Managing varied dietary needs - question for hosts who provide breakfast or other meals/food items

[Michelle53]

Hi all

This is something that's been on my mind since I'm considering booking an Airbnb for an overseas trip next year. 

I happen to be Vegan. Which means I only eat plant-based, no animal products at all. 

Would you consider it to be a reasonable request, if you are offering breakfast included in your pricing,  if I asked for soy or almond milk for cereal rather than cow's milk ?

Or perhaps replacing eggs with fresh fruit, as another example ?

I would probably, given the choice, book a place without a meal offering, and just make my own plans, because it's really frustrating to go to a restaurant, for example, that does not have a plant-based option,  and get offered the chicken and ranch salad "without the chicken and the dressing" i.e. naked lettuce, with a slice of lemon, but still get to pay the full price for the salad.

What do other hosts think ?

By the way, I do not provide any meals to my guests, but a range of pre-wrapped items that might appeal to a range of interests.  There is a grocery-shopping option 3 blocks away. 

[Elizabeth1028]

I provide breakfast and always ask if their are any food allergies, or restrictions based upon what that group can and can not eat. With that said if I was made aware of that strict Vegan diet prior to arrival so I have time to get what I needed then no it’s not a problem, if I am told after arrival I would see what I had and offer a discount after check out because that’s just who I am. But I always keep fresh fruit, Coconut Milk, oatmeal, Grits, and Cream of Wheat handy just incase. It may not be the Farm fresh eggs from my chicken coop, with Fresh bacon and pork sausage as I am a Catyle Ranch stay… but all guests should get equal attention and if you are unable at the last minute to accommodate then give them a discount! Making breakfast is not only my fav upset of hosting but it has given me the best reviews. 

[Inna22]

@Michelle53 I do offer breakfast through one of the listings sites. Long story why only there. I would most likely not buy anything specific or at least not guarantee it for two reasons. Sometimes I send my housekeeper to do the buying and she has limited English abilities. She knows what to get on my regular list, I am not sure she would be able to deviate. The second reason is that I can not remember anything. I can barely remember what I have to get from the regular list, I will definitely not remember to get something special. Having said that, I will certainly make an attempt to accommodate and there is a grocery story two minutes away from me