Robert Gilbert, the executive chef of special events and catering operations at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, creates edible cigars that are served as antipasto. Air-cured smoked pastrami, provolone cheese, boursin cheese, roasted red peppers, and paprika are minced up and rolled up into grape leaves to look like cigars. The edible ash is made from grilled, smoked and pulverized banana leaves.
Photo: Courtesy of Walt Disney World Resorts
Close, but no cigar: Mena Catering in Miami creates eggnog crème brûlée served in a clear ashtray with an edible chocolate cigarette.
Photo: Elizabeth Renfrow for BizBash
The Cabana Caprese from Shiraz Events stacks honeydew melon, fresh mozzarella, and basil salt.
Photo: Courtesy of Shiraz Events
