Dietary Needs at Hogwarts.

[Scott]

No: HPFGUIDX 12587

At the Yule Ball Harry notices that Dumbledore orders Pork Chops from 
the menu by saying 'Pork Chops' and then they appear.  We know that 
Harry does the same, though we never find out what he's having. 

This is the first time we've ever seen students at Hogwarts decide 
what type of food they'd like. It got me to thinking about the 
students who aren't that keen on black pudding and Haggis, or for 
that matter anything. 

Ron simply didn't try Boullubaise in GoF, but there was plenty of 
other things for him to eat. What about the vegitarians? Do they get 
special meals?  Jewish students who keep kosher?  People who might 
have food allergys (or do these not occur in the Wizarding world) or 
other medical conditions that would prevent them from eating certain 
foods.

Maybe House Elves are alerted to this ahead of time, and so they know 
which foods to fix. 

Scott
(Who guiltily admits that, other than the ongoing shipping thread he 
hasn't enjoyed any discussion as much as that Christmas dinner one we 
had in December.)