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Italian Catering For Different Dietary Restrictions

19 July 2018
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Pasta, pizza, meat and other rich sauces, and cheese are all part of Italian cuisine. While this type of food is very popular, it can also be problematic for people with different dietary restrictions. Having an event catered with Italian food means you need to consider the people who will be attending the event. If it is a public affair, it is a good idea to consider the more common dietary restrictions such as lactose intolerance, diabetes, vegetarianism, and glucose intolerance. When the event is private, you can ask for people to list any restrictions on the RSVP and plan accordingly. Once you know what types of diets you need, you can talk with the caterer about providing for them. Here are a few things you can ask for each diet.

Lactose Intolerance

Luckily, there are many Italian dishes that do not have dairy in them. Pasta is a great side to any meal and does not have to have any butter, milk, or cream in it. Tomato-based sauces are a good option for anyone needing to avoid dairy. Ask the caterer to keep any grated cheese on the side so those who want it can add it without bothering those who cannot have it. You can also request foods from Southern Italy as they generally use olive oil instead of butter for sauteeing the vegetables.

Diabetes

Italian catering for diabetics can be problematic, however, it is possible. If you are having a private event, mention the fact that the food will be Italian so anyone with diabetes can plan accordingly. You could also put this information on any advertisements for a public event. Talk with the caterer about having thin crust pizza, a light version of pesto sauce (less cheese), a hearty salad, and perhaps a dish using eggplant instead of noodles, such as eggplant lasagna.

Vegetarianism

Having vegetarian options is not too difficult when using an Italian caterer. Pasta can be kept in a serving bowl without any sauce so people can choose between a tomato sauce, a white sauce, or a pesto. Instead of a prepared salad with meats in it, a salad bar is a better option. If there will be vegans present, they can enjoy a nice tomato sauce or perhaps simply olive oil and garlic.

Gluten Intolerance

With all the pasta and bread in Italian food, you would think someone with a gluten intolerance would be limited to a salad. However, there are many options that are gluten-free. Ask to have a grilled fish option for the main course. Add risotto or some gnocchi and some grilled fish to round out the meal.

You do not have to skip Italian catering for your event because of dietary restrictions. However, you need to make a few special arrangements with the caterer to be sure there are things for everyone to eat.