Nelson was absolutely incredible, right from our first meeting and throughout our booking and wedding. Very attentive to detail and has the most amazing personality. Got all our family and friends wor... See more
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We get the party started !!! We are the waiters that serve up the party. Surprise singing waiters for weddings, corporate events and parties.. Hand picked songs just for you. Bang, crash wallop the VIP waiter takes down a love letter. as he is helped to his feet he starts to sing. Then one by one the guests stand on chairs and join in, as the room starts to fill with Adrenaline. Suddenly the party starts earlier than expected by the people no one suspected.
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So Nelson & Dave surprised our guests…
So Nelson & Dave surprised our guests with an incredible performance of singing and sax playing after our wedding breakfast meal. They got everyone standing and singing, even doing a conga around the whole venue! I cannot recommend them enough, they definitely got the party started even including the evening guests that were arriving! It was just unbelievable and it’s an experience I will never ever forget. LOVE YOU GUYS XXXXXX
Absolute Legend
Just don't know where to start .
A friend sums up Nelson with a simple " That man's a legend "
Fantastic undercover waiter to start the celebrations .
He had everyone on their feet singing and dancing. My daughter and son in law totally surprised but loved the interaction and fun .
Had everyone talking and singing praises for Nelson .
Was lovely that he stayed on for a while afterwards and just didn't pack up and leave . Nice for people to have a chat .
I cant recommend him enough , made the celebrations shine that much more .
If you can have him at your wedding then please book you won't regret it for a second . From a very happy mother of the bride 💕
If You Do One Thing, Book Nelson
I honestly don’t have the words to describe the energy Nelson brought to our wedding. I booked him as a surprise, and I was the only person in the room who knew — my god, was he worth it.
We got married on New Year’s Eve, and even a month later people are still talking about him. When he “fell” in front of the top table, my new husband had his head in his hands and was genuinely ready to go home. My sister, who’s a paramedic, couldn’t get him up off the floor — it was absolute chaos in the best possible way.
Doing the conga on New Year’s Eve with all our favourite people was unforgettable. Every single person was on their feet — even my 87-year-old grandad! At one point, we were dancing on chairs waving napkins and tambourines over our heass. A true highlight.
We have a very loud group of friends who can be… a lot — and Nelson held the room unbelievably well. Honestly, if there is one thing you should do for your wedding, it’s book Nelson. No hesitation, no regrets, just pure energy and memories you’ll never forget.
Nelson Got the Party Started!
We booked VIP Waiters for our wedding day as a complete secret surprise for our guests and it was one of the best decisions of the whole day
From the very start, communication was great with Nelson — super clear, friendly and reliable from first contact right through to the big day. On the day itself, Nelson blended in seamlessly with the venue staff, serving canapés and drinks without anyone suspecting a thing.
Then came the surprise… Everyone was completely fooled at first, with guests rushing to help him after he fell, and when the music kicked in, everyone loved it. It got the party started early, with incredible dancing, energy, and engagement from Nelson — so many guests said how much fun it was!
It became a highlight of our wedding day that guests talked about all night and the following morning.
Highly recommend Nelson for anyone looking to add a fun, surprising and unforgettable moment to their celebration
No words!!!!!!!!!!
What can we say..... there are not enough words to describe how amazing Nelson was on our big day! He blended in like a chameleon as the ceremony and wedding breakfast took place and then BAM! He entered the room with a crash, bang, wallop and got THE ParTy started! From the first song to the last he had the whole room on their feet, singing away! The conga went around the room, napkins were flown and the groom crowd surfed! What more could you want to get the evening going?
Can’t recommend Nelson enough!!
My mum and I (the bride) hired Nelson as a surprise for my husband and what a fantastic job he did! We suffered a power cut during our wedding and Nelson managed to perform his act at the perfect time to get everyone up dancing! Everyone absolutely loved him and he was the perfect addition for our wedding day. Couldn’t recommend Nelson more!
Nelson surprised us all!
Nelson worked fantastically as an actual waiter throughout the day, even came to have a chat with me during a power cut at the venue, which i thought was odd as he should have been tidying up the plates after the main meal! When he fell over during the music starting up, then surprising me with the music and getting everyone dancing, was great fun and a nice surprise from my wife! Made the evening start off really well.
Nelson Had the Whole Room on Their Feet!
We had Nelson as our singing waiter at our wedding and he was absolutely fantastic! He brought so much fun and energy to the day — perfectly blending in as a waiter before surprising everyone and completely lifting the room after dinner. He had everyone up, singing and ready to party in no time.
Our guests absolutely loved him, and we’ve had so many comments about how brilliant he was. Communication beforehand was great, and the whole process of choosing songs was simple and fast.
We couldn’t have asked for better. Highly recommended!

