This document is from a presentation by Tracy Stuckrath on serving food at events that meets various dietary needs and restrictions. It discusses understanding different diets like vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, paleo, kosher, etc. It provides examples of foods to serve and avoid for different diets. It also covers food allergies, religious observances, and important considerations when planning event menus.
1. Ser e This Not That!
August 4-5, 2014
MPI WEC
Tracy Stuckrath, CSEP, CMM, CHC, CFPM
@tstuckrath
2. Tracy Stuckrath
• Certified event professional,
strategic meetings manager & health coach
• One of 15 million+ Americans
with food allergies
• Studied at Institute of
Integrative Nutrition
• Founded Thrive! in 2010
• Not a doctor, nutritionist or lawyer
CSEP, CMM, CHC, CFPM
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3. ECsosmenptoianle Lnetasrning
Understand the Different Dietary Needs
Grasp Similarities & Differences in the Dietary Needs
Learn how to navigate a catering menu & what
questions to ask of F&B partners
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4. “Food is
our common
a universal
experience.”
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ground,
~James Beard
5. “Food
is the only thing
becomyeosu you're going to buy that .”
Carlo Petrini
39. “Food is an important part
of my
religion
live and my the life.”
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Arlene Mathes-Scharf, kashrut.com
40. fish only Kosher Not with
Judaism Kosher x Kosher finned
meat
Buddhism x x some P P
Hinduism x x Restricted/
Avoided ? x
Islam Halal x Halal x x
Rastafarianism x x no fish
over 12” x
Seventh Day
Adventist x x x ?
Sikh
in some sects
Halal or Kosher x
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41. Protestants Few Restrictions
Roman
Catholicism Restricted on certain days
Eastern
Restriction
Restriction
Orthodox
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Jainism x x x x x x
Mormonism x
Baha’i some are vegetarians x
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42. JANUARY
Chinese New Year
(Confucian/Taoist/Buddhist)
!
!
FEBRUARY
Ash Wednesday
(Christian)
Lent (Christian)
!
!
APRIL
Good Friday (Christian)
Easter (Christian)
Shavuot (Jewish)
Passover (Jewish)
!
!
JUNE/JULY
Ramadan (Islamic)
!
JULY/AUGUST
Eid al-Fitr (Islamic)
Krishna Janmashtami
(Hindu)
!
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SEPTEMBER/
OCTOBER
Sukkot (Jewish)
Rosh Hashanah (Jewish)
!
!
OCTOBER
Navratri (Hindu)
Shemini (Jewish)
Yom Kippur (Jewish)
Simchat Torah (Jewish)
Eid al-Adha (Islamic)
!
!
NOVEMBER
Diwali (Hindu/Buddist/
Sikhism/Jainism)
Thanksgiving
!
!
DECEMBER
Hanukkah (Jewish)
Christmas (Christian)
44. Vegetarian Vegan Gluten-Free Paleo Kosher Catholicism Halal
V Vg
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P J C H
Eggs E
P O P P P P P
Milk P ALTERNATIVE
Almond, Soy,
Coconut, Hemp,
Rice Milks
AVOID
Wheat, Rye, Barley,
Couscous, Starches,
Malt, Casein, Bread,
Crackers, Cereal, Dairy,
Cheese, Milk, Buttermilk
meal P ?
O AVOID
milk products and
meat at the same
M
S
Soy Great source
of protein
Great source
of protein P
AVOID LEGUMES &
BEANS:
soy, lentils, black
beans, pinto beans,
red beans, peanuts,
white beans,
garbanzo beans++
During Passover
some Jews
Good source of
avoid all
P protein
legumes W
Wheat P P
AVOID
wheat, rye & barley
and anything that
contains a form of
them
AVOID ALL GRAINS
wheat, rice, corn,
quinoa, amaranth,
buckwheat, wild rice,
spelt, rye, sorghum,
oats, teff, amaranth++
During Passover
only unleavened
breads are
allowed; grains P ?
Shellfish ? O P Wild caught,
grass-fed,
hormone &
antibiotic free
Meats, Fish, Pork,
Poultry, Shellfish,
Turkey, Goat,
Sf
Fish ? O P Finned fish only P
Lamb
Tree Nuts Good source
O During Lent,
this is only
animal protein
allowed on
Friday
P
of protein
Good source
of protein P!
