Episodes

July 9, 2024

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...

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July 4, 2024

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 …

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July 2, 2024

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 …

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June 27, 2024

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, …

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June 25, 2024

251: Sustainable Cruises: Tackling Food Waste with IoT and AI Innovat…

Tracy sits down with Robert E Buchanan Jr., founder and CEO of ADHERE GEAR Technology Corporation, a food technology startup focused on sustainability within the cruise industry. Together, they explore how IoT and AI innovations can revolutionize food waste management …

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June 20, 2024

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 …

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June 18, 2024

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 …

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June 13, 2024

248: Raising the Bar: Join Us for a Spirited Chat with the Cocktail B…

The fabulous Cocktail Bandits — Johnny Caldwell and Taneka Reaves — join Tracy from the heart of Charleston, where history meets innovation, to discuss how they are revolutionizing the beverage industry with their feminine, urban perspective. From their beginnings at …

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June 11, 2024

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...

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June 4, 2024

246: Uncover Halal Traditions with Yvonne Maffei: A Must-See Before R…

To kick off Women's HERstory Month 2024, and just ahead of and to celebrate Ramadan, Tracy talks with the incredible Yvonne Maffei, MA, founder of My Halal Kitchen. An internationally recognized chef, author, recipe developer, and niche marketer in Halal …

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May 30, 2024

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 …

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May 29, 2024

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...

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May 21, 2024

243: Beyond Barriers: Unleashing the Power of Inclusive Events

🎙️ On this episode, I sit 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....

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May 14, 2024

242: Joshua House from the JDK Group

🎉 This week on the Eating at a Meeting Podcast, 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 …

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May 7, 2024

241: A Trip to the South with Chef Boris Seymore

Live from the Catersourse + the Special Event Show...a conversation with Chef Boris Seymore about how we can and should preserve the historical food and beverage traditions and culture of the south. Join the Eating at a Meeting Community Connect …

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April 30, 2024

240: Our Common Ground: Laura Schwartz’s Vision for Event and Caterin…

I'm thrilled to bring several episodes I did LIVE from Catersource + The Special Event Show in Austin, Texas. Right after she jumped off the keynote stage, Laura Schwartz, author, emcee, keynote speaker, and a person whom I have known …

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April 23, 2024

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 …

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April 16, 2024

238: Explore the Promising Growth Opportunities in the Non-Alcoholic …

As we bid farewell to hashtag#DryJanuary, I'm thrilled to bring you an exciting chat on the Eating at a Meeting Podcast LIVE with Marcos Salazar 🍺🍷🥃, the co-founder and CEO of the Adult Non-Alcoholic Beverage Association (ANBA) a few days...

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April 9, 2024

237: Compelling Reasons to Serve Elevated Non Alcoholic Drinks at You…

🥂 Attention hashtag#MeetingProfs, hashtag#Caterers, and hashtag#FoodService Experts: Let's Elevate Your Events with Non-Alcoholic Drinks! 🍹 I'm thrilled to invite you to the next episode of Eating at a Meeting Podcast LIVE! to learn how to...

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April 2, 2024

236: Go Green — Join the Veganuary Movement & Embrace Plant-Based Eat…

In this episode of Eating at a Meeting we explore the world of plant-based cuisine with the remarkable Char Nolan, a fervent advocate and chef renowned for her delicious and healthful plant-based creations. Char's rich background, including a degree...

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March 26, 2024

235: Prepare Your Palates for the Future: 2024 F&B Trends

Tracy gathered a culinary dream team – Amber Kispert, Senior Content Producer from Catersource, Christopher Sanchez, Managing Partner of LUX Catering & Events, and Jennifer Bargisen, Senior Vice President – Culinary for Sodexo Live!....

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March 19, 2024

234: Sweet Cause, Sweeter Treats: Les Dames NC Holiday Cookie Sale Sp…

Indulge your ears and sweet tooth in this extra-special episode of "Eating at a Meeting" with your host Tracy Stuckrath! 🍪✨ I sit down with two incredible guests, Chef Sera Cuni of Feed-Well Fridges and Chef Kristin McCarthy of Les …

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March 12, 2024

233: Boost Attendee Satisfaction with Vegan and Non-Alcoholic Menu Up…

This episode of Eating at a Meeting was recorded at the beginning of 2024 to celebrate of Dry January and Veganuary and share they are important dietary trends to understand and embrace for the month and throughout the year. I …

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March 5, 2024

232: Ensuring Privacy: What You to Know About Health Data Privacy Law…

In this episode of Eating at a Meeting, I’m sitting down with Martiz’s Jill Blood, VP, Deputy General Counsel, and Privacy Officer. We'll be delving into the game-changing My Health My Data Act recently enacted in Washington State and its …

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