Every dish has its allergens published
Each dish on my wedding menus lists what it contains from the UK's 14 allergen groups: celery, cereals containing gluten, crustaceans, eggs, fish, lupin, milk, molluscs, mustard, tree nuts, peanuts, sesame, soya and sulphites. You can check them before you even enquire: The Acorn, The Gatherer, The Hoard and The Golden Acorn.
What every menu covers
- Gluten-free: every course can be made gluten-free.
- Vegan: every menu has a nut-free vegan starter and main. The Gatherer, The Hoard and The Golden Acorn also have a vegan dessert.
- Vegetarian canapés: if you have canapés, at least one of your choices has to be vegetarian.
How it works, step by step
- When you enquire, tell me about any serious allergies. The enquiry form has space for it.
- With your RSVPs, ask guests to tell you their dietary needs at the same time as their menu choices.
- 21 days before, send me final numbers and every guest's dietary needs.
- I plan each allergy plate individually with you. My kitchen handles all 14 allergens, so every allergy plate is planned ahead, not improvised on the day.
- Before the wedding, I confirm final allergens to you in writing.
The things people forget
- Bought-in items, like a lemon tart or smoked duck, are checked against the supplier's specification when you book.
- Your wedding cake depends on your cake maker. If you serve it as dessert, I ask them for a written allergen list.
- Evening food and canapés have their allergens published too, so include evening guests' needs in your list.
Questions
Can a caterer handle all 14 allergens at a wedding?
Yes, with planning. I publish the allergens for every dish against the UK's 14 allergen groups, plan any allergy plates individually with you, and confirm final allergens in writing before the wedding.
Can every course be gluten-free?
Yes. Every course on my wedding menus can be made gluten-free.
Is there a vegan option?
Every menu has a nut-free vegan starter and main. The Gatherer, The Hoard and The Golden Acorn also have a vegan dessert.
When do you need to know about allergies?
Tell me when you enquire if anyone has a serious allergy. Final numbers and every guest's dietary needs are due 21 days before the wedding.
See the menus and price your day