Splitting the Bill

[Mr Blue Moon]

About twice a year we meet up with a group of a dozen ex work colleagues for a meal and a catch-up. All is very pleasant until the bill arrives.
Then invariably the waiter plonks a bill down for the whole table and the couples who have ordered three courses, including the most expensive mains suggest we just split it equally and then round it up for a generous tip.
Me and wifey don’t have huge appetites,so we just have 2 courses and relatively cheaper mains.
Any practical suggestions of a repeat performance at the next catch up?

 

[idahoblues]

Tell the waiter before hand that it’s a split bill, no worries

 

[dickie davies]

When you say "most expensive". Are they ordering lobster at £100 or does their meal total around £20 more?
If it's ten of you that are subbing these two, it's £4 each
If you enjoy these peoples company then what's the problem, especially when there's a generous tip chucked in

 

[Tuearts right boot]

Say you're just going to powder your nose...then do a runner. Never fails.

 

[Mr Blue Moon]

When you say "most expensive". Are they ordering lobster at £100 or does their meal total around £20 more?
If it's ten of you that are subbing these two, it's £4 each
If you enjoy these peoples company then what's the problem, especially when there's a generous tip chucked in

Ok without going into the full menu break down. It resulted in us paying double what our meal came to

 

[Blue Llama]

Go somewhere you order at the bar and pay individually. Obviously someone needs to have told the management that you are a group of diners and when the last one has ordered.

 

[PragueBlue]

Can't you just suggest that you pay individually for what you've had and don't split the bill?

 

[dickie davies]

Ok without going into the full menu break down. It resulted in us paying double what our meal came to

It's bothering you and obviously spoiling the whole evening
I'd suggest that you don't meet up again

 

[heslops barnet]

It’s only twice a year, just pay up or if you complain your mates will think you’re a tight arse

 

[Bluesince1979]

Order the most expensive thing yourself