Episodes

🎙️ 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 —...

This week on Eating at a Meeting LIVE, I’m excited to introduce you to Chef William Pfeiffer, whose pioneering culinary practices with Flik Hospitality at the IBM Learning Center in Armonk, NY, showcases a remarkable commitment to sustainability and...

🎉🍽️ 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 Celiac and...

For my final Eating at a Meeting LIVE episode during Food Allergy Awareness Week, I'm diving into the critical world of food allergies advocacy, research, and education with Sung Poblete, RN, PhD—CEO of FARE. 🍽️ 🚫 🎙️I am thrilled to sit...

🎙️ This Food Allergy Awareness Week, I'm thrilled to feature Ben Parris, Executive Head Chef at De Vere Horsley Estate and a private chef for HNWI, on our next episode: "From Planning to Plate: Ensuring Allergy-Safe and Delicious Meals."...

Can your kitchen really say it’s covered when someone reports a food allergy—or have you left a legal gap just waiting to land you in court? Hospitality attorney Ryan Gembala joins Tracy for a reality check on the legal liabilities of allergen mishandling, revealing why training every staff member …

In this episode, we also celebrated World Cocktail Day with a unique blend of advocacy, insight, and the fine art of mixology. I am thrilled to introduce our incredible trio of guests: Erin Malawer, Executive Director and Founder of Allergy Strong,...

🍽️ Back in May, as we honor Gluten-Free Awareness Month, I am thrilled to bring you this episode direct from Michigan! Join me for a heartfelt and informative conversation with Margaret Clegg, the inspiring founder of MI Gluten Free Gal, as we...

Tracy is joined by Amy Graves, owner of Hidden Consumer Consulting and author of the upcoming book The Hidden Consumer. Together, they explore the overlooked world of consumers with unrecognized allergies and disabilities, and the systemic barriers they face in the food service, food service access…

I'm thrilled to invite you to join me for this week's episode where I chat with Melinda Hopkins, Farm and Production Manager at The Farm at Pendry Natirar Hotel and Ninety Acres Restaurant in Gladstone-Peapack, NJ. Her passion for cultivating the...

Hey y'all! On Earth Day — April 22 — I recorded a special episode of Eating at a Meeting to dive deep into an issue that affects all of us in the event planning industry: the pervasive challenge of single-use plastics. Together, we'll explore...

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...

🌿 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 background...

🌿 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 titled...

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, Susan...

In this episode, Tracy talks with Robert E. Buchanan Jr., founder and CEO of ADHERE GEAR Technology Corporation, recorded during Food Waste Prevention Week 2024. This is a story about innovation meeting sustainability on the high seas. Imagine cruise ships not merely as vessels of leisure but as fo…

🌸 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 halls of Four...

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 to the evolution of...

🌟 Join me for the next Eating at a Meeting Podcast LIVE interview during Women's HERstory Month, where I sit down with the fabulous Cocktail Bandits! 🍹 ✨ In the heart of Charleston, where history meets innovation, Johnny Caldwell and Taneka...

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...

To kick off Women's HERstory Month, and just ahead of and to celebrate Ramadan, I am elated to welcome the incredible Yvonne Maffei, MA, founder of My Halal Kitchen, as my next guest on Eating at a Meeting Podcast LIVE.  Internationally...

🎂 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 most...

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...

On this episode, Tracy sits 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. 🎤I met and interviewed her at Catersource + TS…