Eating Out – No Egg

Going to a party or restaurant with an egg allergy

Let the host/hostess know if you have an egg allergy or any other allergy.  It's okay to ask questions about the food.  This is not an embarrassment.  Here are a few suggestions for researching a restaurant, working with the hostess of a party, and ideas for having a party.  Remember people do not want you to die in their home or establishment.   Eating with egg allergies at restaurants, fast food, a party, or with family or friends doesn’t have to be stressful.  You’re taking responsibility for your life.

Restaurants allergy research

• Research the restaurant by calling ahead to find out if they have an allergy menu.  Be specific!  Ask if they have a separate menu for people with allergies
• Some restaurants have a book or a nutritional menu on the website so check there also
• Choose carefully.  Have the waiter/waitress check with the kitchen to see if they can cook your dinner separately to avoid cross-contamination due to your specific allergy
• Choose to eat in off hours as the waiter/waitress won’t be rushed and can listen more intently
• Ask if they have an allergy list, menu, or book that you can see to make your choice.
• Be prepared for emergencies
• Keep in mind that pasta dishes, meatballs, hamburgers, some breads, cream sauces, fried – breaded dishes can have eggs.
•  If there is nothing on the dessert list suggest fresh fruit with whip topping.
• Prepare a card with a list of egg allergy suggestions for the waitress and kitchen to make your dining experience a good one.
• Some breads are made with eggs as well as some desserts are brushed with eggs on top.
• Remember that some pastas are made with eggs and if it is gluten-free that doesn’t mean that it is egg free
• If you want bread, then make sure to ask the waiter or waitress if they will check the bread package to make sure there is no egg in it.

Suggestions for an egg allergy-free party

Being host or guest tips for an egg-free menu will guarantee something edible for everyone.

• Remind the host one week prior to the party of any egg allergy issues.
• Follow up a couple of days before the party to go over menu items or suggestions
• Prepare one eggless dish and one eggless dessert to bring to the party
• Suggest or prepare food table cards listing if the menu item is allergy free
• Chat with guests about potential food allergies
• Add a line on the invitation or RSVP to indicate food allergy types
• Label foods that might contain allergens
• Avoid cross-contamination of food placement and cooking
• Speak with the host about medication or emergency measures if you can’t attend and your child has the allergy
• Designate a separate table for the placement of non-egg or allergy-free foods

Ideas for Egg Allergy Card 

Under the Resources Menu Item I have a downloadable Egg Allergy Card prepared for you.  Just click the link and print it out.  EggAllergy Card Share

I am allergic to eggs!
Help me have a great experience.

Avoid food preparation cross contamination

No Bouillon cube-based sauces/soups

No Breads/brioche, challah, cornbread, crackers, hush puppies

No Egg battered or breaded fried foods

No Desserts Egg Wash/Egg Powder/Meringues

No Dressings Mayo based (ranch, coleslaw, Caesar)

No Eggs all forms dried powdered solids whites/yolk

No Crepes, Waffles, Omelets, Pancakes, Souffles

No Mayonnaise/Tartar/Hollandaise

Serve only Unfined/Unfiltered Wines