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Gluten Free Restaurant Prompts

Things to Think About When Eating Out

As a parent of a celiac, it is important to be vigilant about the food that they eat to avoid consuming any gluten. When eating out, sometimes we forget to ask the right question. So I thought I put together a helpful document. These are mostly reminder prompts something that you would look at before going out as a reminder of what to ask.

Gluten Free Promps

Here is a reminder prompt of things you may want to ask a waiter or server when dining out:

  • Do you have a separate gluten-free menu? If not, can you please point out the gluten-free options on the regular menu?
  • Does the kitchen have a dedicated gluten-free preparation area and cookware to prevent cross-contamination?
  • Are there any gluten-containing ingredients in the dish I'm interested in?
  • Are any gluten-containing ingredients used in the preparation or cooking of this dish?
  • Are any gluten-containing ingredients used in the sauces, dressings, or marinades used in this dish?
  • Can you ask the chef or kitchen staff to confirm that the dish is gluten-free?
  • Can you ask the chef or kitchen staff to make any necessary substitutions or modifications to make the dish gluten-free?
  • Can you confirm that no bread or other gluten-containing foods will be served with my meal?
  • Is there a risk of cross-contamination with gluten-containing foods during preparation or serving?
  • Can you recommend any gluten-free options for appetizers, entrees, and desserts?

By asking these questions, you can ensure that the food you order is safe for your gluten-free diet and avoid any unwanted exposure to gluten.

Download the PDF

For your convenience, I have created a PDF document that contains the Restaurant Gluten Free reminder prompts. Download the document and keep it handy!

 

About

This series of posts will cover some tips and tricks that I have learned about my twelve-year-old daughter's gluten-free lifestyle in the Boston area. Gluten-free eating can be challenging in any big city, but especially in Boston due to the high number of restaurants and availability of options. I've been learning what I can to make sure my daughter can still enjoy eating out, and I want to share what I've learned so that other families in the same situation can benefit.

Schedule

Sunday 16 Misc
Monday 17 Media
Tuesday 18 QA
Wednesday 19 Pytest
Thursday 20 PlayWright
Friday 21 Macintosh
Saturday 22 Internet Tools