Talking about Eating

A. Starting the meal

• It’s ready.
• Sit down/Shall we sit down?
• Dinner is ready.
• This looks/smells good.
• I’m looking forward to this.

B. During the meal

• Pass the salt, please?
• Could you pass the (salt), please?
• May I have the (salt), please?
• Could I have some more potato?
• It’s very nice/delicious.
• What’s the name of this dish?
• Would you like some more potato?
• Is everything all right?
• Would you prefer tea or coffee?

C. After the meal

• Thank you for (the lunch).
• Thank you for (a delicious dinner).
• That was very nice/delicious.
• I enjoyed that.
• I hope you enjoyed it.
• I’m glad you liked it.

D. Conversation

• I am feeling hungry.
• What would you like to eat?
• What pickles do you have?
• Have you had your breakfast?
• Not yet, Mary.
• Prepare/make the breakfast.
• Let’s have breakfast together.
• Just taste it.
• No, I have to attend a party.
• What sweet dishes do you have?
• Has John finished with his meals?
• Hurry up. Food has been served.
• You hardly had anything.
• Have a little more.
• Please have some more.
• Get me a cup of coffee.
• Pour the coffee.
• Pass me the salt please.
• Give me some fresh butter please.
• Get/bring some more.
• Help yourself, please.
• Change the plates,
• Are you vegetarian?
• No, I am a non-vegetarian.
• I’ll dine out today.
• Would you have milk?
• I have just sat down to have milk?
• I’m not fond of rice.
• Will you have some bread and butter?
• Two chapattis have not been enough for me.
• Pea-n-potato is my favorite dish.
• It is dinner time, get ready.
• There is less salt in the vegetable curry.
• Do not take water on an empty stomach.
• What is the menu for today?
• Bring a pinch of salt from your mother.
• I’m still thirsty.
• They have invited me to lunch.
• Please have dinner with me.
• Will you have boiled eggs or fried ones?
• There were seven items/dishes.
• I’m fond of mushed potatoes.
• May I have a little/some more gravy?
• My wife relishes broiled potatoes.
• He’s a glutton.
• He is a gourmet.
• We have an exclusive Indian cuisine.
• What did you have for breakfast?
• Had coffee, toast, and eggs.
• How did you have your eggs?
• Soft-boiled, as usual.
• How about a cup of coffee?
• That sounds good.
• I always enjoy coffee after work.
• I like it best in the morning.
• Would you like to have an orange?
• Thanks, but I don’t think so.
• Oranges are good for you.
• I know, but I had one about an hour ago.
• Where did you have lunch yesterday?
• I ate at the cafeteria with John.
• Did you have a good lunch?
• Yes. I had a hot roast beef sandwich.
• There’s a cafeteria over there.
• Didn’t you eat before we left?
• Yes, but I’m hungry again.
• Well, I’m still digesting my lunch.