Episodes
262: From Planning to Plate: Ensuring Allergy-Safe and Delicious Mea…
🎙️ This Food Allergy Awareness Week, I'm thrilled to feature Ben Parris, Executive Head Chef at De Vere Horsley Estate and a private chef for HNWI, on our next episode: "From Planning to Plate: Ensuring Allergy-Safe and Delicious Meals."...
261: Stay Protected: Legal Necessities for Allergy Safety in Food Ser…
🌸 As we address the crucial topic of food allergen safety, I am thrilled to welcome Ryan Gembala, an expert attorney specializing in the legal liabilities concerning food allergens in the hospitality and food service industry. 🛡️🔍 Ryan's...
260: Clear Labels, Safer Sips: Advocating for Transparency in Alcohol
In this episode, we also celebrated World Cocktail Day with a unique blend of advocacy, insight, and the fine art of mixology. I am thrilled to introduce our incredible trio of guests: Erin Malawer, Executive Director and Founder of Allergy Strong,...
259: Gluten-Free Living in Michigan: Local Insights from MI Gluten Fr…
🍽️ Back in May, as we honor Gluten-Free Awareness Month, I am thrilled to bring you this episode direct from Michigan! Join me for a heartfelt and informative conversation with Margaret Clegg, the inspiring founder of MI Gluten Free Gal, as we...
258: Improving Accessibility and Accommodation: A Critical Look at th…
Tracy is joined by Amy Graves, owner of Hidden Consumer Consulting and author of the upcoming book The Hidden Consumer. Together, they explore the overlooked world of consumers with unrecognized allergies and disabilities, and the systemic barriers they face in the food service, food service access…
257: Transforming Event Dining: How Natirar Sets the Sustainability S…
I'm thrilled to invite you to join me for this week's episode where I chat with Melinda Hopkins, Farm and Production Manager at The Farm at Pendry Natirar Hotel and Ninety Acres Restaurant in Gladstone-Peapack, NJ. Her passion for cultivating the...
256: Earth Day Insights: Lindsay Arell on Sustainability in Event Pla…
Hey y'all! On Earth Day — April 22 — I recorded a special episode of Eating at a Meeting to dive deep into an issue that affects all of us in the event planning industry: the pervasive challenge of single-use plastics. Together, we'll explore...
255: Two Chefs Dish on Event Food & Beverage Trends: Personalization …
This episode was recorded as an educational session at IACC's 2024 Americas Knowledge Exchange. I was joined by Patrick Berwald, Senior VP of Food and Beverage for Pyramid Global Hospitality, and Felix Maietta, Corporate Executive Chef with Nestle...
254: Brewing a Better World: Sustainability Insights from EcoFriendly…
🌿 In this episode of Eating at a Meeting, I'm thrilled to introduce you to Rob Vandenabeele, founder of ecofriendlybeer.com. 🍻✨ Rob brings a wealth of knowledge from his deep dive into the craft beer scene, and with his impressive background...
253: Eating Green, Meeting Greener: How F&B Drove Sustainability at I…
🌿 I'm thrilled to invite you to a special edition of Eating at a Meeting Podcast LIVE on Global Meetings Industry Day — April 11 — where we'll explore the remarkable sustainability achievements of IMEX Frankfurt 2023. In this episode titled...
252: Uncover the Rich Traditions of Jewish Cuisine w/ Culinarian Susa…
In the next episode of Eating at a Meeting Podcast LIVE, I’m thrilled to host Susan Barocas, a chef, writer, and co-founder of Savor Experience, to share her insights on the depth and diversity of Jewish cuisine. With Passover approaching, Susan...
