Caricaturists in Manchester For Hire

Our professional caricature artists in Manchester can sketch personalised portraits for up to 20 of your guests, per hour, in vibrant colours or traditional black and white pallets. Prices start from £140 and will depend on the duration of the performance.Read more

Caricaturists in Manchester

Hire Manchester’s best caricaturists for your 2026 event. Explore 39 talented artists providing live sketching for quirky corporate functions and milestone birthdays at The Midland Hotel.

Every caricaturist listed is carefully vetted by our team using strict signals including listing quality, reputation, and verified client feedback.
Hiring a caricaturist typically costs around £541 per event, with the final price varying depending on the duration of your booking and specific entertainment requirements.
Our Manchester caricaturists have successfully served 988 events, earning 287 verified client reviews with an outstanding average rating of 4.90* out of 5*.

Two women hold illustrated portraits against a vibrant, colorful backdrop, showcasing their unique hairstyles and confident expressions.

5.0(8 reviews)

• 7 bookings

Super Spitting-Image Caricatures

Quick, accurate, realistic caricature portraits, by an award-winning Spitting Image caricaturist and national newspaper cartoonist with over 15 years of live event drawing experience.

from £200 / event

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Reviews for Caricaturists in Manchester

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

Paul12 Dec 2022

Booked for Christmas party

Ed was brillinat from start to finish, in a challenging enviroment and competeing with the showing of the World Cup, be performed extremley well. I have kept his mumber and will definatley be using him again for future events, I cannot recommend him highly enough.

Laura Power2 Oct 2022

Booked for Wedding

Would highly recommend. Everybody loves him & their pictures. There was always someone waiting to be drawn. Would definitely book again for another party/event

Ellie Hurst-Dickson24 Apr 2022

Booked for Wedding

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.

Adam4 Apr 2022

Booked for Wedding

Absolutely amazing, couldn't have asked for a better artist. Each character was unique to the individual. All of the guests were happy with their pictures and thought it was a brilliant idea to have at a wedding. Couldn't recommend high enough

Mari Kadouri12 Nov 2019

Booked for Birthday party

Femi was absolutely fantastic and I would thoroughly recommend him for any event. Thank you for helping make the evening a success.

Hugh Whalley25 Sep 2019

Booked for Private party

Simon did an excellent job with his relaxed and friendly style which fit perfectly with our event. He was a great hit with the guests and everyone seemed very happy with their caricatures

We delivered next level parties for exceptional companies

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Frequently asked questions

How to hire a caricaturist for my party?

With the help of Poptop, you can easily access professional caricaturists in your area in 4 simple steps: 1) Enter the specifics of your event to check prices and caricaturist availability. 2) Send a request to book our supplier. 3) Pay your bill to confirm the date. 4) Our supplier will confirm your reservation.

How much is a caricaturist in Manchester?

A caricaturist in Manchester costs about £250 to £525 per event. The average price of a caricaturist on Poptop is £185. Once you fill in your event details, you can compare the prices of caricaturists on Poptop.

Wedding caricaturists

The image features a collage of humorous caricatures, showcasing exaggerated facial features with playful expressions sketched in black ink.

5.0(8 reviews)

• 11 bookings

Happy & Beautiful Caricatures

from £250 / event

An artist in a textured black dress draws three colorful portraits on a vibrant red table, illuminated by warm playful lights.

5.0(3 reviews)

• 15 bookings

Live Speed Portrait Artist

from £200 / event

A skilled artist sketches a caricature at an elegant event, surrounded by soft candlelight, showcasing creativity and event charm.

4.5(6 reviews)

• 6 bookings

Doodle Deans Caricatures Will Blow Your Mind

from £120 / event

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Digital caricaturists

A cheerful man with glasses proudly displays a colorful digital caricature on a tablet, set against a vibrant conference backdrop.

