Barbecuing For Guests With Food Allergies

Barbecuing for Guests with Food Allergies Barbecues are a great way to entertain friends and family. You re not stuck in the kitchen away from all the fun, it doesn t matter if people turn up early or late, and if the weather’s fine the eating and drinking... More

Barbecuing for Guests with Food Allergies Barbecues are a great way to entertain friends and family. You re not stuck in the kitchen away from all the fun, it doesn t matter if people turn up early or late, and if the weather’s fine the eating and drinking can go on as long as you like. But what do you do if you are catering for someone with a food allergy? Some allergies are more extreme than others – nut allergies can cause extremely severe, life threatening reactions, while other people’s allergies may manifest as a slight rash or headache. So how do you approach this? First, of course, you need to know about any food allergies. Anyone who suffers from a severe allergy will probably let you know so that any cross-contamination can be avoided – in fact if their allergy is serious, they may well avoid eating at your barbecue and bring their own food. It’s worth asking for some recipe ideas too, as they will be expert at substituting ingredients in their favourite dishes, and know Less