UK food labelling law changed fundamentally in October 2021 with the introduction of Natasha's Law, following the death of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse from an allergic reaction to a Pret baguette that carried no ingredients label. Every food business in the UK that pre-packages food for sale — whether a sandwich shop, bakery, deli, or workplace caterer — must now understand and comply with requirements that carry both legal and moral weight.
What Natasha's Law Requires
All food pre-packed for direct sale (PPDS) — food packaged on the same premises where it's sold, before a customer orders it — must carry a full ingredients list with the 14 major allergens emphasised (typically in bold, capital letters, or a different colour). This applies to: sandwiches made in the morning and wrapped for a cold cabinet, pastries displayed pre-wrapped for self-selection, any pre-made item a customer can take without interaction. It does not apply to food prepared to order in front of the customer, which has different non-mandatory information requirements.
The 14 Allergens That Must Be Declared
Celery, cereals containing gluten (wheat, rye, barley, oats), crustaceans, eggs, fish, lupin, milk, molluscs, mustard, nuts, peanuts, sesame, soya, and sulphur dioxide and sulphites above 10mg/kg. Each must be emphasised wherever it appears in the ingredients list.
Beyond the Legal Minimum
Natasha's Law establishes a floor, not a ceiling. The label tells customers what's intended to be in the food — not what might have entered through cross-contamination from shared equipment, surfaces, or airborne particles. For people with severe allergies, structural controls — a dedicated allergen-free kitchen, not just careful procedures in a kitchen that handles the allergen — provide protection that labelling alone cannot. At Vanda's Kitchen, our completely nut-free kitchen means no nut cross-contamination is possible by design, not merely by intention. This is the standard that severe allergy sufferers require, and the direction that best practice in allergen management continues to develop.
Fresh, Nutritious Food Near St Paul's
For City workers in EC4 and throughout central London, Vanda's Kitchen offers a freshly prepared daily lunch that reflects the nutritional principles covered in this article. Our menu is built around protein-rich options, complex carbohydrates, and abundant vegetables — designed to support afternoon energy and focus rather than contributing to the post-lunch slump that affects so many professionals.
Our completely nut-free kitchen and full halal certification mean the most common dietary requirements are met as standard. Whether you're managing a food allergy, following halal dietary practice, or simply want genuinely good food from an independent kitchen, we're open for breakfast and lunch service in EC4, and available for corporate delivery across the City and central London.
How Vanda's Kitchen Leads on Food Labelling
Vanda's Kitchen's approach to food labelling exceeds the legal minimum — not because we are required to, but because we believe that people with allergies and dietary requirements deserve complete, accurate, always-available information about what they are eating. Every item we produce carries full ingredient and allergen labelling. The information is on the label, every time, without exception or variation.
For corporate buyers procuring food under Natasha's Law compliance requirements, our labelling practices provide the documentation and confidence that non-compliant suppliers cannot. For individuals with allergies, our labelling provides the same confidence that our 100% nut-free kitchen provides at the production level. Read our allergy-friendly catering London guide and our post on Natasha's Law for more. Contact us for labelling documentation.
Safe, Inclusive Food From Vanda's Kitchen
For Londoners managing food allergies and intolerances, Vanda's Kitchen near St Paul's Cathedral EC4 provides a genuinely safe food environment in the heart of the City. Our kitchen is 100% nut-free — no peanuts or tree nuts enter our facility under any circumstances — and our food is certified halal by the independently verified Halal Friendly List. Every item is labelled with full allergen information covering all 14 mandatory UK allergens, in compliance with Natasha's Law.
Our 5-star food hygiene rating confirms that our food safety practices are independently assessed and verified. Our Selfridges Food Hall presence confirms that our food quality meets the standards of one of London's most demanding food retail environments. For people managing serious food allergies, this combination of safety and quality is rare in the London food market. Visit us in EC4, order corporate delivery via our team lunch page, or WhatsApp us to discuss your requirements. Read our allergy-friendly catering guide for more.
Why London Professionals Choose Vanda's Kitchen
Whether you are managing dietary requirements for a team, looking for a nutritious daily lunch, or sourcing catering for a corporate event, Vanda's Kitchen near St Paul's Cathedral EC4 provides a consistent answer. Our kitchen is 100% nut-free as a permanent standard — no exceptions, no special requests needed. We are independently certified halal through the Halal Friendly List. We hold a 5-star food hygiene rating and our products are stocked in Selfridges Food Hall.
Our food is freshly prepared daily from our EC4 kitchen, rooted in Filipino culinary tradition and designed to deliver both nutritional quality and genuine flavour. For corporate lunch delivery, team catering, and event food across London, we offer a complete solution with the allergen credentials, dietary certifications, and food quality that London's most demanding clients require. View our team lunch options, WhatsApp us, or send an enquiry — we respond the same day.