Last updated: 17 September 2026
Got an allergy or intolerance? Tell us when you request your quote and again when you confirm your booking. We’ll go through your menu with you and send a full allergen breakdown for the dishes you choose.
How we handle allergens
SB Catering prepares every dish from recipes with a full allergen record. Under Irish and EU food law (EU Regulation 1169/2011), we can tell you which of the 14 major allergens are in any dish we serve.
- On our menus: dishes are marked V (vegetarian), VG (vegan) or GF (made with gluten-free ingredients).
- Before your event: ask us for the allergen information for your chosen menu and we’ll send it in writing.
- On the day: our team can tell your guests what’s in each dish. Just ask a member of staff.
The 14 allergens we declare
| Cereals containing gluten | Wheat, rye, barley, oats, spelt, kamut |
| Crustaceans | Prawns, crab, lobster, crayfish |
| Eggs | Including mayonnaise, meringue, some sauces and glazes |
| Fish | Including fish sauce and anchovies |
| Peanuts | Including peanut oil and satay-style sauces |
| Soybeans | Including soy sauce and tofu |
| Milk | Including butter, cheese, cream and yoghurt |
| Tree nuts | Almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, cashews, pecans, Brazil nuts, pistachios, macadamias |
| Celery | Including celeriac and celery salt |
| Mustard | Including dressings and marinades |
| Sesame seeds | Including tahini and sesame oil |
| Sulphur dioxide & sulphites | Above 10mg/kg or 10mg/litre, e.g. some dried fruit, wine and vinegars |
| Lupin | Sometimes found in flour and baked goods |
| Molluscs | Mussels, oysters, squid, scallops |
Cross-contamination
Our kitchen handles all 14 allergens. We follow careful food safety procedures to keep ingredients separate, but we cannot guarantee that any dish is completely free from traces of allergens. “GF” means a dish is made with gluten-free ingredients. It does not mean it was prepared in a gluten-free kitchen.
Our Little Bites kids’ menu recipes contain no nuts, but we can’t guarantee a nut-free kitchen.
Buffets and shared service
At buffets and standing receptions, guests serve themselves or share platters, so there is a higher risk of cross-contact. If a guest has a severe allergy, let us know in advance. We can often plate a separate portion for them.
Ingredients can change
Our recipes and suppliers can change with the seasons. The allergen information we give you for your event is the one that applies. Please don’t rely on an older copy of a menu.
Questions
Email info@sbcatering.ie or mention it on our quote form. We’re always happy to talk through dietary needs.