Felt sorry for the chef

The chef indeed is a star. It’s an onerous task, providing food for people with allergies.

My daughter’s flatmate is severely nut-allergic and can’t even go into a premises where nuts are served. She can’t visit cafes if they serve almond milk, for example, because the risk of cross-contamination is too great.

I’ve learnt a lot about nut allergies over the past couple of years, it’s an absolute minefield of label-reading and even watching what we eat, if we’re going to be seeing her.

This is why I don't do dinner parties any more!

For some people, eg coeliacs, eating the wrong thing could be dangerous but a lot of people seem to have allergies now?

Most establishments offer vegan dishes now too.

I am so glad you felt for the Chef, I am one, now retired but still cooking for groups and events.
I always send an email or message of some kind to any I am catering for asking for allergies and intolerances.
The number of times someone arrives and says 'oh I cannot eat that I am ***** FREE'.
I Keep a record and show them their reply.
One young woman stormed out of my house as I had not catered specifically for her needs, there were 54 guests and different tables for all needs.
Your Chef is a Star.

That is a real recommendation for the establishment! Great to hear the chef was so helpful.