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, Handbridge, Lache, Pulford, Penyffordd, Broughton, Saltney
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 / 24 nearby
in Chester (CH4 - 5 options) - More Details
Grosvenor Pulford Hotel, Wrexham Road
Holiday Inn Chester South, Wrexham Road
Peel Hey Country House, Frankby Road, West Kirby
Pulford Hotel and Spa, Wrexham Rd, Pulford
The Offas Dyke Hotel, Broughton Hall Road, Broughton
Nearby (24 options)
ABode Chester Hotel, Chester CH1
Beaufort Park Hotel, Mold CH7
Broxton Hall Hotel, Chester CH3
Carden Park Hotel, Chester CH3
Chester Bridge Hotel, Chester CH1
Chester Grosvenor Hotel, Chester CH1
Crabwall Manor Hotel, Chester CH1
Crowne Plaza Chester, Chester CH1
Days Hotel Chester North (Gateway to Wales), Deeside CH5
Frogg Manor Hotel, Chester CH3
Highfield Hall Hotel, Mold CH7
Holiday Inn Chester West, Mold CH7
Llyndir Hall Hotel, Wrexham LL12
Mercure Chester East Hotel (was Ramada), Chester CH3
Mollington Banastre Hotel (Brook), Chester CH1
New Blossoms Hotel, Chester CH1
Northop Hall Country House Hotel, Mold CH7
Plas Hafod Country House Hotel, Mold CH7
Queens Hotel, Chester CH1
Red House, Chester CH3
Rossett Hall Hotel, Wrexham LL12
Soughton Hall, Mold CH7
St Davids Park Hotel, Deeside CH5
Westminster Hotel, Chester CH1
1 in Chester / 6 nearby
in Chester (CH4 - 1 options) - More Details
Clawdd Offa Farm, Wrexham Road, Pen-y-fford
Nearby (6 options)
Bolesworth Castle, Chester CH3
Chester Guildhall, Chester CH1
Greystones, Mold CH7
Kings Acre, Chester CH1
Old Palace, Chester CH1
Tipis at Tower, Mold CH7
6 in Chester / 36 nearby
in Chester (CH4 - 6 options) - More Details
Eccleston Village Hall, 1 Overleigh Drive, Eccleston
Lache Community Centre, Hawthorn Rd
Poulton & Pulford Village Hall, Pulford
Pulford Village Hall, Pulford
Sandy Lane Community Centre, Sandy Lane, Saltney
St Mary Without-the-Walls Church Hall, Overleigh Rd
Nearby (36 options)
1st Farndon Scout Hut, Chester CH3
Acton Park Community Centre, Wrexham LL12
Aston Community Centre, Deeside CH5
Barbour Institute, Chester CH3
Chester Music Theatre, Chester CH3
Churton Village Hall, Chester CH3
Cilcain Village Hall, Mold CH7
City Road Church Hall, Chester CH1
Daniel Owen Community Association, Mold CH7
Deeside Leisure Centre, Deeside CH5
Edith Bankes Memorial Hall, Mold CH7
Garden Village Institute, Wrexham LL12
Gresford Trust (War) Memorial Hall, Wrexham LL12
Gwernymynydd Village Centre, Mold CH7
Hawarden Institute, Deeside CH5
Holy Trinity Without-The-Walls Church, Chester CH1
Huntington Village Hall, Chester CH3
Leeswood Community Centre, Mold CH7
Llanferres Village Hall, Mold CH7
Mancot and Moor Village Hall, Hawarden CH5
Mollington Backford & District Village Hall, Chester CH1
Mynydd Isa Community Centre, Mold CH7
New Brighton Community Centre, Mold CH7
Parkfields Community Centre, Mold CH7
Rossett & Burton Village Hall, Wrexham LL12
Saighton Village Hall, Chester CH3
St Ethelwolds Church Hall, Deeside CH5
Sychdyn Memorial Hall, Mold CH7
Tarvin Community Centre, Chester CH3
The Academy, Buckley CH7
Treuddyn Village Hall, Mold CH7
Vernon Institute (Saughall Village Hall), Chester CH1
Vicars Cross Community Centre, Chester CH3
