The White Elephant, Episode 16, Calm!"

Mary, could you pass me that pan there please?

Yes, of course.

You’ve got no customers to serve, Peter?

No, nobody.

It’s probably the calm before the storm!

If by that you mean it’s going to get busy later, I very much doubt it.

Thanks for your vote of confidence Gordon.

I’ll get that, shall I? “The White Elephant… how can I help you? Ok, yes, at 8 o’clock? Ok, We’ll see you then.” People customers, now!

Well that’s good news isn’t it? How many are coming?

Twenty-five! In a bus! In one hour!

That’s impossible. How can I cook for 25 people? I do quality, not quantity.

Keep your cool, Gordon. This is our big moment.

Our big moment? It’ll be our big failure. Why did you say ‘yes’ Peter?

Stay calm! We can do this but you’re going to need to let me help you. I’ll chop some vegetables and prepare some starters.

But how I am going to write down 25 orders? I’ve only got a small pad.

Well done Mary. See, she’s got it all under control.

Under control! Chopping some carrots will not feed 25 people!

My advice Gordon is to act cool and collected and everything will be ok.

Somebody answer that phone, I’m going to get some onions.

I’m on it. “Hello, The White Elephant, oh yes, yes, I see, I hope you get it fixed, thanks for letting us know. Bye”. That was people from the bus, they’ve broken down and won’t be able to come tonight.

Oh no, that’s a shame. We’d better tell Gordon before he blows a gasket!

Hmmm, let’s not tell him straight away!