Here’s a way to save money that you may not have considered. For your next party or buffet, be sure to get a pair of these elegant tongs. Not only are they pretty, they are so difficult to squeeze closed that guests are either unable or afraid to serve themselves any food. Only those with buff forearms will be able to pick up more than a few wisps of bread.

I promise that these will save you money on food, especially if it’s a fancy affair where people are afraid to use their fingers. You could easily cut food quantities in half and still have leftovers. If you’re really cash-strapped, you might want to multiply your savings by seeking out a range of similarly impossible serving tools.

Credit for this cool, cost-saving tool goes to the de Young Museum in San Francisco, which just hosted a lovely party to kick off the hottest bottled tea in Japan, Iyemon Cha. Needless to say, we did not overeat at this little affair.