Crazy suggestion: Why not run meetups 3-6PM instead of 6-9? Let people go home and eat whatever they want! Keep it inexpensive to run a meetup! Let people not have to choose between going to a meetup vs. seeing their families!
Obviously the situation is different at a conference, and there it's really important to accommodate people's needs, since they're stuck for a few days with you. Definitely put special meal options on the menu. For people who don't fit into standard boxes, my best suggestion is what I've had done for me a few times: Give people with special restrictions the option to speak directly with the caterer/restaurant(s) and negotiate their needs. I've always found that caterers deal with unusual needs all the time, and just want to make sure everyone is satisfied with the service.
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Crazy suggestion: Why not run meetups 3-6PM instead of 6-9? Let people go home and eat whatever they want! Keep it inexpensive to run a meetup! Let people not have to choose between going to a meetup vs. seeing their families!
Obviously the situation is different at a conference, and there it's really important to accommodate people's needs, since they're stuck for a few days with you. Definitely put special meal options on the menu. For people who don't fit into standard boxes, my best suggestion is what I've had done for me a few times: Give people with special restrictions the option to speak directly with the caterer/restaurant(s) and negotiate their needs. I've always found that caterers deal with unusual needs all the time, and just want to make sure everyone is satisfied with the service.