Eating at a Meeting

Global Perspectives on Creating Safe, Inclusive, and Sustainable Dining

Eating at a Meeting explores how food and beverage impact our lives, focusing on safety, inclusivity, and sustainability. Host Tracy Stuckrath talks with global experts to share practical insights on creating dining experiences that are thoughtful and transformative. Ideal for meeting planners, caterers, and anyone interested in the intersection of food, culture, and community.

Recent Episodes

Dec. 17, 2024

283: Event Profs in Elevators — Moving Conversations for Better F&B at Events

🚀 Join me as I take a ride with Devon Pasha, an expert in event planning and inclusivity! 🎙️ Devon and I dive into the pivotal role of offering diverse food options at events rather than simply replacing items. We discuss…
Dec. 10, 2024

282: Why Values Matter in Food & Beverage: A Revolutionary Approach

Tracy sits down with David Allison, founder of the Value Graphics Project and author, to delve into a revolutionary approach to food and beverage at events. David's extensive research, using a global dataset from one million…
Dec. 3, 2024

281: How to Enhance Events with Sustainable & Inclusive Travel Practices

Tracy chats with Susheda Rawal, a renowned traveler and cultural connoisseur. 🌍 With a staggering 120 countries under her belt, Susheda brings a wealth of experience in sustainable and inclusive travel practices to the table…
Nov. 26, 2024

280: Fueling Wellness: Culinary Innovation for a Healthier Lifestyle and Events

🍳 Join Tracy for a nourishing conversation with Chef Pete from Canyon Ranch, where they dive deep into the art of fueling wellness through culinary innovation. 🌿✨ Overseeing multiple locations, Chef Pete collaborates with di…
Nov. 19, 2024

279: From Marsh to Plate: Äna Shellem's Philosophy on Fresh, Local Harvests

🌊 Step into a coastal adventure as I chat with Äna Shellem, the spirited force behind Shell'em Seafood Company in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. 🐚✨ From razor clams and oysters to her philosophy on sustainability and me…
Nov. 12, 2024

278: Food Allergies and the ADAAA: A Deep Dive into Legal Protections

Join me for an eye-opening conversation with attorney Laurel Francoeur, a fierce advocate for food allergy and disability rights, as we dive into the real-world challenges of creating safe, inclusive environments for those w…

About the Host

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Tracy Stuckrath

Founder and Host

Dietary Needs Expert. Meetings Industry Changemaker. Certified Special Events Professional. Tracy Stuckrath works with organizations and meeting planners worldwide to create safe, sustainable, and inclusive F&B events that deliver experiences where everyone feels valued. Every guest matters. Every meal matters.

Founder of thrive! meetings & events, and the Eating at a Meeting podcast, Tracy has had a 30+year career as an event professional. After being diagnosed with a food allergy, she changed the trajectory of her career in 2009 to help clients establish best practices, mitigate risk, improve experiences, and increase profit with the food and beverage they serve.

She has co-authored two books, published over 100 articles, and is recognized as a meeting and event industry leader, including Top 25 Women in the Meetings Industry and a Top 500 Event Professionals in North America.