Free tool · For diners
Free allergy chef card in 10 languages
Make a free food allergy chef card in 10 languages. Pick your allergies, print it or save the link, and hand it to your server when you eat out or travel. Everything runs in your browser. Nothing you pick is sent anywhere.
Translations were prepared carefully and cross-checked, but please have a native speaker check your card if you can. A chef card helps the conversation; it doesn't guarantee a meal is free of an allergen. Always tell your server about your allergies.
How to use your chef card
- Hand the card to your server when you order, and ask them to show it to the chef.
- Ask about shared fryers, grills and prep stations. Cross-contact is where most surprises come from.
- Keep a printed copy and a photo on your phone, especially when you travel.
Some restaurants publish their full menu on Can I Dine?™, so you can filter dishes by your allergies in 10 languages before you order and then confirm with staff. Ask your favorite restaurant to join, or read our dining-out guides.
Frequently asked questions
What is an allergy chef card?
A chef card is a small card that lists your food allergies and asks the kitchen to avoid them, including hidden sources and shared equipment. You hand it to your server so the message reaches the chef exactly as written.
Is this chef card free?
Yes. Pick your allergies and a language, then print the card or save the page link. There's no sign-up.
Are the translations checked?
Each translation was prepared and then cross-checked by a second independent review. Translations can still miss regional wording, so if you can, have a native speaker read your card before you rely on it.
Does a chef card make a meal safe?
No card can guarantee that. It helps the kitchen understand your needs. Always talk with your server, ask about shared fryers and prep, and carry any medication your doctor prescribed.