Food Service & Catering Episodes
277: The Power of Pie: Connecting and Collaborating Through Culinary …
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 importance of nonalcoholic beverage …
271: Turning Taste into Trust: How to Make Your Healthcare Booth Stan…
Tracy speaks with Hailey Rosenstein and Amy Simonides of Crepes A Latte about crafting memorable and compliant food and beverage experiences at healthcare trade shows. They highlight the logistical intricacies of complying with the Sunshine Act, budgeting, and providing unique, …
269: Crowd-Pleasing Event Menus a Northstar Meetings Group Webinar
Tracy hosts a focused discussion on the devastating incident involving Disney, Raglan Road restaurant, and a wrongful death lawsuit due to food allergies. She is joined by Mary Vargas, Joshua Grimes, and Ryan Gabbala, legal experts who delve into the …
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
Tracy sits down with Erica Dermer, a passionate advocate for those with celiac disease and food allergies. Together, they tackle some of the most pressing issues faced by individuals with dietary restrictions, particularly around gluten-free options at large conventions and …
250: Cinthia Pedroza Unplated: A Conversation on Food, Leadership, an…
Cinthia Pedroza, Executive Director of Food and Beverage at Resorts World Las Vegas shares her journey in the hospitality industry, the importance of engaging local markets, and the strides Resorts World is making in sustainability, leadership, and event catering. They …
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...