Entertainment

At Hobbs of Henley, we’ve teamed up with a number of brilliant local companies to provide a wide range of entertainment options.

Whatever the occasion, our specialist providers will ensure that your event stands out from the crowd!

Music

Silk Street Jazz and Swing Bands

The Silk Street Jazz Band is a traditional jazz and swing group, bringing that classic New Orleans sound to contemporary audiences. They are available as a duo, a trio or a quartet.

For Hibernia, we recommend the two-piece band; for The Waterman, the three-piece; and for The New Orleans, anything from the two, three, or four piece.

Bookings to be made through Hobbs of Henley.

Pricing

Prices from

£575+VAT

Moonraker Disco and Orange Entertainment

Since 1989, Moonraker Disco have been providing DJs and Discos for events and venues across the South of England.

They offer a wide range of lighting and sound equipment, including dancefloors, star cloth backdrops and a full alphabet of bespoke LED letters.

Bookings to be made through Hobbs of Henley.

Pricing

Prices from

£395+VAT

DJ Sean Coleman

DJ Sean Coleman has worked with Hobbs of Henley for a number of years now and continues to be very popular with all our customers.

Bookings to be made through Hobbs of Henley.

Pricing

Prices from

£395+VAT

DJ Steven Heldt

Well known for his passion for Tech House and UK Garage, DJ Steve Heldt can deliver great sets in a wide variety of genres.

Steve does not work from preset playlists, so no two events are ever the same!

Bookings to be made through Hobbs of Henley.

Pricing

Price upon enquiry

Geoff Hiscott

Multi-instrumentalist Geoff Hiscott sings and plays piano, guitar, banjo and tuba.

Contact Geoff by email.

Pricing

Price upon enquiry

Photographers 
& Flowers

Gabrielle McMillan

Gabrielle McMillan offers wedding photography for receptions held on board our boats. With her relaxed and unobtrusive approach, she strives to produce stunning images of your special day.

Pricing

Price upon enquiry

Lisa's Flowers

Lisa has an extensive knowledge of the boats and can help add a touch of colour and aroma to your event. Whether it is a floral centrepiece, or smaller jars of flowers, Lisa will help guide you with the appropriate size arrangements and colours.

Pricing

Email for further information

Tour Guides

Bobbie Blue Badge

As a Blue Badge guide for more than 20 years, Bobbie Latter is a jolly, positive and caring host – perfect for a cruise on the River Thames!

Bobbie currently offers tours in English and French. She is also a deaf-aware guide, having achieved level 2 in British Sign Language.

She is also a deaf-aware guide, having achieved level 2 in British Sign Language.

Bookings to be made through Hobbs of Henley.

Pricing

Prices from

£120+VAT

Windsor Eton Tour Guides

Debbie is a professional Blue Badge Tourist Guide with over 20 years experience. She delivers tours that are informative, lighthearted, entertaining and most of all, full of fun.

Debbie is also a Steward in St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle where she also takes school tours and private parties.

She is also a keen amateur actress performing in 4 productions a year, including Shakespeare and performing for the Royal Family in the Windsor Castle panto.

Bookings to be made through Hobbs of Henley.

Pricing

Prices from

£120+VAT

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Graham Horn is a fully qualified Blue Badge tourist guide for the South West, South, and South East of England.

Graham loves to tailor his tours to the interests and requirements of each group, so that each tour is perfectly unique and personalised.

Bookings to be made through Hobbs of Henley.

Pricing

Prices from

£120+VAT

Other Entertainment Services

Pains Fireworks

Pains Fireworks are the largest professional display company in the UK.

Whatever the celebration, their passion and expertise are certain to give your event a moment to remember.

Bookings to be made through Hobbs of Henley.

Pricing

Price upon enquiry

Stephen James Magic

Whether it’s with card tricks, vanishing objects, or smoke and fire, Stephen James will amaze your guests!

Bookings to be made through Hobbs of Henley.


Pricing

Price upon enquiry

Mirror My Day

Mirror My Day offers the latest in interactive photo booth technology, providing an experience that will amaze your guests and make your event the talk of the town!

With high quality props and a red carpet, their Magic Mirror Photo Booth is perfect for weddings, corporate parties, and everything in between!

Bookings to be made through Hobbs of Henley.


Pricing

Price upon enquiry

QUESTIONS

FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS

  • You are more than welcome to hire your own photographer, florist, decorations, and cake. However, all other suppliers must be booked through Hobbs of Henley.

    Hobbs of Henley only permit the use of our own musical entertainment services, as they are familiar with our vessels and our standard operating procedure. Terms and conditions apply. 

    Please also note that we are unable to accommodate more than three musicians aboard Hibernia, and no more than four on The Waterman or The New Orleans.

  • We are happy to help you make your event as special as possible. For that reason, most of our suppliers can be booked through Hobbs of Henley. 

    Please note that Hobbs of Henley must be informed of all bookings, otherwise your supplier could be refused entry onto the boats.

  • You should settle your catering and entertainment invoices two weeks before your trip.

  • All suppliers booked through Hobbs receive x2 complimentary soft drinks from the bar. Food is automatically cross-charged to the client at a reduced menu price, normally £12+VAT. If you have booked your own supplier and they require refreshments please let us know this information in advance.

  • Hobbs standard terms apply. Individual suppliers will have their own terms, available by request. Upon booking a supplier, the client agrees to be bound by these terms.