Taste Radio Meetups

BevNET’s Taste Radio podcast team is excited to host a series of free food, beverage, and beer industry meetups across the U.S. and beyond. Join Ray Latif, Producer & Editor of Taste Radio, along with his co-hosts John Craven, Mike Schneider, and Melissa Traverse, at the industry networking events.

Past Sponsors

Upcoming Meetups

Chicago Meetup

August 14, 2026 • 5pm - 7:30pm

The Taste Radio team is partnering with Pilot Project Brewing, Vibrant Ingredients, BELAY, and The Angel Group to host a food and beverage industry meet up in Chicago, IL on Thursday, August 13th from 5PM to 7:30PM CT. The meetup will feature 2.5 hours of live podcast recordings and industry networking, as well as adult and non-alcoholic beverages, and appetizers. Join the Producer & Editor of Taste Radio, Ray Latif, and Taste Radio co-hosts John Craven, Mike Schneider, and Melissa Traverse along with industry professionals within the food, beverage, beer and beyond industries. We encourage you to BYOS a.k.a. “bring your own samples”. Registrants will also be added to our Taste Radio VIP newsletter.

Learn More

San Diego Meetup

September 15, 2026 • 5pm - 7:30pm

The Taste Radio team is partnering with Naturally San Diego, Vibrant Ingredients, and BELAY to host a food and beverage industry meet up in San Diego, CA on Tuesday, September 15th from 5PM to 7:30PM PT. The meetup will feature 2.5 hours of live podcast recordings and industry networking, as well as adult and non-alcoholic beverages, and appetizers. Join the Producer & Editor of Taste Radio, Ray Latif, and Taste Radio co-hosts John Craven and Mike Schneider, along with industry professionals within the food, beverage, beer and beyond industries. We encourage you to BYOS a.k.a. “bring your own samples”. Registrants will also be added to our Taste Radio VIP newsletter.

Learn More

San Francisco Meetup

September 17, 2026 • 5pm - 7:30pm

The Taste Radio team is partnering with Vibrant Ingredients and BELAY to host a food and beverage industry meet up in San Francisco, CA on Thursday, September 17th from 5PM to 7:30PM PT. The meetup will feature 2.5 hours of live podcast recordings and industry networking, as well as adult and non-alcoholic beverages, and appetizers. Join the Producer & Editor of Taste Radio, Ray Latif, and Taste Radio co-hosts John Craven and Mike Schneider, along with industry professionals within the food, beverage, beer and beyond industries. We encourage you to BYOS a.k.a. “bring your own samples”. Registrants will also be added to our Taste Radio VIP newsletter.

Learn More

London Meetup

October 21, 2026 • 5pm - 7:30pm

The Taste Radio team is partnering with TRIP, Vibrant Ingredients, and BELAY to host a food and beverage industry meet up in London, UK on Wednesday, October 21 from 5PM to 7:30PM. The meetup will feature 2.5 hours of live podcast recordings and industry networking, as well as adult and non-alcoholic beverages, and appetizers. Join the Producer & Editor of Taste Radio, Ray Latif, and Taste Radio co-hosts John Craven and Mike Schneider, along with industry professionals within the food, beverage, beer and beyond industries. We encourage you to BYOS a.k.a. “bring your own samples”. Registrants will also be added to our Taste Radio VIP newsletter.

Learn More

Want us to come to your city?

If you’re interested in partnering on an upcoming Meetup of hosting us in your city, please reach out!

Get in Touch