1. Key phrases
Press 🔊 to hear each phrase, then say it out loud.
- Behind! Warning: I'm walking behind you.
- Hot! Careful, hot pan or plate.
- Two eggs Benny on table six. Order call.
- Service, please! Food is ready to take out.
- We're out of salmon. An item has run out (86'd).
- How long on table four? Ask about timing.
- Can you restock the cutlery? Ask for help.
- Heard, chef! Confirm you understood.
2. Listen to the conversation
Play the conversation, then press Practise as "Waiter" to take a part yourself.
3. Say it yourself
Listen, then say each sentence. Fill in your own details where you see "…". In Chrome, Edge or Safari, press 🎤 and your browser checks how clearly you said it.
4. Quick check
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What are useful English phrases for kitchen and team talk?
'Behind!' (warning: I'm walking behind you). 'Hot!' (careful, hot pan or plate). 'Two eggs Benny on table six.' (order call). 'Service, please!' (food is ready to take out).
How can I practise kitchen and team talk in English?
Listen to the key phrases and say them out loud, play the conversation and role-play one side, use the speaking check to hear how clearly you speak, then take the quick quiz. It takes about 10 minutes.