Local News

Scott Lepper infuses Schmear Bagel Co.’s catering with an artistic flair in Coral Springs

Coral Springs, Florida – Because of his exquisite presentations of meats, desserts, and seafood that are notable for their accuracy and presentation, Coral Springs resident Scott Lepper has gained the moniker “Michelangelo of platters.”

Lepper, 60, strives to transform every gathering into a culinary masterpiece in her role as catering maestro for Schmear Bagel Co. in Coral Springs.

“This is an art,” he remarked. “You can’t just eat fish and meat.” The presentation must be outstanding.

Lepper began his career far from the kitchen, having grown up in Oceanside, Long Island.
He spent years working at a nearby town’s highway department, where he maintained roads all year round and plowed snow in the winter.

In his spare time, he took a part-time work at a nearby bagel store, where he initially discovered how to make platters.

Lepper remarked, “I jumped into it and picked it up right away.” “I learned how to make platters from a guy who demonstrated it for me.”

Lepper gradually acquired abilities that would influence his second profession, such as the ability to precisely carve pastrami, brisket, and nova salmon.

He later relocated to South Florida, where he lived in Deerfield Beach and Boca Raton until settling in Coral Springs.

Prior to joining Schmear Bagel Co., he managed the fish department at Whole Foods and the catering department at Rob’s Bageland.

He is also a crew member at Trader Joe’s.

Lepper, who is currently in charge of catering at Schmear, uses his years of experience and keen attention to detail to produce platters that are both useful and eye-catching.

“It matters how you present yourself,” Lepper remarked. “Creating something that looks as good as it tastes is the goal.”

 

Alfred Duncan

Alfred Duncan is a senior editor at The South Florida Daily, where he oversees our coverage of politics, misinformation, health and economics. Alfred is a former reporter and editor for BuzzFeed News, National Geographic and USA Today.

Related Articles

Back to top button