Planning a Calgary event where some guests avoid gluten can feel overwhelming, especially when you want food that is flavourful, beautifully presented, and safe for everyone at the table. The good news is that Indian-fusion cuisine naturally lends itself to gluten-friendly eating. Many traditional South-Asian dishes rely on rice, lentils, chickpea flour, and fresh vegetables rather than wheat, which means a generous portion of a well-planned Indian-fusion menu can be enjoyed by guests who need to avoid gluten.
At Deep's Delights, we use the term "gluten-friendly" intentionally. We operate out of a shared commercial kitchen in Calgary, which means we cannot guarantee zero cross-contamination with wheat or gluten-containing ingredients. What we can guarantee is transparency, careful preparation, and clear communication so that you and your guests can make informed choices with confidence.
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Why "Gluten-Friendly" Matters for Calgary Events
If you have searched for "gluten free catering Calgary," you have likely noticed that the language around gluten varies from caterer to caterer. Some promise fully gluten-free kitchens; others are less clear about their practices. We believe honesty serves our clients better than marketing language ever could.
Here is what "gluten-friendly" means when you work with Deep's Delights in Calgary:
- Many of our items contain no wheat or gluten ingredients. These are naturally gluten-friendly, meaning the recipe itself does not call for any gluten-containing components.
- Some items can be adapted on request. If a dish typically includes a wheat-based element, we can often adjust the preparation so it becomes gluten-friendly for your event.
- We prepare food in a shared commercial kitchen. Other food businesses use the same facility, so trace exposure to gluten is possible. For guests with celiac disease or severe gluten allergies, this is an important distinction.
- We provide a detailed Allergen Information Sheet so you can review every item and make the right decisions for your guest list.
This approach gives Calgary hosts the confidence to plan a menu that works for gluten-sensitive guests without overpromising on something we cannot fully control.
How Deep's Delights Approaches Dietary Needs
Dietary restriction catering in Calgary requires more than swapping one ingredient for another. It requires a system: clear documentation, honest communication, and a menu built with inclusivity from the start rather than as an afterthought.
Our approach includes the following:
- Allergen documentation: Our Allergen Information Sheet lists every menu item alongside its allergen profile. You will see which items are naturally gluten-friendly, which can be made gluten-friendly on request, and which contain gluten.
- Pre-event consultation: When you reach out, we discuss your guests' dietary needs in detail. Whether it is gluten, dairy, nuts, or a combination, we will work with you to build a menu that covers everyone comfortably.
- Honest limitations: If a particular request falls outside what we can safely accommodate given our kitchen environment, we will tell you upfront rather than guess.
This level of care is what sets allergen-friendly catering in Calgary apart from simply offering a few "safe" options on the side.
How We Handle Allergens at Your Calgary Event
One of the most common concerns we hear from Calgary event planners is: "How will my guests know what they can eat?" Clear labelling and proactive communication are central to how we operate.
Before the event
- You receive our Allergen Information Sheet to review and share with guests who have dietary concerns.
- We confirm the final menu together, noting any modifications made for gluten-friendly or other dietary needs.
- If you are booking one of our styled setup packages, we coordinate labelling as part of the presentation.
At the event
- Each item is clearly labelled so guests can identify what is gluten-friendly, vegetarian, or contains common allergens.
- Labels are legible and positioned where guests can read them easily, not hidden behind platters or tucked under serving ware.
- If you have questions during the event, our team is reachable and responsive.
This kind of transparency turns dietary restriction catering from a source of stress into a seamless part of your Calgary event.
Planning a Gluten-Friendly Menu for Your Calgary Event
Indian-fusion cuisine is particularly well suited to gluten-friendly menus because so many core ingredients are naturally free of wheat and gluten. Here is a general guide to how we approach menu building for dietary-conscious Calgary events:
Appetizers and finger foods
Many of our appetizers are built on bases of chickpea flour, rice, lentils, or fresh vegetables, which makes them naturally gluten-friendly. When you browse our Build Your Own Package, you will find a wide selection of finger foods that can anchor a gluten-friendly spread. Our Allergen Information Sheet indicates which items are naturally gluten-friendly and which can be adapted on request.
Main courses
Our Mains Packages include rice-based dishes, curries, and grilled items that are naturally gluten-friendly or easily adaptable. The key is building your menu early so we can confirm every item against the allergen sheet and make adjustments where needed.
