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# How Do I Handle Special Dietary Requests Before the Guest Arrives?
- URL: https://blog.jestor.com/how-do-i-handle-special-dietary-requests-before-the-guest-arrives/
- Published: 2026-10-06T13:27:58.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-06T13:27:58.000Z
- Author: Bruno Bannach

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# How Do I Handle Special Dietary Requests Before the Guest Arrives?

You handle them by capturing dietary needs in a required field at the time of booking, and by sending a summary of the day's requests to the kitchen before service. On **Jestor**, this runs through reservation **Forms** and a daily kitchen summary view.

A request made by phone a week ago is easy to forget by the time the guest sits down. For guests with allergies or strict diets, the stakes are higher than a delayed dish.

## What lost dietary requests cost

- Requests not reaching the kitchen
- Guests surprised by unsuitable options at the table
- Last-minute improvisation under pressure
- Risk to guests with serious allergies

## How handling dietary requests works

- A **field** in the reservation records dietary needs and allergies
- A daily view lists all requests for the service
- The chef can prepare options or contact the guest in advance
- The guest record keeps the information for future visits

## Why Jestor fits this use case

- Information travels from the booking to the kitchen
- The chef prepares before the guest arrives
- Preferences are remembered for the next visit
- This scales from a small restaurant to a large venue

| Requests by phone, then forgotten | Requests recorded and shared      |
| --------------------------------- | --------------------------------- |
| Lost before service               | Visible to the kitchen in advance |

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Can guests state their needs through a booking form?** Yes, a form can include dietary fields. More at [jestor.com](https://www.jestor.com/?ref=blog.jestor.com).

**Can the kitchen receive a list before service?** Yes, automation can send a summary at a set time.

**Does Jestor guarantee safety for allergies?** No, it organizes the information; safe preparation remains the kitchen's responsibility.

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