+ Difference between casual gathering & semi-private?

A CASUAL GATHERING IS A RELAXED GET TOGETHER OF UP TO 40PPL IN ONE OF A HANDFUL OF AREAS CARVED OUT AROUND THE VENUE. THESE AREAS SERVE AS A HOME BASE / GUARANTEED SECTION FOR A GROUP.  GUESTS OF CASUAL GATHERINGS CAN ORDER AND PAY FOR DRINKS ON THEIR OWN AT THE BAR OR FROM A SERVER.  FOR FOOD, WE 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.