The 14 allergens, and how to ask.

The key

These are the 14 allergens the UK asks restaurants to declare. The letters on the menu match this key.

• C
  CeleryStocks, soups and the ragù base. Celeriac too.
• G
  Gluten (cereals)Pasta, bread, breadcrumbs, batters. Spelt and barley count too.
• Cr
  CrustaceansPrawns, crab, langoustine, and shellfish stocks.
• E
  EggsFresh pasta, cakes, mayonnaise and breadcrumb coatings.
• F
  FishSea bass, anchovy in dressings, fish stock.
• L
  LupinLupin flour and seeds, sometimes in bread and pastry.
• D
  Milk (dairy)Cheese, butter, cream, milk and yoghurt.
• Mo
  MolluscsOctopus, squid, mussels and clams.
• M
  MustardVinaigrettes, marinades and some salsa verde.
• N
  Tree nutsAlmonds, hazelnuts, walnuts and pine nuts.
• P
  PeanutsGroundnuts and peanut oil, which we do not use in the kitchen. Ask about any dish.
• Se
  SesameSeeds, tahini, some breads and dressings.
• So
  SoyaSoy sauce, tofu, some oils and breads.
• Su
  SulphitesWine, some vinegars and dried fruit. Our house wines contain them.

How to ask us

1. Tell your server about the allergy when they take your order, even if the dish looks simple.
2. Ask what the dish contains. We check the recipe with the kitchen and come back to you before anything is cooked.
3. Ask for a change. Many dishes can go without a sauce, cheese or breadcrumb, and we will tell you if a change is not possible.
4. Call 01632 960 850 before you visit and we will go through the menu with you.