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A Show-Stopping Moment We’ll Never Forget
We had Nelson from VIP Waiters at our wedding, and he was honestly one of the biggest highlights of the whole day! I booked him as a surprise for my Husband, and it could not have been more perfect. Nelson blended in flawlessly with the rest of the waiting staff — no one had the slightest idea — and when it was finally his moment to shine, he absolutely stole the show.
He had every guest up dancing, singing, clapping, and loving every second. The energy in the room was unbelievable. So many of our guests have told us it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to, and even over a month later, people are still talking about how incredible Nelson was!
If you’re thinking of booking a singing waiter, do it — and book Nelson. He made our day unforgettable, and we’re so grateful for the amazing performance and atmosphere he created. Truly exceptional from start to finish!
What I can say
What I can say, Nelson is a funny , entertaining consummate professional . After the initial ruse he thoroughly entertained the whole party getting everyone up and joining in, would highly recommend him to get the heart rates up and bid beaming smiles , #legend

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What an amazing guy Nelson is and what…
What an amazing guy Nelson is and what a performer!!!
We held a charity Glitter Ball for Breast Cancer Now and Nelson came onboard to support.
None of our guests were aware that we had a singing waiter and Nelson blended in with the staff from the very beginning - serving and waiting on people like he was part of the work force.
When it came to his act, it was so convincing that one of our guests who is a First Responder came rushing over to help!
He got all the crowd (210 people!) up and dancing from the start of his act to the end!!
IWe were blown away with his performance and would absolutely recommend people to book him if you want a first class performance and added surprise for your guests!!

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surpise addition to the team @Alfriston Gardens
I manage Alfriston Gardens and the Bride and Groom chose Nelson as their surprise entertainment. It was thrilling from start to finish really elevated the post Wedding Breakfast slump - all the guests joined in. When your guests have a great time they remember your day and the venue you chose. Nelson is a consumate professional - a ball of energy and a really super positive addition to anyones celebration. We loved having him here and look forward to next time - 5 stars Nelson thank you!

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The best singing waiter ever! FACT!!!
Nelson was absolutely incredible, right from our first meeting and throughout our booking and wedding. Very attentive to detail and has the most amazing personality. Got all our family and friends worried about him falling over, then blasted out an iconic Queen song. We cannot thank him enough for making the most hilariously different memories, everyone was talking about him for ages after and how amazing it was to get us all up and dancing. 100% recommend having him at your wedding. Its definitely worth the memories. Thank you so much Nelson at VIP Waiters
Get the carnage going…
I hired Nelson from VIP Waiters and booked his Masters & Mayhem package — and it was honestly the best decision I could have made! It was a surprise for my husband and only my sister, my nan and I knew about it! Watching everyone’s faces when Nelson started was priceless!
His hosting was second to none — he had everyone singing, dancing, and completely caught up in the fun. From napkins spinning in the air to guests belting out songs and dancing harder than Beyoncé herself, the atmosphere was incredible. The conga line even made its way outside the marquee!
Nelson brought so much energy, laughter, and pure joy to the day. If you’re looking for a host who can take your event from calm to absolute (and unforgettable) mayhem, Nelson is your guy. Truly fantastic!
Absoulte carnage, couldn’t have hoped for it to have gone any better! Nelson is truly impeccable!
I loved the fact that Nelson was at the…
I loved the fact that Nelson was at the wedding from the beginning, in character acting as a waiter , getting familiar with the guests, everyone is still talking about “ the singing waiter” and how amazing he was from start to finish. He made our day extra extra perfect, it was a suprise for my new husband and he LOVED it. I wasn’t about the sit down meal as I thought it would be a bit of a mood killer, with Nelson it was the complete opposite and got the party started when the guests finished their deserts, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED , worth every penny!!! Thank you Nelson !!!
Exceeded expectations
Exceeded expectations
Thank you
Nobody knew apart from the three of us (bride and parents)
Our guess loved the experience.
It really kick started a night of celebration.
The dance floor was packed overflowing on to the carpet either side all night long.
People are still talking about our daughters wedding.
One word describes this wedding twist.
AMAZING
What an experience!
What an experience! Our guests were amazed by what was happening and they fully enjoyed the surprise!
Our singing waiter David lept into action and got the guests going. They were singing along to every number and he got the crowd going. Recommend this to any wedding.
great surprise
organised as a surprise by my wife. took me totally by shock but got the party going. really fun enjoyable and unexpected.
WOW....
WOW..... what a fantastic performance Nelson gave ...
One of our guest thought she was going to have to give CPR and then came the music absolutely amazing got the party started !
Guest loved it had so much positive feedback wished we could do it all again in slow motion!
Nelson is incredible
Wow Nelson took our wedding breakfast to the next level! One of my guest said ‘you know it’s going to be a fantastic wedding, when 40 mins after saying “I Do” 100 guests are up doing the conga’.
Nelson made the whole experience seamless, fun and he has a magic way of blending in.
Love everything that he brings to his class act. Just sensational and we haven’t stopped hearing people mentioning him when the wedding gets brought up. Nelson is just an absolute ball of energy!
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