ROLE PLAYS

LANTERN RESTAURANT LUNCH MENU

The role play will begin as you enter the restaurant. You need to

  • ask if there is a table free
  • begin and end the conversation with the waiter/waitress politely and appropriately
  • deal with payment

You will be ordering 2 three course meals, one for you and one for your friend who does not speak English.

  • You must order different dishes for both of you in each course.
  • Your friend would like roast meat, but wants to know what meat is on offer today.

Make sure that you study the menu carefully; the waiter/waitress may say something unexpected

WAITER/WAITRESS

When asked tell the customer

what the soup of the day is ……………………. tomato

what the roast of the day is……………………..beef

what the desserts are……………apple pie

cherry cheesecake

treacle sponge and custard

tiramisu

chocolate gateau

Ask if the customer wants anything to see the wine list

Deal with payment

Ask if the customer enjoyed the meal

TABLE D’HOTE DINNER MENU

The role play will begin as you enter the restaurant. You need to

  • ask if there is a table free
  • begin and end the conversation with the waiter/waitress politely and appropriately
  • deal with payment

You will be ordering 2 four course meals, one for you and one for your friend who does not speak English.

  • You must find out what the soup of the day is
  • Your friend is allergic to dairy produce
  • You do not like fish

Make sure that you study the menu carefully; the waiter/waitress may say something unexpected

WAITER/WAITRESS

When asked tell the customer

what the soup of the day is ……………………. Potato and leek

what the roast of the day is……………………..turkey

what the desserts are……………apple pie

cherry cheesecake

poire belle helene

tiramisu

chocolate gateau

fresh fruit salad

rhubarb crumble

trifle

ask if the customer wants to see the wine list

be prepared to answer questions about the ingredients of meals

if steak is ordered ask how it should be cooked

ask if sauces, mustard etc are required

Deal with payment

Ask if the customer enjoyed the meal

BAR MENU

You will go to the bar to order your meal, using polite and appropriate language

You have a budget of £25 for 2 people, you and your friend who does not speak English.

  • You must spend at least £20
  • You will both have at least 3 dishes and a hot drink
  • Your friend does not eat meat

Make sure that you study the menu carefully; the waiter/waitress may say something unexpected.

WAITER/WAITRESS

Ask whether the customer would prefer French fries or potatoes, where appropriate

Ask whether the customer would prefer white or wholemeal bread for sandwiches

Ask how the steak should be cooked

Tell the customer what today’s special dish is………..mushroom stroganoff

Tell the customer that one of the dishes chosen is not available

Tell the customer about the choice of desserts……………apple pie

cherry cheesecake

treacle sponge and custard

tiramisu

chocolate gateau