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    Dairy Free Party Food

    Published: Nov 27, 2018 · Modified: Jun 10, 2021 by Zoe. 715 words. About 4 minutes to read this article.

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    Birthday parties and other social gatherings can be very difficult if your child has allergies and intolerances.  Firstly, it can be tricky with mobile toddlers, as even if you take your own food, they can pick up bits that the other children have dropped.  As they get older they can feel a bit left out if they always have to eat their own dairy-free party food from home, so it's very kind and considerate if the host can provide something that they can share too.  Even if you only provide one or two things so that your guest on a special diet can be included, they will be delighted (or the parents will be!).

    On the other hand, it can also be tricky to host a party if your child has food allergies.  It's nice if the birthday girl or boy can eat whatever they like at their own party.  It's a real birthday treat for them to be able to relax around food for once!  However, you need to provide food for all the guests, but they might not want to eat 'free-from' foods.  Plus, you might not want to fork out the extra cost of buying special food for a party of 30 children!

    dairy free rice crispie cakes

    Allergen-free rice crispie cakes (no dairy, soya, egg or gluten)

    Dairy Free Party Food

    Today, I have for you some suggestions of 'naturally' allergy-friendly foods.  These foods avoid dairy, gluten, soya and egg, and so should be suitable for most - although of course it is possible to be allergic to anything.  Obviously, check with the parents that these are ok for the individual child.  If the allergies are very severe or for children with multiple allergies, the parents may be more comfortable bringing their own food from home, so don't be offended if they decline your offer.  I've focused on simple, finger foods with no unusual ingredients, that should appeal to all the guests at the party. I've also indicated whether these foods are suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

    Another simple tip is to serve the food on plain paper plates, and write around the edge of the plate what allergens are in the food.

    Remember to check ingredients carefully on any shop bought food, as some brands do contain allergens.

    Savoury Items

    Dairy

    free

    Gluten

    free

    Soya

    free

    Egg

    free

    Vegetarian Vegan
    Mini Baked Omelette Y Y Y N (Y) N
    Raw Vegetable Crudites Y Y Y Y Y Y
    Houmous Y Y Y Y Y Y
    Guacamole Y Y Y Y Y Y
    Salsa Y Y Y Y Y Y
    Cocktail Sausages Y ? Y Y N N
    Chicken Drumsticks Y Y Y Y N N
    Olives (pitted) Y Y Y Y Y Y
    Meatballs Y Y Y Y N N
    Hardboiled eggs Y Y Y N Y N
    Sweet potato wedges Y Y Y Y Y Y
    Mini burgers Y Y Y Y N N
    Cherry tomatoes Y Y Y Y Y Y
    Prawns Y Y Y Y N N

    Note: mini baked omelettes can be vegetarian depending on what fillings you use.  Some brands of cocktail sausages you cook yourself are gluten free.

    dairy free gingerbread men

    Allergy friendly gingerbread men for a halloween party

    Sweet Items

    Dairy

    free

    Gluten

    free

    Soya

    free

    Egg

    free

    Vegetarian Vegan
    Fruit skewers/fruit salad Y Y Y Y Y Y
    Dairy & gluten free rice crispie cakes Y Y Y Y Y Y
    Bliss balls Y Y Y Y Y Y
    Gingerbread Men Y Y Y Y Y Y
    Cake Balls Y Y Y Y Y Y
    Melon slices Y Y Y Y Y Y
    Popcorn (no butter) Y Y Y Y Y Y
    Jelly Y Y Y Y Y Y
    Party Rings Y N N Y Y Y
    Oreos Y N N Y Y Y

    In addition to these, Creative Nature Brownie Mix is a staple in my kitchen cupboard.  It's top-14 free and really easy to make, and is a total crowd-pleaser.  We've served it at many of our own parties as well as taking it to share at other people's gatherings.  Use code MYALLERGYKITCHEN10 to get 10% off your order!

    What other allergy-friendly party foods would you serve? Leave a comment below!

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    1. Low FODMAP Baked Omelette - My Allergy Kitchen says:
      June 12, 2021 at 4:59 pm

      […] Serve with salad, bread and/or chips, if wanted.  If you have any leftovers, they keep well in the fridge for a couple of days.  This makes them handy for packed lunches or breakfast on the go.  You could cook the mixture in muffin tins and top each one with a cherry tomato half to make mini baked omelettes - perfect for parties. […]

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    2. Gingerbread Biscuits (Allergy Friendly) - My Allergy Kitchen says:
      June 12, 2021 at 5:06 pm

      […] biscuits can be frozen.  They’re soft enough for toddlers to eat and perfect to take along to parties, or to share at a playdate with […]

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