Dietary requirements are the detail most often lost in relay. Mentioned once in passing, never reaching the kitchen. With an allergy, that stops being a matter of taste.
Why the guest should write it
Written by the person it affects, it passes through no one and gets forgotten by no one. And they write it in the same form where they confirm.
What tends to come up
- Allergies: nuts, peanuts, shellfish
- Vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher
- Medical: low salt, no sugar, coeliac
- Children’s meals
One list for the caterer
Replies are collected with the guest’s name and table number, so the kitchen can plate by table without guesswork.
See also: RSVP · seating chart
Frequently asked questions
How does a guest tell me?
In the same reply form, in the field provided. You do not have to ask separately.
Can I hand it to the caterer?
Yes. Everything is collected into one list with the guest’s name and table.
Can they change it afterwards?
They can submit again; the most recent reply is the one that counts.