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Steal This: Flavors of Fire

Cuisine from around the world, cooked on open fire and served up in a tropical setting was the focus of Puff ‘n Stuff’s Flavors of Fire event at paradise Cover in Orlando, FL last November. Grab some inspiration for your next tropically-themed event. All photos by Rosy Usmani

Rotisserie roast pig was served with smoky plantain crema, blistered bell peppers and Zellwood corn salsa.

Music—an important element to set the mood

Desserts included (shown) peach tres leches; plus guava, mango & coconut sorbet; chocolate, banana & Nutella ice cream sandwiches; and s’mores.

Coffee and chili rubbed prime Tomahawk steak with gorgonzola potato gratin & creamed baby spinach

Portuguese grilled seafood (octopus, sardines, colossal shrimp) served with mixed baby greens, onion, heirloom tomato and olives

A passed appetizer of steamed bao with Korean short rib, cucumber kimchi, and micro cilantro set the flavorful scene

Kathleen Stoehr

Kathleen Stoehr is the Director of Community & Content Strategy for Informa Connect | Catersource and Special Events magazines, including all digital content for both websites and e-newsletter products. She also vets, hires, guides and coordinates all live education at Catersource Conference & Tradeshow, Art of Catering Food, Leading Caterers of America Executive Summit, and bridge content at The Special Event.