2006-11-15 11:51:48 · 12 answers · asked by Mr. Dude 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Entertaining
If you are having a small private party where the caterer and his/her servers are only required to serve a preplanned menu, I wouldn't think about tipping at all. (Unless the service is great!)
If the private party requires the servers to work the crowd, I'd recommend throwing a little something extra in there for them, but it is not totally necessary - but considerate.
The caterer him/herself does not get tipped. You have already paid a fee for the service.
Hope it helped, good luck!
2006-11-15 12:03:51 · answer #1 · answered by fearlabave 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a personal chef and when I cater small parties, I usually do the set up by myself as well as the clean-up. I've always been tipped. Sometimes when it's a larger party and they require servers they will tip the servers at the end of the night and I give whatever tip I received to the staff to split.
Bottom line is if the caterer is a small one or two person operation, then yes you tip them (even the owner). For larger catering operations you'd tip the server, delivery person, etc.
2006-11-16 01:39:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO. You don't tip a restaurant for a to-go order. You don't tip a caterer for doing the job you've paid him for. If the caterer does something extraordinary, some gesture may be appropriate, but in general, no tip is expected.
If tipping makes you feel good, go for it.
2006-11-15 16:56:19 · answer #3 · answered by terrycapps02 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't tip the caterer, you tip the help.
If the help is the caterer, be advised that he has already tipped himself (perfectly acceptable) Look at your catering agreement the is sure to be at least a gratuity (described in some form or other) on the agreement you signed prior to service.
2006-11-15 12:03:19 · answer #4 · answered by Smurfetta 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no fixed requirement to tip but you might just want to show your appreciation by tipping if the caterer had done a good job for your party.
2006-11-15 12:00:16 · answer #5 · answered by Desert Rose 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No it isnt incorrect, and that i have never heard of a caterer having to collect money on the door, for what to pay u what u deserve. it fairly is incorrect, in the journey that they are too busy to call u back in a ideal era of time then they are searching for different caterers and u dont could do their party. dont experience to blame and make constructive that they dont trash your call to different customers to boot. keep the agency up and powerful good fortune...
2016-11-24 21:36:37 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, at least 10%. Remember, it's just like eating in a restaurant except they bring it to your home. If they bring the food and serve and clean up afterwards it should be a 15% tip. Enjoy not having to cook at this busy time of year!
2006-11-15 11:58:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
For me that depends on the service they provided if it's good and why not yes 10% ok,if they provide all you need on that party and with goodwork well done 15% be good,
2006-11-15 16:38:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What about giving tips to the servers instead?
2006-11-16 00:24:18 · answer #9 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course you tip. no matter how small the party
2006-11-15 12:03:42 · answer #10 · answered by mark_grvr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