How to Accommodate Allergies and Dietary Restrictions at Your Next Event

We want every single guest who attends your event to leave feeling full and satisfied with the dishes we present. Made by Meg Catering will accommodate allergies and dietary restrictions for all of your guests and ensures your menu is truly tailored to all of your guests. Our job is to create the ideal menu and in doing so, we have perfected how to accommodate allergies and dietary restrictions at any and all events. 

Tip: Ask Guests

The simplest way to determine which special items need to be ordered for guests is by asking them. When the client sends out the invitations to the event, have them include a section asking about any and all allergies and dietary restrictions. This information can help ensure that each guest is taken care of.

We Know What To Expect

It’s important to know what each food allergy and dietary restriction entails. Here are a few of the most common food allergies and how to accommodate them.

Nut allergy

This is one of the most common food allergies and any and all nuts are included, so you will need to omit any nut products in the dishes and any cooking supplies. This can even go as far as refraining from using peanut oil and substituting it with other cooking oil for your item. Severity of this allergy can be anything from mild to severe, so it is best to remove all nuts from the menu. 

Gluten Free/Gluten Allergy

Gluten allergies and preferences have become increasingly more popular in recent years, so many catering companies have begun to implement this into their menus.

Gluten is a wheat protein commonly found in bread products along with many other food products such as soy sauce. Ensure that you have plenty of gluten free options for guests to choose from so that they can enjoy their meal. 

Made by Meg Catering includes a variety of gluten free options, including all of our entrée items along with: 

• Basil-Crusted Filet Mignon with Shallot Marmalade
• Asian Short Ribs stuffed Cremini Mushrooms
• Bacon wrapped Shishito Peppers stuffed with Manchego cheese
• Dry Rub Herb crust Lamb Lollipops
• Fennel glazed Duck with Grappa Cherries & Polenta
• Sweet Potato Fries with Honey Chipotle Aioli
• Truffle Parmesan & Parsley Shoestring Fries
• Rock Shrimp Ceviche in Corn Tortilla Cups
• Alaskan Salmon Con t with Wasabi Creme Fraiche on Crispy Potato
• Teriyaki Marinated Sirloin on Forbidden Black Rice & Scallions
• Cold grilled Beef with crunchy Asian matchstick salad with Honey Spice Vinaigrette
• Twice baked Potato Soup Shooters with crispy Bacon & Scallion garnish California
• Tomato Bisque shooter & Micro Basil garnish
• Roasted Rosemary & Garlic Fingerling Potatoes Green Jasmin Rice
• Tahitian Vanilla Bean infused Sweet Potato Puree
• Greek Yogurt Panna Cotta with Fresh Berries

Vegetarian/Vegan

Made by Meg’s menu offers plenty of scrumptious vegetarian and vegan entrees and dishes for guests who do not eat meat including:

• Eggplant, Parmesan & Pistachio Pizzettas
• Brie & White Chocolate Pillows (Made by Meg Original & Fan Favorite!) Mac n’ Cheese Poppers
• Butternut Squash fried Ravioli, Buffala Ricotta with Butter fried Sage Grilled Parmesan Polenta squares with wild Mushroom Rosemary Ragu Mini triple Cheese grilled Cheese Sandwiches
• Roasted Beet Goat cheese puree Crostini with Pea tendrils
• Creamy Goat Cheese fried Polenta boxes with fresh Cherries, Marcona Almonds & Meyer Lemon Zest
• Sweet Potato Fries with Honey Chipotle Aioli
• Truffle Parmesan & Parsley Shoestring Fries
• Crostini with Goat Cheese, Strawberries, & Balsamic Crème
• California Bruschetta with Cherry Tomato Relish, fresh Basil & house toasted Crostini Cocktail Corn Cakes with Mango Salsa
• Seasonal Vegetable Quinoa Salad in Tasting Cup
• Cauliflower Steak with Tahini Sauce, Chickpeas, Roasted Red Pepper & Feta Root Vegetable Gratin with Smoked Mozzarella
• Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Sage Butter
• Stuffed Portobello Mushroom with Spinach, Farro & Pine Nuts
• Spaghetti Squash with Grilled Sweet Peppers, Orange & Spring Onion Sauce Cherry Tomato 6-inch Tart with fresh Mozzarella & Basil
• Pumpkin Ricotta Lasagna with fresh Basil
• White Cheddar, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

All of the salads on the menu are also vegetarian.

How we accommodate allergies and dietary restrictions for every one of your guests

We want each guest to enjoy the event and the food we serve, which is why we clearly label all food and all of the dietary and allergic restrictions that each dish may have. 

Contact us today to get started on crafting the perfect menu for your next event.