The singing chef Marco

Ireland’s Original, Multi‑Award‑Winning Surprise Wedding Entertainer

the singing chef, first choice for discerning brides

the Singing Chef Wedding Entertainment

Marco the Singing Chef isn’t just a performer — he’s a phenomenon. The first choice for discerning brides and grooms, Marco’s iconic Singing Chef show has become one of Ireland’s most beloved, family‑friendly wedding entertainment experiences. For over 15 years, he has been the go‑to entertainer for couples who want something unforgettable, unexpected, and utterly joyful.

singing chef wedding entertainer
singing chef wedding entertainment

A Global Performer With a Truly Irish Heart & an Italian Accent


Marco has performed over 5,000 shows across every continent — from sun‑drenched beach weddings in Dubai to snow‑covered celebrations in the Rocky Mountains. He’s lit up glamorous events on Sydney Harbour, serenaded guests along the French and Italian Rivieras, and even pulled off a legendary weekend where he performed in:
• Dingle, Co. Kerry on Friday
• The Olympic Club, San Francisco on Saturday
• London’s Guildhall the following Tuesday
This is not your average entertainer.
This is world‑class talent disguised as your chef.

Singing Chef in chef’s hat and whites holding a microphone, surrounded by cheering guests at a lively indoor party.

Our Singing Chef doesn’t just entertain — he detonates the room’s energy in the best possible way. One moment your guests are enjoying dinner, and the next they’re swept into a whirlwind of music, laughter, and pure surprise as he bursts into song with world‑class vocals and irresistible charm. It’s that perfect blend of theatrical mischief and genuine talent that flips a good party into an unforgettable one, pulling everyone together in a shared moment they’ll talk about for years.

Chef in full uniform singing into a microphone during a lively performance with candles and décor in the background.

Perfect Timing. Zero Cancellations. Total Reliability.


Marco is famously proud of one thing:
He has never cancelled a show. Ever.
Blizzards, floods, hurricanes — he’s powered through them all. He once walked five miles in the rain when his car broke down. In 2016, he made it to a party during a snowstorm that even the guests couldn’t reach.
When you book Marco the Singing Chef, you’re not just booking entertainment.
You’re booking certainty.

the singing chef for hire

Sell‑Out Shows & Unstoppable Demand


Since his debut on New Year’s Eve 2001, Marco’s Singing Chef show has become one of the most sought‑after wedding entertainment acts in Ireland. Even he’s been surprised by the demand — but when you love what you do, it shows.
Marco never repeats the same show twice. He’s constantly refining, reinventing, and elevating his routines to keep every performance fresh, exciting, and unforgettable.

Innovation at Every Turn


Marco is the original creator of many of Ireland’s most iconic surprise wedding characters:
• The Singing Pizza Delivery Guy 
• The Singing Chimney Sweep 
• Multiple versions of his Singing Waiter and Singing Wine Expert routines
If you’ve seen similar acts elsewhere, you’ve likely seen Marco’s influence.
He didn’t follow the trend — he started it.

Marco: The Original and Best Singing Chef

Marco’s first undercover chef performance took place in Germany’s Maritim Hotel on New Year’s Eve 2001. After returning home to Limerick in 2006 — fresh from performing at the World Cup celebrations in Schalke — he founded Singers for Hire.
Since then, Marco and his team have entertained clients across:
• Ireland & the UK
• Australia
• New York & San Francisco
• Dubai
• Canada
• India
• China
Wherever there’s a celebration, Marco brings the magic.

Singers for Hire available across Ireland including , Galway, Meath, Monaghan, Offaly, Roscommon, Sligo, Tipperary,Kerry, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Leitrim, Louth, Mayo,  Tyrone, Waterford, Westmeath, Wexford, Antrim, Armagh, Carlow, Cavan, Clare, Cork, Derry, Donegal, Down, Dublin, Fermanagh, Limerick, Longford & Wicklow

New Show for You

Constantly Evolving. Always Improving.


