No to cake-cutting fees!!

To all restaurants that charge a cake-cutting fee:


It seems that this absurd fee has become the norm in restaurants around town, but really, we just want to have a good time so must you really throw a wet blanket over a joyous occasion with an extra charge for a celebratory staple?? Do you not know that in some countries like Canada/US, it's not uncommon for restaurants to give a complimentary drink/cake when a customer's celebrating something at their venue? And instead, you're charging us to celebrate??


I understand if we came to the restaurant only to eat a cake we bought elsewhere, but we're all spending hundreds on starters, mains and drinks, and you're charging us an extra HK$150 or whatever for what?? To refrigerate and serve a cake that we bought ourselves? It's not about the amount, it's about principal! And if you're charging us for serving and washing the extra dishes, then can it be waived if we serve it ourselves and eat it on our own paper plates??


I understand corkage fees as we're using the restaurant's liquor license to drink in their premises, but is there some cake-cutting license that I am unaware of??


If any restauranteur can justify this cake-cutting fee, please enlighten me. But I'd be more interested to learn of any restaurants in HK that waive this fee. I believe I'm not alone on this one.

it was never like this before ,we could take our own home baked cake atleast , but now even that isnt acceptable in most places.......

I 2nd what Mark pointed out. As harsh as the reality may be, you aren't the only customer paying money on starters, mains and drinks. The other patrons do too...plus they order desserts. I know it's harsh, but people got to make money. Like you said, since it is a joyous occasion, I'm sure a 100 bucks or so can't dampen the mood.

It's a commercial decision. You can negotiate or play hard-ball by refusing to pay it. But, really, why ruin a good night out?