POPTOP CHOICE 😎

4.98(66 reviews)

• 203 bookings

Fun & Unique Digital Caricatures by Francesco

from £350 / event

Two men stand close together, smiling as one holds a tablet displaying a digital caricature. The background features a busy event atmosphere.

4.94(33 reviews)

• 78 bookings

Digital Caricature Entertainment by 'Cool-Caricatures'

from £400 / event

A smiling woman with long blonde hair holds a tablet displaying a colorful cartoon of herself, set in a bright, modern office.

4.96(28 reviews)

• 104 bookings

Rollercoaster of Laughs with Digital Caricaturing by Mr. Illustrations

from £275 / event

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A vibrant collage showcases guests proudly holding caricatures at an event, illuminated with festive lights and reflections, celebrating service creativity.

5.0(30 reviews)

• 130 bookings

Quickfire Caricaturist Richard Ellis

Having a caricaturist at your event is a great idea because it's a unique talking point and a 'wow' factor for guests - the drawings themselves are a lifelong souvenir of the occasion.

from £290 / event

A woman in a vibrant, spotted dress smiles while holding a contrasting caricature in sunlight, highlighting artistic skill and joy in expression.

POPTOP CHOICE 😎

4.89(75 reviews)

• 274 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

Elegant live illustration display on a rustic wood table, with easels, polished lantern, and wedding sketches in soft daylight.

No reviews yet • 2 bookings

Elegant Live Wedding Illustrations & Guest Keepsakes

Elegant live wedding illustrations in watercolour. Provide premium keepsakes for your guests of your special day.

from £350 / event

A vibrant collection of six colorful caricatures, featuring exaggerated features, playful expressions, and fun backgrounds, showcasing humor and artistry.

4.87(23 reviews)

• 106 bookings

Caricaturist For Any Event

Caricatures are a great ice breaker and bananas souvenir for your guests to remember your party. Plus I can also do group Caricatures and get everyone involved in the good times.

from £200 / event

Two white robotic arms sketching portraits on paper placed on a colorful striped block, set against a bright yellow wall, creating a playful atmosphere.

4.86(29 reviews)

• 65 bookings

Extraordinary Robot Arms Caricaturist Creating a Talking Point

With two arms constantly drawing if needed, rest assured each guest or client with be taking home a keepsake of your event!

from £1,000 / event

A joyful couple stands next to a colorful caricature, framed on a rustic wood display; warm lighting enhances their celebratory mood.

4.84(32 reviews)

• 109 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 £270 / event

Live wedding caricature service, artist sketching a smiling bride and groom in warm indoor light, elegant reception atmosphere.

5.0(7 reviews)

Experienced, Fast & Friendly Caricaturist for Events, Weddings & Parties

A reliable, experienced and funny caricature artist that will bring that extra magic to your special occasion. Quick sketches that your guests will be amazed at and take home with them.

from £300 / event

Three smiling individuals pose together, showcasing a whimsical caricature and vibrant outfits, evoking a festive, joyful atmosphere.

4.85(47 reviews)

• 119 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

A lively tent setting features a caricature artist capturing a woman's amusing expression, vibrant decor, and guests enjoying drinks.

5.0(14 reviews)

• 25 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

A well-dressed caricaturist showcases a drawing, surrounded by smiling guests in elegant attire, creating a joyful, celebratory atmosphere.

5.0(28 reviews)

• 19 bookings

Highly Memorable Ice-Breaker by Caricaturist Luke Warm

Memorable Award Winning Entertainment! - Caricatures by Luke Warm has been drawing On-the-Spot A4 and A3 Caricatures at events across the UK since 1992. Everyone loves his drawings!

from £350 / event

A lively wedding scene features a couple cheerfully posing with a caricature, surrounded by elegantly dressed guests and cozy wood beams, radiating celebration.

