Allergy-Safe Party Menu Planner

The best nut-free party foods include popcorn, fruit cups, SunButter sandwiches (on safe bread), tortilla chips with salsa, fruit popsicles, and juice boxes. Always check labels for "may contain" warnings about tree nuts or peanuts, and consider a fully nut-free menu if any guest has a severe allergy.

Ask about allergies on your RSVP, choose a simple menu built around naturally allergen-free foods like fresh fruit, grilled chicken, rice, and vegetables. Label every dish with its ingredients, set up a separate allergy-safe food station, and keep original packaging so parents can check labels themselves.

Great gluten-free party snacks include popcorn, tortilla chips with salsa or guacamole, rice cakes with jam, fresh fruit cups, veggie sticks with dairy-free dip, gluten-free pretzels, and fruit snack packets. For dessert, serve fruit popsicles, jello cups, or gluten-free cupcakes.

Use separate serving utensils for each dish, prepare allergy-safe food first in a clean kitchen, set up a designated allergy-safe station away from other foods, keep foods covered when not being served, and never reuse utensils between dishes. Label everything clearly.

Naturally safe desserts include fresh fruit kabobs, fruit popsicles made with 100% juice, jello cups, and dairy-free sorbets. For cake, order from a dedicated allergy-friendly bakery that can make gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, and nut-free cupcakes or cakes.

Absolutely — always include an allergy question on your party invitation or RSVP form. Ask specifically about the top allergens: nuts, dairy, gluten, eggs, soy, shellfish, and sesame. This gives you time to plan a safe menu and prevents dangerous reactions at the party.