Renting a venue or equipment without any additional services such as catering, staffing, or AV.
Dry hire gives event planners maximum flexibility to bring in their own preferred vendors. It is common in creative events, weddings, and parties where the organiser wants full control over every supplier. The trade-off is that the client takes on greater logistical responsibility and must coordinate all vendors independently. Dry hire venues are often cheaper per hour but require more work to manage.
FOH
Front of House — the guest-facing areas of a venue and the staff who work in them.
BOH
Back of House — the areas of a venue not visible to guests, used by staff, catering, production, and storage.
Green Room
A private room for speakers, performers, or VIPs to prepare, relax, and be briefed away from the main event space.
Wet Hire
Hiring a venue or equipment with services — such as catering, staffing, or AV — included in the package.
In-House
Services or equipment provided directly by the venue rather than sourced from external vendors.
Venue Capacity
The maximum number of people a venue can safely accommodate, which varies depending on the room layout.