Products

EventKey Products: Configuration & Best Practices

Parent Hub: EventKey Administration (Backend Setup)

Category: 🎁 Packages, Menus & Products

Target Roles: Event Managers, Sales Teams, F&B Directors, System Administrators

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Executive Overview

In EventKey, a Product refers to any individual item—whether perishable or non-perishable—that can be included in an event package, menu, or room setup. Perishable products typically include food and beverage items (e.g., scrambled eggs, Caesar salad, prime rib), while non-perishable products refer to event-related equipment and supplies (e.g., tables, chairs, linens, audio/visual gear). Serving as foundational building blocks for event packages, products can be categorized, priced, and inventory-tracked to ensure accurate quoting, operational planning, and service delivery across all venue events.

Configuration Guide: Creating a Product

System Navigation Path

Home > Event Administration > Packages > Products

Step

Action

Platform Guidance & Operational Details

  1. Access Directory

Navigate to the Products screen under Packages.

Displays a master list of all existing products available for package setup.

  1. Initiate Setup

Click + Add New in the top-right header.

Opens the Add Product configuration drawer.

  1. Define Parameters

Input Name (e.g., "Prime Rib") and configure inventory/type settings.

Select Product Type (Perishable vs. Non-Perishable) and configure inventory rules (see detailed field breakdown below).

  1. Save & Deploy

Click Save.

Returns to the master listing with the new product ready to attach to packages.

📷 VISUAL CALLOUT:

Product Setup Walkthrough


Detailed Configuration Field Breakdown

  • Name: Clear, descriptive item label visible on menus and internal setup sheets (e.g., "Prime Rib", "Banquet Chair").

  • Track Inventory Toggle: Toggle ON to enable live inventory tracking for the product within EventKey.

  • Product Type: Categorizes the physical behavior of the item:

    • Perishable: Items that expire or spoil (e.g., food, beverages).

    • Non-Perishable: Equipment and supplies that do not expire (e.g., tables, linens, AV equipment).

  • Inventory Type: Governs inventory reset logic when Track Inventory is enabled:

    • Daily: Inventory automatically resets to the initial quantity at the start of each day.

    • Rolling: Inventory carries over continuously from day to day based on real-time event consumption.

  • Initial Quantity: Defines starting available stock levels based on the selected Inventory Type.

  • Comments: Optional notes or internal descriptions detailing serving recommendations or setup specs (e.g., "Designed for 50 or more attendees").

  • Cover Photo: Optional image upload to assist staff with visual item identification.

Lifecycle Management (Inactivating & Reactivating)

Deactivating an Active Product

  1. Select the target product from the master Products listing screen.

  2. In the product header, switch the Active toggle to OFF.

  3. Outcome: The product is hidden from active listing screens and cannot be selected for new package builds.

📷 VISUAL CALLOUT:

Deactivating an Active Product Walkthrough


Reactivating an Inactive Product

  1. Navigate to the Products screen and adjust the listing filter to display Inactive or All items.

    • Active products display a green sidebar indicator; Inactive products display a grey sidebar indicator.

  2. Locate and select the grey-accented inactive product.

  3. Switch the Inactive toggle back to ON.

  4. Outcome: The product returns to the active list and is immediately available for selection.

📷 VISUAL CALLOUT:

Reactivating an Inactive Product Walkthrough


UI Visibility & System Integration

Once configured, Products populate across key operational and client-facing interfaces:

  • Package Details Setup: Attached to event packages under Packages > Package Setup.

  • Event Creation & Reservation Flow: Surfaces when selecting and attaching packages during event booking.

  • Event Record Summary: Itemized within active event files under package breakdowns.

  • Banquet Event Orders (BEOs): Printed on operational BEOs for kitchen preparation and floor setup execution.

📷 VISUAL CALLOUT:

(Left) Package Details Menu Setup (Right) Event Creation with Package Menu.

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Package Details Menu Setup
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Configure Event Package Menu