There are a few sites on the web where waiters talk about their experiences with celebrities at their restaurants, specifically they focus on how they tip. Celebrities are not poor people, so we expect them to at least be fair and give 10-15%, everyone would be shocked to know some tip worse than the average person! Here are some highlights posted from a great site called Bad Tipper.
A waiter commenting on Dan Aykroyd
I used to live and wait tables in Kingston, Ontario, a small city (120,000 people around 100 miles north of Syracuse NY) Dan Aykroyd has a place just north of here and spends alot of time in town between gigs. I’ve served him at least a half dozen times, and he is always very gracious, friendly, and always tipped $100 or 50% of the bill, whichever was more. Awesome guy!
A waiter commenting on P. Diddy (back when he was with J.Lo.)
I worked at Planet Hollywood in Beverly Hills, we had a private screening room where celebrities could eat and watch movies in private. Before anyone knew Puffy and J. Lo. were going out, I waited on them and about 15 of his posse. Of course celebs eat free at Planet, but Puffy only left me forty dollars for waiting on his entire entourage and his bitch.
A waiter commenting on Hulk Hogan
What a huge guy! Since I am a girl I can call him a “sweetheart” - big tipper and very nice. I wish all celebrities were like him. I worked at a restaurant in Clearwater and he would always play volley ball in front of my restaurant. He does eat a lot so tell the kitchen to get ready!
Everyone should really check out the site, and of course contribute stories if you’re a staff member of a hotel or restaurant!