Economy: Why some gorgeously dressed ladies steal food, plates, spoons at owambes

Owambe

As funny as this may sound, not all gorgeously dressed ladies at parties came to honour the celebrant.

While many came to merry with the host, some came for free food as the economic downturn has reduced many people’s ability to afford three-square meals.

But some others came for a sinister purpose not fit for the noble. They use the opportunity of such parties to stow away food, plates, forks and knives. The embarrassing scenario not only debases human dignity, it puts caterers and party hosts in debt.

Some caterers who spoke to Economy&Lifestyle, said more sophisticated looking ladies who ordinarily appear classic have even joined the trend. They attributed the menace to the quest for survival.

Mrs. Harietta Lawrence, a caterer, said: “ It is quite alarming that not everybody you see at parties is sensible and okay.“These guests have shown me ‘shege promax’.

“Some of them carry my forks and glass cups home. “champagne glass can be 200 before an event. “After the event we will see just 190.“Guests will remove table cover clothes and napkns to pack extra chickens and small chops home.

“Some even take the LED candles used in decorating the tables.“The culprits are mostly women.“When you see these women looking radiant with large head gears, shoes, bags , clothes, jewelry, you will think they have arrived . “But what most people don’t know is that some of the things these women put on were borrowed.”

Mrs. Owodunni Alakija, a caterer, said: “Apart from party guests,the drivers and securities are also culprits of stealing plates. “Once they are served, they leave the plates and cutlery inside their cars or post.

“Whenever we go for a job, the LED lights are never complete, even the napkins.

“I decided to put the burden on the hosts.“I include damages to the fees I charge them and it covers my losses.“It is very embarrassing that people with high class and good looks can steal plates, cups, spoons, forks, knives or even LED lights at parties.