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 accommodation, 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 prior to your trip to ensure that you are adequately prepared for the situation ‘on the ground’.
Once you have booked on 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
Stockholm’s food culture reflects its northern climate, island geography and long winters, with preservation techniques like curing, smoking and pickling shaping a cuisine built around fish, root vegetables and seasonal produce. Meals tend to be simple, balanced and often include dairy, grains and seafood, with a growing emphasis on freshness and sustainability. Travellers with dietary requirements generally find Stockholm accommodating, particularly for vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diets, though traditional dishes can be less flexible. It is usually straightforward with some planning, a guide can help navigate menus and communicate specific needs. For this adventure, the guides carry all food in the kayak from the start, so it is important that you fill in any dietary preferences or allergies on your MBA Passenger Information Form in good time before the trip.
SPECIAL DIETS
Vegetarian
Vegetarian diets can be catered for on this trip, provided that your host is made aware in advance. Traditional Swedish cuisine has historically been meat- and fish-based, shaped by a cold climate and short growing season, but a vegetarian undercurrent has always existed in what the land and pantry provided through winter. Staples like potatoes, root vegetables, cabbage, peas, and hearty rye and barley breads formed the backbone of everyday eating, often stretched with dairy. Classic meat-free dishes include raggmunk (potato pancakes) and porridges like havregrynsgröt and risgrynsgröt, while foraged lingonberries, cloudberries, and chanterelles add seasonal variety. A fully vegetarian diet as a conscious choice is a modern development, but historically, traditional bondkost (peasant fare) meals were often naturally meat-free simply because meat was expensive and reserved for Sundays and holidays.
Vegan
Vegan diets can be catered for on this trip, provided that your host is made aware in advance. Modern Sweden has embraced veganism strongly. The brand ‘Oatly’ was founded in Lund, but the traditional roots lie in the simple, plant-forward bondkost (peasant fare) that sustained rural households when meat and dairy were scarce.
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 (for Coeliac, please see Allergies section below)
Gluten-free diets can be catered for on this trip, provided that your host is made aware in advance. Our host will do their best, but if you have Coeliac disease, they cannot 100% guarantee no cross-contamination or traces of gluten.
Lactose-free
Lactose-free diets can be catered for on this trip, provided that your host is made aware in advance.
ALLERGIES
Our host has confirmed that provision for certain mild and severe or life-threatening food allergies on this trip may be unreliable. Please get in touch with our Customer Experience team prior to 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 travelling overseas, local ingredients, food preparation methods and labelling 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. Whilst your guide will help communicate dietary requirements where possible, customers remain responsible for managing their own allergies during the trip.
