Tell me about your kitchen and how food is prepared

Curio Culinaria operates as a small-batch, scratch-made kitchen focused on thoughtfully prepared food with an emphasis on allergy-conscious and medically informed cooking. Our menus are developed and executed by a professionally trained chef with experience in allergy-aware, culturally inspired, and specialty dietary cooking.

 

While we are not a dedicated allergen-free facility, we take extensive precautions to minimize cross-contact. These include ingredient sourcing awareness, careful scheduling, thorough cleaning protocols, and the use of designated tools when possible. However, because we work within a shared environment, we cannot guarantee the complete absence of allergens.

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Which allergies and dietary needs can you accommodate?

We regularly accommodate requests related to:

 

• Peanut and tree nut avoidance

• Sesame avoidance

• Dairy-free cooking

• Egg-free and vegan requests

• Gluten/wheat-free preferences

• Soy-free preferences

• Medically indicated dietary needs when discussed in advance

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All items are prepared from scratch unless otherwise noted. Advance notice is required for allergy-conscious or medically specific requests, and additional planning or ingredient costs may apply.

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Is Curio Culinaria a certified allergen-free or medical facility?

No. Curio Culinaria is not a certified allergen-free facility and does not operate as a medical or clinical kitchen. While the chef has professional experience and training related to food allergies and special diets, customers with severe or life-threatening allergies should carefully consider their individual risk tolerance before ordering.

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How do I place an allergy-conscious or special order?

Special orders require a minimum of 2–4 weeks’ notice, depending on complexity.

 

To request a special order, please use the Chat feature and include:

 

• Your full name

• Known allergies or medical considerations

• Contact information

• Requested delivery or pickup date

• Delivery address (if applicable)

• Requested item(s)

• Any themes, inspirations, or reference photos

 

 

Orders involving allergy planning or specialty sourcing may incur additional costs, which are non-refundable once incurred.​

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Why are allergy orders non-refundable?

Due to the perishable nature of food and the additional preparation, sourcing, and planning required for allergy-conscious items, food orders are final sale. This policy allows us to maintain food safety standards and manage ingredient integrity responsibly.

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Who is responsible for managing allergy risk?

While we take reasonable precautions to reduce cross-contact, customers are ultimately responsible for assessing their own risk tolerance when ordering. Curio Culinaria cannot guarantee a completely allergen-free environment.

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Do you accommodate severe or life-threatening allergies?

Customers with severe or anaphylactic allergies should carefully consider their individual needs before ordering. While precautions are taken, Curio Culinaria may not be suitable for all allergy sensitivities.

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What happens if I forget to disclose an allergy or dietary restriction?

All allergies and dietary needs must be disclosed at the time of ordering. Curio Culinaria is not responsible for issues arising from undisclosed or late-disclosed allergies.

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Can you guarantee no cross-contact?

No. Due to shared preparation environments and ingredients, we cannot guarantee zero cross-contact.

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Why do allergy-conscious or special diet orders sometimes cost more?

Special dietary requests may require additional sourcing, preparation time, or planning, which can increase costs.

 

Are your ingredients certified allergen-free or gluten-free?

Ingredient certifications vary by supplier. Items are not represented as certified allergen-free or gluten-free unless explicitly stated.

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Can I provide my own ingredients?

No. For food safety and liability reasons, we cannot prepare food using customer-provided ingredients.

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Are your products suitable for children with allergies?

Many customers order for children with dietary restrictions; however, parents and guardians are responsible for determining suitability based on their child’s specific needs.

 

 

Important Allergy Disclaimer

 

 

While every reasonable precaution is taken, Curio Culinaria cannot guarantee zero cross-contact with allergens. By placing an order, customers acknowledge and accept this risk.

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