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BEOAt an event, a BEO (banquet event order) is the document that lists the timings, menu, room setup and staffing a venue or caterer has agreed to.GlossaryCash barAt an event, a cash bar is a bar where guests pay for their own drinks, while the host covers the bar setup and staff.GlossaryConsumption barAt an event, a consumption bar is a hosted bar where the host pays only for the drinks guests actually order, counted by drink or by bottle.GlossaryHosted barAt an event, a hosted bar is a bar the host pays for, so guests drink free. It's another name for an open bar, billed by package or by consumption.GlossaryOpen barAt an event, an open bar is a bar where guests don't pay for drinks. The host covers the cost, either as a package or by what is poured.GlossaryRun of showAt an event, the run of show is the minute-by-minute schedule of everything that happens, from doors to the last cue, and who is responsible for each part.Glossary