this is insane I just got handed a laminated allergy sheet for 1 single person
this is insane I just got handed a laminated allergy sheet for 1 single person
by emptydimension
47 Comments
DoctorBurgerMaster
‘ALLERGY SHEET’
*preferences*
‘Allergies are on the back’
Whoreinstrabbe
Yeah fuck that, tell them to go eat at home.
k3ntalope34
I appreciate when I’m given a list of what they CAN eat. Scan for things I have on hand, execute. A laundry list of what they CAN’T have is incredibly frustrating.
Appropriate_Past_893
This person is pretty easy, actually, and could probably order for themselves without the sheet.
castironburrito
Regretfully our chef cannot guarantee anything prepared in our kitchen won’t be cross-contaminated. We will not be able to serve you.
the_noise_we_made
I had someone give a small business card type thing to a server that explained what they could eat. She handed it to me and I made whatever I wanted within those parameters. They were grateful and thanked us. Wish they all went that easy.
Nowalking
Not all tamari is GF. She should watch out for that
IcariusFallen
I’ve seen bigger.
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FriedEggSammiches
Seems to be a ‘won’t eat’ list as well as a ‘can’t eat’. If it’s not listed as an allergy or intolerance, it’s a preference.
Groundbreaking_Cup30
The fact this person had to put allergy next to individual items once on the list, is why so many servers brush off people with allergies (not saying it is right).
It’s like the bull shit influencers that say ‘if you want to get your food your way, just tell them you have an allergy’
serendipasaurus
hope you aren’t holding it up with the same gloved hands you will use to handle their food.
what-ami_doinghere
If you say your diet is hardcore and eating the wrong thing could kill you, I won’t say you aren’t allowed in restaurants but specialized focus and treatment not within the scope of the restaurant will cost you rather handsomely. Cause in reality you are entrusting your dietary issues, usually to the least trained, least paid, most overworked person , who is usually expected to get more stuff done in the shortest amount of time with the least help.
MtnNerd
It’s annoying that they mixed in preferences with the allergy info, even if it’s labeled. Like no dairy, but butter is okay? No legumes, but peanuts are okay?
Old_Fart_on_pogie
Not the worst thing I’ve seen. Seems to be a lot of things that they can eat.
TrumansOneHandMan
what kind of allergy is it where you cant eat any dairy except butter
CTMQ_
I can’t get over the idea of plating up some sea scallops on a whim like that’s a thing. No one’s getting a scallop if they’re not ordering scallops.
thatredheadedchef321
Usually when people go to this much trouble they really do have allergies. It’s frustrating for us BOH, but at least there is a list of can and can’t eat here, as a guideline
ProperPerspective571
This is more preference than allergy, you can’t take a chance though. If I had allergies like this I would not eat at any other place than home. Why chance that something on a small level crossed in to my food.
okiidokiismokii
I know this is a crazy concept but some people have legitimate dietary restrictions for medical reasons that aren’t allergies, and if that really pisses you off, I’d recommend working in a different field than the one where you prepare food for people. As FOH these are often some of the most kind and patient people I’ve served because they *know* it’s a hassle… because they have to live by these guidelines 24/7, not because it’s fun for them
12345NoNamesLeft
Bacon , eggs and home fried potatoes in butter. Perfect.
Adventuroustimer
Confused bc tahini is here but not sesame seeds? Lmfao people are nuts
Thats_A_Paladin
“I’m sorry, our kitchen isn’t equipped to accommodate this level of allergy restrictions and unfortunately we won’t be able to serve you.”
You need a card? You call ahead and make sure.
DarkAndSparkly
Honestly, if this was my allergy list? I’d just bring my own food from home and enjoy the night out with friends or family or whatever. I’d make it about the experience instead of the food. Trying to shove that many restrictions on a restaurant staff seems incredibly risky and kinda rude. And exhausting.
glitterclitor
This looks exactly like my dietary restrictions I’m having to do because of IBS. Especially the green onion part, it’s called the low fodmap diet.
bml20002
This person was 100% at an eating disorder clinic. It was the last kitchen I put time in, 3 years. This is nearly the exact format the dietitians would provide. The obvious standout is the allium allergy, onions+garlic, but above is green onion tops.
