Big Mama

Two menu items (Fried Catfish and Hot Fish Sandwich) are explicitly described as fried in 100% peanut oil, and the Catfish & Grits breakfast item is also 'fried in 100% peanut oil'. Peanut oil is therefore a deliberate choice, which may be safe for most people with peanut allergy depending on the level of refinement. The menu does not state whether the oil is dedicated or whether the same fryer handles other items dusted with wheat flour. No mention is made of tree nut handling. Those with peanut allergy should confirm fryer dedication with staff.

A gluten-free option is available, with the Oven Fried Chicken dusted with rice flour and cooked in the oven. The menu on Uber Eats also lists a 'Gluten Free Half' and 'Quarter Oven Fried Chicken'. The kitchen is shared, as stated on the chain's allergen page, which notes the risk of cross-contact. No dedicated fryer or separate prep area is mentioned. One community review reports that the chef spoke directly to the diner. However, the FindMeGlutenFree listing explicitly warns that it is not a dedicated gluten-free facility. The restaurant is best suited for gluten-sensitive diners willing to discuss needs with staff. Coeliac diners should call ahead.

The venue's menu and its Uber Eats listing both include a 'Vegan Soulful Bowl'. A customer review notes that the greens or cabbage contain 'no pork'. No dedicated kitchen or fryer is mentioned, and the vegan item is prepared in a shared kitchen, which carries a cross-contact risk. Diners should confirm with staff whether the bowl is fully vegan. The ingredient list includes flour, soy sauce, and coconut milk, all compatible with a vegan diet, but cross-contact remains unaddressed.