A restaurant server in the UK was left utterly gobsmacked after a customer handed them a list of what can only be described as "entitled" demands. The bizarre requests, which ranged from seating preferences to highly specific food alterations, have since gone viral, sparking a heated debate about customer expectations in the hospitality industry.
The Shocking List of Demands
According to the server, who shared the experience online, the diner presented a printed list of requirements before even glancing at the menu. Here are some of the most outrageous asks:
- A table exactly 2.5 metres from the nearest window – no more, no less.
- Cutlery polished to a "mirror-like shine" before being brought to the table.
- All ingredients in their dish must be sourced from specific regions, with proof provided.
- No staff member under 5'7" to serve them, as they "prefer taller people".
Public Reaction: Outrage or Sympathy?
The story quickly spread across social media, with many users expressing disbelief at the audacity of the requests. "This isn’t fine dining – it’s delusion," one commenter wrote. Others, however, argued that high-paying customers have the right to expect premium service, no matter how unusual their preferences.
Restaurant workers chimed in too, sharing their own stories of over-the-top demands from patrons. One server recalled a guest who insisted their steak be cooked by a chef "with at least 15 years of experience".
The Bigger Picture: Are Customers Becoming More Demanding?
This incident raises questions about whether customer entitlement is on the rise in the UK’s hospitality sector. With the cost of dining out increasing, some argue that diners feel justified in making extreme requests. Others believe social media has normalised unrealistic expectations of service.
Whatever the case, one thing’s for sure – this server’s story won’t be forgotten anytime soon. Would you ever make demands like these at a restaurant?