Fuck I hated that place. Decent money and PTO but NOTHING had flavor and the expectation was basically no frills or garnish. Think hospital food but less fun. Clients were 90% teen girls and then a spatter of severe allergies and pica people.
Ok-Bad-9499
lol I once cooked a function that Stirling moss attended. His dietary’s were 4 a4 sheets, I’m not even joking ( it included drinks )
He was in his 80’s at the time tbf
Rasty1973
It’s a good list. They know what they can and can’t eat. Hopefully, the cook knows the difference between can and can’t.
Ok-Cardiologist4844
15 years on the line and I’ve never received one of these or a card. Idk what I’d do. If they know what they can/can’t eat then just fudging order what you can eat and leave me alone. This is what servers are for….ffs.
lizzietnz
I didn’t know someone could be allergic to sweet.
Degofreak
Do they know butter is literally heavy cream?
Defiant-Aioli8727
My fav is the allergy to gluten free flour. Which source? Doesn’t matter.
Rice? Nope
Pea? Nope
Bulgur? Nope
Pecan? Nope
Amaranth? Can’t do it.
Sorghum? Sorry
Arrowroot? Going to be a negative
Teff? Get the Teff outta here!
LilithElektra
I’m allergic to sweet liquids.
Edgimos
Can eat shellfish
*except scallops*
Like that’s when you know it’s not a real allergy list it’s just a wants and needs preference
Yaughl
I wouldn’t believe anything on the sheet. This person apparently cannot eat legumes but can eat peanuts. How can both be true?
Yarg2525
That’s a pretty good list. I would think it would be helpful to have the “can eat” list.
thisisntmynametoday
I think it is very useful they provided a list. Sometimes people want to, or have to dine out, despite having allergies. It could be work related, a family occasion, or even a night out.
While some of them might not be allergies, they seem to be following a diet probably for IBS or Crohn’s. Any one of those food could trigger a flare up they could last anywhere from hours to days (think intense gastric distress, hives, inflammation, migraines).
They could also be following an elimination diet to figure out what is going on with them medically. I had a friend who went through it for 6 months in order to finally get a Lymes Disease diagnosis.
I’ve learned a lot in my time by listening to customers and not judging why they can’t eat certain things. It also taught me quite a bit of compassion. In some instances, I was able to clarify questions about foods for people who don’t have our experience and knowledge.
There’s plenty of things they can eat. And be grateful you don’t have these issues.
Be a professional and feed them.
jistresdidit
just send this person away. it’s a hassle, and a liability. by accepting this you are entering into a contract. please prepare a release of liability.
ninjatuna734
This looks like a low fodmap SIBO diet.
It’s very similar at any rate.
sideshowbvo
Drinks: artificial sweeteners, fruit juices or anything that is sweet. Bitch, just order water like the rest of us poor people.
mynameisnotsparta
How is it that onions are an allergy but can have the tops of the green onion?
Dairy is off-limits, but can have butter which is made from milk?
Absolutely no legumes but peanuts are okay? Peanuts are a legume.
CacklingMossHag
God I would hate it if I had a medical diet prescribed by a doctor and I found out strangers were posting it online and taking the piss out of it. Gross.
AccomplishedBrain927
I had a couple with a collection of really odd allergies. They came in during a slow time and we figured out what they could and couldn’t eat. They ended up becoming incredibly consistent customers because they knew we could safely serve them.
