Communal dinner starts at 6:30, when the dining hall doors are opened by the catering staff. Once the JCR are stood behind their seats, the president makes any announcements and then instructs the student closest to the entrance to bang the serving spoon, which is done three times. This signifies to the Warden and tutors that the JCR are ready for them. They then enter the dining room and process to the top table where the Warden gives the traditional hall grace, Benedictus benedicat (May the Blessed One give a blessing). After he has done this, the hall sits and dinner begins. Typically dinner lasts about an hour and includes three courses; a starter, a main, and a dessert. At the end of the meal the hall stands and the Warden gives a closing grace, Benedicto benedicatur (Let praise be given to the Blessed One (if you believe Benedicto is dative); or Let a Blessing be given by the Blessed One (if you believe Benedicto is ablative)). The Warden and the Tutors process out of the dining hall and after this the rest of the hall also departs.