Allergen Management
for Catering Companies
Every event is different — and so is every menu. Allergenius gives catering companies a flexible way to manage allergens per event, share information with clients, and stay compliant wherever you're serving.
Why Allergen Compliance Is Complex for Caterers
Catering companies operate differently from fixed-site food businesses. Bespoke menus, off-site service, and client-driven requirements create unique compliance challenges.
Event-Specific Menus
Every event has a different menu — weddings, corporate lunches, private parties. Allergen information must be prepared fresh for each job, not reused from a generic template.
Off-Site Preparation and Service
Catering companies cook in one place and serve in another. Allergen records need to travel with the food and be accessible to front-of-house staff who may not have been involved in prep.
Client Allergen Requests
Clients regularly request allergen-free options for specific guests. You need a reliable way to record these requests and ensure the kitchen follows through accurately.
No Fixed Menu
Unlike restaurants, caterers rarely have a fixed menu. Each event menu is bespoke, making it impractical to maintain a single static allergen record.
Multiple Allergen Profiles Per Event
A single event might include a main buffet, canapés, a children's menu, and a dessert table — each with different allergen profiles to manage.
How Allergenius Works for Catering Companies
A flexible allergen management system that adapts to the way catering businesses actually work.
Create Menus Per Event
Set up a separate menu for each catering job. Add the dishes you're serving, set the allergens, and have a complete allergen record for that specific event.
QR Codes for Event Displays
Print a QR code for the buffet table, the canapé station, or the guest welcome pack. Guests scan and see full allergen details for everything you're serving.
Accessible From Any Location
Your allergen data is cloud-based. Whether you're in the prep kitchen, the delivery van, or the event venue, staff can access accurate allergen information from any device.
Reuse Items Across Events
Serve the same dish at multiple events? You don't need to re-enter allergen data. Reuse menu items across events while keeping each event's allergen record distinct.
Professional Allergen Records for Clients
Share a clean, professional allergen summary with your clients before the event. It demonstrates due diligence and builds trust.
Key Features for Catering Companies
Everything your catering business needs to manage allergens across multiple events and locations.
All 14 UK Allergens
Track all 14 allergens required under UK law for every dish across every event menu you create.
QR Code Menus
Generate QR codes for event displays so guests can view allergen information on their own device.
Multi-Location Support
Manage allergen data for different catering divisions, kitchens, or client accounts from one dashboard.
Real-Time Updates
Last-minute menu change? Update allergen data and it reflects immediately across QR codes and staff-facing tools.
Dietary Labels
Flag dishes as vegetarian, vegan, halal, or kosher alongside allergens — essential for events with diverse dietary requirements.
Inspection Ready
Maintain organised allergen records across all your events. If an EHO asks to see your system, you have everything in one place.
Ready to Simplify Allergen Compliance for Your Catering Business?
Join UK catering companies already using Allergenius to manage allergens across events. One system for every job.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about allergen management for catering companies in the UK.