Convene Series: Rethinking Event F&B: Waste, Allergens, and Real ROI With Tracy Stuckrath

This season has been kindly sponsored by Louisville Tourism. Go to GoToLouisville.com/meet to learn more.Food and beverage (F&B) remain the biggest line item in most event budgets — and the first place planners hope to cut. In this conversation Eating at a Meeting host Tracy Stuckrath joins us to unpack how to move beyond “cost per plate” and start measuring real F&B value. Tracy shares data-driven strategies to right-size orders, reduce food waste, and negotiate smarter with venues, while also designing inclusive menus that protect attendee safety and reduce legal risk as allergen-labeling regulations tighten. Links:·       Eating at a Meeting Podcast: www.eatingatameeting.com·       Episode with Tyra Warner -  Contracting Food and Beverage During a Pandemic: eatingatameeting.com/51-contracting-food-and-beverage-during-a-pandemic·       Episodes with Ryan Gembala: eatingatameeting.com/guests/ryan-gembalaFollow Convene:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcmaconvene/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pcmaconvene Medium: https://medium.com/@convenemagazine X: https://x.com/pcmaconvene  Contact Information: For any questions, reach out to Magdalina Atanassova, matanassova(at)pcma(dot)org.Sponsorships and Partnerships: Reach 36,000 qualified meeting organizers with Convene, the multi-award-winning magazine for the business events industry. Contact our sales team: https://www.pcma.org/advertise-sponsorship/Music: Inspirational Cinematic Piano with Orchestra