Tip the caterer if picking up?

Myssicce · 07-20-2005, 10:39 AM

I have to pick up lunch today for about 11 people. I had a small time BBQ restaurant down the street prepare the lunches. I will be picking it up myself to avoid a $25 delivery fee. Should I tip them when I go pick up the food?

jamesglewisf · 07-20-2005, 11:02 AM

You don't need to tip if you are picking it up. You paid for the food. The tip is for serving it which they are not doing.

07-20-2005, 10:39 AM	#1
Myssicce Smart Feller Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1	Tip the caterer if picking up? I have to pick up lunch today for about 11 people. I had a small time BBQ restaurant down the street prepare the lunches. I will be picking it up myself to avoid a $25 delivery fee. Should I tip them when I go pick up the food?

07-20-2005, 11:02 AM	#2
jamesglewisf Doofus Maximus Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Texas Posts: 8,401	You don't need to tip if you are picking it up. You paid for the food. The tip is for serving it which they are not doing. __________________ Jim Lewis - Admin Tipping Etiquette Dining Etiquette JamesGLewis.com iPhone Tip Guide Movies Without Nudity.com To BE or not to BE