We never sit still.
We never settle.
We never recycle old routines.
Marco and Singers for Hire continually update and expand their shows to bring you the most exciting, innovative wedding entertainment in Ireland. From the first Singing Pizza Guy to the hilarious surprise wedding videographer, we’re always one step ahead.

wedding entertainment company
wedding entertainment chef

no two shows the same

The singing chef is never happy just to present the same show time and time again so we are always rehearsing and innovating. In order to bring you exciting new surprise scenarios and to make your wedding day special and unique.

While our competitors try to copy our shows, their pale imitations are always years behind our fresh and innovative approaches.

Why Is the Singing Chef So Popular?

Because the show is all about YOU.
Your guests.
Your atmosphere.
Your moment.
Marco’s performance is designed to lift the room, break the ice, and create a shared experience that becomes part of your wedding story forever.

What you say about us...

Northern Ireland Singing Waiters

Alanna & Aidan

We can never thank you enough for the amazing time we had. Your music & your voice is a credit to you all. everyone talked about you and you made the day perfect. thank you!

  • SeanSean

    thank you so so much for yesterday. My Dad went from saying 'they've some cheek trying to flog wine' to being in stitches of laughter !!! It totally made the day for everybody. I just can't thank you enough. You're utterly amazing.

    Read More
  • FionnualaFionnuala
    What can I say? That was an absolutely terrific performance. They really put on one hell of a show. The crowd really enjoyed it. I would highly recommend your singing waiters, they were worth every penny.
    Fionnuala
    Read More
  • Breda & Derrick DeaneBreda & Derrick Deane

    Hello,

    I just wanted to say the biggest and happiest thank you to Singers for hire! The singing chef was fantastic. He had everyone up singing and dancing and it honestly made our wedding. I booked it as a surprise for my hubby and he loves it! Looking around the room from the top table everyone was participating & I have never seen happier wedding guests and the guests have been none stop raving about it.

    We can't wait to get our wedding video back to rewatch the singing chef!

    Thank you again!

    Lots of love Breda & Derrick Deane ️

    Read More
  • EimearEimear

    Just wanted to drop a quick email to say thank you to ‘Marco’ and your Singing Waiters team. It was a major highlight of our day & just blew of all our guests away. We are still getting compliments & people singing his praises. Thank you for the communication & planning beforehand. I’ll be recommending you to everyone.

    Read More
  • LyndseyLyndsey

    OMG the singing waiter was out of this world. He certainly was the highlight of our day. We had a Disney theme wedding and he sang a couple of songs from beauty and the beast. The guests were on their feet throughout his performance. If I ever have another party I be sure to get you back.

    Read More
  • GemmaGemma

    They were fantastic- set the tone for the rest of the evening! Despite all my concerns! I need not have worried one bit - the guests rose to the occasion even dancing the conga! I have been spreading the word about your company.

    Speaking to guests they have been places where the artists were too full on with the guests but Marco and Jessica were brilliant. In fact when they left everyone wanted more !t

    The venue owner thought they were unreal and really added to the party atmosphere of the wedding.

    Read More
  • PM GROUPPM GROUP

    Hi Riah
    Just to say thanks a mil to you and Marco for some great entertainment on Saturday night.  Marco went down really well and was very professional.
    He got everyone in the party spirit and I’ll be passing on your contact details to a few people who enquired about it afterwards. Hope that is ok.

    Please pass on our thanks.
    Kind regards
    Cathriona

     

    Read More
  • Cathy and JohnCathy and John

    A massive thank you to you and your team for the most amazing performance.

    It was a massive hit at our wedding. The singers were incredible and sang all the songs we asked for.

    We couldn’t have asked for anything more. It was incredible, everybody was up on their feet, and the top table was even on top of the chairs. It was brilliant.

    Thank you so much again and would recommend you and your team to all brides and grooms out there.

    Top quality!!!

    Read More
  • OwenOwen

    Hi just want to say a huge thanks to Marco the Singing waiter he was the talk of our wedding thanks so much for a professional performance and I've passed ur number on to 2 friends today!!

