Allergen Matrix Template
One row per menu item, one column per major allergen. The single document EHO inspectors ask for most often — keep it current.
Who it's for
Head chefs, menu developers, front-of-house managers.
How to use this template
- 1Update before any menu change goes live — not after.
- 2Print, laminate, and place at every service point.
- 3Train staff to reference the matrix directly rather than answering from memory.
Licence
Free to use commercially. Adapt freely for your organisation — attribution to Nightingale Software is appreciated but not required.
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