What Is The Banquet Check for Your Catered Event?
You just finished planning the most epic event of your life, and just as you are ready to leave the hotel, the banquet captain hands you a banquet check to sign. And, you take it while wondering, “What is a Banquet Check?” A banquet check is a standard document provided by the hotel’s banquet department or the caterer. This document breaks down the banquet charges for a wedding, gala, special event, or conference function.
What Type of Charges Are Included on a Banquet Check?
A banquet check may include many charges on it. The most typical charges included on a banquet check are listed below.
- Food
- Beverages
- Labor Fees
- Service Charges
- If the banquet check comes from a hotel, it could include rental and audiovisual charges.
- And, of course taxes
What is the Difference Between a Banquet Check and a BEO?
A Banquet Event Order (also known as a BEO) is a standard document you will receive BEFORE your wedding, conference or event. This binding document outlines all of the details for your conference, wedding or event before it happens. You will receive the Banquet Check after the event takes place because it captures all of the catering-related expenses you incurred for your wedding, conference or event.
What Should You Do When You Receive a Banquet Check?
When you are presented with a banquet check, make sure that you check it thoroughly before you sign it. This is basically your preliminary invoice for your food and beverage charges.
Are You Ready to Plan Your Epic Conference, Wedding or Event?
Are you ready to get started on your “worry-free” event planning experience? Please contact your professional event planning team at Howerton+Wooten Events. We have systems and processes in place to ensure that your experience is straightforward, seamless, and professional. We are creative and inspirational, but our team runs on a well-executed foundation.
Love and Soul Always, Kawania
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