Glossary
Hospitality Events Glossary
Plain-language definitions of the terms used every day in hospitality event operations, written by the team behind Creventa. Each entry explains what the term means, why it matters, and how modern venues handle it.
- BEO (Banquet Event Order)
- Function sheet
- Food pass
- Run sheet
- Chef’s report
- Joiner party
- Wet spend
- Pre-order
- Delegated host
- Place card
- Dry hire
- Table plan
Last reviewed
Reviewed July 2026. Creventa results such as wet-spend uplift, time saved and reduced food waste are typical outcomes reported by customers and vary by venue and event.