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Gluten Free Accreditation

Eating out when you’re gluten free doesn’t have to be difficult. With some forward planning, confidence, and help from Coeliac UK, you can dine out in confidence wherever you are.
Gluten Free Accreditation Our Venue Guide Our top tips Get involved with GFA

Gluten Free Accreditation

Eating out when you’re gluten free doesn’t have to be difficult. With some forward planning, confidence, and help from Coeliac UK, you can dine out in confidence wherever you are.
Gluten Free Accreditation Our Venue Guide Our top tips Get involved with GFA

Gluten Free Accreditation

Our Gluten Free Accreditation scheme has been supporting those who need to live gluten free to safely dine out since 2012. We’re proud that there are now 3,000 Gluten Free Accredited (GFA) venues across the UK, each providing gluten free meals that meet our strict standards for safety.

When you see our GFA symbol, you know a venue is committed to gluten free food safety. Being part of the scheme and using the symbol means the venue and its staff have been through strict audits and extensive training to make sure they meet our standards for gluten free safety.

It is the only gluten free scheme available in the UK, and we work with nationwide chains, independent pubs and bistros, and even takeaways. We also accredit schools and hospitals to improve access to gluten free food for those who need it most.

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Our Venue Guide

More than 2,500 food venues in the UK are Gluten Free Accredited by us. This means we know they follow our strict standards, processes and training to ensure their gluten free food is safe for people following a strict gluten free diet. We’ve asked the questions, so you don’t have to. When you visit a Gluten Free Accredited venue, you know you’re in safe hands and can dine out with confidence

“Excellent experience at The Real Food Café. The staff were fantastic and talked through how they ensure their food is safe for those with coeliac disease by using a dedicated cooking area, fryer, and member of staff. The fish and chips were delicious, what a fantastic business! I wish there were more places like this!”

Top tips for a fuss free, gluten free dining experience 

At Gluten Free Accredited venues, you can feel confident they follow correct procedures and you won’t see any disclaimer statements on menus. You may not always be able to find a GFA venue, so here are some tips from our Food Information Officer, Heather, and Head of Food Policy, Emily:

  • Find a venue using Coeliac UK’s Live Well Gluten Free app or our Venue Guide.
  • Call Ahead. Ask to speak to a manager or even the chef if possible and make sure they understand cross contamination.
  • Clearly explain your dietary restrictions to the waiting staff when you arrive. Remember to double check if a separate fryer is used for gluten free options. We recommend you speak to a manager to be sure that your requirements are understood as a health necessity and not a dietary choice.
  • Confirm your order before eating and if you’re still in any doubt that the meal is safe, do not eat it.
  • Had a great gluten free experience when eating out? Why not leave a review on our Venue Guide or share it with us and our gluten free community on social media. Be sure to tag the restaurant too.

 

How you can get involved with GFA

Is there a local venue or food establishment in your area which you think could benefit from the Gluten Free Accreditation scheme? You can help us to provide even more options for safe gluten free dining throughout the UK.

Download and print this handy leaflet to give to your local venue and let them know how they can benefit from getting accredited today.