Is it a class thing?

[Pollypenguin01]

I don’t really want to go into the why’s of this question as it’s pretty outing but I’m looking for a average opinion.

Would you ever take a ‘gift’ for the kitchen staff at a restaurant?
Has this always been a thing to do?
Do you have to be of a certain class and in a certain class of establishment for this to be the norm?
If you happen to be a Chef/waiting staff/restaurant owner/etc would you think it very strange for a customer to bring a gift for the chef and cooking staff?

The example of gifts would be, a pack of beer, some mini cakes or doughnuts, some other appropriate food or drink multi pack.

YANBU = God no, I have never heard of this!
YABU = you’re clearly some sort of cretin that doesn’t know how to behave in civilised society!

Please feel free to explain your vote!

Frangible

Maybe if you're a regular and want to show appreciation for constant good service/friendliness? When I worked ina post office one regular brought cakes each week and we got cards and chocs from many others at Xmas.

How much was the bill and how much did you tip? I'm basically curious what percentage the gift was relative to the meal.

I bet the restaurant would have preferred the £12 in the form of cold hard cash than some Krispy Kremes which are far from classy. (I'd love it if it was £12 of Greggs doughnuts.

Isn't having outside food in a commercial kitchen banned from an allergen point of view?

I'm ready for next chapter in this story. I'm not in the least bothered if it's true (although I'd like it to be) but I'm finding it amusing.

Please let there be a response from Mr LetMeEducateYou 😃

I'm dying to know what they would do when invited to dinner with someone who employs their own chef....

Flowers and wine for the hosts, fine, but for the staff?!

Never heard of this and I’ve been in the business for years. Sometimes a customer will but the kitchen staff a pint, but a gift never. Maybe it’s a cheap way of not leaving a tip. Any chefs I know would be horrified

@Pollypenguin01 Any update?

HobbyIsCodeForDogging I’m quite sure it’s not true, or certainly not the updates, but it’s hilarious and OP should definitely come back with some more material.

@Pollypenguin01 Please let us know what happened. Even if they are going to read it.

Where staff - kitchen and waiting - are paid a proper salary a tip shared amongst staff is always appreciated. They can buy what they want.

I was imagining staff going home with unwanted donuts 🥞

Nope ... weird behaviour unless they are your friends and you know what their taste is.

I always leave cash tips for good service and good food

Have you organised your Christmas meal with these guys yet, @Pollypenguin01 ?