Booking an entire venue so no other events or guests are present at the same time.
Exclusive use gives the event organiser sole access to all spaces within the venue — including gardens, bars, breakout rooms, and car parks — for the duration of the booking. It is popular for weddings, product launches, and confidential corporate events where privacy and brand consistency across the full venue are priorities. Exclusive use bookings typically attract a premium over standard room hire.
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.
Dry Hire
Renting a venue or equipment without any additional services such as catering, staffing, or AV.
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.