HyLife Serves 600 Guests at Taste of Steinbach

STEINBACH, Manitoba – Cooking an exceptional meal for more than 600 people is not an easy feat. Yet, our HyLife Corporate Chef JP Charpentier and Culinary Team were up for the challenge, ensuring Steinbach’s largest culinary event was a success. 

Taste of Steinbach brings together local businesses, community partners, and residents for an evening of delicious food, meaningful connections, and a shared celebration of hometown pride. The venue was the newly built Southeast Event Center, (SEC) where guests dined on center ice.  

Behind the scenes, the SEC kitchen buzzed with precision and passion as chefs prepared an extraordinary feast. The numbers behind the event speak to the effort and care that went into every bite. 62 loins, approximately 440 pounds of HyLife Premium Pork along with 155 pounds of potatoes and broccolini. The meal was prepared by 15 talented culinary staff members, who began prepping up to a week in advance – portioning ingredients and handling other essential preparations before cooking even began. 

“We have been planning for months, and it feels like a culinary Superbowl,” said JP Charpentier, HyLife’s Corporate Chef. “Everything is made fresh, and the timing must be perfect, our HyLife premium pork will take center stage, and we are excited to feed hundreds of guests.” 

This is the third annual Taste of Steinbach. What began as a smaller community gathering has grown into a much-anticipated event, thanks to overwhelming local support. HyLife is proud to partner with the Steinbach Chamber of Commerce to be part of this vibrant, community-focused celebration.  

“The Steinbach Chamber is proud to highlight 15 incredible local food producers and over 30 community partners through what has quickly become our most anticipated event of the year – selling out in less than 24 hours. We’re incredibly grateful to the 20+ dedicated volunteers, members and the entire community for their continued support and passion for showcasing the amazing local food we have to offer,” said Tessa Masi, Executive Director, Steinbach Chamber of Commerce. 

“We are are so grateful to collaborate with HyLife for this year’s event. It’s always special when a local company not only supports, but actively participates in events that bring our community together,” said Masi. 

This year’s venue is another example of local partnerships. All the action took place in the newly constructed Southeast Event Centre, with the meal prepared in the featuring a state-of-the-art kitchen.  

“Designing the kitchen at the Southeast Event Centre was a project close to my heart, and seeing it come to life today to support such a major event is amazing,” shared Charpentier. 

Our HyLife presence in Taste of Steinbach is an excellent example of our deep commitment to community engagement and support. By contributing to the event’s success and enhancing the experience each year, we continue to strengthen its local ties and celebrate the rich flavors and talents that make the region unique.