    Read More
  • Denise and DarrylDenise and Darryl

    Finally getting around to an official thank you!
    We were absolutely blown away by Marco the singing Pizza Delivery guy at our wedding in the Meyrick on 21/10/16. It would be an understatement to say that it absolutely made our day and our guests and ourselves enjoyed every single second of the performance. Marco was the talk of the day - "I have never been at a wedding where the craic was so good... and we hadn't even had dessert yet!" were typical of the comments we received! Besides panicking my poor mother as she fumed at the idea that someone had the audacity to order pizza at our wedding (it is so funny to hear her tell this story), everyone had an exceptional experience listening and laughing with Marco!
    Thank you so much for making this one of the big highlights of our day, making our guests so happy, and making it a half hour we only wish we could relive over and over again! It has made us regret our decision not to have a videographer!!

    With sincere thanks,

    Denise and Darryl

    Read More
  • Mr and Mrs Conway HalliganMr and Mrs Conway Halligan

    We just wanted to say a huge Thank you for an amazing performance which we and all of our guests will never forget.

    We had been looking for something a bit different for our wedding to be a talking point and something that would wake up our guests after a heavy dinner and you most definitely delivered.

    All our guests have not stopped raving about the show.

    You made it so easy to book you and to trust you knew what we wanted.

    Extremely professional and better than we ever could have anticipated.  It was also great for us aseventhough we knew you were coming, (we were the only people who did) but we didn't really know what to expect and we couldn't have had been happier.  Booking you was money very well spent.  We will be recommending you to everyone looking for a crowd pleasing, memorable performance in the future.  All the best to you and the team.

    Thank you so much.

    Read More
  • CatherineCatherine

    Hi Riah

    We loved Marco he was amazing and all the guests absolutely loved him!

    The best entertainment ever, send on our thanks to Marco for making our day.

    Thanks
    Catherine

    Read More

Family Friendly Wedding Entertainer

Even More Reasons to Choose the Singing Chef
If you’re searching for unforgettable wedding entertainment in Ireland, Marco remains the original, the funniest, and the most talked‑about surprise act on the market. Couples tell us again and again that his performance becomes the moment their guests remember long after the last dance.
Whether your celebration is:
• Luxury and elegant
• Rustic and relaxed
• A destination wedding
• A private party
• A corporate gala
Marco adapts his show to fit the vibe perfectly

A Unique Entertainment Experience You Won’t Find Anywhere Else
Every Singing Chef performance blends:
• Interactive comedy
• World‑class vocals
• Family‑friendly humour
• Surprise entrances
• Sing‑along classics
• Heart‑warming storytelling
It’s a recipe no one else can replicate — because Marco created it.

singing chef wedding entertainment

Why is the Singing Chef so Popular?

Because his show is really all about YOU and YOUR guests!

Book Now

Combining his contagious personality and sense of humour. Beautiful singing and a show full of charm. The Singing Chef Marco offers an ever fresh, innovative entertainment which makes you and your wedding guests the real stars of your big day.

Our New “untimely proposal of marriage” is guaranteed to leave all your guests scratching their heads and then smiling with joy and pleasure as the singing chef Ireland bursts into song.

Book the Singing Chef for Your Wedding or Event


Peak dates fill fast — especially summer weekends — so early booking is essential.
If you want a celebration filled with laughter, music, and unforgettable memories, Marco the Singing Chef is ready to bring the magic.
Bring your guests together.
Lift the room.
Create a moment they’ll talk about for years.
Book Ireland’s original Singing Chef today and let the celebration begin.

 

Because when you create something iconic, people try to copy it.
Over the years, several performers have tried to replicate Marco’s Singing Chef concept.

We’ll keep this classy and factual:
• Marco is the original Singing Chef.
• His show predates all imitators by many years.
• He created the format, the characters, and the routines others now emulate.
• He has performed over 6,000 shows worldwide.
• He is internationally recognised and multi‑award‑winning.
• He is the performer brides and venues ask for by name.
Some imitators do not clarify that they are not Marco — which can understandably confuse couples searching for “The Singing Chef.”
So let’s make it simple:
If you’re looking for the world‑travelled, multi‑award‑winning, original Singing Chef, the one with decades of experience and global acclaim —
you’re looking for Marco.

