Important Tips For Offering Vegan And Vegetarian Options

Posted by Karen Erdelac on Aug 9, 2022

Important Tips For Offering Vegan And Vegetarian OptionsWith dietary restrictions for those that need to or choose to eat a vegan or vegetarian diet, it can make it hard to eat out, and some of the options that are available are less desirable than one might hope. For this reason, you can expand your customer base and guarantee return customers by offering delicious vegan and vegetarian options. So, where do you start? Here are a few important factors to keep in mind when offering vegan and vegetarian options.

No Cross-Contamination

For those with allergies, it is essential that items geared towards allergies and restrictions are made and prepared in separate areas to ensure there is no cross-contamination. If you cannot guarantee there will be no cross-contamination, be sure that you add a warning under the menu items to lessen the risk of an adverse reaction.

Hire An Expert Or Train Current Staff

Making sure that your food is adequately prepared, and delicious will be a vital part of ensuring these items are a success at your restaurant. You can either hire kitchen staff that has been trained in preparing vegan and vegetarian items or get your current staff proper training in this area, so you don’t have to hire unnecessary additions.

Match Items To Your Brand

It’s easy to add vegan and vegetarian items to your menu, but it can be more complicated to add items that match what your brand offers and stands for while staying within your normal quality range. Make sure that the items you add are items you’d expect to find on your regular menu.

Update Your Menu

Make sure you update your menu to match your new offerings. Don’t make customers ask for a separate menu, as some won’t, and it isn’t very inclusive. Make sure to add any necessary disclosures on your new menus and use detail when describing what is in the dish because people with restrictions and allergies will ask.

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