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Caricaturists in Durham For Hire

Explore our collection of the best caricature artists in Durham, available for weddings, parties, and corporate functions. Our caricatursits provide a wide variety of styles (digital, classic, silhouette, artists) and prices start from £150/event.Read more

Best Caricaturists in Durham

Looking for the best Caricaturists for hire in Durham? Add a splash of humour and artistic flair to your next event with our fantastic selection! We have 26 incredible caricaturists available, ready to entertain guests at weddings, corporate functions, or private parties. From quick-fire digital sketches to traditional hand-drawn portraits, our artists capture personalities perfectly. Browse our top picks and find the ideal entertainer for your Durham event.

  • Every caricaturist on this list has been personally vetted by our Poptop team, ensuring top-notch artistic talent, professionalism, and a track record of delighting guests.
  • The average hire price for a caricaturist in Durham is £571 per event, with costs varying based on the artist's experience, duration of hire, and the number of guests to be drawn.
  • Our talented caricaturists in Durham have collectively served 533 events, gathering 161 verified reviews with an excellent average rating of 4.88*.

World-Class Live Caricatures Featured on Robson Green's Weekend Escapes!
5.0(13 reviews)
• 28 bookings

World-Class Live Caricatures Featured on Robson Green's Weekend Escapes!

Think you've seen live caricatures? Guests will be fascinated, amused and entertained by watching one of the finest event artists around in action. As seen on Robson Green's Weekend Escapes!

from £295 / event

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Reviews for Best Caricaturists in Durham

Read verified reviews from real clients, who booked with Poptop in Durham

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Laura Allcoat-hatton31 May 2025
We hired Richard for my wife's 40th birthday party. He was professional and was a hit with all of our guests! He made sure the hosts got a drawing done and very kindly stayed for a couple of extra drawings for those who didn't want to miss out. We would absolutely recommend Richard for any large gathering
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Steve Taylor10 May 2025
We had the absolute pleasure of welcoming Femi, a talented digital caricaturist, to our recent student BBQ—and he was nothing short of incredible. From the moment he arrived, Femi brought an energy that lit up the event. His warm, approachable nature made students feel instantly comfortable, and his infectious enthusiasm quickly turned his caricature station into the heart of the gathering. Femi’s talent is undeniable—his caricatures were not only fun and creative, but each one perfectly captured the unique personality of every student who sat with him. But what truly set him apart was the way he engaged with everyone. He took the time to chat, joke, and make each person feel seen. Watching him work was as entertaining as receiving the final drawing, and it was clear he genuinely enjoyed connecting with people through his art. He made every student feel special, celebrating their features with charm and humour in a way that was always kind and uplifting. By the end of the event, he wasn’t just the caricaturist—we all felt like he was a part of our community. If you’re ever looking for someone to bring heart, fun, and a personal touch to your event, Femi is the one. We can't recommend him highly enough.
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Scott Snow5 Dec 2023
Sam, thank you for coming to our event, you was amazing and everyone enjoyed there pictures. very professional throughout the evening, hightly recommend.
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Ellie Hurst-Dickson24 Apr 2022
Ben was absolutely fantastic drawing at our wedding. He went out of his way to make sure all of our guests got a drawing and we couldn’t sing his praises enough! Some of our guests even took his card for future events and parties. Will definitely book him again.
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Naomi Harris12 Sep 2021
Wow what can I say Gremlyn was amazing he was everything we hoped for and more. He arrived on time as promised despite coming down to Eastbourne from Swansea and worked solidly through the whole 5 hours of our booking. Gremlyn was great with the kids as well as the adults talking to them while doing there drawings were being done. I would recommend Gremlyn 100% and wouldn’t hesitate to book him again for future events as would many of the guests who asked where we found him. Gremlyn helped to make our day extra special so thank you sooo much
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John Hoolahan7 Sep 2018
"Chris attended my wedding reception and was a hit with the guests.It was certainly a great idea to have him as it was my first time hiring a carricaturist and would advise anyone thinking of one to do it and hire home.Personally I would like to thank Chris for his hard work. John and Anne."

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Sketch Art Bot AI PhotoBooth
5.0(15 reviews)
• 31 bookings

Sketch Art Bot AI PhotoBooth

AI-powered robot draws your portrait in 60 seconds! A futuristic twist on photo booths — fun, interactive, and unforgettable. Ideal for weddings, parties & corporate events.

from £690 / event
Masterful Duo Crafting Colourful Caricatures
4.67(18 reviews)
• 75 bookings

Masterful Duo Crafting Colourful Caricatures

Setting ourselves apart, we take pride in being among the select few artists in the UK who bring live events to life with full-colour caricatures.

from £395 / event
Live Speed Portrait Artist
5.0(1 review)
• 13 bookings

Live Speed Portrait Artist

I create beautiful speed portraits in stunning loose watercolour and pen in a matter of minutes with striking resemblance.

from £200 / event
Fashion Illustration Keepsake For Your Guests
5.0(1 review)
• 13 bookings

