I've almost always been thanked for using my chef card, I even make one in Spanish and French for when I travel. Only twice have I been told "we don't have anything you can eat". I also make sure I have something safe to tide me over. 🙂

It has made it so much easier to feel safe when ordering food at a restaurant!

Oh this is a great idea! you never know. Might be able to go out and not get ill!

I have never had any problems. It saves them having to write down all the things that you can't have. Mine are Gluten, Night Shade veggies and mushrooms so not overly difficult. I have, on occasion, have a chef come out of the kitchen just to double check things with me. Sometimes it is to assure me that he is preparing my, whatever, on a foil covered cookie sheet so it is not exposed to other things. I have never had a problem. I think in general the kitchen and serving staff want to help. Caution, best to NOT go somewhere during their busiest time of day because then it is more difficult for them to be compliant.

Printed out ones that are in Hebrew and English for my trip to Israel. Love being prepared.