Dietary requirements and allergies at a boat event in Bordeaux deserve to be planned for. On a boat, preparation and storage space is often more limited than in a function room: it is therefore best to inform suppliers very early.
Here is how to manage your guests' dietary needs simply.
From the invitation onwards, ask everyone to state their requirements: vegetarian or vegan diet, gluten-free, allergies, religious restrictions or preferences. Set a reply deadline so that you can pass a reliable list to the caterer. This information gathering can go alongside the welcome message, as our article on preparing guests for a boat outing explains.
Share the precise list with the caterer and let the operator know too if the meal is served on board. For allergies, ask how the caterer avoids cross-contamination and how service is organised. Our guide to boat hire with a caterer sets out the coordination points.
A buffet, trays or table service do not allow the same level of dish identification. Provide clear signage or an identified service for the guests concerned. For choosing the format, see our article on catering on a boat in Bordeaux.
Drinks matter too: non-alcoholic options, water, suitable alternatives. On the day, appoint someone to remind the service team which guests are affected. To prepare all the logistical points, see our guide to organising an event on a boat in Bordeaux.