KIDS DINE OUT

a interactive Masterclass in Dining out for Kids age 8-12 years old!

FIRESIDE HOSTED EVENTS

THE CURRICULUM

For kids age 8-12

  • WEEK 1: The Table Map. Mastering the formal place setting and the "Lap Landing" napkin ritual. Learning the how, where, when why what of dining out. What happens when things go wrong (spills) and how to signal that they are "Finished" vs. "Just Resting" using their silverware positions. Mastering the 'Resting' and 'Finished' positions so your server knows exactly when you’re ready for the next course without you saying a word.

  • WEEK 2: Order Up! How to speak to staff, ask about the menu, allergies and the "Golden Rule" of eye contact. The importance of thanking the person who brings the water or clears the plate—not just the person who takes the order. Junior Connoisseurs will also get a 'backstage pass' to the kitchen to see how the Chef and the team prep for a busy service, learning that respect for the meal starts before it even hits the table.

  • WEEK 3: The Fork & Knife Challenge. Cutting tricky foods and the "Art of Conversation” and how to order when you don’t understand the menu, the item or have a food dislike or allergy. Specifically how to handle a food they don't like without making a "yuck" face. We call it "The Discreet Discard" (how to use a napkin if something is literally inedible). We will also add a lesson on 'Phone Etiquette'—why devices stay away and how to engage in real-world conversation without a screen

  • WEEK 4: The Graduation Presentation. A celebration where the kids show off their skills to their parents!

    This is a drop off class, families are welcome to stay and dine in the Tavern during class. The last class families join at 5:45pm

    Send questions to info@firesidetavernsherborn.com

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