Free-from catering — food that is reliably free from one or more of the 14 mandatory UK allergens — is one of the most sought-after and least reliably delivered requirements in London's corporate catering market. The term is applied loosely, from kitchens that simply omit an ingredient from a specific dish to genuinely dedicated free-from production environments. For people with serious allergies, only the latter provides genuine safety.
What Free-From Actually Means
A free-from claim is only meaningful if it is supported by kitchen infrastructure that prevents cross-contamination. A kitchen that prepares both nut-containing and nut-free dishes on shared equipment, with shared utensils, in shared storage, cannot genuinely claim to produce nut-free food — trace allergen contamination is practically unavoidable in this environment.
Genuine free-from production requires either a completely dedicated facility or robust physical separation and verification processes that most commercial kitchens do not implement. For the 14 mandatory UK allergens — peanuts, tree nuts, gluten, dairy, eggs, soya, sesame, fish, shellfish, celery, mustard, lupin, molluscs, and sulphites — the level of genuine free-from provision available in London's catering market varies significantly by allergen.
The 14 UK Allergens: What's Available Free-From in Corporate Catering
Peanut and tree nut-free is the highest-demand and highest-risk free-from requirement in corporate catering, and the one where dedicated kitchen standards matter most. Anaphylaxis from nut allergens is the most common cause of fatal food allergy reactions in the UK. A 100% nut-free kitchen — where no nut products are ever present — is the only genuinely safe standard for severe nut allergies. Vanda's Kitchen operates exactly this standard.
Gluten-free for coeliac customers requires cross-contamination prevention at kitchen infrastructure level as well as ingredient sourcing. Read our complete gluten-free catering guide for detail on what coeliac-safe catering requires.
Dairy-free, egg-free, and soya-free options are more widely available in the catering market but still require careful allergen management to prevent cross-contamination in mixed kitchens. Our full allergen labelling covers all 14 allergens on every product, allowing customers to identify safe options clearly.
Why Single-Source Free-From Catering Matters
Managing multiple free-from requirements from multiple suppliers — a nut-free caterer for some team members, a separate gluten-free option from another source — creates complexity, inconsistency, and risk. A single caterer whose kitchen standards address the broadest range of requirements provides the most reliable and manageable solution for London offices with diverse dietary needs.
Vanda's Kitchen's 100% nut-free, certified halal, fully labelled kitchen covers the most common combinations of free-from requirements in London's corporate environment. One supplier, consistent standards, comprehensive labelling. Read our allergy-friendly catering London guide for the full picture.
Safe Food at Vanda's Kitchen EC4
Vanda's Kitchen near St Paul's Cathedral provides one of the safest food environments in the City of London for people managing food allergies and intolerances. Our kitchen is 100% nut-free — no peanuts or tree nuts ever enter our facility. We are certified halal by the Halal Friendly List. We hold a 5-star food hygiene rating. Every item we produce carries full ingredient and allergen labelling covering all 14 mandatory UK allergens, in compliance with Natasha's Law. Our Selfridges Food Hall presence confirms the quality standard we maintain alongside our safety credentials.
For corporate catering where allergen management is a genuine requirement — not a convenience — Vanda's Kitchen provides the kitchen standards and documentation that responsible procurement demands. Read our allergy-friendly catering guide and our nut-free catering guide for more. WhatsApp us, send an enquiry, or view our team lunch options.
Safe Food From Vanda Kitchen EC4
Vanda Kitchen near St Paul Cathedral EC4 is 100 percent nut-free, certified halal (Halal Friendly List), 5-star hygiene rated, with full Natasha Law allergen labelling on every item. Selfridges Food Hall quality. One caterer, all allergen requirements covered, full documentation available on request. For London offices where allergen management is a genuine requirement, we provide the kitchen standards and credentials that responsible procurement demands. WhatsApp us, send an enquiry, or view our team lunch options. Read our allergy-friendly catering guide and our nut-free catering guide for more detail on our approach.
Why Vanda Kitchen Is the Right Choice
For City of London professionals and offices managing food allergies, Vanda Kitchen provides the most comprehensive single-source allergen-safe solution available. Our 100 percent nut-free kitchen, independently certified halal status, 5-star food hygiene rating, and Selfridges Food Hall quality represent a credentials profile that is genuinely rare in London corporate catering. Fresh Filipino-inspired food prepared daily. Individual Freedom Tray portions with full allergen labelling. Flexible standing orders with direct WhatsApp management. Same-day response to all enquiries. WhatsApp us to discuss your requirements or send an enquiry.
About Vanda Kitchen
Vanda Kitchen is an independent food business based near St Paul Cathedral in EC4, with products stocked in Selfridges Food Hall. Our kitchen is 100 percent nut-free — no peanuts or tree nuts ever enter our facility. We are certified halal by the Halal Friendly List. We hold a 5-star food hygiene rating. Every item carries full ingredient and allergen labelling covering all 14 mandatory UK allergens. This combination of credentials makes us uniquely placed to serve London businesses with complex dietary requirements — from daily office lunch to event catering.
Our food is freshly prepared daily from our EC4 kitchen, rooted in Filipino culinary tradition: lean proteins, fresh vegetables, complex carbohydrates, and the bold natural flavours that make our food genuinely enjoyable rather than merely functional. Our Selfridges Food Hall placement confirms the quality standard we maintain. For City of London professionals who want a safe, delicious, and nutritionally excellent daily lunch, and for offices that want the same for their teams, Vanda Kitchen provides the answer. WhatsApp us, send an enquiry, or view our team lunch options to get started.