Real Events | Pepin Distributing Awards & Recognition Banquet | T Pepin’s Hospitality Centre

Ahoy Maties! Today we are featuring the Pepin Distributing Awards & Recognition Banquet that took place at the spectacular TPepin’s Hospitality Centre in Tampa.  On January 14, Pepin Distributing set a new standard for employee appreciation events with this lively and festive Pirate themed celebration! All hands were on deck to enjoy fun games like hermit crab racing, and guests couldn’t wait to plunder in all the pirate themed interactive entertainment including face painting/scars, a photobooth, green screens & TV’s, and of course Video DJ entertainment.

In honor of this grand awards & recognition program, a delicious Grand International Buffet fit for a Captain was served by the Puff ‘n Stuff Catering team. And shiver me timbers, the buffet was amazing! The three-foot pineapple centerpiece with fresh fruit was surrounded by pirate favorites such as roasted chicken & mango salad, glazed & grilled margarita mahi mahi, Jerk crushed boneless prime rib, Mojito mashed sweet potatoes, and more crew favorites.

By the end of the night, the entire crew was cheerfully singing “Yo Ho Ho” from the Black Beard Lounge! The giant pirate ship outside was a huge hit, and the entire crew posed for pictures to remember this phenomenal night. Scroll below to see some scenes from the night along with the full menu from the Grand International Buffet!

 

Grand International Buffet

Imported & Domestic Cheese Display cheddar, provolone, Swiss Havarti, bleu, Muenster, jalapeno & Chef’s choice artisanal cheese wedges served with crisp gourmet crackers & garnished with fresh fruits

Three-Foot Pineapple Palm Tree Centerpiece with Seasonal Fruit surrounded by mounds of colorful whole & sliced fresh seasonal fruits

Cuban Black Bean Soup topped with creme fraiche

Conch Chowder

Homestead Mixed Green Salad with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers & purple onions with a Orange vinaigrette

Roasted Chicken & Mango Salad with a Key Lime vinaigrette

Char-Grilled Pineapple with cilantro & black pepper

Hurricane Chicken Breast with Rum sauce

Glazed & Grilled Margarita Mahi Mahi with lime, tomato, garlic & a margarita glaze

Cuban Roast Pork Chef carved and marinated in dark rum, slow roasted & served with pico de gallo

Jerk Crushed Boneless Prime Rib of Beef Chef attended & served with fresh baked silver dollar rolls & horseradish cream

Cajun Fettuccine Alfredo with crawfish, shrimp & Andouille sausage 

Havana Black Beans

Cuban Yellow Rice

Mojito Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Honey Grilled Market Vegetables

Sweet Plantains

Freshly Baked Assorted Rolls offered with butter

Corn Bread

Chef Attended Late Night Breakfast

Shrimp a la Pepino

Pancake Station with choices of fresh fruit, chocolate chis, syrup & whipped cream

Omelet Station

Crisp Applewood Smoked Bacon

Breakfast Sausage Links

Fluffy Scrambled Eggs with Cheese

Traditional Coffee Station

Dessert Station

Key Lime Pie

Chocolate Ganache Cake

Coconut Cake

Banana Rum Cake

Event Credits:

Venue: T Pepin’s Hospitality Centre
Catering: Puff ‘n Stuff Catering, Nicole Briggs
Decor: Extravaganza!
Decor: M6FX