Gordon Ramsay Introduces 20% Service Charge at London Restaurant
The celebrity chef is among the first to bring US-style tipping standards to the UK capital, applying the charge at his Lucky Cat establishment
Gordon Ramsay has become one of the first celebrity chefs to introduce a US-style 20% service charge to the London dining scene. This move mirrors tipping standards commonly found in the United States, marking a shift from traditional UK service charge levels. The implementation of this higher rate represents a departure from standard practices in the United Kingdom's capital.[1][2]
The discretionary 20% service charge was notably applied to the bills of diners visiting Ramsay’s Lucky Cat restaurant during New Year’s Eve celebrations. This specific instance highlights the chef's adoption of tipping models more frequently seen in the United States, where a 20% gratuity is often considered the baseline for service.[2]
