Are you hungry for F&B news?  Are buffets dead? Can we make boxed-meals fun? This week Amanda and Darryl talk with food allergy expert and certified meeting manager, Tracy Stuckrath, CSEP, CMM, CHC, CFPM of Thrive Meetings and Events (https://thrivemeetings.com/) about what we can expect in Food and Beverage when our in-person meetings come back.  As she says, “I’m passionate in helping you not offend or kill people with the food you serve.”

Take-aways:  1. F&B will look different as we return to in-person meetings 2. Boxed meals don’t have to be boring. 3. It will be more difficult to accommodate last-minute requests 4. Communicate your plans & preparation to attendees - knowledge is key  5. Ask to renegotiate F&B minimums 6. Consider alternatives to big group meals - gift cards for coffee, vouchers for meals at local places 7. Determine if your F&B is really necessary - can you start later or end earlier and have people get their own meals?

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