Allergies & Dietary Needs
Use these phrases when you are ordering food at a restaurant and need to explain your dietary needs.
Key Phrases
I have a severe allergy to nuts, so I must avoid them completely.
💡 Use this to warn the staff about serious medical allergies.
Could you please tell me if this dish has any dairy products in it?
💡 Ask this to check for milk, butter, or cheese.
I prefer to eat vegan food, which means I do not consume animal products.
💡 This helps you avoid all meat, fish, dairy, and eggs.
Does this meal contain wheat, because I need to follow a gluten-free diet?
💡 Use this if you cannot eat bread or pasta products.
If I eat shellfish, I will get very sick and need medical help.
💡 This explains the serious danger of eating crabs or shrimp.
Please let me know if the chef can prepare a vegetarian option for me.
💡 Ask this to see if they can serve meat-free meals.
Is there any butter in this soup, or is it cooked with vegetable oil?
💡 Use this to check if the food contains dairy fats.
I have recently decided to avoid sugar, so I want to check the ingredients.
💡 Say this when you want to read the recipe list.
Could we change the sauce to a different one that is safe for me?
💡 Use this to request a simple change to your meal.
If you are not sure about the ingredients, I might choose another dish.
💡 This helps you avoid risks if the server is uncertain.