Food Service & Catering Episodes
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...
271: Turning Taste into Trust_ How to Make Your Healthcare Booth Stan…
For this week’s Eating at a Meeting podcast episode, I’m coming to you live from the Healthcare Convention & Exhibitors Association convention in Tampa. It’s at a special time — 2:30 PM — since I will be on stage presenting …
269: Crowd-Pleasing Event Menus a Northstar Meetings Group Webinar
With the growing prevalence of diverse dietary needs and preferences, designing event menus that satisfy everyone can be challenging. Join our seasoned experts as they share strategies to craft inclusive, flavorful meals that accommodate a wide range...
266: From Parks to Plates: An Inside Look at Aramark Destinations’ Su…
🎙️ I'm thrilled to sit down with Aric Ferrell, Vice President of Operations for Aramark's Destinations group. We'll discuss Aramark’s commitment to managing unique destinations — parks, day attractions, conference and convention centers —...
264: The Critical Need for Clarity in Serving Gluten-Free Guests
🎉🍽️ Join me LIVE on "Eating at a Meeting" as we wrap up Celiac Disease Awareness Month with a powerful episode titled "The Critical Need for Clarity in Feeding Guests with Celiac Disease." I’m thrilled to welcome Erica Dermer from …
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 …
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 …
225: Event Planners & Convention Service Managers: Aligning for Great…
In this special episode of Eating at a Meeting Podcast LIVE at IMEX America, I'm joined by Victoria Chivers (Tori), Vice President of Convention Services & Catering at MGM Resorts International. Tori and I will dive into the dynamic and...
200: Celebrating 200 Episodes: Tracy & Previous EAAM Guests Talk Food…
Join me as I celebrate the 200th episode of my Eating at a Meeting podcast with a special gathering of previous guests. In this milestone event — Holy Moly! 200 episodes — we will engage in a dynamic discussion on …
197: Catering 30,000 Feet in the Air
Back in January Delta Airlines announced it was refreshing and enhancing its onboard F&B menu options for the new year to include premium wines, creative cocktails, espresso, plant-based, gluten-free, and locally and seasonally sourced options....
133: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: How does it Relate to Event Ca…
How does equity, diversity, and inclusion relate to event catering? Tune into Eating at a Meeting LIVE on Wednesday when Tracy chats with Zoe (pronounced ZOH) Moore, an independent equity, diversity, and inclusion consultant in the hospitality, events...