Arica Avery – STL Pot Chef

On this week’s episode of The Sauce, host Lauren Healey sits down with Arica Avery, the force behind STL Pot Chef, to talk about cannabis-infused dining, community events, and breaking stigma in St. Louis.Arica shares how college experiments with flavor and dosage grew into a full slate of curated experiences, from pop-up markets to chef competitions. She explains how private, 21+ events work in Missouri, why “low and slow” dosing matters, and how her team partners with chefs, venues, and sponsors to keep things safe, fun, and delicious.In this episode:The origin of STL Pot Chef, shaped at the Cola Lounge, Missouri’s first cannabis consumption loungeEvent formats at a glance: Munchie Market food court vs. Danksgiving chef competitionHow ticketing works, tasting tiers, and VIP early entry with chef meet-and-greetsWhy each tasting sample is 5 mg, and how guests vote to award a $1,000 prizeWorking with chefs like Chef Terri Jayne (Gateway Grub), Chef Bailey, and Chef Marca (Magic Infusions)Legal basics for private, 21+ events, ID checks, and electronic waiversHemp-derived partners like Mighty Kind and giveaways from WeedmapsEdibles as an alcohol alternative, safe dosing strategies, and stories of recoveryUpcoming dates:Danksgiving competition, Nov 23Munchie Market: Holiday Edition, Dec 14 at Little BivoBook a private infused dinner: custom menus, custom dosage, in-home or event catering with STL Pot Chef’s partner chefs.🔗 stlpotchefs.com 📱 @stlpotchef on all platforms🎧 Watch on YouTube or listen on Spotify and all major platforms.📅 New episodes drop every Tuesday.