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Conference Worries

Salem

By Salem
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Hello all,

I just found out I am being sent to a three day conference in Vancouver BC later this month. I actually live in the suburbs of the city, so I know some restaurants/grocery stores that have gluten-free foods. I plan on bringing my own cereal, and snacks. My worries are what am I going to do for food during the day when I'm stuck at the conference??? At conferences are all meals usually provided or just lunch and snacks? Has anyone been in a similar situation? I was thinking of calling the hotel and see if they can accomodate me. Any tips would be greatly appreciated!

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By all means talk to the hotel, even the executive chef or at least the chefs office. I think you'll find them most helpful. I have to deal with this all time in hawaii and all sorts of events. They will always come up with something safe and gluten Free

Most hotels keep gluten-free meals in stock now. It's getting more and more common.

Please let us know what they tell you.

Ken

Hello all,

I just found out I am being sent to a three day conference in Vancouver BC later this month. I actually live in the suburbs of the city, so I know some restaurants/grocery stores that have gluten-free foods. I plan on bringing my own cereal, and snacks. My worries are what am I going to do for food during the day when I'm stuck at the conference??? At conferences are all meals usually provided or just lunch and snacks? Has anyone been in a similar situation? I was thinking of calling the hotel and see if they can accomodate me. Any tips would be greatly appreciated!

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