A Freeloader Threw a Steak at a Restaurant Owner and Fled Without Paying the Bill (4 photos + 2 videos)
A group of nine people went to Tinel Seafood & Grill in Lincolnshire, UK, and selected the most expensive drinks and dishes. The guests behaved inappropriately, with one even storming the kitchen. Owner Flavio Serra was forced to intervene and almost got a steak in the face. 
In the footage from June 28, Serra is seen talking to a man. Suddenly, a juicy steak is thrown in his face by a guest. The argument escalates into a violent altercation. The diner is also seen furiously slamming a lobster hammer on the table.
The group later walked away, leaving an unpaid bill totaling £758.22. 
The restaurateur shared the story on social media: “This isn’t just a theft. It’s a slap in the face to everything I’ve worked for four years to build. What’s worse is that these people have been coming to our establishment before, praising the food and leaving rave reviews.”
“This time they brought friends, locals, and they all showed me, my team, and the business an unimaginable lack of respect. I prepared every meal, made sure every plate that left my kitchen was up to the high standards we are known for."
Serra handed over the video to police and urged anyone with information to contact staff.
He continued: "I have lost sleep since this happened. I feel angry, disappointed and betrayed."
Flavio Serra
The chef is sure that the group did not initially intend to pay for the dinner, so they ordered the most expensive dishes.
He is far from the first restaurateur to encounter freeloaders.
On August 4 in Northampton, four men ran out of the Saffron restaurant without paying their £200 bill.
The video shows three customers waiting for a waiter to leave. They slowly walk towards the exit and run out the door, noticing that they are being followed by two employees.
The manager of the establishment wrote: “Yesterday at about 10:15 pm, four young men came into our restaurant, ate, and left without paying. This type of behavior is not just stealing. It is harmful to small businesses and our community. We have reported the incident to the police and shared the video. We ask that local establishments be vigilant. If you know these people or have information, please contact us or the police. Help bring them to justice - there is no place for this type of behavior in our society.”