Need to read
packaging for
flavorings &
spices
P P P Good source of
protein
N
F
P
Peanuts Good source
of protein
Good source
of protein
See Note Soy
Above
During Passover
some Jews
Good source of
avoid all
P protein
legumes MPI WEC 2014 • Serve This, Not That! @tstuckrath
45. Vegetarian Vegan Gluten-Free Paleo Kosher Catholicism Halal
V Vg
G
P J C H
ALTERNATIVES
Almond, Soy, Coconut,
Hemp, Rice, Tofu
AVOID
Eggs E
P O P P P P P
All animals and
milk products
Milk P ALTERNATIVE
Almond, Soy,
Coconut, Hemp,
Rice Milks
AVOID
Wheat, Rye, Barley,
Couscous, Starches,
Malt, Casein, Bread,
Crackers, Cereal, Dairy,
Cheese, Milk, Buttermilk
meal P ?
O AVOID
milk products and
meat at the same
M
S
Soy Great source
of protein
Great source
of protein P
AVOID LEGUMES &
BEANS:
soy, lentils, black
beans, pinto beans,
red beans, peanuts,
white beans,
garbanzo beans++
During Passover
some Jews
Good source of
avoid all
P protein
legumes W
Wheat P P
AVOID
wheat, rye & barley
and anything that
contains a form of
them
AVOID ALL GRAINS
wheat, rice, corn,
quinoa, amaranth,
buckwheat, wild rice,
spelt, rye, sorghum,
oats, teff, amaranth++
SERVE THIS
During Passover
only unleavened
breads are
allowed; grains P ?
NOT THAT
Tofu, Coconut Yogurt, French
Toast, Quinoa, Fresh Fruit,
Shellfish ? O P Wild caught,
grass-fed,
hormone &
antibiotic free
Meats, Fish, Pork,
Poultry, Shellfish,
Turkey, Goat,
Sf
danishes, muffins, waffles, pancakes, yogurt &
granola, rolls, doughnuts, cookies, crackers,
pizza, spanakopita, pasta, sliders, burritos,
Lentils, Hummus
Sandwich
Fish ? O P Finned fish only P
Lamb
Tree Nuts Good source
O During Lent,
this is only
animal protein
allowed on
Friday
P
pies, tarts, Asian marinades
of protein
Good source
of protein P!
Need to read
packaging for
flavorings &
spices
P P P Good source of
protein
N
F
P
Peanuts Good source
of protein
Good source
of protein
See Note Soy
Above
During Passover
some Jews
Good source of
avoid all
P protein
legumes MPI WEC 2014 • Serve This, Not That! @tstuckrath
46. Vegetarian Vegan Gluten-Free Paleo Kosher Catholicism Halal
V Vg
G
P J C
ALTERNATIVES
Kosher-labeled products,
H
AVOID
milk products &
meat at the same
time; legumes at
Eggs E
P O P P P P P
fresh produce
Milk P ALTERNATIVE
Almond, Soy,
Coconut, Hemp,
Rice Milks
AVOID
Wheat, Rye, Barley,
Couscous, Starches,
Malt, Casein, Bread,
Crackers, Cereal, Dairy,
Cheese, Milk, Buttermilk
Passover
meal P ?
O AVOID
milk products and
meat at the same
M
S
Soy Great source
of protein
Great source
of protein P
AVOID LEGUMES &
BEANS:
soy, lentils, black
beans, pinto beans,
red beans, peanuts,
white beans,
garbanzo beans++
During Passover
some Jews
Good source of
avoid all
P protein
legumes W
Wheat P P
AVOID
wheat, rye & barley
and anything that
contains a form of
them
AVOID ALL GRAINS
wheat, rice, corn,
quinoa, amaranth,
buckwheat, wild rice,
spelt, rye, sorghum,
oats, teff, amaranth++
During Passover
only unleavened
breads are
allowed; grains P ?
SERVE THIS
Shellfish ? O P Wild caught,
grits, lasagna, steak w/ butter,
cheese burger, pork tenderloin,
hummus, lentils, non-certified
grass-fed,
hormone &
antibiotic free
Meats, Fish, Pork,
Poultry, Shellfish,
Turkey, Goat,
Sf
NOT THAT
Vegetarian, Pareve (Cheese & Meat-free),
Spinach Quinoa Cakes, Matzah
pizza, date balls, chocolate agave
Fish ? O P Finned fish only P
Lamb
Tree Nuts Good source
O During Lent,
this is only
animal protein
allowed on
Friday
P
of protein
shots
Good source
of protein P!
