- corkage
- A fee charged by a venue when you bring your own alcohol instead of using their bar, typically a few pounds per bottle or per guest, compensating for lost sales. Find out what you'll pay to hire a village hall: 6 cost factors explained
- curfew
- The latest time amplified music can play at a venue, set by the entertainment licence. The time may differ by day of the week or type of event. Planning entertainment within venue sound rules: 4 restrictions you need to check
- designated premises supervisor
- The person named on a premises licence who holds a personal licence and is responsible for the day-to-day management of alcohol sales and other licensed activities at the venue. Check what licences your party venue needs: 4 permissions that protect your event
- dry hire
- A booking that includes only the venue space, basic furniture, lighting and heating, with the hirer arranging catering, entertainment and any additional equipment themselves. Find out what you'll pay to hire a village hall: 6 cost factors explained
- premises licence
- A permission granted by the local council that allows a venue to carry out licensable activities such as selling alcohol, providing entertainment, or serving late-night refreshment. The licence states what is allowed, when, and under what conditions. Check what licences your party venue needs: 4 permissions that protect your event
- sound limiter
- A device fitted in some venues that cuts power to sound equipment if noise exceeds a set level, often required in residential areas or buildings with noise-sensitive neighbours. Find the perfect venue for your small private party: 7 space types that welcome smaller groups
- temporary event notice
- A short-term permission that allows a venue or individual to host a one-off event involving licensable activities for a limited number of guests and a limited duration, used where no full premises licence is in place. Check what licences your party venue needs: 4 permissions that protect your event
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