Tipping our caterer...I need some advice before I do this...?

Question

Our caterer is charging around $16.00 a person. We have had problems wit hher returning calls on at least two occassions. My fiance called her inadvertantly on mothers day (her work cell), which is also my fiance's birthday and she had a poor attitude. On four seperate occasions she has stated that it is customary for a %25 gratuity. On the bill she left an open area and put %18-%25 gratuity. I am typicaly a big tipper a resturants. It is not uncommon to leave a $10.00 for a $30.00 bill. However, I pay for professionalism and service. I am wondering what everyone thinks I should do. I have my pride to think of...Like I stated I am a fair tipper. However, I am a client and feel I have not been treated properly. Please give me your input.

Answer 1

25 % sounds too high.I would tip the help separately 20% and let them divide it up. , nothing to the owner except the bill and never use them again

Answer 2

Assuming it is too late to switch caterers, I wouldn't stress out over it and just concentrate on my party and having a good time. Often the tip goes for paying the servers and crew, as their PAY. Which is a little misleading- they say the tip is for the servers, which it is-but that may not mean it is in addition to their pay. You may wish to clarify that with the owner. Also, if they do a good job they shouldn't have to suffer for her unprofessionalism. I would just tip 20 % ( since when is 25 customary- she's pushing the envelope a little) feel good about my generosity, and then just never do business with them again.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Okay. First wait for her to do the catering job you want. See how it goes for food and service with a smile on their faces hopefully. If all is done very well, fine to tip her good, but if not, tip accordingly but it would have to be the lowest she has stated if you're just ok with it. bettyk