🎅 Santa for Hire UK

Our Story

Welcome to Santa for Hire, a nationwide UK team of dedicated Christmas artists on a mission:"Keeping the Spirit of Christmas Alive."

At Santa's Grotto HQ, we have been awarded the privilege of "Keepers of Santa's Great Book of Adventures," and how very exciting it is manning the Santa Hotline! And what an adventure it has been!

For years, we've been bringing the magic of Christmas to families, schools, businesses, and communities across the United Kingdom. What started as a passion for preserving the wonder of Christmas has grown into a professional service trusted by some of the nation's most prestigious organizations and media outlets.

Our Mission

Our mission is simple yet profound: to keep the spirit of Christmas alive. We do this by:

• Creating Magical Memories: Every interaction with our Santa and Christmas characters is designed to create lasting, joyful memories
• Professional Excellence: We maintain the highest standards of professionalism, safety, and entertainment quality
• Authentic Experience: Real beards, handcrafted costumes, and genuine Christmas spirit in every performance
• Spreading Joy: Listening to hopes and dreams, putting smiles on faces. This is what makes Christmas very special, and this is why we do it

Professional Credentials

🛡️ DBS Approved

All our performers hold Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) certifications, formerly known as CRB checks. We take child safety and safeguarding extremely seriously, ensuring every member of our team is thoroughly vetted and approved to work with children and vulnerable adults.

📋 Public Liability Insurance

We carry comprehensive public liability insurance with £5 million coverage, giving you complete peace of mind when you book our services.

📄 Risk Assessments

For all bookings, particularly with schools and public venues, we provide complete risk assessment documentation to ensure full compliance with health and safety requirements.

👔 Professional Training

Our performers undergo extensive training in:

• Child safeguarding and protection
• Character performance and improvisation
• Health and safety procedures
• Customer service excellence
• Emergency procedures

Media Recognition

Our professional Santa and Christmas entertainment services have been featured in numerous high-profile media productions and publications:

Print Media

• Vogue Magazine - International promotional photo shoots
• The Sun - Photographic promotions and features
• The Telegraph - Christmas campaign photography
• Numerous other acclaimed publications and marketing campaigns

Television

• BBC - Various Christmas programming and features
• Channel 4 - Seasonal programming
• Channel 5 - Christmas specials
• ITV - We are proud to be the Christmas identity for ITV

This extensive media experience ensures that our performers are comfortable and professional in any setting, from intimate home visits to large-scale public events and broadcast television.

Our Costumes

We are very proud of our achievements, and our heart and soul is seen in the passion of our performances. Our very skilled elves make beautiful costumes for theatre and film, so they are the best!

Every costume is:

• Handcrafted: Made by our skilled costume department
• Theatre-Quality: Designed and constructed to professional theatre and film standards
• Authentic: Traditional designs that capture the timeless magic of Christmas
• Comfortable: Allowing performers to work for extended periods while maintaining character
• Well-Maintained: Professionally cleaned and maintained to the highest standards

Our costume department has created pieces for professional theatre productions and film work, bringing that same level of craftsmanship to every Santa, elf, and Mrs Claus costume in our collection.

Why Choose Us?

Experience & Reliability

With years of experience serving clients across the UK, we have the expertise to handle events of any size and complexity. Our performers are very experienced and very reliable, ensuring your event runs smoothly.

Real Bearded Santa

Our principal Santa features an authentic, magnificent real beard. No synthetic substitutes. This attention to authenticity creates a truly magical experience that children and adults alike can believe in.

Nationwide Coverage

We serve all areas of the United Kingdom, from major cities to remote villages. Our nationwide network ensures that Christmas magic can reach every corner of the country.

Attention to Detail

Father Christmas and the elves are very particular, traveling with their Enhanced DBS paperwork and public liability insurance. Every booking receives our full attention to detail, ensuring excellence in every aspect of our service.

Commitment to Excellence

Every effort will be made to surpass your expectations. We're not satisfied unless we've created truly magical Christmas memories that will be treasured for years to come.

Our Values

Safety First

The safety and well-being of children and all participants is our absolute priority. All our protocols and procedures are designed with safety in mind.

Professionalism

We conduct ourselves with the highest standards of professionalism, from first contact through to event completion and follow-up.

Magic & Wonder

We believe in the power of Christmas magic to bring joy, create memories, and connect communities. This belief drives everything we do.

Inclusivity

Christmas is for everyone. We welcome and celebrate all families and communities, ensuring our services are accessible and inclusive.

Integrity

We deliver what we promise, arrive on time, and maintain the highest standards of honesty and transparency in all our dealings.

Client Testimonials (Test Examples)

"The children were absolutely mesmerized! Santa was perfect, so warm, engaging, and authentic. The attention to detail in the costume and performance was exceptional. We'll definitely be booking again next year."

"Professional, reliable, and absolutely magical. Our shopping center grotto was the talk of the town. The quality of service far exceeded our expectations."

"From booking to delivery, the service was impeccable. Santa made our corporate Christmas party truly special. Many of our staff said it was the best company event they'd ever attended."