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Kay
Just Said Yes July 2024

Tip for food delivery? Bridal shower

Kay, on July 23, 2023 at 4:16 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 3
My bridal shower was last Saturday. We had a modest catering spread delivered and set up by a small business (falafel platter, flatbreads, charcuterie, croquettes). In my opinion, the set up was not anything special and the food was mediocre. The items looked carelessly thrown on the platters and the quality of the presentation was lacking overall (cheap plastic tubs of dip and pasta salad which looked like they should’ve been poured into nicer bowls, for example). Food went to waste because it looked a mess and was not accessible (GF crackers we paid extra for were just in an unmarked open wrapper sitting off to the side). The catering was not cheap, the photos on the person’s website are beautiful, and the reviews were good, so I was expecting more and felt a little foolish. I was planning to tip in cash (which they said was preferred when we asked in advance) at the shower once the service was provided, but as the guest of honor, I arrived after the caterer had already set up and left. I am now faced with the predicament of wanting to support a small business, be courteous, and appreciate the service on a basic level, but also not sure how much to tip since I wasn’t very impressed. I would have to reach out to the caterer to ask how to get the gratuity to her at this point (venmo, etc) and I’m stalling because I’m not sure what’s appropriate. What do you think is reasonable in this circumstance?

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Latest activity by Peyton, on July 23, 2023 at 11:23 PM
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    Expert May 2010
    Theresa ·
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    You already supported a small business by hiring them, so you shouldn't be concerned about that. Frankly, if the presentation was as bad as you say it was, I would probably consider not tipping them at all. However, like you, I try to be courteous, so I would end up tipping 10-15%. I usually tip 25-30%, so for me this would be an "acceptable" tip for bad service.

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  • Michael
    Rockstar October 2023
    Michael ·
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    If you tip them, you might say you we bothered by the lack of quality as shown on their promotional material. Ask them to please improve their service for others so that it would become a pleasure to promote further business for them.

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    Devoted April 2023
    Peyton ·
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    Did you happen to get any photos? These would give you concrete examples. I would still tip, but not more than 10-15%. Are you sure no one else already tipped them? Hopefully the food and appearance will be better at your wedding. Have you taste tested your wedding caterer’s food? Best to you.

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