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Takeaway & Delivery
Here are some useful phrases for ordering food to your home or taking it with you from a restaurant.
Key Phrases
Voice
Ordering to take away · 3 ways to say it
Can I get this to go?
neutralUS - use this when you are inside the restaurant.
Can I get this to take away?
neutralUK - use this when you are inside the restaurant.
I want to order food for pickup, please.
politeOrdering for delivery · 2 ways to say it
Can I order for delivery?
casualI want to order some food for delivery, please.
politeGiving your address · 2 ways to say it
Bring it to 12 North Street.
casualA very direct way to tell them where to go.
My address is 12 North Street.
neutralAsking about delivery time
How long will it take?
neutralAsking about the delivery fee
Is there a delivery fee?
neutralPaying
Can I pay cash to the driver?
neutralReporting a missing item · 2 ways to say it
You forgot my drink.
casualThis is very direct; use it carefully.
I did not get my drink.
neutralPractice Dialogue
Customer
Hi, can I order for delivery?
Staff
Sure. What can I get you?
Customer
I want a large cheese pizza and a cola.
Staff
Okay. What is your address?
Customer
My address is 12 North Street.
Staff
Got it. That is twenty dollars.
Customer
Is there a delivery fee?
Staff
No, delivery is free. You can pay cash to the driver.
Customer
Great. How long will it take?
Staff
About thirty minutes.