A group of 6 is staying in a house near Toulouse, and having a private chef come to the house and prepare dinner for us one night. I'm wondering what to tip? She's the owner of the company, if that matters, and I don't think she'll have a server with her. Thanks for any help!
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
33846 posts
Would you tip the owner of a brick and mortar restaurant?
The person you are hiring has decided what her time and skill are worth and that's how much you are paying her. What special service is being provided beyond what she is charging for?
Posted by
Royaume-Uni nul points, pas plus
2597 posts
nothing just pay the bill
Posted by
Chicago
8556 posts
First of all France does not have a tipping culture; you would normally not tip a waiter. You certainly don't tip someone who has set a price for their personal services as chef. She charges what she hopes to make. Even in the US with its tipping culture you don't tip the owner of such a service.
Posted by
Panguitch, Utah
2707 posts
No tip is required or expected. Recommendations to others will be appreciated.
Posted by
Loire Valley
824 posts
My wife and I do tours professionally, and charge accordingly. We set our prices to reflect that fact and I expect your chef will do the same.
A tip is a nice gesture, and accepted, but it is always slightly embarassing.
Posted by
Panguitch, Utah
2707 posts
A tip is a nice gesture, and accepted, but it is always slightly embarassing.
For some, extremely embarrassing.
Posted by
OP
2 posts
Thanks, all!
Posted by
Portland, Maine
2916 posts
No tip is required or expected. Recommendations to others will be appreciated.
Probably the best response. And the latter would be better than any tip.