Quizmaster

in Darlington, Northallerton, Richmond, Bishop Auckland, and Barnard Castle

Looking for a non-boring quiz format?

My quizzes are multimedia, engaging and perfect for all occasions, from weddings to corporate events.

I even offer live music and vocals, so I can sing the questions and you can write (or sing!) the answers.

With years of experience hosting quizzes both in person and on the radio, I guarantee a challenging but enjoyable trivia night.

So why settle for your bog-standard pub quiz, when you can have something far more exciting?

Top tip: Ask me about my localised quiz rounds all about the area in and around Darlington.

Quizzes from £25/round

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What sort of rounds do you offer? 

My quiz rounds include, but are not limited to:

“Puzzle” rounds on various topics, including anagrams, crosswords, word games, and more.
Audio rounds including sports commentaries, live vocals, music rounds, and others.
Visual and picture rounds including ‘say what you see’ picture puzzles, flags, and celebrities.
‘Make the Connection’ rounds, where all the answers are linked somehow.
‘This Week in History’ rounds about things that happened on any given week in the past.
‘Specialist Subject’ rounds selected by the event organisers or last week’s losing team!
Classic ‘pub quiz’-style questions on general knowledge and other themes.

If this sounds up your street, give me a shout using the button or the form below.

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Darlington Venues and Vibes

Darlington is a great fit for quizzes that are upbeat, sociable, and a little bit competitive in all the right ways.

It’s a town that enjoys a proper night out, which makes quiz events shine
when they feel lively and well-paced rather than slow or overcomplicated.
The best spaces here let people settle in, get comfortable, and fully commit to the fun.

Some Darlington venues that work particularly well with my quiz style include:

The Quakerhouse – central, relaxed, and perfect for interactive quiz rounds.
The Old Yard Tapas Bar – intimate and lively, ideal for conversational team play.
The House of Hop – social, energetic, and well suited to music and picture rounds.
Bannatyne Hotel – polished and flexible for private or corporate quiz events.
The Dolphin Centre – a larger, adaptable space that suits hosted, multimedia quizzes.

What ties these venues to my quizzes is flow.
They’re spaces where the night can build naturally —
rounds land cleanly, laughter carries, and no one feels rushed or lost.

Darlington quiz crowds enjoy humour, variety, and a host who keeps things moving.
With a mix of puzzles, visuals, audio, and the odd curveball,
the quiz stays engaging without ever feeling overwhelming.

If you’re running a quiz in Darlington, the venue sets the scene —
but the right quiz turns it into a proper social event rather than just a set of questions.

Our Quizmasters in Darlington

Mark Gregory

Our glorious leader!

Mark is the founder of Mark Your Occasion and offers his services not just as a Quizmaster, but also as a Wedding and Funeral Celebrant, Live Singer, Event Host, Poet, and more!

Educated at the University of St Andrews, Mark launched the business in 2020, and has since provided quizzes for hundreds of weddings, corporate socials, and charity events.

Favourite Round to Host: “I’m gonna sing the first line of a song, but I’ve changed one of the words!”

Areas Covered: Mainly the North of England, but will travel across the UK if required!

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Ernie Clay

The Quizmaster General!

Ernie is a local Geordie lad, and one of the top quiz providers in the North East of England under the moniker ‘The Quizmaster General’.

With two decades of experience in hospitality, Ernie brings his humour and outgoing nature to everything, including charity fundraisers, corporate events, and even huge parties!

Favourite Round to Host: Anything with a humorous element to it.

Areas Covered: The North East of England, including Newcastle (of course!)

Why Mark Your Occasion?

With over five years of professionalism within the wedding and funeral industries, and over twenty years of performing experience, I know what makes an event work.

I can ensure that YOUR event is tailored to YOU, and hosted with confidence and charm.

If you wanted to list the highlights of my career so far, they would read as follows:
(feel free to click on the badges to learn more about each thing)

Awards
Regional Winner and National Finalist at The Wedding Industry Awards 2024
Professional Services Business of the Year at the Ilkley Business Awards 2023
Regional Highly Commended Celebrant at The Wedding Industry Awards 2022
Celebrant Of The Year Nominee at The Celebrant Industry Awards 2021

Training
Certified ‘Celebrant Plus’ Celebrant via Coffin Club UK (2022)
Certified Family and Funeral Celebrant via UK Society of Celebrants (2020)

Reviews
100% 5-star reviews on Google
Top-rated supplier on Add to Event

Other Stuff I’m Proud Of
Founder of The Scottish A Cappella Championships (2014)
Best New Radio Show Winner at the STAR Awards 2013
Performing experience on the West End and Broadway (2012)
My mum said I was awesome on several occasions (1990–2019)

Enough showing off now. 😉

Still not convinced? Get in touch and see for yourself.

Book a Zoom call now, or get in touch using one of the options below.

Contact

Phone: +44 (0) 7 928 829 773
Email: markyouroccasion@gmail.com

Facebook: Mark Your Occasion
Instagram: @markyouroccasion

…or use the contact form!