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, Boughton, Huntingdon, Mouldsworth, Tarvin, Tattenhall, Farndon
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!
5 in Chester / 15 nearby
in Chester (CH3 - 5 options) - More Details
Broxton Hall Hotel, Whitchurch Rd, Broxton
Frogg Manor Hotel, Nantwich Rd, Broxton
Mercure Chester East Hotel (was Ramada), Whitchurch Road
Red House, Deebanks
Nearby (15 options)
Dodington Lodge Hotel, Whitchurch SY13
Doubletree by Hilton Chester, Chester CH2
Forest Hills Hotel, Frodsham WA6
Green Bough Hotel, Chester CH2
Grosvenor Pulford Hotel, Chester CH4
Heathercliffe Country House, Frodsham WA6
Hill Valley Hotel (Macdonald), Whitchurch SY13
Holiday Inn Chester South, Chester CH4
Peel Hey Country House, Chester CH4
Portal Hotel Golf & Country Club (Macdonald), Tarporley CW6
Pulford Hotel and Spa, Chester CH4
Swan Hotel, Tarporley CW6
The Offas Dyke Hotel, Chester CH4
Wild Boar Hotel, Tarporley CW6
Willington Hall, Tarporley CW6
1 in Chester / 8 nearby
in Chester (CH3 - 1 options) - More Details
Bolesworth Castle, Bolesworth Estate, Tattenhall
Nearby (8 options)
Clawdd Offa Farm, Chester CH4
Combermere Abbey, Whitchurch SY13
Grange Barn, Whitchurch SY13
Iscoyd Park, Whitchurch SY13
Oakfield Manor at Chester Zoo, Chester CH2
Peckforton Castle, Tarporley CW6
The Glasshouse at Combermere, Whitchurch SY13
Trafford Hall, Chester CH2
10 in Chester / 37 nearby
in Chester (CH3 - 10 options) - More Details
1st Farndon Scout Hut, The Crofts, Farndon
Barbour Institute, High Street, Tattenhall
Chester Music Theatre, Tarvin Road, Boughton
Churton Village Hall, Stannage Lane, Churton
Huntington Village Hall, Butterbache Rd, Huntington
Saighton Village Hall, Saighton Lane, Saighton
Tarvin Community Centre, Meadow Close, Tarvin
Vicars Cross Community Centre, Thackeray Drive, Vicars Cross
Vicars Cross Scout Hut, Thackeray Drive, Vicars Cross
Waverton Village Hall, Common Lane, Waverton
Nearby (37 options)
4th Frodsham (Overton) Scout Hall, Frodsham WA6
Alvanley Village Hall, Frodsham WA6
Ash (Magna) Village Hall, Whitchurch SY13
Beechtree Community Centre, Whitchurch SY13
Bickerton Village Hall, Malpas SY14
Brownlow Community Centre, Whitchurch SY13
Bunbury Village Hall, Tarporley CW6
Cholmondeley Coronation Hall, Whitchurch SY13
Eccleston Village Hall, Chester CH4
Elton Church Hall, Chester CH2
Elton Community Centre, Chester CH2
Frodsham Community Centre, Frodsham WA6
Helsby Community Centre, Frodsham WA6
Higher Heath Village Hall, Whitchurch SY13
Hoole Community Centre, Chester CH2
Kelsall Village Institute, Tarporley CW6
Lache Community Centre, Chester CH4
Little Stanney Village Hall, Chester CH2
Malpas Victoria Jubilee Hall, Malpas SY14
Manley Village Hall, Frodsham WA6
Mickle Trafford Village Hall, Chester CH2
Poulton & Pulford Village Hall, Chester CH4
Prees Village Hall, Whitchurch SY13
Pulford Village Hall, Chester CH4
Sandy Lane Community Centre, Chester CH4
St Columbas Parish Hall, Chester CH2
St Judes Church, Tarporley CW6
St Laurences Parish Church, Frodsham WA6
St Mary Without-the-Walls Church Hall, Chester CH4
St Pauls Church Hall, Frodsham WA6
Tallarn Green Village Hall, Malpas SY14
Tarporley Community Centre, Tarporley CW6
Tilstock Bradbury Village Hall, Whitchurch SY13
Tilston War Memorial Hall, Malpas SY14
Upton Community Hall (Holy Ascension Church), Chester CH2
Upton Village Hall, Chester CH2
Whixall Social Centre, Whitchurch SY13
7 in Chester / 22 nearby
in Chester (CH3 - 7 options) - More Details
Barrowmore Welfare & Social Club, Irons Lane, Great Barrow
Boughton Hall Cricket Club, Boughton Hall Avenue
Chester Rugby Club, Hare Lane
Christleton Cricket Club, Little Heath, Christleton
Farndon Sports & Social Club (FSSC), Crewe Lane, Farndon
Pryors Hayes Golf Club, Willington Road, Tarvin
Vicars Cross Golf Club, Tarvin Rd
Nearby (22 options)
Alvanley Cricket Club, Frodsham WA6
Archibald Worthington Club (AWC), Whitchurch SY13
Broughton Wings (Airbus) Social Club, Chester CH4
Cheshire County Sports Club, Chester CH2
Chester Golf Club, Chester CH4
Cholmondeley Working Mens Club, Whitchurch SY13
Deeside Ramblers Hockey Club, Tarporley CW6
Eccies (Helsby Ex-Servicemans Social Club), Frodsham WA6