Mini desserts
Many South-Asian desserts are made with ingredients like condensed milk, cardamom, pistachios, and rose water rather than wheat flour. This means a generous selection of our mini desserts can be enjoyed by guests who are avoiding gluten. We also offer gelatin-free dessert options for guests with additional dietary considerations.
The result is a menu that feels abundant and cohesive, not like a series of compromises. Your gluten-friendly guests in Calgary eat from the same beautiful spread as everyone else.
Vegetarian, Allergen-Friendly, and Other Dietary Options
Gluten is rarely the only dietary consideration at a Calgary event. You may have vegetarian guests, guests who avoid dairy or nuts, or guests observing halal or other food practices. Deep's Delights is well positioned to accommodate multiple dietary needs simultaneously.
- Vegetarian: Our menu is heavily vegetarian-forward. A large portion of our appetizers, mains, and desserts are vegetarian by default, which makes it straightforward to build a menu that works for mixed groups.
- Gelatin-free: We offer gelatin-free desserts, which is important for guests who avoid animal-derived gelatin for dietary, cultural, or religious reasons.
- Nut awareness: Nuts appear in some of our items. Our Allergen Information Sheet clearly marks which items contain nuts so you can plan accordingly.
- Multiple restrictions at once: Need a menu that is both gluten-friendly and vegetarian? Or gluten-friendly with no nuts? We regularly build menus that accommodate overlapping dietary needs for Calgary events. Just share the details when you reach out.
The more information you provide about your guests' needs, the better we can tailor the menu. We would rather know about every dietary consideration upfront than discover a gap on event day.
How to Get Started with Gluten-Friendly Catering in Calgary
Whether you are planning a wedding, a corporate gathering, a birthday celebration, or a private dinner in Calgary, here is how to begin:
- Reach out with your event details. Share your date, guest count, venue location in Calgary, and any dietary needs. You can contact us here or email us directly at hello@deepsdelights.com.
- Review the Allergen Information Sheet. We will share our Allergen Information Sheet so you can see exactly which items align with your guests' dietary needs.
- Build your menu together. Using our Build Your Own Package or Mains Packages, we will put together a menu that balances flavour, presentation, and dietary inclusivity.
- Confirm service level. Choose between pickup (free from our commercial kitchen in NE Calgary), delivery ($50 within Calgary), or a styled setup package starting from $750 for a fully presented event experience.
- Enjoy your event. We handle the food so you can focus on your guests.
Our minimum order for appetizers and desserts is 24 pieces per item, with additional quantities available in increments of 12. This structure works well for events of all sizes across Calgary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is your food gluten free?
We describe our food as gluten-friendly rather than gluten free. Many of our items are made without any wheat or gluten-containing ingredients, and some items can be adapted to be gluten-friendly on request. However, because we operate out of a shared commercial kitchen in Calgary, we cannot guarantee zero cross-contamination. For guests with celiac disease or severe gluten allergies, we recommend reviewing our Allergen Information Sheet and discussing your specific situation with us so you can make an informed decision.
Can you accommodate multiple dietary restrictions at once?
Yes. We regularly build menus for Calgary events where guests have overlapping dietary needs, such as gluten-friendly and vegetarian, or nut-free and dairy-free. Share all relevant dietary information when you reach out, and we will design a menu that covers everyone without sacrificing variety or flavour.
Do you label food at events?
Yes. Every item at your event is clearly labelled so guests can identify what is gluten-friendly, vegetarian, or contains common allergens like nuts or dairy. This is a standard part of our service for all Calgary events, whether you choose delivery or a styled setup package.
What is the minimum order?
Our minimum order for appetizers and desserts is 24 pieces per item, with additional quantities available in increments of 12. For mains packages, minimums vary by the package you select. Contact us with your guest count and we will recommend the right quantities for your Calgary event.
Where can I see the full list of allergens for each item?
Our Allergen Information Sheet provides a complete breakdown of allergens for every item on our menu. We recommend reviewing it during the planning stage so you can build a menu that suits your guests' needs with full confidence.
Hosting a dietary-conscious event in Calgary does not mean settling for bland alternatives or a limited menu. With the right caterer, gluten-friendly food can be vibrant, generous, and beautifully presented. At Deep's Delights, we bring South-Asian fusion flavours to your Calgary event with full transparency about ingredients, allergens, and kitchen practices, because trust is just as important as taste.
Get in touch to start planning your gluten-friendly catering in Calgary, or explore our menus: Build Your Own Package | Mains Packages.