Celiac Safety at Events: Legal and Culinary Standards for Gluten-Free Catering

In this episode, Tracy is joined by Chef Murray Hall, Chef Martha Morgan, and disability rights attorney Laurel Francoeur to discuss an issue that should no longer be happening—venues refusing to provide safe meals for guests with celiac disease.

An event planner recently posted that the kitchen at her event venue “doesn’t accommodate” celiac guests. Not a preference. Not a lifestyle. A medically necessary dietary need—and still being dismissed. She is asking the network of planners for suggestions to order about 10 celiac-friendly meals in a particular city.

Chef Murray’s take?
“Crazy that this is still happening. Most places have shifted to this being the norm, not the exception.”

We’ll break down:
▶︎ Why “we don’t do that” is an unacceptable—and sometimes unlawful—response
▶︎ How kitchens can safely serve gluten-free meals when they choose to
▶︎ What planners can say to push back and advocate for their attendees
▶︎ Why inclusive dining should be the baseline, not the exception

If you’ve ever had to scramble to feed your guests safely—or felt like you were the only one fighting for what’s right—this conversation is for you.

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