A shorthand term for the number of persons or attendees at an event — e.g. '200 pax'.
Derived from the Latin word for 'persons', pax is used across the event, hospitality, and travel industries. Caterers quote pricing per pax, venues confirm bookings based on expected pax, and buses are hired to accommodate a certain pax. Final pax numbers are required by catering teams and venues by a cut-off date to determine staffing and quantities.
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.