Need to read
packaging for
flavorings &
spices
kosher products
P P P Good source of
protein
N
F
P
Peanuts Good source
of protein
Good source
of protein
See Note Soy
Above
During Passover
some Jews
Good source of
avoid all
P protein
legumes MPI WEC 2014 • Serve This, Not That! @tstuckrath
47. Vegetarian Vegan Gluten-Free Paleo Kosher Catholicism Halal
V G
ALTERNATIVES Vg
P J C H
Coconut flour, almond flour,
tapioca starch, arrowroot
AVOID
wheat, soy, rye, garbanzo,
barley, rice, corn, quinoa,
amaranth, buckwheat, wild rice,
spelt, rye, sorghum, oats, teff,
amaranth…all grains and
Eggs E
P O P P P P P
powder
Milk P ALTERNATIVE
Almond, Soy,
Coconut, Hemp,
Rice Milks
AVOID
Wheat, Rye, Barley,
Couscous, Starches,
Malt, Casein, Bread,
Crackers, Cereal, Dairy,
Cheese, Milk, Buttermilk
meal P ?
O AVOID
milk products and
meat at the same
M
S
Soy Great source
of protein
Great source
of protein P
AVOID LEGUMES &
BEANS:
soy, lentils, black
beans, pinto beans,
red beans, peanuts,
white beans,
garbanzo beans++
beans
During Passover
some Jews
Good source of
avoid all
P protein
legumes W
Wheat P P
AVOID
wheat, rye & barley
and anything that
contains a form of
them
AVOID ALL GRAINS
wheat, rice, corn,
quinoa, amaranth,
buckwheat, wild rice,
spelt, rye, sorghum,
oats, teff, amaranth++
During Passover
only unleavened
breads are
allowed; grains P ?
Shellfish ? O P Wild caught,
grass-fed,
hormone &
antibiotic free
Meats, Fish, Pork,
Poultry, Shellfish,
Turkey, Goat,
Sf
NOT THAT
breads, danishes, muffins,
waffles, pancakes, bagels,
rolls, cookies, crackers,
pretzels, pizza, spanakopita,
pasta, sliders, burritos, pies,
tarts, hummus, lentils
SERVE THIS
Eggs, frittata, coconut yogurt, apricot
power bars, ceviche, lettuce wraps,
salads, chicken, steak, seafood
Fish ? O P Finned fish only P
Lamb
Tree Nuts Good source
O During Lent,
this is only
animal protein
allowed on
Friday
P
of protein
Good source
of protein P!
Need to read
packaging for
flavorings &
spices
P P P Good source of
protein
N
F
P
Peanuts Good source
of protein
Good source
of protein
See Note Soy
Above
During Passover
some Jews
Good source of
avoid all
P protein
legumes MPI WEC 2014 • Serve This, Not That! @tstuckrath
48. Discovery Experience
Participate | Understand | Comprehend | Learn
Top 8 Food
Allergens
• Egg
• Wheat
• Tree Nuts
• Peanuts
• Shellfish
• Fish
• Soy
• Milk
GF V
Gluten-Free
• No Wheat
• No Rye
• No Barley
• Oats?
Paleo
• No Grains
• No Sugar
• No Dairy
• No Beans
• Grass-fed meats
Vegetarian
• Eggs & Milk
• No sea or land
animals
Vegan
• No Eggs & Milk
• No sea or land
animals
• No honey
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49. Waffle Iron Station*
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warm maple syrup, roasted pecan butter 7
Omelet Station*
Farm fresh omelets made to order. Choose from a variety of
toppings including Virginia ham, crisp bacon, peppers,
Spanish onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, herbs, assorted
cheeses^ 8
Berkshire bacon eggs Benedict^ 6
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Country sausage^ 2
Smoked applewood bacon^ 2
Aged sharp cheddar cheese grits 3
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Smoked salmon platter, traditional accompaniments^ 7
Southern buttermilk biscuits with country sausage gravy^
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Grapefruit juice 3
Cranberry juice 3
Aquahealth bottomless bottled water 2
Cranberry, Orange and Grapefruit juices 3
Red Bull® 4
Champagne or Mimosa 4
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REVITALIZE
Guests will be delighted to wake up to a table filled with
fresh sliced seasonal fruit, steel cut Irish oats, farm
fresh scrambled eggs, applewood smoked bacon,
breakfast sausage and breakfast potatoes^ 24
REVIVE
Start the day off right with an assortment of yogurts,
seasonal inspired sliced fruits, and chewy New York
style bagels with cream cheese 18
AWAKE
From the Virginia countryside, a hearty start with
chunky cinnamon spiced applesauce, fresh baked
biscuits, peppered sausage gravy, country ham, fluffy
scrambled eggs, hash brown potatoes, warm cinnamon
rolls and honey pecan butter^ 26
INDULGE
Impress your guests with fresh picked berries and
proseco sabayon, assorted filled croissants, deviled eggs
