Ordering Takeout and Confirming Delivery: what to say in English
Placing the Order
Hi, I'd like to place an order for delivery, please. Can I get a large pepperoni pizza and a Caesar salad?
To start ordering food for delivery.
Do you guys deliver to Maple Street? I'm at 250 Maple, apartment 3B.
To check if delivery is available to your address.
Oh, and can I add garlic bread to that? That should be everything.
To add an extra item to your order.
Confirming Delivery and Payment
How long will it take to get here? We're pretty hungry.
To ask how long delivery will take.
Can I pay by card at the door, or do I need to pay over the phone?
To ask about payment options for delivery.
Confirming After Delivery
Hey, thanks! Uh, I think you guys forgot the Caesar salad. I ordered one with the pizza.
To mention a missing item from your order.
Wait, this isn't what I ordered. I asked for pepperoni, not Hawaiian.
To point out a wrong item in your order.
Everything looks great! Do I sign here? And here's a little extra for the tip.
To confirm everything is correct and tip the delivery person.
Key words
delivery
bringing food to your location
place an order
to request something to be made or delivered
ETA
estimated time of arrival
tip
extra money given for service
takeout
food ordered to eat elsewhere
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