Physicians Mutual announced its recent achievement of setting the Guinness World Records® title for “Largest Dessert Party.” The record was set on August 3, 2012 with the help of 740 employees and family members attending the Dessert Party at their Family Day Celebration at Stinson Park in Aksarben Village.
The event was emceed by former Nebraska Cornhusker football player Matt Davison. Guinness World Records Adjudicator, Freddie Hoff, was on site to witness the event and present the company with the official Guinness World Records certificate. President and CEO Bob Reed accepted the certificate on behalf of Physicians Mutual.
In order to secure the record, at least three varieties of dessert had to be served, with each guest consuming at least one during the 15-minute party.
The lineup of 3,800 desserts made by Treat America Food Services included: 537 lemon meringue tartlets; 476 mini cheesecakes; 420 cookies; 312 mini cupcakes; 297 chocolates; 432 petit fours; 138 cream puffs; 306 éclairs; 177 fruit kabobs; 250 chocolate covered strawberries; 72 banana bars and 416 turtle brownies.
Founded in 1902, Physicians Mutual is headquartered in Omaha, Neb. To learn more about the company, please visit their website at www.PhysiciansMutual.com.