Perfect for Weddings, Corporate Events & Private Parties


Marco’s Singing Chef show is a hit at:
• Luxury weddings
• Rustic barn celebrations
• Destination weddings
• Corporate gala dinners
• Awards nights
• Private birthdays
• Engagement parties
• Christmas events
Wherever there’s a crowd ready for fun, Marco delivers a show that feels tailor‑made for the moment.

Marco the Singing Chef

Be our guest

Marco’s latest shows include our Disney singing waiters. This features hits from Beauty and the Beast, Toy Story and the Jungle Book with “Gaston” the Singing Sommelier.

Some surprising recent additions to this song repertoire include “I will Survive” and “Big spender”. Some songs though are always included especially “That’s Amore”. Which is guaranteed to have your guests waving their napkins while singing along. Other recent improvements include a Disney Inspired Routine and a Musical Theatre tribute of some 25 songs in just 10 minutes!

 

Even More Reasons to Choose the Singing Chef

 

If you’re searching for unforgettable wedding entertainment in Ireland, Marco the Singing Chef continues to stand out as the original, the funniest, and the most talked‑about surprise act on the market. Couples tell us time and time again that his performance becomes the moment their guests remember long after the last dance. Whether you’re planning a luxury celebration, a relaxed rustic wedding, or a destination event, Marco brings a unique blend of world‑class vocals, comedy, and heart‑warming interaction that lifts the entire room.

 

Perfect for Weddings, Corporate Events & Private Parties

 

While he’s famous as Ireland’s top surprise wedding entertainer, Marco’s shows are also a huge hit at:

 

– Corporate gala dinners  

– Awards nights  

– Private birthday celebrations  

– Engagement parties  

– Christmas events  

– Hotel entertainment and VIP functions  

 

Wherever there’s a crowd ready for fun, the Singing Chef delivers a show that feels tailor‑made for the moment.

 
A Unique Entertainment Experience You Won’t Find Anywhere Else
 

Marco’s performances are crafted with care, originality, and a deep understanding of how to create magical shared moments. His shows blend:

 

– Interactive comedy  

– Stunning live vocals  

– Family‑friendly humour  

– Surprise entrances  

– Sing‑along classics  

– Heart‑warming storytelling  

 

This is why so many couples describe the Singing Chef as the best decision they made for their wedding day.

 

Ireland’s Most Trusted Singing Waiter & Surprise Entertainer

 

With thousands of successful performances and glowing reviews from brides, grooms, planners, and venues, Marco has earned his reputation as the most reliable and professional singing waiter in Ireland. When you book the Singing Chef, you’re choosing peace of mind, exceptional talent, and a show that elevates your celebration from lovely to legendary.

 
Book the Singing Chef for Your Wedding or Event
 

Dates fill quickly—especially during peak wedding season—so early booking is always recommended. If you want a celebration filled with laughter, music, and unforgettable memories, Marco the Singing Chef is ready to bring the magic to your big day.

 

Bring your guests together. Lift the room. Create a moment they’ll talk about for years.  

Book Ireland’s original Singing Chef today and let the celebration begin!

 

The Original Singing Chef Show

Singing Chef Marco

Marco the singing chef understands that fun and laughter are contagious and wonderful. So he offers you a show full of charm and humour.

A fun presentation designed to get you and your guests smiling and singing. With the napkins flying in the air he will make your day an unforgettable party celebration.

 

wedding Entertainer

The original Singing Chef show was very much an operatic recital. This idea has grown and developed to include lots more popular and contemporary hits.
The singalong and interactive nature of the show has always been at the heart of the performance. Whether he is shaving guests as the “Barber of Seville”, delivering roses as Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” or getting the groom to play the triangle while singing “Funiculi funicula” Marco is always looking for some new surprise and interactive angle.

Contact us

Contact Singing Waiters Ireland

Phone : 0879444010

Email : Singersforhire@gmail.com

Contact Singers for hire UK

Phone : 02081444463

Email : info@Singersforhire.com

Our Hours

MON-FRI 09:00 – 21:00

SAT-SUN 10:00 – 20:00

    Loading...

    Please check spam if you don't get a reply.

    Scroll to Top