"Chefs and volunteers alike took up the quest to construct the longest Cuban sandwich ever made. Battling the elements, volunteers fought to break the record by reaching a sandwich of 360 feet. That’s the length of a football field. The journey was not a quick one, but Rene Marquis, with the American Culinary Federation, was ready to not only break the record but help those in need," the Spectrum News says.



“Tampa is the oldest Cuban sandwich in the world and now we’re going to have the largest Cuban sandwich in the world, but the best part about it is the community has come together and we’re feeding people in need,” he said.

"With the record broken at 366 feet, the rush to pack up the sandwich began. Organizers estimate it can feed more than 750 people and they want to keep it as fresh as possible."

"This special foodie event is a collaboration between the International Cuban Sandwich Festival and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers," That's So Tampa says.

"Participants will attempt to break the current record of 330 feet, held by Kissimmee. Festival producer Jolie Padilla expressed her excitement, stating, “We will make the Longest Cuban Sandwich in Tampa, and we will break Kissimmee’s record. This year, the Longest Sandwich will be made in West Tampa with the help of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. When it’s done, we will donate it to a homeless shelter, and that sandwich will feed over 700 homeless people.”

"The Cuban Sandwich is loaded with ham, spiced pork, Genoa salami, Swiss cheese, dill pickles, mustard and mayo and it’s served on fresh Cuban bread," That's So Tampa says.

This local gem also serves up a fiery fried jalapeno burger, Coney Island hot dogs, golden brown mozz sticks, and a tasty Philly cheesesteak flatbread. You can view the full menu on its website.

"“I’m proud to say I took home 1st place this year in Worlds Best Traditional Cuban Sandwich! It’s a dream come true!,” wrote Chef Alex on Instagram. “If you would like to try this award winning sandwich come down to @tampa_taproom this week!”

"A Cuban sandwich is a variation of a ham and cheese sandwich that likely originated in cafes catering to Cuban workers in Tampa or Key West, two early Cuban immigrant communities in Florida centered on the cigar industry.

"Later on, Cuban exiles and expatriates brought it to Miami, where it is also very popular. The sandwich is made with ham, (mojo) roasted pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard, and sometimes salami on Cuban bread. Salami is included in Tampa, but is not usually included in South Florida.

"The Cuban sandwich is at the center of a long-running friendly rivalry between Miami and Tampa. As part of that rivalry, the "Historic Tampa Cuban Sandwich" was designated the "signature sandwich of the city of Tampa" by the Tampa City Council in 2012." (Wikipedia)

"Chefs and volunteers collaborated to create the longest Cuban sandwich in history, reaching a length of just over 365 feet. The organizers estimate that this sandwich can feed more than 750 people and made an effort to keep it fresh," the CiberCuba.com says.

"The event took place in Tampa on July 28 at One Buccaneer Place and was a collaboration between the International Cuban Sandwich Festival and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

"The volunteers faced climate challenges to set the record, achieving a sandwich the length equivalent to that of a football field. René Marquis, from the American Culinary Federation, led the effort not only to break the record but also to support those in need."

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