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Request for Catering Quote for Graduation Party

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The prompt

As it appears in practice

You are a university student organizing a small graduation party for your classmates in May and need to hire a catering service. You found a local company, 'Gourmet Delights', that offers a variety of catered menus for events. You plan to hold the party on May 24th at the campus hall and expect around 50 attendees. You need a detailed quote for their services including menu options, pricing, and any additional charges.

What the response has to do

  • Request a detailed quote for catering services for May 24th
  • Inquire about different menu options available for 50 people
  • Ask if there are any additional fees, such as delivery or setup charges

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Sample answers, by band

3 published

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Strong response

Band 5.04.0/5 rubric
To
info@gourmetdelights.com
Subject
Request for Catering Quote for Graduation Party
Dear Manager, I hope this email finds you well. My name is [name withheld]. I am writing to ask about catering services. I plan to hold the event on May 24th, and the celebration expects around 50 attendees. Could you please provide a detailed quote for catering services for May 24th? I would greatly appreciate it if you could provide information on the variety of menu options available for 50 people. In addition, please let me know if we need to consider any additional fees, such as delivery or setup charges. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your response at your earliest convenience. Best regards, [name withheld]
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Middle response

Band 4.53.5/5 rubric
To
info@gourmetdelights.com
Subject
Request for Catering Quote for Graduation Party
Dear manager I hope this email finds you well. My name is [name withheld]. I am writing to ask about catering services. I plan to hold the party on May 24th, and the party expects arond 50 attendees. I would like to know about detailed quote for catering services for May 24th. I greatly appreciate it if you could provide inforrmation on the different menu options available for 50 people. In addition, please let me know if we need any additional fees, such as delivery or setup charges Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your response at your earliest convenienvce. Best regards, [name withheld]

What worked

  • Clear Purpose
  • Professional Tone
  • Specific Inquiry

What cost points

  • Spelling Error
  • Lack of Elaboration
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Middle response

Band 4.53.5/5 rubric
To
info@gourmetdelights.com
Subject
Request for Catering Quote for Graduation Party
I hope this email finds you well. My name is [name withheld]. I am writing to ask about catering services. I plan to hold the party on May 24th, and the party expect arond 50 attendees. I would like to know about detailed quote for catering services for May 24th. I greatly appreciate it if you could inform different menu options available for 50 people. In addition, please let me know if we need any additional fees, such as delivery or setup charges Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your response at your earliest convenienvce. Best regards, [name withheld]

What worked

  • Clear purpose
  • Expresses gratitude
  • Professional tone

What cost points

  • Grammar error
  • Awkward phrasing
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