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Which subject	Hospitality & catering
What age group	Year or Grade 8
What topic	Mise en Place for preparing to run a cafe
Quantity	1
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Lesson Opening: Welcome to the Café - Mise en Place Adventure!

Hook: A Surprise Café Experience

Imagine walking into a small, cozy café. The smell of freshly baked pastries fills the air, and the sound of steaming milk for lattes creates a warm ambiance. Now, picture yourself as the café manager for a day! Today, we’re going to dive into the essential practice of Mise en Place—a French term meaning "everything in its place." This is one of the most important concepts in hospitality and catering, and it sets the foundation for running a successful café.

Activity: Café Preparation Challenge

To kick off our lesson, we will embark on a fun team activity. You will be divided into small groups and given a list of items needed to set up your own imaginary café station. Your task will be to decide how to organize these items efficiently to ensure a smooth operation.

Items to Include:

• Coffee machine
• Mugs and cups
• Sauces and syrups
• Dessert display case
• Utensils
• Ingredients for a special café dish

Instructions:

1. Group Collaboration: Work together to discuss where each item should go in your café.
2. Create a Layout: Sketch a rough layout of your café station, labeling where you would place each item.
3. Presentation: After 15 minutes, each group will present their café layout to the class, explaining the choices you made regarding the arrangement and why it is important for efficient service.

Learning Outcome

By the end of this activity, you will understand how Mise en Place significantly impacts the efficiency and success of running a café. You’ll learn not only how to arrange physical items but also appreciate the preparatory steps that go into making food and drink service seamless and enjoyable for customers.

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Get ready to unleash your inner café owner and learn how to create an inviting and efficient space! Let's get started!