Vicars Cross Scout Hut, Chester CH3
Waverton Village Hall, Chester CH3
Wrexham Memorial Hall, Wrexham LL12
4 in Chester / 45 nearby
in Chester (CH4 - 4 options) - More Details
Broughton Wings (Airbus) Social Club, Chester Road
Chester Golf Club, Curzon Park North
Royal British Legion Penyffordd & Penymynydd, Chester Road, Penyffordd
Saltney Tavern (ex-Social Club), High St, Saltney
Nearby (45 options)
Argoed Sports & Social Club, Mold CH7
Barrowmore Welfare & Social Club, Chester CH3
Boughton Hall Cricket Club, Chester CH3
Buckley Conservative Club, Buckley CH7
Buckley Cricket Club, Buckley CH7
Buckley Masonic Rooms, Buckley CH7
Buckley Working Mens Social Club, Buckley CH7
Caergwrle Social Club, Wrexham LL12
Caerwys Golf Club, Mold CH7
Capenhurst Electricity Sports & Social Club, Chester CH1
Cheshire Regimental Association Club, Chester CH1
Chester City Football Club, Chester CH1
Chester Racecourse, Chester CH1
Chester Rugby Club, Chester CH3
Chester United Services Club, Chester CH1
Christleton Cricket Club, Chester CH3
Connahs Quay Labour Club, Deeside CH5
Connahs Quay Naval Club, Deeside CH5
Ewloe Social Club, Deeside CH5
Farfield (Masonic) Hall, Deeside CH5
Farndon Sports & Social Club (FSSC), Chester CH3
Gresford Colliery Social Club, Wrexham LL12
Grosvenor Social Club, Deeside CH5
Hawarden Golf Club, Deeside CH5
Hawarden Masonic Hall, Deeside CH5
Home Guard Social Club, Chester CH1
Mold & District Ex-Servicemens Club (Bottom Club), Mold CH7
Mold Alex Football Club, Mold CH7
Mold Cricket Club, Mold CH7
Mold Golf Club, Mold CH7
Mold Rugby Club, Mold CH7
Northop Country Park Golf Club, Mold CH7
Northop Cricket Club, Mold CH7
Old Padeswood Golf Club, Mold CH7
Pryors Hayes Golf Club, Chester CH3
Ranch Social Club, Deeside CH5
Rhydymwyn Football Club (Blue Bombers), Mold CH7
Royal British Legion Buckley, Buckley CH7
Royal British Legion Llay, Wrexham LL12
St Werburghs Catholic Club & Parish Centre, Chester CH1
Tata (Corus) Sports & Social Club, Deeside CH5
The Groves Community Sports & Social Club, Deeside CH5
The Provincial Grand Lodge of Wales Caergwrle, Wrexham LL12
Top Club (Bryn Griffith), Mold CH7
Vicars Cross Golf Club, Chester CH3
0 in Chester / 2 nearby
0 in Chester / 2 nearby
10 in Chester / 118 nearby
in Chester (CH4 - 10 options) - More Details
The City Arms, Chester Street, Saltney
The Corner Pin, High Street, Saltney
The Grosvenor Arms, Handbridge
The Handbridge, 66 Handbridge
The Mill House, Broughton Retail Park, Broughton
The New Glynne Arms, Chester Road, Broughton
The Red Lion , Rhos Road, Penyffordd
The Red Lion , Church Road, Dodleston
The Red Lion , Overleigh Road, Handbridge
The Saltney Ferry, Mainwaring Drive, Saltney Ferry
Nearby (118 options)
1539, Chester CH1
Carriages, Chester CH3
Duttons, Chester CH1
Golden Grove Inn, Wrexham LL12
Sir Gawain and The Green Knight, Connahs Quay CH5
Telfords Warehouse, Chester CH1
Temple Bar, Chester CH1
The Architect, Chester CH1
The Bear & Billet, Chester CH1
The Bear & Ragged Staff, Chester CH3
The Bird In Hand, Chester CH3
The Black Dog, Chester CH3
The Black Horse, Buckley CH7
The Black Lion, Buckley CH7
The Blue Anchor, Buckley CH7
The Blue Bell, Buckley CH7
The Boot, Mold CH7
