Complete menu vocabulary at pre-intermediate level: appetizers & starters, main courses, wine & beer, non-alcoholic drinks, desserts & after-dinner service.
A practical guide to 9 popular beer styles for restaurant and bar staff Introduction — Ale vs Lager: What’s the Difference? Before we look at individual beer styles, it helps to understand the two main families that almost every beer belongs to. Lager is brewed at cold temperatures using bottom-fermenting yeast. The result is a […]
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The meal is almost over. You clear the main course plates. The table looks satisfied. Now comes the moment that many servers fear: “Would you like to see our dessert menu?” Your heart races. What if they ask about ingredients? What if someone has allergies? What if you cannot describe the desserts well? Here is
Desserts & After-Dinner Service: The Sweet Finish Read More »
A customer sits down for lunch. You approach with a smile and ask: “What can I get you to drink?” They reply: “Just coffee, please.” Simple, right? But then they ask: “What’s the difference between a latte and a cappuccino?” Your mind goes blank. You know both have coffee and milk, but… which is which?
Non-Alcoholic Drinks: Coffee, Tea & Beverage Confidence Read More »
A customer sits down. You bring menus. They look at the drink list and ask: “What wine goes with this?” Your heart races. You know there are reds and whites. But which one? What if you recommend the wrong thing? This is one of the most stressful moments for new servers. Wine and beer seem
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You look at the menu. Your customer points to a steak and asks: “How is this cooked?” Your mind goes blank. You know it’s beef. But how do you explain the cooking method? What if they ask “How do you want it cooked?” What does that even mean? This is a common challenge for ESL
Main Courses: Describing Proteins, Sides & Preparation Read More »
You see the menu. Your customer asks: “What do you recommend to start?” Your heart beats fast. You know the food is good. But how do you describe it in English? What words should you use? This is a common problem for ESL servers. You understand the menu. But explaining it to customers feels difficult.
Appetizers & Starters: How to Describe the Perfect Beginning Read More »
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