Allergen matrix template
Free PDF, no sign-upA free allergen chart for your menu: every dish against the 14 allergens you must tell customers about. Print it, fill it in, and update it whenever a recipe or supplier changes.
| Dish | Celery | Cereals containing gluten | Crustaceans | Eggs | Fish | Lupin | Milk | Molluscs | Mustard | Peanuts | Sesame | Soya | Sulphur dioxide and sulphites | Tree nuts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Example: Fish and chips | Cereals containing gluten | Fish | ||||||||||||
Your recipes decide the ticks. Check every ingredient label.
How to use it
- 1 List every dish and drink on your menu, including sauces and sides.
- 2 Check the ingredient labels for each recipe and tick every allergen it contains.
- 3 Keep the chart where every member of staff can find it quickly.
- 4 Update it whenever a recipe, ingredient or supplier changes, and date each version.
Keep it up to date with Staff Checklist
Add “Allergen chart up to date” to your opening checks, and a weekly allergen review with a photo of the current chart.
Frequently asked questions
What are the 14 allergens?
Celery, cereals containing gluten, crustaceans, eggs, fish, lupin, milk, molluscs, mustard, peanuts, sesame, soya, sulphur dioxide and sulphites, and tree nuts.
Do restaurants need an allergen matrix?
You must be able to tell customers which of the 14 allergens are in the food you serve. The law doesn’t require a matrix, but it’s the simplest way to keep that information accurate and easy for staff to find.
How often should I update it?
Every time a recipe, ingredient or supplier changes. Date each version and keep the old one with your records.
Run your allergen checks on your phone
A daily allergen check in your opening checklist and a weekly review with a photo, each with a name and the exact time.