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how much would you tip?

funandfrecklesfunandfreckles member
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My dinner is a whole hog bbq buffet. The company comes in sets up buffet (everything is pre-cooked), they arrive approx. one hour before dinner begins, they do not serve anything or the head table, and then they pack up and go. Dinner is $12 per person, and gratuity is not included as it's up to our discretion. There will be 5 people there from the company.

I'm really torn on what to tip. We've been to functions where they have catered, and it's always AMAZING food, but they never really have anything to do otherwise. Set up, take down, go home.

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Re: how much would you tip?

  • artbyallieartbyallie mod
    Moderator Eighth Anniversary 5000 Comments 500 Love Its
    They are delivering the food and doing the set-up and take-down. You should tip them something for that service. Maybe 10-15%? Or tip a specific amount to each person working since there's 5 of them. How many guests do you have?
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  • funandfrecklesfunandfreckles member
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    265 guests. I think 10-15% would be fair.
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  • Jle123Jle123
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    Having worked for a catering company I can tell you that most of the time it's more behind the scenes work. Those workers have to pack the truck/van, unload, set-up, cook, make sure everything stays warm and stocked (265 people will keep them busy), break down, load it back up, then unload it once back at their kitchen. If you truly enjoy their food and you are impressed with their service, then I would recommend tipping 15%. It comes out to about $95 per worker. It's not something you have to do, but I think it's a really nice gesture. Even though it might seem like they aren't doing much because they aren't serving your guests, if everything runs smoothly then they are doing much more than meets the eye. Just my opinion and I could be bias since I remember those super long, tiring days of catering!
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  • lyndausvilyndausvi mod
    Moderator Knottie Warrior 10000 Comments 500 Love Its
    I would do 15%.   






    What differentiates an average host and a great host is anticipating unexpressed needs and wants of their guests.  Just because the want/need is not expressed, doesn't mean it wouldn't be appreciated. 
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  • ootmother2ootmother2 member
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_how-much-would-you-tip?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:9Discussion:75613430-cfd8-4cf9-92b4-4743c556c315Post:7cbac60d-cc84-4ef6-858a-30d51d69a04f">Re: how much would you tip?</a>:
    [QUOTE]I would do 15%.   
    Posted by lyndausvi[/QUOTE]

    at least, probably 15 - 18 % but lynda knows the business better than I do
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