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15 March 2026

Navigating Dietary Needs: How Our Kitchen Adapts to Allergies and Special Requests

Dining out with allergies or special preferences shouldn’t feel like a gamble. At De Heeren van Montfoort, navigating dietary needs is personal, precise, and hospitable. Because every dish and sauce is made in-house, our team can tell you exactly what’s on your plate and adapt where possible for allergies and special requests—including gluten, dairy (cow’s milk), nut allergies, vegetarian and vegan choices. Our promise is simple: where we can, we’ll do our utmost to provide a delicious alternative.

In this guide, you’ll learn how we approach dietary requests across lunch, dinner, private dining, seasonal moments, and events—so you can book with confidence and focus on enjoying your time with us.

Our Philosophy: Hospitality, Clarity, and Craft

Great hospitality starts with clarity. When you share your dietary needs, we listen closely and respond with a tailored plan for your meal. Because we craft all our dishes and sauces in our own kitchen, we:

Our team works with seasonal products and composes menus with care, so you get the best of the season—adapted to your preferences and needs.

What Dietary Needs We Accommodate

We routinely adapt for a wide range of preferences and allergies. We are familiar with, among others:

Important to know: we’ll always be transparent about what is and isn’t possible for a given dish. Our guiding commitment is to do our utmost to provide a suitable, flavorful alternative where possible.

How to Share Allergies and Preferences (So We Can Prepare for You)

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To make everything seamless:

  1. Tell us when you book. Share your dietary needs in your reservation notes or by phone/email. The more specifics you provide, the better we can plan.
  2. Remind us on arrival. We’ll confirm details at the table and walk you through options.
  3. Ask about ingredients. Because we make our sauces and dishes ourselves, we can explain exactly what’s in them and propose adjustments.

Practical details for planning:

Lunch, Dinner, and More—Tailored to Your Needs

Lunch

Join us for a relaxed midday experience on our rustic, heated garden terrace or in our characterful restaurant.

Prefer lighter pours with your meal? A lunch wine pairing of half glasses is available:

We’ll gladly adapt your lunch courses for allergies and special requests where possible.

Dinner

Let our chef surprise you with seasonal courses, adjusted to your preferences where feasible.

Enhance your experience with a tailored wine arrangement:

Because our kitchen is in full control of every preparation, we can explain ingredients clearly and propose thoughtful alternatives that keep the spirit of each course intact.

Private Dining and Events

Whether it’s an intimate private dinner or a larger gathering, we offer personalized menu planning that respects your guests’ dietary needs. Share your preferences in advance and we’ll curate a menu that brings everyone together around the same table without compromise.

Seasonal Moments and Holiday Weekends

During special weekends—like Easter brunch or lunch between 12:00 and 16:00 and à la carte dinner from 17:00—we continue to honor dietary requests, including vegetarian and vegan options, and we remain attentive to allergies such as gluten, cow’s milk, and nuts. For holiday dates and times, please reserve early and share any requirements with your booking.

Why In‑House Cooking Matters for Dietary Needs

Making every sauce and dish ourselves isn’t just about flavor—it’s also about flexibility and confidence:

This approach allows us to communicate clearly and deliver alternatives that feel intentional—not like afterthoughts.

Practical Tips for Guests with Dietary Needs

FAQs (Quick Answers for Peace of Mind)

Do you cater for gluten-free?

Yes—gluten is one of the allergies we’re familiar with. Tell us when you reserve, and we’ll do our utmost to provide a suitable alternative where possible.

Can you make sauces dairy-free?

Often, yes. Because we make our sauces in-house, we can explain ingredients and propose dairy-free alternatives where feasible.

What if I have a nut allergy?

Nut allergies are among the needs we consider. Inform us in advance and on arrival so we can guide you to safe, enjoyable options.

Do you offer vegetarian and vegan options?

Yes—vegetarian and vegan requests are welcome, including during special menus and seasonal moments.

Can you tailor private dining for mixed dietary needs?

Absolutely. Share your group’s requirements ahead of time, and we’ll design a menu to bring everyone together.

Internal Next Steps and Helpful Pages

Conclusion

Navigating dietary needs should feel effortless and reassuring. At De Heeren van Montfoort—centrally located in the Green Heart of the Netherlands—we combine in-house cooking, seasonal creativity, and attentive service to adapt to allergies and special requests where possible. Share your needs when booking and on arrival; we’ll take care of the rest.

Ready to book with confidence?