Event & Meeting Professionals Episodes

Tips for event and meeting organizers on how to create impactful food experiences at meetings and events.
Dec. 24, 2025

Rethinking Event Menus: From Buffets to Culinary Experiences that Cel…

Why does a crab cake taste right in Maryland—but not everywhere else? Because food is inseparable from place, people, and story. And that truth is reshaping how meetings and incentive programs approach food and beverage. Recorded live at IMEX, this conversation with Catherine Chaulet, CEO and fo…

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Oct. 13, 2025

326: Event Profs Share F&B Ordering Tips for Better Guest Experiences…

As event planners, we know that food and beverage is rarely just a line item—it’s an experience, a connector, and sometimes a challenge. In this week’s Eating at a Meeting LIVE, I’m gathered a group of event planners — Janet C. Hoppenstein, CMP, Shannon Ryan, CMP, and Julie Wong, CMP — for an op…

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Nov. 5, 2024

277: The Power of Pie: Connecting and Collaborating Through Culinary …

🥧 In this episode, Tracy introduces you to Valentina Ruffoni, the founder of Beyond the Event and the PIE network. 🍴✨ With a passion for transforming typical gatherings into memorable experiences, Valentina dives deep into the culinary...

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Sept. 3, 2024

268: What does it Take? A Deep Dive into Inclusive Food & Beverage Ex…

At a PCMA EduCon in Detroit, I ran into my friend Zoe Moore, CEO and Strategic Disruptor at Grow with Zomo. When I saw her, she said, "We have lots to discuss." As a passionate advocate for EDI in hospitality, events, and tourism, Zoe brings a wealth...

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