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Inquiry about Catering Services for December 15th

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The prompt

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You are a university student planning an end-of-semester party for your study group, and you want to hire a local catering service. The catering company, Gourmet Grub, is known for their customizable menus and punctual delivery. You need the services for December 15th, and you have a budget of $500. You want to inquire about the types of menu options available, if they can accommodate dietary restrictions, and seek confirmation that they can deliver to the student lounge at your university on the specified date.

What the response has to do

  • Ask about the different menu options available, especially for a budget of $500.
  • Inquire if they can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian and gluten-free options.
  • Confirm their availability for catering on December 15th and their ability to deliver to the university student lounge.

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Sample answers, by band

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Strong response

Band 5.04.0/5 rubric
To
info@gourmetgrubcatering.com
Subject
Inquiry about Catering Services for December 15th
Dear Catering Services, I hope this mesaages finds you well. I am writing to seek information regarding the types of menu options available within a budget of $500. I am eager to learn more about the different options available. Moreover, some of our students have specific dietary requirements, so I would like to inquire whether you can accommodate special dietary needs, such as vegetarian and gluten-free options. I would appreciate it if you could confirm your availability to provide catering on December 15th and whether you can deliver to the university student lounge? Sincerely, [name withheld]

What worked

  • Clear inquiry about menu options
  • Polite tone and social conventions
  • Inclusion of dietary requirements

What cost points

  • Spelling error
  • Improper punctuation
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Strong response

Band 5.04.0/5 rubric
To
info@gourmetgrubcatering.com
Subject
Inquiry about Catering Services for December 15th
Dear Sir or Madam, I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to inquire about your catering services, as I am planning an end-of-semester party. I would like to ask about your menu options availability, especially those that fit within a budget of $500. I would grealty appreciate it if you could inform me whether you able to provide specific meal types, such as vegetarian and gluten-free food. Could you also confirm whether your services are available on December 15th and whether you can deliver to the university student lounge. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your response. Sincerely, [name withheld]

What worked

  • Clear purpose and context
  • Inclusion of specific requirements
  • Polite closing with anticipation of response

What cost points

  • Spelling error
  • Grammatical error
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Middle response

Band 4.53.5/5 rubric
To
info@gourmetgrubcatering.com
Subject
Inquiry about Catering Services for December 15th
Dear Manager, I hope you are doing well, I am writing to get information on your catering services for my function. Firstly, I would like to know various menu options that comes under the budget of $500,Secondly, the guests are very diet concious as they prefer healthy meals so could you inform me about vegan and gluten free options which are availble in your dishes. In addition to this, I would like a confirmation about the availability of your catering facility on Dec 15 in university lounge as event will be hosted there. I would appreciate if you could provide assistance. Sincerely, [name withheld]

What worked

  • Clear Purpose
  • Addresses Requirements
  • Call to Action

What cost points

  • Grammar and Syntax
  • Spelling Error
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