How to Order Pizza Over the Phone in English

Summary

In this video, Luke discusses the cultural tradition of ordering pizza in America, focusing on key phrases and vocabulary used during the process. From choosing sizes and toppings to requesting specific crusts and sides, the video guides viewers through a realistic phone conversation between a customer and a pizza shop employee. Luke also shares his personal experience working in a pizza restaurant, offering practical insights into common ordering phrases like 'I’d like' or 'Can I get.' The video wraps up with tips on how to make a pizza order clear and efficient, whether you’re ordering for pickup or delivery.

Takeaways

• 😀 Ordering pizza is an American cultural tradition, with phone orders still being common, even as online ordering grows.
• 😀 Key phrases for ordering pizza include: 'I would like,' 'I'll have,' 'Can I get,' and 'Can I order.'
• 😀 The sizes for pizza are typically small, medium, and large.
• 😀 The term 'crust' is important, with variations like thin crust, thick crust, and regional styles like New York and Chicago-style pizza.
• 😀 'Toppings' refer to everything on the pizza except for cheese and sauce, such as pepperoni, sausage, and vegetables.
• 😀 When customizing pizza, you can ask for 'extra' ingredients or specify 'half' for different toppings on each side.
• 😀 You can order sides like fries, breadsticks, or wings, often using the terms 'side of' or 'order of.'
• 😀 Pizza orders can be customized with specific requests like extra cheese, sauce, or removing certain toppings (e.g., no olives).
• 😀 Full sentences are not always necessary when ordering, as being clear is the most important aspect.
• 😀 Some pizza places offer different crust styles and toppings, so it’s important to check the menu for specific options available.
• 😀 Ordering can also include drinks, with popular options like diet soda available in different sizes (cans or two liters).

Q & A

What is a common way to order pizza in America?

In America, ordering pizza typically involves calling a pizza store and telling the person answering what you want, including the size, toppings, and any special requests like cheesy crust or extra cheese.

What are some key phrases used when ordering pizza in English?

Key phrases for ordering pizza include 'I would like,' 'I'll have,' 'Can I get,' and 'Can I have.' These phrases are used to express your pizza order politely and clearly.

What is the significance of the pizza crust in American pizza culture?

The crust is very important in American pizza culture. There are different types, such as thin crust, thick crust, and even regional styles like New York-style thin crust or Chicago-style thick crust. People often have strong preferences about their crust.

What does 'toppings' refer to when ordering pizza?

Toppings refer to all the ingredients placed on the pizza, excluding cheese and the base tomato sauce (marinara or pizza sauce). Examples of toppings include pepperoni, sausage, onions, olives, and pineapple.

What are the most common pizza sizes in America?

The most common pizza sizes in America are small, medium, and large. These sizes are standard for most pizza places.

What are some common pizza orders mentioned in the video?

Common orders include a large pizza with pepperoni and sausage, a garden pizza (without olives), and a small cheese pizza with extra cheese and sauce. Customizations like cheesy crust and extra toppings are also common.

How do you order pizza with specific toppings for just part of the pizza?

You can order pizza with specific toppings on just part of the pizza by using phrases like 'half pepperoni and half sausage' or 'half extra cheese and half mushrooms.' This allows you to customize one pizza with different toppings on each half.

What does 'extra cheese' mean when ordering pizza?

'Extra cheese' means asking for more cheese than what is normally included on the pizza. This is a common customization for people who love cheese.

How do you order wings along with pizza?

You can order wings by saying something like, 'I'll get a small order of barbecue wings.' You can specify the flavor of the wings, such as barbecue or buffalo, depending on your preference.

What is the difference between 'pickup' and 'delivery' when ordering pizza?

When you order 'pickup,' you are going to the pizza place to get the pizza yourself. 'Delivery' means the pizza will be brought to your location by the restaurant.