Has your party been seated at the table by the restaurant host, so that they also have the "Order for table" and "Give up table" options when clicking on the table?
Is there anything else in the center area of the table like candles or flowers that would interfere with the placement of the cake?
Yes, they are seated by the host. No, there is nothing else on the table. I can 'order for table' and 'give up table.' 'Order for table' only works for my active sim, the party invitees don't eat. It happens at every restaurant in my game.
I made a new game and the problem doesn't persist in the new game.
