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What age group	Year or Grade 10
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Welcoming Guests: A Lesson in Hospitality

Introduction

Hook: Imagine you are the host of a spectacular dinner party for a renowned food critic. What would you do to ensure that your guests experience the finest in hospitality?

In today’s lesson, we will dive into the world of hospitality and catering, exploring the vital skills needed to create memorable experiences for guests.

Activity: The Surprise Guest Scenario

Objective

By the end of this session, students will understand the key principles of hospitality, catering etiquette, and the importance of first impressions.

Setup

1. Role Play: Divide the class into small groups of 4-5 students. Each group will be assigned a variety of roles, such as a guest, waiter, manager, or chef.

2. Scenario Creation: Each group will receive a unique scenario involving a surprise guest at a catered event. Scenarios could include a wedding reception, a corporate meeting, or a birthday party with diverse types of cuisine.

3. Time Limit: Provide 15 minutes for groups to discuss their scenario and prepare a short role play demonstrating how they would greet and serve the surprise guest, focusing on the components of excellent hospitality.

Presentation

After the preparation time, each group will present their role play to the class. As they perform, ask the audience to pay attention to the hospitality elements used, such as:

• Greeting etiquette
• Table setting and service
• Guest interaction
• Problem-solving under pressure

Reflection Questions

Following the presentations, facilitate a class discussion using the following questions:

• What are the most effective ways to make a guest feel welcome?
• How can we adapt to unexpected situations in a catering environment?
• Why is attention to detail important in hospitality?

Conclusion

To wrap up, ask students to reflect on the following prompt for their exit ticket:

“What one skill or principle of hospitality did you find most important today, and how can you apply it in real-life situations as a future host or catering professional?”

This creative beginning not only sets an engaging tone for the lesson but also allows students to actively participate and apply their learning in a practical context.