When describing a daily special, what should you do regarding ingredients and allergens?

• A. Mention only the price.
• B. Describe cooking method in detail.
• C. Mention ingredients and allergens clearly.
• D. Avoid discussing ingredients.

Answer: (C)

Clear disclosure of ingredients and allergens is essential when describing a daily special. Guests rely on that information to decide what they can safely eat, so listing every ingredient and calling out common allergens helps prevent accidental exposure. It also helps servers answer questions quickly and accurately, and it keeps the kitchen aware of what’s on the menu, supporting accurate labeling and possible substitutions if needed. If there’s any risk of cross-contact, noting it next to the description further protects guests.

Keep it simple and explicit: name the ingredients and identify any allergens clearly, such as dairy, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, soy, gluten, sesame, or others relevant to your menu. If there’s a possibility of cross-contact or shared equipment, mention that too and offer alternatives or modifications when possible.

Other approaches fall short because they don’t provide the safety-critical information guests need. Focusing only on price ignores safety; detailing the cooking method doesn’t inform about potential allergens; avoiding ingredients creates ambiguity and increases the risk of an allergic reaction.