The food was excellent. 9/10
The entire event was delightful. Chef Valerine went out of her way, while she was preparing our main course, to put together, what she called, a very simple bread pudding. It was absolutely delicious! My husband was in heaven! We couldn't believe that she put together such a fabulous meal in such a short time and the kitchen was clean before we even finished eating! Every morsel was delicious and she even experimented with my gluten free flour to make a special side dish. What a lovely person she is and she came all the way out from Toronto. Wow! We were all so impressed. We will be remembering and talking about this event for months to come. Thank you so much for your assistance in arranging this wonderful occasion.
The food and Chef Michael. He was very professional, and very friendly and made it a great evening. The amuse was fantastic! The meal had the perfect combination of flavours with a nice bit of heat to it. It was a very nice evening.
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ARTICLE - TIPPING GUIDE
Are you getting ready for an international holiday, or simply confused about the proper amount to tip when dining out? Browse our tipping guide, to help take the stress out of eating out!
Tips on tipping
Fast Calculations for tipping
International tipping guide
- Gratuities are generally paid on the pre-tax amount of your bill.
- Tip discreetly; it is a private matter.
- Tips are usually given in the form of money, although where you have built up a relationship with someone, for example the maitre d' at your favourite restaurant, then a small gift during holidays, may be added in addition to a tip.
- At buffet restaurants, tips are still generally expected, but at a lower rate than usual - about 10%.
To help with your calculations, see the table below.
| 5% | 10% | 15% | |
| 1 | 0.05 | 0.10 | 0.15 |
| 5 | 0.25 | 0.50 | 0.75 |
| 10 | 0.50 | 1.00 | 1.50 |
| 20 | 1.00 | 2.00 | 3.00 |
| 30 | 1.50 | 3.00 | 4.50 |
| 40 | 2.00 | 4.00 | 6.00 |
| 50 | 2.50 | 5.00 | 7.50 |
| 60 | 3.00 | 6.00 | 9.00 |
| 70 | 3.50 | 7.00 | 10.50 |
| 80 | 4.00 | 8.00 | 12.00 |
| 90 | 4.50 | 9.00 | 13.50 |
| 100 | 5.00 | 10.00 | 15.00 |
| Country | Recommendation | Additional Notes |
| Agentina | 10-15% | Usually already added to the bill, otherwise tip expected |
| Australia | 10% | Typical, unless Service Charge has been applied automatically to the bill |
| Canada | 10-15% | Expected |
| Chile | 10-15% | Usually already added to the bill, otherwise tip expected |
| China | - | Not expected except in larger cities; prohibited in many places |
| Costa Rica | Not expected except in larger cities | |
| Cuba | 10% | Appreciated |
| Dominican Republic | 10% | Appreciated |
| Egypt | 10% | In addition to the service charge |
| Equador | 15% | Expected |
| Germany | - | Usually already added to the bill |
| Greece | - | Usually already added to the bill |
| Ireland | 10% | Expected |
| Italy | 5-10% | Usually already added to the bill, but additional tip is expected |
| Japan | - | Not expected |
| Kenya | 10% | Appreciated |
| Malaysia | - | Usually already added to the bill |
| Mexico | 10-15% | Usually already added to the bill, otherwise tip expected |
| Morrocco | 15% | Appreciated; may be the sole source of income |
| New Zealand | 0-10% | Not expected except in larger cities |
| Nigeria | 5% | Appreciated |
| Norway | 10% | Expected |
| Pakistan | 5-15% | Higher amount expected in hotels and larger restuarants |
| Panama | 10% | Expected |
| Poland | 15% | Expected |
| Portugal | 10% | Appreciated |
| Romania | 5-10% | Usually already added to the bill, otherwise tip expected |
| Singapore | 0-10% | Usually already added to the bill; if it has not been added, pay in cash, as amounts added to credit card bills are typically kept by the owner, not the wait staff |
| South Africa | 20% | Expected |
| South Korea | 0-10% | May be included in large restaurants. Otherwise not expected. |
| Spain | 10-15% | Usually already added to the bill, otherwise tip expected |
| Sweden | - | Not expected |
| Switzerland | - | Not expected |
| Taiwan | 10% | Appreciated |
| Thailand | 10% | Typical, unless Service Charge has been applied automatically to the bill |
| Turkey | 10-15% | Expected |
| UAE | 10% | Expected |
| Venezuala | 10-15% | Expected |
| Vietnam | 10% | Typical, unless Service Charge has been applied automatically to the bill |
This article is provided as a guide only.