At Much Better Adventures, we work hard to accommodate dietary requirements and allergies so your trip is safe, inclusive, and enjoyable. That said, options can vary by country, location, and lodging, and in some places, options may be limited or unavailable. The information below has been provided by your host so you’re fully informed about what will be possible on your trip depending on your individual requirements. This information should be read carefully before your trip to ensure that you are adequately prepared for the situation ‘on the ground’.
Once you have booked your trip, please fill out your passenger information form ASAP with any dietary requirements. Once you complete your passenger information, your dietary needs and any allergies are automatically shared with your host and, in turn, your guide. Please submit this as early as possible so they can plan accordingly and deliver the best experience. Please also remind your guide about your dietary requirements upon arrival, as mentioning these in person allows your guide to comprehend individual preferences and limitations as soon as you arrive.
BACKGROUND
Georgian cuisine is deeply shaped by the country’s position at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, where centuries of trade and a fertile agricultural landscape have produced a rich and distinctive food culture. Meals are generous and communal, typically featuring bread, cheese, walnut-based sauces, grilled meats, beans, and seasonal vegetables, with wine playing a central cultural role. Vegetarian and vegan diets can be very well accommodated, with a wide variety of plant-based dishes available throughout the country. Travelers with less common dietary requirements should expect more limited awareness outside cities and tourist areas, though guides can help communicate needs to local hosts.
SPECIAL DIETS
Vegetarian
-Vegetarian diets can be catered for on this trip, provided that your host is made aware in advance. While many traditional Georgian dishes are often centered around meat, vegetarian requirements can generally be accommodated and there is still a wide variety of suitable and flavorful options available.
Georgian cuisine offers a rich selection of naturally vegetarian dishes, including Lobio (slow-cooked beans with herbs and spices), Badrijani Nigvzit (eggplant with walnut paste), fresh seasonal salads, cheese varieties, baked breads, and an assortment of vegetable dishes prepared with walnuts, garlic, and aromatic herbs. Many dishes are either vegetarian by nature or can be adapted upon request.
Restaurants are happy to make adjustments where possible to suit dietary needs. However, in more rural areas, vegetarian choices may be more limited, and menus can be simpler or less varied compared to larger cities. Packed lunches are carefully prepared in advance and can be arranged to suit vegetarian preferences if requested. They typically include a selection of fresh, locally sourced items such as bread, cheese, vegetables, fruit, and other simple, nourishing components, ensuring convenient and satisfying options.
Vegan
-Vegan diets are difficult to cater for on this trip. While your host will do their best to meet these requirements, please be aware that the required produce and ingredients are not abundant in this destination and you may find the food provided repetitive.
Georgian cuisine does include some naturally plant-based elements such as vegetables, beans, fresh salads, bread, and walnut-based preparations. However, the frequent use of cheese, butter, and other dairy products in traditional cooking means that suitable alternatives are limited and often require careful adaptation.
Restaurants may be able to make adjustments where possible, but vegan-friendly options are not widely established and can be particularly limited outside larger cities. In rural areas, meal choices tend to be simpler, with less variety and fewer reliable plant-based protein sources. Packed lunches are prepared in advance and can be arranged with vegan requirements when clearly advised. They typically include basic items such as bread, vegetables, fruit, nuts, and other simple provisions, though variety and balance may be more limited compared to other dietary preferences.
Please do consider bringing your favorite snacks or food supplements from home to ensure that you always have enough fuel for your adventure.
Kosher
-Fully certified Kosher kitchens and supervision are rare and usually cannot be guaranteed unless expressly confirmed in advance by your host. Vegetarian or vegan options can often be the most reliable alternative if this is acceptable to you. Please read the related sections above.
Halal
-Certified Halal supply varies by destination and may not always be possible. Vegetarian or vegan options can often be the most reliable alternative if this is acceptable to you. Please read the related sections above.
INTOLERANCES
Gluten Free
-Gluten-free diets are difficult to cater for on this trip. While your host will do their best to meet these requirements, please be aware that the required produce and ingredients are not abundant in this destination, and you may find the food provided repetitive.
Georgian cuisine includes a number of naturally gluten-free dishes such as grilled meats, vegetable stews, fresh salads, beans, cheese, and walnut-based dishes. However, bread and wheat-based products are a staple of the local diet and cross-contamination may be difficult to fully avoid due to shared kitchen environments.
Restaurants and hosts are usually able to adapt meals where possible, especially in larger towns and cities. In more rural areas, choices may be simpler and less varied, but suitable alternatives can still be provided with advance notice. Packed lunches can also be prepared with gluten-free requirements when clearly communicated in advance, typically including items such as fruit, vegetables, cheese, nuts, and other naturally gluten-free components.
Please do consider bringing your favorite snacks or food supplements from home to ensure that you always have enough fuel for your adventure.
Lactose Free
-Lactose-free diets can be catered for on this trip, provided that your host is made aware in advance.
Georgian cuisine includes several naturally lactose-free dishes such as grilled meats, vegetable stews, fresh salads, beans, bread (unless buttered), and walnut-based preparations. However, dairy products such as cheese, butter, and sour cream are widely used in traditional cooking, so care is needed when selecting suitable dishes.
Restaurants and hosts are usually able to adapt meals where possible, particularly in larger towns and cities. In more rural areas, lactose-free choices may be more limited and menus can be simpler, but suitable options can still be arranged with advance notice.
Packed lunches can also be prepared with lactose-free requirements when clearly communicated in advance, typically including items such as fruit, vegetables, nuts, bread, and other naturally lactose-free components.
ALLERGIES
Our host has confirmed that they are able to accommodate mild allergies to the 14 allergens identified by the UK Food Standards Agency, where these are disclosed in advance. However, if you have a severe or life-threatening food allergy, please get in touch with our Customer Experience team before booking to discuss whether your requirements can be accommodated safely on this trip. This will allow us to carefully consider the sensitivity and severity of your allergy, the available provision on the trip, and the accessibility of medical care should a reaction occur. Your safety is always our top priority.
Please note that when traveling overseas, local ingredients, food preparation methods, and labeling standards may vary, particularly in remote areas. It is also worth noting that any allergies may result in more limited options and repetitive provision in some areas. While your guide will help communicate dietary requirements where possible, customers remain responsible for managing their own allergies during the trip.
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Walnuts and other nuts are commonly used ingredients in Georgian cuisine, particularly in traditional dishes, sauces, and pastes, and are an important part of the local food culture. Allergies involving nuts can therefore be accommodated where clearly communicated in advance, and alternative options will be considered where possible.
