2021 Topics of Discussion
Eating at a Meeting Podcast
In 2021, the first full year of the Eating at a Meeting podcast, I had the opportunity to interview 73 people who are in food and beverage as farmers, chefs, bartenders, caterers, advocates, hoteliers, doctors, manufacturers, event planners…and eaters. My conversations with them over the 52 weeks constantly reminded me that food and beverage, especially what is serve at meetings, events and gatherings, is so much more than picking items off a catering menu or buying pre-packaged items on the grocery store aisle. They are valuable tools for social inclusion, cultural expression, and relationship building.
Below are the 70 podcast episodes published in 2021 categorized into nine topic areas. Pick a collection below by CLICKING THE PICTURE to listen and learn from the talented, committed, inspiring, and thoughtful experts on why and how we can work together to create safe, sustainable, cultural, and inclusive food and beverage experiences.
Beverages
Cocktails, Mocktails, Wine, Vegan, Zero-Proof, History, Water Sommeliers, Mixers, Food Allergens. Beverages must be part of any conversation about safety, sustainability, and inclusion.
Community & Culture
Food & Beverage are essential to and unite cultures and communities. They are used to welcome others, preserve and create history, show culture, express religious values, celebrate heritage, unify differences, and honor and nourish community
Dietary Needs
Understand the value and opportunity that providing for attendee’s dietary needs enhances experience and can improve the bottom line.
Equity & Inclusion
Whether in the workplace, kitchen or community, at a farm, event or dinner table, being able to get to the table AND having something safe to eat, no matter the dietary need is essential to equity, inclusion and belonging.
Safety & Legalities
Eating at a Meeting episodes on safety and legalities cover Food Code Laws as well as labeling requirements around the world.
Service & Experience
Servers, event managers and banquet captains are THE attendee-facing ambassadors of the culinary experience. Their knowledge of what is being served and their service skills will make or break a dining experience and an event.
Sustainability
Through education and action, championing sustainable and socially impactful practices, we can do better for all people, the planet and the bottom line.
Vegan & Plant-Based
There are many reasons to follow a plant-based or vegan diet. Whether for health, environmental, or religious based reasons, plant-based options can enhance our health and support the environment.
Wellness
Using food and beverage to fuel our minds and bodies, provide health and wellness, is the expertise of these Eating at a Meeting guests.
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