+ semi-private vs. casual gathering?

A CASUAL GATHERING IS A RELAXED GET TOGETHER OF UP TO 40PPL IN ONE OF A HANDFUL OF PRIME AREAS CARVED OUT AROUND THE VENUE WHICH SERVES AS HOME BASE FOR YOUR GROUP. HOSTS OF CASUAL GATHERINGS CAN ORDER AHEAD FROM SPECIALIZED EVENT MENUS OR HAVE GUESTS ORDER AND PAY FOR FOOD & DRINKS ON THEIR OWN FROM THE BAR OR SERVER. FOR FOOD, WE DO HIGHLY RECOMMEND PARTY PLATTERS ORDERED IN ADVANCE, HOWEVER IT IS NOT REQUIRED.

SEMI-PRIVATE OR PRIVATE EVENTS ARE A BIT MORE EXCLUSIVE (AND ARE REQUIRED FOR GROUPS OVER 40PPL) AND HAPPEN IN BIGGER SPACES THAT INCLUDE PRIVATE BAR(S). FOR THESE TYPES OF EVENTS GUESTS ENJOY AN OPEN BAR AND HORS D'OEUVRES WHICH ARE PLANNED IN ADVANCE.