251: Sustainable Cruises: Tackling Food Waste with IoT and AI Innovat…
In this episode, Tracy talks with Robert E. Buchanan Jr., founder and CEO of ADHERE GEAR Technology Corporation, recorded during Food Waste Prevention Week 2024. This is a story about innovation meeting sustainability on the high seas. Imagine cruise ships not merely as vessels of leisure but as fo…
250: Cinthia Pedroza Unplated: A Conversation on Food, Leadership, an…
🌸 As Women's History Month comes to an end, I want to introduce you to Cinthia Pedroza, Executive Director of Food and Beverage at Resorts World Las Vegas. 🍴✨ With a vibrant career spanning over 25 years, from the prestigious halls of Four...
249: Celebrating 4 Years of Eating at a Meeting
Join me, Tracy Stuckrath, as I celebrate 4 amazing years of the Eating at a Meeting podcast journey! 🎉✨ From starting the Eating at a Meeting Facebook group at the onset of the COVID pandemic and doing weekly Facebook lives to the evolution of...
248: Raising the Bar: Join Us for a Spirited Chat with the Cocktail B…
🌟 Join me for the next Eating at a Meeting Podcast LIVE interview during Women's HERstory Month, where I sit down with the fabulous Cocktail Bandits! 🍹 ✨ In the heart of Charleston, where history meets innovation, Johnny Caldwell and Taneka...
247: Women's HERStory Month — Looking Back and Toward the Future
Back in March, during Women's History Month, I re-introduced you to an extraordinary lineup of women I’ve honored over the past four years. These women are making change in the food and beverage industry with their passion, innovation, and...
246: Uncover Halal Traditions with Yvonne Maffei: A Must-See Before R…
To kick off Women's HERstory Month, and just ahead of and to celebrate Ramadan, I am elated to welcome the incredible Yvonne Maffei, MA, founder of My Halal Kitchen, as my next guest on Eating at a Meeting Podcast LIVE. Internationally...
245: A Sweet Conversation With Celebrity Chef and Trendsetting Cake D…
🎂 Get ready to indulge in a sweet episode as I sit down with the legendary Ron Ben-Israel, the mastermind behind Ron Ben-Israel Cakes in New York City. 🍰✨ From humble beginnings baking in his mother's kitchen to gracing the most...
244: Tying the Knot with Tolerance: A Food Allergy-Friendly Wedding J…
As National Wedding Month wraps up, I’m honored to be talking with Zoe Slaughter, the influential voice behind Invisibly Allergic on this week’s episode of Eating at a Meeting Podcast. Join us as we discuss the unique challenges and considerations...
243: Beyond Barriers: Unleashing the Power of Inclusive Events
On this episode, Tracy sits down with Cazoshay Marie, a professional speaker and disability advocate, sharing her powerful insights on the importance of inclusion in event planning and the business benefits of creating truly accessible experiences. 🎤I met and interviewed her at Catersource + TS…
242: Joshua House from the JDK Group
I'm thrilled to bring you Joshua House from the JDK Group, who I chatted with on the bustling floors of Catering Source in Austin, Texas. With a solid six-year track record in catering following his intense years in the restaurant scene, Joshua brings a fresh and enlightened perspective to the art …
241: A Trip to the South with Chef Boris Seymore
Recorded live from Live from the Catersourse + the Special Event Show 2024, Tracy chats with Chef Boris Seymore, the culinary mind behind BDS Catering Productions in West Palm Beach, Florida. Chef Boris shares his innovative techniques for elevating food presentation, including the surprising use o…
240: Our Common Ground: Laura Schwartz’s Vision for Event and Caterin…
LIVE from Catersource + The Special Event Show 2024 in Austin, Texas, Tracy chats with speaker Laura Schwartz about how caterers and event planners are the original creators of moments that last a lifetime. In an era of craving immersive experiences, it's crucial for us to stay ahead of the curve—i…
239: Embrace Your Heart: Eliz Greene Says Small Changes Make a Big Di…
Recorded on National Wear Red Day to bring greater attention to heart disease as the leading cause of death for Americans and promote steps we can take to protect our hearts and our attendees. Tracy was joined by the inspiring and amazing Eliz Greene...