_ProfessionalStudent
Looks like someone on Low FODMAP / AIP with some introductions. Won’t lie, homie can eat more than I can unless I want to bloat like a parade float.
cederick86
This is really helpful, much better than having important info relayed to you by some dumbass waitstaff that’s more interested in TikTok
SmokedBeef
I literally just commented on a post earlier of about this type of list needing to become the new normal for people with extensive (more than two) major allergies. ServeSafe already recommends guests have lists like this or for restaurants/servers to encourage high allergy guests to make one and I’ve seen it mention in something from the National Restaurant Association sometime in the last year.
This is infinitely superior to a giant POS ticket trying to list out allergies and needs typed in by an overworked server.
Hackmore_Lungblood
This is greatly appreciated by people that GIVE A SHIT in our Industry 🤌
47 Comments
‘ALLERGY SHEET’
*preferences*
‘Allergies are on the back’
Yeah fuck that, tell them to go eat at home.
I appreciate when I’m given a list of what they CAN eat. Scan for things I have on hand, execute. A laundry list of what they CAN’T have is incredibly frustrating.
This person is pretty easy, actually, and could probably order for themselves without the sheet.
Regretfully our chef cannot guarantee anything prepared in our kitchen won’t be cross-contaminated. We will not be able to serve you.
I had someone give a small business card type thing to a server that explained what they could eat. She handed it to me and I made whatever I wanted within those parameters. They were grateful and thanked us. Wish they all went that easy.
Not all tamari is GF. She should watch out for that
I’ve seen bigger.
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Seems to be a ‘won’t eat’ list as well as a ‘can’t eat’. If it’s not listed as an allergy or intolerance, it’s a preference.
The fact this person had to put allergy next to individual items once on the list, is why so many servers brush off people with allergies (not saying it is right).
It’s like the bull shit influencers that say ‘if you want to get your food your way, just tell them you have an allergy’
hope you aren’t holding it up with the same gloved hands you will use to handle their food.
If you say your diet is hardcore and eating the wrong thing could kill you, I won’t say you aren’t allowed in restaurants but specialized focus and treatment not within the scope of the restaurant will cost you rather handsomely.
Cause in reality you are entrusting your dietary issues, usually to the least trained, least paid, most overworked person , who is usually expected to get more stuff done in the shortest amount of time with the least help.
It’s annoying that they mixed in preferences with the allergy info, even if it’s labeled. Like no dairy, but butter is okay? No legumes, but peanuts are okay?
Not the worst thing I’ve seen. Seems to be a lot of things that they can eat.
what kind of allergy is it where you cant eat any dairy except butter
I can’t get over the idea of plating up some sea scallops on a whim like that’s a thing. No one’s getting a scallop if they’re not ordering scallops.
Usually when people go to this much trouble they really do have allergies. It’s frustrating for us BOH, but at least there is a list of can and can’t eat here, as a guideline
This is more preference than allergy, you can’t take a chance though. If I had allergies like this I would not eat at any other place than home. Why chance that something on a small level crossed in to my food.
I know this is a crazy concept but some people have legitimate dietary restrictions for medical reasons that aren’t allergies, and if that really pisses you off, I’d recommend working in a different field than the one where you prepare food for people. As FOH these are often some of the most kind and patient people I’ve served because they *know* it’s a hassle… because they have to live by these guidelines 24/7, not because it’s fun for them
Bacon , eggs and home fried potatoes in butter. Perfect.
Confused bc tahini is here but not sesame seeds? Lmfao people are nuts
“I’m sorry, our kitchen isn’t equipped to accommodate this level of allergy restrictions and unfortunately we won’t be able to serve you.”
You need a card? You call ahead and make sure.
Honestly, if this was my allergy list? I’d just bring my own food from home and enjoy the night out with friends or family or whatever. I’d make it about the experience instead of the food. Trying to shove that many restrictions on a restaurant staff seems incredibly risky and kinda rude. And exhausting.
This looks exactly like my dietary restrictions I’m having to do because of IBS. Especially the green onion part, it’s called the low fodmap diet.
