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

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…
Nov. 5, 2024

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

Tracy is joined by Valentina Ruffoni, founder of Beyond the Event and the PIE network. Tracy and Valentina dive into the power of food, particularly pie, in fostering connections and collaboration at events. They discuss the…
Oct. 29, 2024

276: Empowering Consumers with Safe Food Choices: The Path to Purity and Transparency

Tracy sits down with Colleen Kavanagh, the visionary founder and CEO of Zego Foods. 🌱✨ With an unyielding commitment to food safety, Colleen has turned her personal experiences with celiac disease and food allergies into a m…
Oct. 22, 2024

275: Disney Food Allergy Case: Legal Viewpoints re: Events Before It Reaches Court

On this episode of Eating at a Meeting, I’m thrilled to welcome Mary Vargas, Joshua Grimes, and Ryan Gabbala as we delve deep into the legal intricacies surrounding Disney’s food allergy lawsuit. 🌟📜 Join us as Mary, a pas…
Oct. 15, 2024

274: Ripped from the Headlines: Food News You Can't Ignore for Your Next Event

After a whirlwind summer of meetings and events, Tracy brings you the latest, most crucial food news every meeting professional needs to know. Titled "Ripped from the Headlines: Food News You Can't Ignore for Your Next Event…

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.