# Collect dietary needs

Lesson 2 of [Plan a Group Meal and Budget](https://dishdirectory.com/academy/plan-a-group-meal-and-budget.md), 16 minutes.

Ask about diets before you choose. Do not ask at the table. Ask in the invitation Put the question in the invitation. Ask each guest for any diet or food need. Then pick a restaurant that has at least two real options for each diet. A side salad is not a real option. A medical need is a safety task…

The rest of this lesson is for learners enrolled in the course. [See how Plan a Group Meal and Budget works](https://dishdirectory.com/academy/plan-a-group-meal-and-budget.md).

Also on the [web page](https://dishdirectory.com/academy/plan-a-group-meal-and-budget/collect-dietary-needs).