This person was 100% at an eating disorder clinic. It was the last kitchen I put time in, 3 years. This is nearly the exact format the dietitians would provide. The obvious standout is the allium allergy, onions+garlic, but above is green onion tops.
Fuck I hated that place. Decent money and PTO but NOTHING had flavor and the expectation was basically no frills or garnish. Think hospital food but less fun. Clients were 90% teen girls and then a spatter of severe allergies and pica people.
lol I once cooked a function that Stirling moss attended. His dietary’s were 4 a4 sheets, I’m not even joking ( it included drinks )
He was in his 80’s at the time tbf
It’s a good list. They know what they can and can’t eat. Hopefully, the cook knows the difference between can and can’t.
15 years on the line and I’ve never received one of these or a card. Idk what I’d do. If they know what they can/can’t eat then just fudging order what you can eat and leave me alone. This is what servers are for….ffs.
I didn’t know someone could be allergic to sweet.
Do they know butter is literally heavy cream?
My fav is the allergy to gluten free flour. Which source? Doesn’t matter.
Rice? Nope
Pea? Nope
Bulgur? Nope
Pecan? Nope
Amaranth? Can’t do it.
Sorghum? Sorry
Arrowroot? Going to be a negative
Teff? Get the Teff outta here!
I’m allergic to sweet liquids.
Can eat shellfish
*except scallops*
Like that’s when you know it’s not a real allergy list it’s just a wants and needs preference
I wouldn’t believe anything on the sheet. This person apparently cannot eat legumes but can eat peanuts. How can both be true?
That’s a pretty good list. I would think it would be helpful to have the “can eat” list.
I think it is very useful they provided a list. Sometimes people want to, or have to dine out, despite having allergies. It could be work related, a family occasion, or even a night out.
While some of them might not be allergies, they seem to be following a diet probably for IBS or Crohn’s. Any one of those food could trigger a flare up they could last anywhere from hours to days (think intense gastric distress, hives, inflammation, migraines).
They could also be following an elimination diet to figure out what is going on with them medically. I had a friend who went through it for 6 months in order to finally get a Lymes Disease diagnosis.
I’ve learned a lot in my time by listening to customers and not judging why they can’t eat certain things. It also taught me quite a bit of compassion. In some instances, I was able to clarify questions about foods for people who don’t have our experience and knowledge.
There’s plenty of things they can eat. And be grateful you don’t have these issues.
Be a professional and feed them.
just send this person away. it’s a hassle, and a liability. by accepting this you are entering into a contract. please prepare a release of liability.
This looks like a low fodmap SIBO diet.
It’s very similar at any rate.
Drinks: artificial sweeteners, fruit juices or anything that is sweet. Bitch, just order water like the rest of us poor people.
How is it that onions are an allergy but can have the tops of the green onion?
Dairy is off-limits, but can have butter which is made from milk?
Absolutely no legumes but peanuts are okay? Peanuts are a legume.
God I would hate it if I had a medical diet prescribed by a doctor and I found out strangers were posting it online and taking the piss out of it. Gross.
I had a couple with a collection of really odd allergies. They came in during a slow time and we figured out what they could and couldn’t eat. They ended up becoming incredibly consistent customers because they knew we could safely serve them.
Looks like someone on Low FODMAP / AIP with some introductions. Won’t lie, homie can eat more than I can unless I want to bloat like a parade float.
This is really helpful, much better than having important info relayed to you by some dumbass waitstaff that’s more interested in TikTok
I literally just commented on a post earlier of about this type of list needing to become the new normal for people with extensive (more than two) major allergies. ServeSafe already recommends guests have lists like this or for restaurants/servers to encourage high allergy guests to make one and I’ve seen it mention in something from the National Restaurant Association sometime in the last year.
This is infinitely superior to a giant POS ticket trying to list out allergies and needs typed in by an overworked server.
This is greatly appreciated by people that GIVE A SHIT in our Industry 🤌