with asparagus and caviar, crabcake eggs benedict
florentine, scrambled egg stuffed tenderloin pinwheels
with spicy tomato marmalade, grilled herb chicken
sausages, creamy potato and fennel soufflé^ 34
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Get an extra lift with fresh berry and soy milk
smoothies, seasonal fruit skewers, mushroom and
gruyere crestless quiche, smoked salmon boursin
roulade on rye toasts^ 22
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51. Coffee Braised Boneless Short Ribs Roasted Corn Ancho Smashed Red Potatoes, Green Tomato Avocado Relish
Peppercorn Beef Tenderloin Au Gratin Potatoes, Sautéed Spinach & Shallots, Balsamic Reduction
Peppercorn Flank Steak Au Gratin Potatoes, Sautéed Spinach & Shallots, Balsamic Reduction
Korean Boneless Short Ribs Sweet Potato Fries, Korean Veggie Stir Fry
Asian BBQ Marinated Flank Steak Wasabi Potatoes, Korean Veggie Stir Fry
Classic Swedish Meatballs Lingonberry, Stroganoff & Spicy Mustard Glaze, Red Jack Mash, Sugar Snap Peas
Jerk Chicken & Blackberry-Calvados Reduction Black Beans with Pepper Sauté, Spanish Rice, Sour Cream Drizzle
Herb Grilled Chicken Rosemary Infused Mashed Potatoes, Wild Mushroom & Sugar Snap Pea, Jus
Maple Glazed Chicken Haricot Vert, Sweet Potato Mash, Brown Sugar Toasted Pecans, Chicken Velouté
Parmesan Crusted Chicken Lemon Cream Sauce with Artichoke & Wild Mushrooms,
Lemon Cream Sauce, Chopped Grilled Chicken, Spinach
Marinara, Italian Meatballs and Mushroom Sauté
Vodka Cream Sauce, Spicy Sausalito Sausage, Roasted Cauliflower
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Served with Italian Breads, Olive Oil & Grated Parmesan
Blackened Salmon Sweet Potato Mash, Brown Sugar Toasted Pecans, Sugar Snaps
Pan Seared Day Boat Scallops Roasted Corn Risotto, Parmesan Broth, Chive Oil, Micro Greens
Escabeche Tilapia Tacos Hot Pressed Flour Tortilla, Jalapeño Slaw, Cilantro Cream Sauce, Salsa Trio
Pan Seared Crab Cakes Cajun Remoulade, Tartar Sauce, Jicama Slaw
Sushi - Maki & Nigiri Chef's Selection of Creative Rolls including California, Spicy Tuna, Salmon, & Vegetable
Accompanied by Wasabi, Pickled Ginger, Soy Sauce, Spicy Mayo & Spiced Radish Slaw
Pork Tenderloin with Maple Mustard Drizzle Sautéed Root Vegetables, Sage, Thyme, Apple Tart
Pan Seared Lamb Chops Greek Salad, Feta, Lemon Essence Israeli Couscous, Pine Nuts, Melted Grape Tomatoes
Grilled Flank Steak Asian Soy Barbecue, Button Rolls
Grilled Bourbon Peppercorn Flank Steak Horseradish Dijon, Balsamic Glaze, Button Rolls
Herb Crusted Beef Tenderloin Horseradish Crème FraÎche, Button Rolls
Cajun Fried Boneless Turkey Breast Orange Rosemary Aioli, Button Rolls
Baked Virginia Ham & Honey Roasted Turkey Honey Mustard, Orange Rosemary Aioli,
Cranberry Mayo, Button Rolls
Herb Rubbed Pork Tenderloin Blueberry Barbecue Sauce, Button Rolls
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Herbed Rice Pilaf, Slivered Asparagus Spears
Penne Pasta Bowls Chef Sautés to order (Choose two of the following)
Carving Stations
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53. Gather It How to
• SOPs
• Site Visits
• Contracts
• Registration
• Menus
• Apps
• Communication
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54. Gather It How to
• SOPs
• Site Visits
• Contracts
• Registration
• Menus
• Apps
• Communication Eggs
Milk/Dairy
Soy
Wheat
Shellfish
Fish
Tree Nuts
Peanuts
Other _______________
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55. Ask What to
• Staff Training
• Procedures
• Management
food beverage
vendors
• Emergency Plans
• Cross Contact
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56. Serve It How to
• Kitchen Prep
• Serving
• Buffets
• Plating
• Action Stations
• Bars
• Green Rooms
• Sundries
• Place Cards
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59. Baked Salmon with
Lemon Thyme
Peanut Allergy | Gluten Sensitivity | Paleo | No Red Meat
Peanut Panko-crusted
Chicken Fingers
Black Bean
Salmon Tostados
Beef Wellington
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60. Benefits of Good Service
• Repeat customers
• More referrals
• Increased spending
• Professionalism
• Improve liking
• Gain trust
• Fine-tune customer
service
• Budget Savings
• Less Waste
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