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Banquet

Meaning in tourism & hospitality, with examples

/ˈbæŋkwɪt/nounCommon term

In tourism & hospitality, banquet means: A formal meal for a large number of people, such as a wedding dinner or gala; in hotels, also the department that organises such events.

In Turkish: banket, ziyafet, toplu yemek

How it is used

Hotels have banquet halls, banquet menus and a banquet team that sets up tables, serves and clears. Conference and wedding business is often called banqueting or banquets and events. Related terms: banquet event order (BEO), banquet captain.

Example sentences

  1. We need 20 extra staff for the banquet on Saturday night: 400 guests, four courses.

  2. The wedding banquet will be held in the ballroom.

Common collocations

  • banquet hall
  • banquet menu
  • banquet team
  • wedding banquet
  • banquet event order
  • F&BShort for food and beverage: everything a hotel serves to eat and drink, and the department that runs its restaurants, bars, room service and events.
  • dietary requirementsSpecial needs about food that a guest has because of health, allergies, religion or personal choice, such as gluten-free or vegan meals.
  • waiterA person who takes orders and serves food and drinks to guests at their tables in a restaurant or bar.
  • buffetA meal where dishes are laid out on long tables and guests serve themselves, choosing what and how much they want.

More terms: Food & Beverage Service

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