Allergens & Food Information

Your safety matters. This page explains how we handle allergens at Shadi's Kitchen and what to do if you have an allergy or intolerance.

Per‑dish allergen information

Allergen information for every dish is shown on our menu and is updated whenever a recipe changes. If anything is unclear, please contact us before ordering at info@shadiskitchen.co.uk.

Allergen matrix for every Shadi's Kitchen dish. A filled dot in a column means the dish contains that allergen.
DishGlutenCrustaceansEggsFishPeanutsSoybeansMilkNutsCeleryMustardSesameSulphitesLupinMolluscs
Salad Olvieh
Potato, egg, chicken, mayo, pickles, carrot, onion, lemon juice, olive oil
Ash E Reshteh
Persian noodle, kidney beans, white beans, lentils, chickpeas, onion, garlic, mixed herbs, kashk, dry mint, olive oil
Feta Salad
Feta cheese, cherry tomato, cucumber, mixed lettuce, pomegranate, black olives, onion, olive oil, salad seasoning, lemon, balsamic vinegar, mixed herbs
Persian Chicken Salad
Marinated chicken in yoghurt, saffron, olive oil, mixed spices, mixed lettuce, croutons, mixed herbs, cherry tomatoes, mayonnaise, lemon, mixed salad seasoning
Tuna Pasta Salad
Pasta, tuna, spring onion, mayonnaise, lemon juice, fresh herbs, olives, sweetcorn, mixed seasoning, olive oil
Pumpkin Soup
Pumpkin/squash, cinnamon, apple, vegetarian stock cube, sunflower seeds, carrots, spices, cream, pumpkin seeds
Kotlet
Lamb mince, onion, garlic, potato, breadcrumbs, green pepper, eggs, mixed spices, saffron, olive oil, paprika, turmeric
Koukou Sibzamini
Potato, eggs, garlic, onion, parsley, saffron, salt, pepper, paprika, turmeric
Ab Goosht
Lamb shoulder, potato, tomato, tomato paste, green sweet peppers, white beans, chickpeas, lentils, mixed spices, dried lime, turmeric
Persian Spaghetti
Beef mince, tomato paste, tomato, onion, garlic, turmeric, mixed spice, pasta
Lubio Polo
Green beans, lamb shoulder, mixed spices, cinnamon, garlic, onion, tomato purée, tomato, saffron, rice, turmeric
Gheimeh
Lamb shoulder, tomato purée, dried lime, yellow split peas, saffron, potato, cinnamon, mixed spices, rice, turmeric
Gheimeh Bademjoon
Aubergine, tomato purée, dried lime, yellow split peas, saffron, potato, cinnamon, mixed spices, rice, turmeric
Ghormeh Sabzi
Fresh herbs, lamb shoulder, dried lime, lemon juice, kidney beans, onion, rice, turmeric
Baghali Polo with Lamb Shank
Lamb shank, rice, broad beans, saffron, dill, garlic, onion, carrots, bay leaves, leek, fresh herbs, turmeric
Khoresht Bamieh
Okra, tomato, onion, garlic, potato, green sweet pepper, rice, tomato paste, turmeric
Adaas Polo
Lamb shoulder, rice, dates, lentils, cinnamon, raisins, saffron, turmeric
Zereshk Polo
Chicken, turmeric, orange, saffron, rice, barberry, pistachio, almond, carrot, mixed spices
Sabzi Polo with Salmon
Salmon, lemon, mixed spices, turmeric, onion, garlic, dill, rice, saffron

All dishes contain: salt, black pepper, olive oil and sunflower oil. Prepared in a kitchen that handles all 14 major allergens — please tell us about any allergies before ordering.

The 14 regulated allergens

Under UK Food Information Regulations, the following allergens must be declared if present in a dish:

  • Celery
  • Cereals containing gluten (wheat, rye, barley, oats)
  • Crustaceans (e.g. prawns, crabs)
  • Eggs
  • Fish
  • Lupin
  • Milk (including lactose)
  • Molluscs (e.g. mussels, squid)
  • Mustard
  • Tree nuts (almonds, walnuts, pistachios, etc.)
  • Peanuts
  • Sesame seeds
  • Soybeans
  • Sulphur dioxide and sulphites (above 10 mg/kg)

Cross‑contamination

Our meals are prepared in a single kitchen that handles all 14 major allergens, including gluten, dairy, nuts, eggs, fish and sesame. While we follow strict handling and cleaning procedures, we cannot guarantee that any dish is completely free from traces of an allergen. If you have a severe allergy, please contact us before ordering so we can advise honestly on suitability.

Tell us about your allergies

Please mention any allergies you have in your profile when signing up. This helps us keep a record of your needs and advise you on suitable meals when you order.

Storage & reheating

Please refrigerate meals on arrival. All foods delivered must be consumed within 4 days. Our containers are microwave friendly — simply heat in the microwave, or transfer to a pan if you prefer. Follow the reheating instructions printed on each meal to ensure food is piping hot before serving.

Allergen queries

For any allergen or dietary question, email info@shadiskitchen.co.uk and we will get back to you the same day where possible.