Frodsham Conservative Club, Frodsham WA6
Frodsham Golf Club, Frodsham WA6
Helsby Community Sports Club, Frodsham WA6
Helsby Golf Club, Frodsham WA6
Kingsley & Newton Village Institute, Frodsham WA6
Malpas and District Sports Club, Malpas SY14
Prees Sports & Social Club, Whitchurch SY13
Royal British Legion Penyffordd & Penymynydd, Chester CH4
Royal British Legion Tarporley, Tarporley CW6
Royal British Legion Upton, Chester CH2
Saltney Tavern (ex-Social Club), Chester CH4
Upton-by-Chester Golf Club, Chester CH2
Whitchurch Cricket Club, Whitchurch SY13
Whitchurch Rugby & Hockey Club, Whitchurch SY13
1 in Chester / 2 nearby
in Chester (CH3 - 1 options) - More Details
Cheshire View, Plough Lane, Christleton
Nearby (2 options)
Dearnford, Whitchurch SY13
Manley Mere, Frodsham WA6
0 in Chester / 1 nearby
19 in Chester / 78 nearby
in Chester (CH3 - 19 options) - More Details
Carriages, New Russia Hall
The Bear & Ragged Staff, High Street, Tattenhall
The Bird In Hand, Church Lane, Guilden Sutton
The Black Dog, Whitchurch Road, Waverton
The Centurion (Cenny), Oldfield Drive
The Cherry Orchard, Chapel Lane
The Cheshire Cat, Whitchurch Road, Christleton
The Cross Foxes, 25 Boughton
The Farndon (Hotel), High Street, Farndon
The George & Dragon, 67 High Street, Tarvin
The Goshawk, Station Road, Mouldsworth
The Grosvenor Arms, Chester Rd, Aldford
The Old Harkers Arms, Russell Street
The Old Trooper, Whitchurch Road, Christleton
The Peacock, 158 Christleton Road
The Spital Vaults, Spital Walk
The Sportsmans Arms, Burwardsley Road, Tattenhall
The Twirl Of Hay, Caldy Valley Road
The White Horse, Chester Road, Churton
Nearby (78 options)
Amore, Frodsham WA6
Shrewsbury Arms, Chester CH2
The Bears Paw, Frodsham WA6
The Bears Paw, Chester CH2
The Belle Monte Hotel, Frodsham WA6
The Bickerton Poacher, Malpas SY14
The Black Bear, Whitchurch SY13
The Bull, Malpas SY14
The Bulls Head, Tarporley CW6
The Bulls Head, Whitchurch SY13
The Bulls Head, Frodsham WA6
The Bunbury Arms, Chester CH2
The Cabbage Hall, Tarporley CW6
The Carden Arms, Malpas SY14
The Cheshire Cheese, Frodsham WA6
The Chester Fields, Chester CH2
The Cholmondeley Arms, Malpas SY14
The Cholmondeley Arms, Frodsham WA6
The City Arms, Chester CH4
The Cock O Barton, Malpas SY14
The Combermere Arms, Whitchurch SY13
The Corner Pin, Chester CH4
The Dee Miller, Chester CH2
The Dunham Arms, Frodsham WA6
The Dysart Arms, Tarporley CW6
The Egerton Arms, Tarporley CW6
The Foresters, Tarporley CW6
The George & Dragon, Chester CH2
The Golden Lion, Frodsham WA6
The Grosvenor Arms, Chester CH4
The Handbridge, Chester CH4
The Hanmer Arms, Whitchurch SY13
The Helter Skelter, Frodsham WA6
The Hornsmill, Frodsham WA6
The Horse & Jockey, Whitchurch SY13
The Lock Vaults, Chester CH2
The Mill at Upton, Chester CH2
The Mill House, Chester CH4
The Morris Dancer (ex Olive Tree), Tarporley CW6
The Nags Head , Tarporley CW6
The Nags Head , Tarporley CW6
The Netherton Hall, Frodsham WA6
The New Glynne Arms, Chester CH4
The Oaklands, Chester CH2
The Old Eagles, Whitchurch SY13
The Old Mill, Whitchurch SY13
The Old Town Hall Vaults, Whitchurch SY13
The Olde Jack Inn, Whitchurch SY13
The Piper, Chester CH2
The Queens Head, Frodsham WA6
The Queens Head, Malpas SY14
The Rake (Hall) (Pub), Chester CH2
The Red Bull, Frodsham WA6
The Red Cow, Whitchurch SY13
The Red Lion , Chester CH4
The Red Lion , Chester CH4
The Red Lion , Chester CH4
The Red Lion, Frodsham WA6
The Red Lion Inn, Tarporley CW6
The Rigger, Chester CH2
The Ring O Bells, Frodsham WA6
The Rising Sun, Tarporley CW6
The Royal Oak, Chester CH2
The Royal Oak, Tarporley CW6
The Saltney Ferry, Chester CH4
The Shady Oak, Tarporley CW6
The Shrewsbury Arms, Chester CH2
The Shrewsbury Arms, Tarporley CW6
The Swan Inn, Whitchurch SY13
The Tigers Head, Frodsham WA6
The Tollemache Arms, Tarporley CW6
The Travellers Rest, Tarporley CW6
The Watergate, Whitchurch SY13
The Wheatsheaf Inn, Chester CH2
The Wheelwright Arms, Chester CH2
The White Lion, Whitchurch SY13
The White Lion, Frodsham WA6
The Yew Tree, Tarporley CW6
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, Boughton, Huntingdon, Mouldsworth, Tarvin, Tattenhall, Farndon 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. |