Fashion Illustration Keepsake For Your Guests

Looking for something unique for your event? These fashion illustrations capture the elegance of guests' outfits in a unique keepsake.

from £200 / event
Real-Time Digital Caricatures + Optional Event TV Display
5.0(13 reviews)
• 36 bookings

Real-Time Digital Caricatures + Optional Event TV Display

Bring your event to life with fun, fast, and unforgettable live caricatures! Digital caricature is a unique keepsake that entertains guests and adds a personal touch to your celebration!

from £115 / event
Elegant Live Watercolour Guest Illustrations  ✨
5.0(13 reviews)
• 36 bookings

Elegant Live Watercolour Guest Illustrations ✨

Elegant live watercolour illustrations for your guests — a unique blend of entertainment, created by a dedicated artist passionate about capturing your day beautifully.

from £280 / event
Combine The Skill Of An Artist With The Mesmerising Magic Of AI
4.67(3 reviews)

Combine The Skill Of An Artist With The Mesmerising Magic Of AI

Digital iPad caricatures - realistic, yet fast and masterful. Get your guests drawn by an award-winning artist. A fun memento for any occasion.

from £350 / event
Chris Taylor Drawing Humorous Caricatures
4.84(32 reviews)
• 108 bookings

Chris Taylor Drawing Humorous Caricatures

I connect with my subjects and make them feel at ease I accentuate features to bring out the unique person they are - entertainment value also great quality and value for money.

from £250 / event
Live Canvas Painting - Extraordinary & Unique Source of Entertainment
5.0(8 reviews)
• 1 booking

Live Canvas Painting - Extraordinary & Unique Source of Entertainment

An extraordinary and unique source of entertainment at your event, and an amazing keepsake afterward that can be treasured for years to come.

from £1,000 / event
Bespoke Watercolour Guests Portraits
5.0(8 reviews)
• 1 booking

Bespoke Watercolour Guests Portraits

Guest portraits are a great way to entertain your guests, while also giving them a wonderful keepsake from the day!

from £600 / event
Live Cartoons & Caricatures
🎉 New to Poptop

Live Cartoons & Caricatures

I bring events to life with live Caricatures & Cartoons, creating personalised sketches in minutes. A fun, interactive experience that amazes guests and leaves them with unique keepsakes.

from £390 / event
Evie Stella Beautifully Illustrates Your Guests Live At Your Event
🎉 New to Poptop

Evie Stella Beautifully Illustrates Your Guests Live At Your Event

Evie Stella brings moments to life through elegant live illustration at events. Her art is more than a service—it's a celebration, drawn in real time.

from £200 / event
Multi award-winning caricature artist know as one of the best in the UK!
5.0(13 reviews)
• 18 bookings

Multi award-winning caricature artist know as one of the best in the UK!

I am a walkabout artist who mixes and mingles with the guests providing laughter with my likable character and fun personality sure to entertain everyone around me plus my drawings are ace!

from £300 / event
Caricaturist Pen Jones - Experienced and Fun!
4.85(46 reviews)
• 118 bookings

Caricaturist Pen Jones - Experienced and Fun!

Chose me, Pen Jones, to entertain at your event and I will with no doubt delight and amaze your guests with my lightning-quick, spitting image caricatures.

from £120 / event
Caricature Drawing Workshop For Any Event
5.0(18 reviews)
• 54 bookings

Caricature Drawing Workshop For Any Event

A fun and engaging activity that will get everyone drawing and laughing together. Perfect for all ages and drawing ability.

from £380 / event
Live Pen & Ink Caricatures by Michael
5.0(18 reviews)
• 54 bookings

Live Pen & Ink Caricatures by Michael

Michael has worked with some of the biggest names in the business including the likes of Microsoft, Mercedes Benz, Audi, Porsche, John Lewis, Sky, The Prince's trust, Skoda and many more.

from £350 / event
Dave Lucas Humorous Drawings for Live Entertainment
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4.88(69 reviews)
• 247 bookings

Dave Lucas Humorous Drawings for Live Entertainment

Dave Lucas is a caricaturist offering humorous drawings for live entertainment. He suggests live caricature portraits at your big event drawn in four or five minutes.

from £250 / event
Hilarious Caricature by Barrie James
Hilarious Caricature by Barrie James
Hilarious Caricature by Barrie James
Hilarious Caricature by Barrie James

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Hilarious Caricature by Barrie James

5.0(8 reviews)
• 16 bookings

Live caricatures are drawn at your event. Caricatures take between 3-4 minutes to draw and are a fantastic way to entertain your guests at a wedding or party. Whether as the perfect icebreaker during an afternoon drinks reception or as a hilarious addition to an evening event. Caricatures are a sure-fire way to ‘wow’ your guests.

About supplier

Barrie is available for weddings, birthdays, events, festivals, and corporate events throughout the North East and Cumbria. He is one of the leading Caricaturists in the North of England and guarantees professionalism, punctuality, and hilarious results!

from £525 / event

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