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A Toastmaster for any occasion
My name is Robert Michieli and I have over 30 years experience as a professional Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies. Any event - any occasion, large or small, I will work with you to ensure your special day is a success. Let me remove the stress and worries on the ‘Big Day’ to make sure everyone involved in the organisation of the event performs to the best of their abilities, ensuring that everything runs according to your wishes.
Whether you are looking for your event to be conducted with authority and dignity or perhaps something a bit more light-hearted, I can offer my advice on all aspects of your occasion, ensuring your day happens exactly as you planned, whilst adding that extra touch of class to the day.
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I would love to hear from you and help bring your special day to life.
Any occasioN, Large or small
Testimonials
“Robert was so charming and our guests instantly fell in love with him.”
“Robert was fantastic and helped make our day extra special.”
“I have employed Robert on many occasions to perform Toasmaster duties at my hotel. We highly recommend him.”
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About Me
MY NAME IS Robert Michieli
I was born in Jersey and have been a professional Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies for over 30 years for events across the whole of the UK. I have mastered many different types of events from weddings, garden parties and corporate events to launching a ship, topping-up ceremonies, award evenings, state banquets, civic banquets, city livery, electioneering and comparing.
As a fellow of the Guild of Professional Toastmasters from 1985 to 1995 (when I moved to the Royal Guild of Toastmasters) I regularly presented the prestigious After Dinner Speakers Award, to recipients as distinguished and varied as Baroness Thatcher, Sir Peter Ustinov and Bob Monkhouse. On the 20th March 2007 I was the Toastmaster for the largest ever sit down dinner (1900 guests) recorded in Europe, held at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London.
MY PROMISE
I’ll work with you to help ensure your event is a great success using my skills and experience as a Toastmaster, as well as my attention to detail to enhance your event.
History
In medieval times, men were employed as experts on the quality of wine, checking the ingredients laid before them, and this was stirred into a main pot by the use of a fork with a piece of bread on it, after this was placed in a flame - hence the name Master Of The Toasts. In 1649 a article in the Tatler talks of 3 gentlemen in the town of Bath, who scooped water from the spar and in the bottom was a soggy piece of bread (toast), Where upon they embarked on pledging the Health of the Women of Bath. This was the first recorded toast by Witty Baldarchy.
Today, a Toastmaster is typically charged with organisation of the event, arranging the order of speakers, introducing one or more of the speakers, and keeping the event on schedule. Such meetings typically include civic events, service organisation meetings, and banquets of various purpose. In many meetings, a toastmaster typically addresses the audience from behind a dais or from a podium.