Collect dietary needs early
Ask with your invitation or RSVP, not the week before. You want three things for each guest: their name, the requirement, and how serious it is. "Prefers not to eat meat" and "anaphylactic to peanuts" need very different handling.
What the menu markers mean
Every one of our menus marks dishes:
- V vegetarian
- VG vegan
- GF gluten-free
- DF dairy-free
- N contains tree nuts named in the dish
Two important points. No N marker does not mean a dish is nut-free. And these markers are not a complete allergen declaration. For any allergy, tell us when you book so we can check ingredients and confirm what is safe.
Vegetarian and vegan guests
They should get a full meal, not a side salad. Our wedding menus include vegetarian and vegan alternatives, such as a wild mushroom and lentil Wellington, at no extra cost. On BBQs there are proper vegetarian and vegan grill dishes. At a buffet, label them clearly and keep them in their own area.
Gluten-free and dairy-free
Many of our dishes are naturally gluten-free or dairy-free, and they're marked on the menu. For coeliac guests, tell us in advance so we can plan to avoid cross-contact.
On the day
For plated meals, a seating plan with dietary notes helps the serving staff get the right plate to the right guest. For buffets, clear labels and a separate serving area do the same job.
If a guest has a severe allergy, call us. It's the one thing worth a conversation rather than a note on a form.
