Eating out and travelling abroad
Eating out gluten free doesn’t have to be difficult. With a little forward planning and some help from Coeliac UK’s expert services you can dine out in confidence wherever you are.
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Coeliac UK Venue Guide
We believe that when eating out you should have a range of choices suitable for your gluten free diet. In this guide you’ll be able to find venues with our Gluten Free Accreditation, as well as those recommended by our community. All to help you find suitable places to eat gluten free, whatever the occasion.
Travel guides
Travelling for business or pleasure should be enjoyable for those on a gluten free diet. Our handy Travel Guides have been designed to help you prepare for your trip with recommendations on venues and products, as well as key phrases in local languages.
The Gluten Free Accreditation
Coeliac UK’s Gluten Free Accreditation scheme is here to give you confidence and peace of mind when eating out gluten free. Whether you’re eating out with friends, having a meal in hospital, or eating lunch in your school canteen, when you see our unique logo, you know the venue meets the requirements of our strict gluten free standard.
Travelling with coeliac disease
With a little planning, it’s possible to manage your gluten free diet while you’re away on your adventures and we’re here to help. Discover handy hints and tips for travelling abroad on a gluten free diet.
Hints and tips on eating out with confidence
At venues with the Gluten Free Accreditation you can be reassured that staff have been trained to follow the correct procedures, and you won’t see any disclaimer statements on menus. Staff can sometimes change, and you may not always be able to find an accredited venue, so here are some tips from our team to help you dine out with confidence.
Gluten free takeaways
A lot of takeaway food is safe for people with coeliac disease.
However, you do need to be careful what you order, and be aware of the risk of cross contamination in some takeaway restaurants.
Click below to learn more.
What is cross-contamination?
We understand that eating out or preparing food at home can be tricky when you are following a gluten free diet. In this video Lorna, one of our Coeliac UK dietitians, speaks about cross-contamination, what it is, and why it is important on a gluten free diet. The video also provides some simple steps to avoid cross-contamination, helping you dine-in or dine-out with confidence.
New to the gluten free diet?
Coeliac UK has been the expert on the gluten free diet for over 50 years and we understand that gluten free living can be challenging. We are here to help, and we have the tools to support you.
Find out more about our resources for living well on a gluten free diet. From food labelling, keeping healthy, food safety standards and what happens if you accidently eat gluten.
