The Best Containers For Sneaking Out Buffet Food

***Please Note- We do not condone disobeying the rules and regulations set out by individual restaurants, or pilfering goods and services from businesses.

Also, this article contains the word, “Corporation,” which may be offensive to some people.***

Although considered by many restaurant operators as theft. Sneaking food out of an all you can eat Buffet is a common surreptitious practice among fiscally prudent food lovers.

Restaurants and their customers have a synergistic relationship. The goal for the eatery is to bring customers into their business and spend, so as to make a profit. The goal of the customer is to shove as much food down their gullet to make the Buffett worth their hard earned money.

However, as we see an increasingly poor economy, consumers are shifting their spending habits to focus on value. All you can eat buffets are a good economical option, while still enjoying casual dining. But for the restaurant operators, increasingly high overhead costs make it hard for them to purchase supplies and cook meals for their customers. Buffets barely make a profit, with most of the margins coming from the limited labor needed, as customers help themselves.

So… that synergistic balance continues. The interplay between the business and customer is endless. For the business however, the customer is the cash flow, so this article will focus on the consumer's role in the dynamics of this relationship.

When considering ripping off any business, be sure to take into consideration the consequences to you, and avoid any damage it may cause the business owner. Many establishments will allow you to take home some Buffett items, however most will not. Question the employees and gather info. For small businesses, determine if the owner is actively involved, eking out a living, and pouring their heart and soul into it. Let these people be, and tip them extra.

However, if you find out they are jerks, that earn a great living while treating the employees like trash…consider it a sign for you to take home some snacks for that new supernatural courtroom drama you were planning to binge watch later. If it’s a corporate entity, don’t stress over it too much. It’s widely believed that corporate board of directors have no souls, and that they can write off a handful of tempura shrimp and claim it for a tax break.

We are limiting this list to items that people typically have with them when they go for a Buffet. However, it’s advisable to bring sandwich bags or a roll of tin foil with you, no matter where you go. Take home food can be found at many events in our daily life, such as birthday parties, weddings, funerals, political fundraisers and church functions.

Carllrac Presents: The best containers for sneaking out buffet food.

Laptop bag, messenger bag and Purses.

These common accessories that are considered widely acceptable to bring into restaurants. The lightweight and durability will allow you to carry a large volume of food. These bags can be held by hand or come equipped with shoulder straps that make a good Buffett haul easier to carry out of the restaurant without raising suspicion from staff. The flatter profile helps with the stealth, but also allows the bag to be closer to the body for keeping food warm through body heat. Lastly, these bags are equipped with a few pockets for organization. You can easily find and grab your smaller items, such as spring rolls,samosas, and french fries for snacking on the drive home.

Hip sacks ( Fanny packs)

There are many benefits of using a fanny pack. This small, hands-free bag is the perfect size for croissant sized items, some mini crab cakes and a couple of other small hor-dourves. A lot of people like to wear these bags with exercise clothes and bring along on hikes or sling over the shoulder while biking or jogging, so dress appropriately, so you don’t look out of place wearing a fanny pack. Wearing one with a business suit May raise suspicions with the restaurant staff.

Coffee cup

Great for liquids, soups, bisques, and small finger foods. Coffee cups are a great container for your “buffet delay” foods. whether they are your personal refillable cups or restaurant paper cups. The best chalice for your purposes will be one with a lid. Pretending to drink from it on your way out, or while paying the tab will be a great touch to throw people off your trail…if you were doing something dubious.

Pockets.

This classic garment enclosure has been containing our stuff for centuries. Place your food in napkins and place it in pockets. The warm food so close to your body, may feel gross, so consider investing in pocket protectors, or for those good with sewing machines, line the pockets with wool or other forms of insulation. As our clothing becomes tighter, from our expanding bodies, pocket bulge is something you’ll need to be aware of. Wear a winter coat if possible. The larger pockets and extra puffiness will help conceal any protrusion from stuffing your pockets with food. If people ask why you are wearing a ski jacket in July, simply tell them you have poor circulation and you are always cold.

Diaper bags

Diaper bags are perfect for packing buffet food. Most businesses are understanding of parents needing to handle supplies for their babies, so it will be perfectly acceptable to have your diaper bag filled with disposable diapers with you during the meal. You can find these bags in various sizes including bags similar in size to large backpacks, with multiple compartments for stowage. Disposable diapers are excellent for wrapping food in as well, providing excellent insulation, they are made up of a variety of components such as wood pulp, plastics, tissue polyester fabrics and much more. For those of you who do not have a baby to bring to the restaurant, consider purchasing an inexpensive baby carrier and baby doll, with a removable head for extra storage in the doll body. For the more traditional folks, you can borrow a child from a friend or family member.

Luggage and Gym bags.

These are great for a hotel buffet or light continental breakfasts. Visit the breakfast spread after check out, so you can load up on your cellophane wrapped muffins, mini cereal boxes, and fresh fruit without the guilt of having to look the front desk clerk in the eye, when you hand them your room key with a suitcase full of hotel contraband.

Bras

Wear a cup size 2-3 times larger and fill it out during the Buffett. Stuff your brazier with food and leave with an augmentation from your stored provisions. People will notice you on the way out, but you’ll draw their attention in a flattering way.

The Best Containers For Sneaking Out Buffet Food

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