Chairman's speech to welcome company, normally a few short sentences. Then the Grace follows. First course of dinner now served, eaten and cleared away.
Chairman rises and invites company to rise to welcome haggis being piped in.
Once haggis is placed on table, chef and piper have drink then leave. Company sit and meal continues. Some other toasts or speeches may now be given, depending on Chairman. It is the Chairman's responsibility to arrange for short pauses between items, to enable catering staff to serve courses, drinks etc and clear away. Oatcakes and cheese are served before the coffee.