Welcome to Part 1 of the Menu Mastery Series from The ESL Room.

In this episode, we break down appetizers and starters — the dishes that set the tone for every meal. Learn how to confidently describe soups, salads, bruschetta, prawns, and more to your customers.

You'll learn:

→ The main appetizer categories every server should know

→ Professional phrases to describe starters (not just "it's a salad")

→ How to answer common customer questions about portions and sharing

This series is designed for pre-intermediate English learners (A2-B1) working in restaurants and hospitality. Simple language, practical phrases you can use tonight.

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Full Blog:

https://theeslroom.com/appetizers-starters-how-to-describe-the-perfect-beginning/