Allergy card for the United Kingdom
In the United Kingdom the menu is in English, but the name of a dish rarely says what is in it. Here are the 72 local dishes where your foods often hide, and what your card tells the kitchen.
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English (UK)MMayaSEVERE ALLERGY
Add a food to see your card.
Please use a clean pan, clean utensils and fresh oil. Do not cook my food with shared oil, pans or knives.
What the card says
You pick your foods and say how serious it is. The card then tells the kitchen in the United Kingdom, in these words.
| Used for | English (UK) |
|---|---|
| Severe allergy | I am severely allergic to these foods. |
| Intolerance, religion, strict diet | I do not eat these foods. |
| Preference | Please prepare my meal without these foods. |
| Why it matters | Even a tiny amount can be life-threatening. |
| Kitchen precautions | Please use a clean pan, clean utensils and fresh oil. Do not cook my food with shared oil, pans or knives. |
| Oils, broths and sauces | This includes oils, stocks and sauces made from these ingredients. |
| When in doubt | If you are not sure, please ask the chef. |
| Thanks | Thank you for your help! |
Where foods hide in the United Kingdom
The name of a dish rarely says what is in it. For the United Kingdom, SafeMeal lists 72 local dishes and products under the 58 foods they often hide. Here are the ones for the most common allergies; in the app, tap any food on your card to see its list.
Recipes vary from one kitchen to the next. Always confirm with the restaurant.
Peanut- Satay sauce
- Bombay mix
Wheat- Stuffing
- Cheese sauce
- Gravy
- Sausage
- Liquorice
Milk- Chicken tikka masala
- Mashed potatoes
- Yorkshire pudding
- Scones
- Fish pie
Egg- Yorkshire pudding
- Coleslaw
- Sausage rolls
- Tartar sauce
- Coronation chicken
- Lemon curd
Make your card before you go to the United Kingdom.
Pick your foods and look at what the kitchen would read. Try the live demo or get the app: the card works offline once it is set up.
Questions about eating out in the United Kingdom
Which dishes in the United Kingdom often contain peanut?
For the United Kingdom, SafeMeal lists peanut as often hidden in: Satay sauce, Bombay mix. Recipes vary from one kitchen to the next, so always confirm with the restaurant.
Which dishes in the United Kingdom often contain wheat?
For the United Kingdom, SafeMeal lists wheat as often hidden in: Stuffing, Cheese sauce, Gravy, Sausage, Liquorice. Recipes vary from one kitchen to the next, so always confirm with the restaurant.
Which dishes in the United Kingdom often contain milk?
For the United Kingdom, SafeMeal lists milk as often hidden in: Chicken tikka masala, Mashed potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, Scones, Fish pie. Recipes vary from one kitchen to the next, so always confirm with the restaurant.
Which language is the allergy card in for the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom the card is shown in English. The app picks the language from the country you are in, and you can change it at any time.
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SafeMeal is not a medical device. No card or app can guarantee a safe meal: always confirm with the restaurant staff, and keep your emergency medication with you.