How it works

Using the Cards

How to communicate dietary restrictions, everywhere you go.

Handing an Equal Eats card to a server
What the cards do

Your needs, in the local language

Equal Eats cards clearly explain food allergies or dietary needs in the local language.

They help bridge language barriers when ordering food or asking about ingredients.

They reduce misunderstandings in high-risk situations.

Passing a celiac disease card across a table
Holding a food allergy card at a restaurant
When to use the cards

Anywhere food is part of the trip

  • 🍽️At restaurants or cafés
  • 🏨When checking into hotels
  • 🥐At bakeries or food markets
  • ✈️On planes or trains
  • 🛎️When ordering takeout or room service
Step-by-step

How to Use the Cards

  1. 1
    Step 1

    Show the card before ordering

    Give it to the server, chef, or staff member as early as possible.

  2. 2
    Step 2

    Let them read it fully

    The card is designed to explain your needs clearly without extra conversation.

  3. 3
    Step 3

    Ask follow-up questions if needed

    The card opens the door — it doesn’t replace awareness or caution.

  4. 4
    Step 4

    Keep it accessible

    Store physical cards in a wallet, or keep digital cards saved offline on your phone.

Server reading an Equal Eats card