Seahill Road, Saughall
The Little Owl , Gawer Park
The Liverpool Arms, Northgate Street
The Living Room Chester, 13 St Werburgh St
The Lock Keeper, Canalside, Frodsam Street
The Marlborough Arms, St John Street
The Oddfellows Arms, Frodsham Street
The Pied Bull, 57 Northgate Street
The Pitcher & Piano, St John Street
The Plumbers Arms, Newgate Street
The Red Lion, 59 Northgate Street
The Saddle Inn, Grosvenor St
The Shropshire Arms, 45 Northgate Street
The Square Bottle, 78 Foregate Street
The Stanley Arms, 37 Brook Street
The Talbot Inn, 33 Walter Street
The Town Crier, City Road
The Union Vaults, 44 Egerton Street
The Victoria, Watergate Row
The Waggon and Horses, Western Avenue, Blacon
The Wheatsheaf Inn, Parkgate Road, Saughall
The White Horse, The Racecourse
Ye Olde Boot Inn, Eastgate Row, Eastgate Street
Ye Olde Kings Head, Lower Bridge St
Nearby (63 options)
Shrewsbury Arms, Chester CH2
Sir Gawain and The Green Knight, Connahs Quay CH5
The Bears Paw, Chester CH2
The Brewers Arms, Neston CH64
The Brown Horse, Neston CH64
The Bulls Head, Ellesmere Port CH66
The Bunbury Arms, Chester CH2
The Burleydam, Ellesmere Port CH66
The Central Hotel, Deeside CH5
The Cheshire Yeoman, Ellesmere Port CH66
The Chester Fields, Chester CH2
The Chimneys, Ellesmere Port CH66
The City Arms, Chester CH4
The Clwyd (Hotel), Deeside CH5
The Corner Pin, Chester CH4
The Crown & Liver, Deeside CH5
The Dee Miller, Chester CH2
The George & Dragon, Chester CH2
The Glynne Arms, Deeside CH5
The Greenland Fishery, Neston CH64
The Grosvenor Arms, Chester CH4
The Halfway House, Ellesmere Port CH66
The Handbridge, Chester CH4
The Hinderton Arms, Neston CH64
The Hooton Arms, Ellesmere Port CH66
The Lady Hamilton, Neston CH64
The Lock Vaults, Chester CH2
The Malt Shovel, Neston CH64
The Mechanics Arms, Deeside CH5
The Mill at Upton, Chester CH2
The Mill House, Chester CH4
The Nags Head, Neston CH64
The New Glynne Arms, Chester CH4
The Oaklands, Chester CH2
The Old Quay, Neston CH64
The Old Wirral Hundred, Ellesmere Port CH66
The Olde Red Lion, Ellesmere Port CH66
The Piper, Chester CH2
The Plough Inn, Deeside CH5
The Rake (Hall) (Pub), Chester CH2
The Red Fox, Neston CH64
The Red Lion , Chester CH4
The Red Lion , Chester CH4
The Red Lion , Chester CH4
The Red Lion, Neston CH64
The Rigger, Chester CH2
The Royal Oak, Chester CH2
The Royal Oak, Neston CH64
The Running Hare, Deeside CH5
The Saltney Ferry, Chester CH4
The Sea Horse, Ellesmere Port CH66
The Shrewsbury Arms, Chester CH2
The Sir Robert, Ellesmere Port CH66
The Straw Hat, Ellesmere Port CH66
The Travellers Rest, Ellesmere Port CH66
The Tudor Rose, Ellesmere Port CH66
The Wheatsheaf, Ellesmere Port CH66
The Wheatsheaf Inn, Chester CH2
The Wheelwright Arms, Chester CH2
The White Bear, Deeside CH5
The White Lion, Ellesmere Port CH66
The White Swan, Ellesmere Port CH66
The Woodland, Ellesmere Port CH66
Chester DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Chester will make a dramatic difference to the success of their event - in a lot of cases possibly one of the most important (and expensive) days of their lives. For others, where the music is just incidental, a basic service is often all they need.
