Free Allergen Matrix Template
A ready-to-print PDF grid covering all 14 major allergens. List your dishes, tick the allergens, and keep a record for staff and inspectors.
What's in the Template
A simple, professional grid designed for UK food businesses
14-Allergen Grid
Columns for every allergen required under UK Food Information Regulations 2014, including cereals containing gluten, crustaceans, eggs, fish, peanuts, soybeans, milk, tree nuts, celery, mustard, sesame, sulphites, lupin, and molluscs.
Review Date & Reviewed By
Built-in fields to record who last reviewed the matrix and when — exactly what an EHO expects to see during an inspection.
Print-Ready Layout
Formatted for A4 landscape printing so you can pin it to the kitchen wall, keep it in your allergen folder, or hand it to inspectors.
The Problem with Paper Allergen Matrices
A paper matrix is better than nothing — but it comes with real risks
Outdated Copies Everywhere
You update one sheet, but the old version is still pinned to the kitchen wall. Staff serve customers using yesterday's allergen info.
Illegible Handwriting
Scribbled amendments, crossed-out entries, and faded printouts make it impossible for staff to read allergen information quickly and accurately.
Lost or Damaged Sheets
Paper gets splashed, torn, or buried under other documents. When the EHO arrives, you cannot find the current version.
Manual Updates Every Recipe Change
Every time a supplier changes an ingredient or you tweak a recipe, you must rewrite, reprint, and redistribute the entire matrix by hand.
It's Easier to Start Digital Than to Convert Later
Many businesses start with paper and plan to "go digital eventually." But the longer you wait, the bigger the backlog of data to enter. Starting digital from day one means every dish is recorded once and stays current forever.
No Data Entry Backlog
Starting digital from day one means you never have to convert a stack of paper records. Every dish is entered once and stays current.
Allergen Info Always Current
Change a recipe or supplier? Update it once and every menu, QR code, and PDF reflects the change instantly.
Staff See the Same Version
No more confusion about which sheet is the latest. Every member of staff accesses the same live, up-to-date allergen information.
Updates Take Seconds, Not Hours
What used to take an afternoon of rewriting and reprinting now takes a few clicks. Spend your time cooking, not copying.
Allergenius Gives You Both: Digital and Paper
You don't have to choose. Allergenius is a digital allergen management system that also generates a professionally formatted PDF of your menu — ready to print for the kitchen wall, the till, or an EHO visit.
Digital Source of Truth
Your allergen records live in one place. Update once, and every output — QR codes, customer menus, PDFs — updates automatically.
PDF Menu Download
Download a print-ready PDF of your menu with allergen information at any time. Perfect for kitchen reference or inspector requests. Learn how →
Always Compliant
Whether a customer scans a QR code or reads a printed sheet, they see the same accurate, up-to-date allergen information.
Related Resources
Allergen Compliance Tool
Go beyond a matrix — manage allergens digitally with real-time updates and QR code menus.
UK Allergen Compliance Checklist
A step-by-step checklist covering FIR 2014 and Natasha's Law requirements.
Allergen Software for Restaurants
See how Allergenius helps restaurants manage allergens across every dish and location.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about allergen matrices and compliance