Handling guest allergies at a dinner party
By Mélida Karine Pierre · updated
Collect each guest's allergies before the menu is set, not on the day. With Mélida Karine Pierre, the host receives a link to share: each guest ticks their allergies from Health Canada's priority allergens. The chef then checks every dish against the answers, sub-recipes included, and adapts the menu.
Canada's priority allergens
Gluten is also declared separately, as it is found in several grains.
- Peanuts
- Tree nuts
- Milk
- Eggs
- Fish
- Crustaceans and molluscs
- Soy
- Wheat and triticale
- Sesame seeds
- Mustard
- Sulphites
Most common traps
- Milk hidden in a sauce (beurre blanc, purée).
- Sulphites in cooking wine.
- Nuts in a pesto or crust.
- Cross-contact on the same board.
Frequently asked questions
Can you cook gluten-free for everyone?
Yes, or only for those who need it, with adapted plates served at the same time.