The Botanist, Chester CH1
The Bouverie, Chester CH1
The Bridgewater Arms, Chester CH1
The Bull & Stirrup Hotel, Chester CH1
The Burntwood, Buckley CH7
The Butchers Arms, Buckley CH7
The Cellar Bar, Chester CH1
The Celtic Arms, Mold CH7
The Central Hotel, Deeside CH5
The Centurion (Cenny), Chester CH3
The Cherry Orchard, Chester CH3
The Cheshire Cat, Chester CH3
The Chichester Arms, Chester CH1
The Church, Chester CH1
The Clwyd (Hotel), Deeside CH5
The Coach House, Chester CH1
The Colomendy Arms, Mold CH7
The Commonhall St Social, Chester CH1
The Cornerhouse (ex Last Orders) (ex Hangman), Chester CH1
The Croes Howell, Wrexham LL12
The Cross Foxes, Mold CH7
The Cross Foxes, Chester CH3
The Cross Keys, Chester CH1
The Cross Keys, Mold CH7
The Crown & Liver, Deeside CH5
The Cunliffe Arms, Wrexham LL12
The Deva Tap, Chester CH1
The Drovers Arms, Mold CH7
The Dublin Packet, Chester CH1
The Egerton Arms, Chester CH1
The Falcon, Chester CH1
The Farndon (Hotel), Chester CH3
The Fat Boar, Mold CH7
The Fiesta Havana, Chester CH1
The Four Dogs, Wrexham LL12
The George & Dragon, Chester CH3
The Glynne Arms, Deeside CH5
The Glynne Arms, Buckley CH7
The Gold Cape, Mold CH7
The Golden Eagle, Chester CH1
The Goshawk, Chester CH3
The Greyhound Inn, Chester CH1
The Grosvenor Arms, Chester CH3
The Hope & Anchor (The Trap), Buckley CH7
The Little Owl , Chester CH1
The Liverpool Arms, Chester CH1
The Living Room Chester, Chester CH1
The Lock Keeper, Chester CH1
The Marlborough Arms, Chester CH1
The Mechanics Arms, Deeside CH5
The Miners Arms, Mold CH7
The Nags Head, Wrexham LL12
The Oak (Y Dderwen), Mold CH7
The Oddfellows Arms, Chester CH1
The Old Harkers Arms, Chester CH3
The Old Trooper, Chester CH3
The Owain Glyndwr Inn, Mold CH7
The Pant Yr Ochain, Wrexham LL12
The Parrot Inn, Buckley CH7
The Peacock, Chester CH3
The Pied Bull, Chester CH1
The Pitcher & Piano, Chester CH1
The Plough, Wrexham LL12
The Plough Inn, Deeside CH5
The Plumbers Arms, Chester CH1
The Prince Of Wales, Mold CH7
The Queens Head, Mold CH7
The Railway Inn, Mold CH7
The Raven Inn, Mold CH7
The Red Door @ Blossoms Hotel, Chester CH1
The Red Lion, Chester CH1
The Red Lion, Mold CH7
The Red Lion, Wrexham LL12
The Rose and Crown, Mold CH7
The Royal Oak, Mold CH7
The Running Hare, Deeside CH5
The Saddle Inn, Chester CH1
The Shamrock, Buckley CH7
The Shropshire Arms, Chester CH1
The Spital Vaults, Chester CH3
The Sportsmans Arms, Chester CH3
The Square Bottle, Chester CH1
The Stanley Arms, Chester CH1
The Talbot Inn, Chester CH1
The Top Monkey (ex Boars Head), Mold CH7
The Town Crier, Chester CH1
The Trevor Arms, Wrexham LL12
The Twirl Of Hay, Chester CH3
The Union Vaults, Chester CH1
The Victoria, Chester CH1
The Waggon and Horses, Chester CH1
The We Three Loggerheads (The Loggs), Mold CH7
The Wheatsheaf Inn, Chester CH1
The White Bear, Deeside CH5
The White Horse, Chester CH1
The White Horse, Chester CH3
The White Horse Inn, Mold CH7
The White Lion, Buckley CH7
Y Pentan, Mold CH7
Ye Olde Boot Inn, Chester CH1
Ye Olde Kings Head, Chester CH1
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, Handbridge, Lache, Pulford, Penyffordd, Broughton, Saltney 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. |