Allergen Information & Food Safety

Portsmouth Buffets takes food safety and allergen management seriously. We prepare our food carefully and follow appropriate food safety procedures to help ensure our customers receive food that is safe and of a high standard.

Allergens

Food supplied by Portsmouth Buffets may contain or come into contact with allergens.

The 14 allergens recognised under UK food allergen regulations are:

Celery • Cereals containing gluten • Crustaceans • Eggs • Fish • Lupin • Milk • Molluscs • Mustard • Nuts • Peanuts • Sesame • Soya • Sulphur dioxide and sulphites

If you have a food allergy, intolerance or specific dietary requirement, please tell us when placing your order or making your booking.

We can provide allergen information for the food being supplied and will do our best to accommodate suitable dietary requirements where possible.

Cross-Contact

Although we take reasonable precautions when preparing food, our kitchen and equipment may be used to prepare a range of foods containing different allergens.

Therefore, we cannot guarantee that any food is completely free from traces of allergens.

Customers with severe or potentially life-threatening allergies should contact us before ordering so that we can discuss their requirements.

Dietary Requirements

We may be able to accommodate certain dietary requirements, including vegetarian, vegan and other agreed requirements.

Dietary requirements must be communicated to us before the booking is confirmed wherever possible.

We will confirm whether we are able to safely accommodate your request.

Food Safety

Portsmouth Buffets follows appropriate food hygiene and food safety procedures covering:

  • Food preparation and handling
  • Personal hygiene
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Temperature control
  • Food storage
  • Allergen management
  • Cross-contamination prevention
  • Food traceability

Food is prepared, packed and handled with care before being supplied to the customer.

Buffet Storage & Serving

Once food has been delivered and accepted, the customer is responsible for ensuring that it is stored and handled appropriately.

Perishable foods should be kept at suitable temperatures and should not be left at room temperature for prolonged periods.

Customers should follow any storage or serving instructions provided with their order.

Questions About Allergens

If you have an allergy or dietary requirement and are unsure whether a particular item is suitable, please contact us before ordering.

Phone: +44 7856 571227
Email: info@portsmouthbuffets.co.uk

Portsmouth Buffets
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Last updated: September 2026