Invest in the gluten free community and they’ll invest in you
Discover how to reach a growing market with Gluten Free Accreditation
According to our latest Eating Out report…
2.9M
diners follow a gluten free diet
£3.3B
spent on eating out annually
70%
of gluten free diners eat out with 2+ people
90%
prefer to eat at Gluten Free Accredited venues
Coeliac disease (pronounced see-liac) is an autoimmune condition where the body’s immune system reacts to gluten, causing damage to the lining of the gut. The only treatment is a strict gluten free diet for life.
Coeliac UK is dedicated to supporting people with coeliac disease by partnering with restaurants, cafes and other food venues like yours.
Coeliac UK’s Gluten Free Accreditation is trusted by the gluten free community. More than 2,500 food venues in the UK hold Gluten Free Accreditation, giving customers confidence that they follow strict standards, with processes and training in place to serve gluten free food safely.
Holding Gluten Free Accreditation means you can confidently serve your gluten free customers and build a positive reputation amongst an engaged community.
“At PizzaExpress, we're committed to ensuring everyone has a place at our table – and for the past 12 years, we've partnered with Coeliac UK to offer an accredited dining experience which is safe for those with coeliac disease. We have been delighted with the success of our gluten free menu, with our customers delighted with the choices they have at PizzaExpress.”
PizzaExpress
When a venue applies for Gluten Free Accreditation, Coeliac UK will:
Assess
Determine your starting point with a tailored assessment to identify what’s already working and where improvements are needed
Support
Support you in meeting our rigorous standard for serving gluten free food, including reviewing your documentation, preparation and service procedures to ensure safety and consistency
Equip
Equip your team with the knowledge and confidence to deliver safe gluten free food through expert training on coeliac disease and gluten free food service
Celebrate
We’ll add your venue to our Venue Guide and share the good news in our monthly Products & Offers newsletter for members. Celebrate your achievement by displaying our Gluten Free Accreditation trademark at your venue.
Join more than 2,500 UK venues leading the way in gluten free safety.
Apply for Gluten Free Accreditation today and show your customers you’re committed to serving gluten free food safely.
Gluten Free Accreditation is renewed annually, and with an affordable fee structure the scheme is accessible to all sizes of registered food business.