4.68(19 reviews)

• 77 bookings

Masterful Duo Crafting Colourful Caricatures

Live caricatures are a fun, memorable addition to any event. Guests enjoy the entertainment as we draw, and leave with a personalised keepsake — with optional full-colour finishing touches.

from £375 / event

An artist sketches a cartoonish portrait in a notebook, wearing a patterned shirt and black pants, with a relaxed, creative atmosphere.

5.0(1 review)

Speed Portraits by Artist & Comedian John Cooper

I'm a speed portrait artist, not a caricaturist. I prefer to give people a piece of art that's body positive in my signature clean line art style.

from £320 / event

A vibrant group portrait features four smiling individuals in smart attire against an abstract background, radiating joyful energy.

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 a young and exceptional artist. A fun memento for any occasion.

from £350 / event

Three cheerful individuals in cowboy attire, holding a "WANTED" drawing, create a lively, rustic atmosphere with warm indoor lighting.

4.89(18 reviews)

• 39 bookings

Live Caricaturist Andy Doodles Baker

Gimme a call If your party needs jazzing up, your trade show needs some 'stop and stare' or your guests need a reality check!

from £350 / event

A couple joyfully displays a playful caricature of themselves, set against warm, dim lighting, highlighting a cozy, intimate atmosphere.

4.83(6 reviews)

• 20 bookings

Caricaturist for Weddings, Parties and all other fun events

I have been fortunate enough to have met loads of interesting and wonderful people in many different venues and have enjoyed the compliment of many return bookings.

from £220 / event

In a sunlit outdoor venue, a joyful couple smiles while holding a caricature, their casual seating surrounded by vibrant greenery.

5.0(3 reviews)

• 8 bookings

Live Caricature Wedding Illustration in Cornwall + Devon by Cassie

Fun live wedding illustration with caricature portraits drawn before your eyes in just a few minutes. Cornwall Caricatures' speedy style + bubbly personality will keep your guests giggling!

from £485 / event

Smiling caricature artist at a bright catering event, holding a crisp sketch in a plastic sleeve; lemon-print dress, polished glasses, warm atmosphere.

5.0(19 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

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Live Speed Portrait Artist

5.0(3 reviews)

• 15 bookings

I create portraits with a stunning level of resemblance in a matter of minutes using a variety of materials. I specialise in a style I've created using watercolour, coloured pencil and pen to create stylised portraits but on request can also work in more traditional ways, using chalk pastel to create something with a more classic appearance. This can add a really fun element to parties, events, weddings, birthdays or festivals and is a fantastic memento for guests to remember their experience.

About supplier

My style is incredibly unique within the speed portrait category, not quite rudely humorous caricature or cartoonized portrait, my work is a stylised flattering representation that maintains a real level of likeness to the person being drawn.

from £200 / event

Party Showcase — Rapid-Fire Live Caricatures That Kept the Crowd in Stitches

What we loved about this event

With decades of experience behind the easel, this artist sketches live caricature portraits in just four to five minutes, prioritising genuine likeness and vivacity over grotesque exaggeration. Because up to four people can share a single customisable A3 sheet, the fast-paced drawing process itself acts as a "great part of entertainment" for mingling attendees. One recent host found the artist so wonderfully "friendly and accommodating" that every single guest eagerly took part, absolutely "loved their photos," and spent the celebration completely "in stitches."

What client said

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Dave was absolutely fantastic!! So friendly and accommodating and the pictures were a great part of entertainment, all the guests took part and loved their photos. We were all in stitches, thanks so much Dave we highly highly recommend!!!

Robyne Bonar

Experience booked for this event

Dave Lucas Humorous Drawings for Live Entertainment

4.89(75 reviews)

• 315 bookings

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Does a caricaturist need some time to set up?

No. Caricaturists come to your event fully prepared, so you won't have to help them to set up or provide them with anything. The setup will take between 5 to 15 minutes.

How many portraits will I get in an hour?

You can expect your caricaturists to give you 10 to 15 portraits in an hour.

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