The biggest deciding factor in ensuring the quality of the DJ service that you hire in Chester, Blacon, Higher Ferry, Capenhurst, Backford is usually the budget. We urge you to consider this very carefully as an overall percentage of the cost of your event. Don't shop for a DJ in Calstock - Gunnislake purely on price, because many affordable yet experienced DJs will actively avoid clients that appear not to value the service and focus only on cost. Instead, shop around on the suitability, reputation and level of service being offered - then, once you have a shortlist of suitable DJs you can then review the pricing.
BE WARY OF ONLINE REVIEWS
Many review platforms such as Facebook and Google accept "reviews" from ANYONE whether or not they've actually used the service - including the DJ, the DJ's partner, the DJ's friends, the DJ's dog...
needadisco.com reviews can only be submitted by clients that have used the service including people like you partying in Chester. We do not accept random reviews. We also think that reviews can go out of date quite quickly, so we do not count reviews that are more than 3 years old to be sure that you're getting an up-to-date picture. Also, our Chester discos are clearly ranked on specific criteria such as audio quality, lighting quality, presentation, music choices, request handling, microphone use, audience interaction and more, so that you can quickly compare local DJ services.
CHECK FOR A DJMARK AWARD
All DJmark Award holding DJs in Chester operate legally and with due regard for excellent customer service.
DJmark is the longest established and most rigorous awarding body for the UK mobile disco industry, working with mobile DJs to independently check paperwork, credentials and customer feedback. If you employ a DJmark Award holding DJ for your wedding or party in Chester, you can be assured that you will be working with "one of the good guys". Learn more about DJmark and how booking an award holder can save you a lot of time and potential stress for your party in Chester.
COMMUNICATION, COMMUNICATION, COMMUNICATION...
Be very clear about your expectations for the event and TALK to your potential DJ about them. Don't be afraid to walk away if you're not confident in his/her abilities to deliver.
Do you want a straightforward 'same-as-everyone-else' mobile disco or are you looking for something a little different? Are you looking for a Chester DJ who can rapidly switch genres to suit the guests ... or would you prefer a club-style DJ with a predetermined set and excellent beatmatching skills? Would you be happy with a silent DJ or would you like someone with microphone skills and the right presence to confidently make announcements and keep your guests informed?
DJ Hire FAQs for events in Chester
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Chester since 2006. In that time we've confirmed more than 60,000 events and our DJ members have accrued positive feedback in 99.96% of cases. If you are thinking of hiring a DJ click the button below to get rapid free quotes from a selection of available companies, or read our FAQs.
| Who are the best mobile DJs in Chester? needadisco.com used various methods to rate the quality and safety of the mobile DJs and disco companies that it recommends. We not only look at customer feedback but also their documentation such as insurance, electrical testing records, approach to health & safety and many more aspects. In our opinion, the best mobile DJs available to hire for weddings, parties and events in Chester are: - Alt. Entertainments - PC Roadshows Entertainments | |
| How can I find a reliable DJ in Chester? Easy - just request quotes from needadisco.com and our experienced mobile disco members will be in touch with free quotations and more information about their service. There's no obligation to book and you can close your enquiry at any time. needadisco.com has hundreds of safety and quality checked DJs available for all types of events being held in Chester - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
| How much should I expect to pay for a Chester DJ? For an entry level DJ you can expect to pay anything from £150 upwards for a small evening function. A more realistic amount if you are looking for an experienced DJ with a good standard of audio and lighting equipment and positive feedback from recent customers would be in the region of £218 - £342 for an evening event. If you are looking for a professional DJ with an impeccable and long-standing feedback record for an important event such as a wedding reception you can easily add another 50-100% to these amounts. Remember - for most parties the DJ is the one aspect that will be remembered long after the cake, buffet or wedding dress - and you really want it to be for the right reasons! | |
| I'm having a party in Chester and I've never booked a DJ before! needadisco.com makes it really easy for you to find a suitable mobile DJ for your party. Simply provide a few details about your plans and let our members contact you with further information about what they can offer and a quotation. Then you can pick the one you like the sound of and book them directly. There's no middlemen agencies involved and no commission to pay. We have DJs based in Chester and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
| What other party services do you provide in Chester? Many of our DJs also offer other popular party services - such as dancefloor hire, photo booths, LOVE letters, and some even provide photography, catering, venue decoration, bouncy castle hire and much more! You can request quotes for any or all of these products and services and choose your favourites in your own time. |