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BEO template (Banquet Event Order)
The document that aligns sales, kitchen and service on one event. Print-ready PDF.
What is a BEO?
Updated October 4, 2026
A BEO (Banquet Event Order) is the reference document for a catered event. On one page, it brings together what sales, kitchen and service need to know: date and schedule, guest count, menu, allergies, room and setup, equipment and staff.
BEO · Banquet Event Order#2026-0412
ClientGroupe Lavoie inc. · Josée Lavoie
Event25th anniversary cocktail reception
DateThursday, November 12, 2026 · 5 pm to 10 pm
VenueSalle Montcalm · 1200, rue Saint-Jean
Guests180 confirmed (170 guaranteed)
Menu12 canapés · oyster bar · pasta station
Allergens3 gluten-free · 2 vegan · 1 peanut
Staff1 chef · 4 cooks · 8 servers · 1 bartender
LogisticsLoad 2 pm · Setup 3:30 pm · Return 11 pm
The BEO our clients use, free
- Sales, kitchen, service and logistics on one page
- Guest guarantee and adjustment clause
- Allergens and diets highlighted
- Day timeline, from loading to return
- The same template CM generates automatically
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