Dear Salem Convention Center, I have a number of guests attending a charity banquet in a few months with food sensitives that need to be addressed. Several are them are gluten intolerant and we have a number of guests that follow a vegan diet. There may also be some guests will nut allergies who will be attending. Will your catering staff be able to accommodate their needs? Sincerely, 'GF Vegan' in Silverton, OR Dear 'GF', That is an excellent question. Yes, our culinary team can absolutely work with you to create a special menu tailored to your guest's specific dietary needs. We source many of our ingredients from local growers and farmers to ensure delicious and high quality cuisine for all of our guests. If you have a number of people attending your event with a range of food sensitives, i.e. nut allergies, wheat allergies, dairy intolerant, vegetarian, etc., we would encourage you to choose a buffet style banquet over plated meals. Our catering staff will clearly label each selection so that each guest with dietary needs can choose accordingly. We recommending touching base with your guests a couple of weeks before the event and ask that they let you know of any specific dietary restrictions. When guests call us, we do our best to take care of their needs, but it is more efficient if they contact you, the organizer, so the details are not lost in translation. Once you get a final count, you can pass the information on to our catering manager who will ensure our kitchen staff will prepare a variety dishes that will best accommodation their needs. If buffet style service is not an option, we do offer a number of choices on our menu suitable for most any diet. Click here for more information and menu choices offered by the Salem Convention Center catering team. For more information about our first class catering services please contact our catering department at 1-866-614-1900 or email us.
