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Just Said Yes April 2014

What to tip a caterer for setup and delivery, but no service or cleanup

Sara, on March 22, 2014 at 10:34 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 3

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Our wedding is in less than 2 weeks and I have no idea what to tip the caterer. They are delivering our food and setting the food up, (we are setting all the tables and chairs up and provided our own plates and utensils, etc) but not serving it as we are having a buffet and they are not cleaning anything up. We have to return all the serving utensils and chaffing dishes to them the following day. Our total bill pre tax is $1077 and tax is $70.00 for a total of $1147. Invoice states gratuity is not included. If they were staying to serve everything I would tip 15-20%, but with no service and no cleanup, I have no idea what to do. Also, who do i give the tip to and is it okay to include it in the check when I pay the remaining balance?

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Latest activity by Shandi, on March 10, 2024 at 11:20 AM

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Jenn · on March 22, 2014 at 6:23 PM
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I'd do the 10-15% then if they're literally there to just deliver and leave.
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SW517 · on March 22, 2014 at 6:41 PM
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I would do $20 per person that comes and sets things up. I wouldn't do much more.
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Just Said Yes September 2022
Shandi · on March 10, 2024 at 11:20 AM
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Just fyi, you should keep in mind that the person who is delivering it, is also probably the person who prepped it, panned it, wrapped it up, counted it, double and triple checked it to make sure you got every single thing. Also, 90% of the time they’re relying on tips and not making an hourly wage. I would say 10-15% for delivery because work did still go into it. Full service should be 15-20% imo
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