In the Kitchen

When you engage a catering service, it is very important to determine whether any of your guests have special dietary requirements. As a host or event organiser, it is not only your job to ensure that your guests have a good time, but also make sure the food you serve is in accordance to the diets they are following. The importance of asking for dietary requirements when ordering catering cannot be emphasised enough.

Beware of food allergies

One of the main reasons why you should ask for dietary requirements when ordering catering is to identify food allergies. Food allergies can range from mild to extremely severe so it is important that you ask your attendees, and then communicate this information to your caterer. It is not safe to make assumptions when dealing food allergies and you must ensure that all information provided by your guest is passed on to the caterer.

Cultural and religious sensitivities

Another reason to ask about food requirements is to respect cultural and religious sensitivities. Therefore, you may need to cater for dietary requirements of your guests based on their beliefs. If you are not sure about the restrictions observed, then you should ask your guests directly. Through this practice, you will not only ensure that you will be able to provide the right food for your guests, you will also learn more about other religions and beliefs.

Asking your guests for special diet requirements shows that you are a conscientious host and should become an integral part of your planning for catering events.