Hiring a venue or equipment with services — such as catering, staffing, or AV — included in the package.
Wet hire simplifies procurement by bundling services into a single contract. It is common at hotel venues where catering and AV are provided in-house. While wet hire reduces the number of vendor relationships to manage, it can limit flexibility and may cost more than sourcing services independently. Understanding what is included in a wet hire package — and what attracts additional charges — is essential during contract review.
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.
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.