CHEFS TABLE AND TIPPING

[Cruisegirl6]

Hello,

 

We received confirmation of getting the Chef's Table, we will be on the Elation.  My question, we are good tippers but I know I will be with a group of people and don't want to start something that may embarrass the others, my question, do we tip anybody for the Chef's Table and how much tip do you give?

[klfrodo]

I do.

I also don’t concern myself what others may or may not tip or if so, how much or how little.

[Cruisegirl6]

I don't want to embarrass the others but I know tipping is the right thing to do, how many people are there to tip?

[Roscoe13]

I'll take Humble Brags for $500 Alex!

[Elaine5715]

53 minutes ago, Cruisegirl6 said:

I don't want to embarrass the others but I know tipping is the right thing to do, how many people are there to tip?

About a dozen...

[klfrodo]

11 hours ago, Cruisegirl6 said:

I don't want to embarrass the others but I know tipping is the right thing to do, how many people are there to tip?

 

You're overthinking this whole thing.

It is too easy to palm a gratuity to a recipient without anyone else knowing what you're doing.

[Cruisegirl6]

Do most people tip, then who do you tip and how much do you tip?

[13cheermom]

I thought the tip was included with the price like the steakhouse is?  Did I misinterpret that somewhere?  We also are going this year and would like to know what the norm is.  

[bury me at sea]

My confirmation e-mail for the Freedom in a couple of months states, "The ... charge per person, plus 15% gratuity will be automatically added to your sail and sign account."

 

 

[Cruisegirl6]

Hello again and thank you all.  Bury me at sea- thank you for that, my question has been answered, I will receive my confirmation 24 hours before the cruise.   

[bury me at sea]

It's probable some of the varying responses posted were dependent on how long ago the poster visited the Chef's Table.

 

I don't remember that gratuities were automatically charged several years ago.

 

Carnival's policies are ever evolving.

Edited January 17, 2019 by bury me at sea

[divakatherine]

The Chefs Table is fabulous.  I loved it and will do it again!  

[Moviela]

 Your automatic gratuity already compensates tipped staff. The Chef's Table adds a 15% to the check. I think that is enough when put together. 

 

If you feel the need to tip more, I am sure it will be appreciated.

[PhillyFan33579]

22 hours ago, 13cheermom said:

I thought the tip was included with the price like the steakhouse is?  Did I misinterpret that somewhere?  We also are going this year and would like to know what the norm is.  

 

Its a personal decision, but we always tip when we eat at a speciality restaurant. 

[PhillyFan33579]

2 hours ago, Moviela said:

 Your automatic gratuity already compensates tipped staff. The Chef's Table adds a 15% to the check. I think that is enough when put together. 

 

If you feel the need to tip more, I am sure it will be appreciated.

 

I assume it is now 18% with the recent change, but don’t know that first hand yet. 

[lstroh]

Just did Chef’s Table on the Valor last week.  18 percent tip automatically added.

[13cheermom]

51 minutes ago, PhillyFan33579 said:

 

I assume it is now 18% with the recent change, but don’t know that first hand yet. 

 

Yes, it is 18% now.  I just went back and checked my confirmation email with the above information, didn't read it entirely the first time.  I think a 18% gratuity already added to the fee is sufficient enough for me.  Thanks for all the helpful information!

[Cruisegirl6]

That is better always thought 15% is on the low side unless you got bad service then that is what I tip.  I generally tip 20% and dining out, I would tip 20-25%.  18% I am good and no need to worry about bringing extra cash that night for tips.

[crusinpsychRN]

On ‎1‎/‎17‎/‎2019 at 9:45 AM, 13cheermom said:

I thought the tip was included with the price like the steakhouse is?  Did I misinterpret that somewhere?  We also are going this year and would like to know what the norm is.  

 

It is included. I wouldn't tip extra unless something great happened.