Coeliac Disease

Coeliac Awareness Week: Chef Phil Vickery to give gluten-free masterclass

11-May-2016 By Emma Eversham

Chef Phil Vickery will be giving top tips on how hospitality operators can better cater for customers following a gluten-free diet in a live-streamed masterclass on 12 May.

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How to cater for customers following gluten-free diets

09-May-2016 By Kathryn Miller

On the first day of Coeliac UK Awareness Week, Coeliac UK's head of food policy Kathryn Miller, outlines the practical steps hospitality operators can take to cater for customers following a gluten-free diet.

Coeliac UK event to help foodservice businesses benefit from gluten-free market

23-Mar-2016 By Emma Eversham

Charity Coeliac UK is to hold its first networking event for food businesses looking to benefit from the growing gluten-free market.

Restaurant chain Pho gains Gluten Free accreditation

25-Jan-2016 By Emma Eversham

Pho has become the latest restaurant group to receive Gluten Free (GF) accreditation from Coeliac UK.

Why you should put gluten-free dishes on your menu

21-Jul-2015 By Michelle Perrett

BigHospitality looks at what restaurants, pubs and hotels can do to ensure they cater for the increasing gluten-free trend and asks whether it makes good business sense to do so.

The Orchard Restaurant and Bar eyes expansion

11-Jun-2015 By Sophie Witts

Former Claridge's chef Steven Mitchell has revealed plans to expand his Orchard Restaurant and Bar brand in the Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire area.

Coeliac Awareness Week 2015: Restaurant chains step up with gluten-free options

11-May-2015 By Emma Eversham

Restaurants across the country are gradually increasing the number of gluten-free options on their menus as awareness of conditions such as coeliac disease increase and diners demand more choice.

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Diners want more gluten-free options on menus

23-Apr-2015 By Sophie Witts

Operators are at risk of alienating diners by failing to offer an adequate range of gluten-free menu options, according to research commissioned by Aviko in the run up to Coeliac Awareness Week (11-17 May).

Dining trends 2014: more intolerances, fewer vegetarians

23-Dec-2014 By Lauren Houghton

The number of diners reporting lactose or gluten intolerance has risen in 2014, while the number of diners ordering vegetarian or nut-free dishes has fallen, according to data collected by food pre-ordering service TellTheChef.

Allergen regulation: Time’s up

12-Dec-2014 By Melodie Michel

The much-anticipated EU Food Information for Consumers Regulation came into force on 13 December. BigHospitality looks at what is changing, and the impact of the new law on the industry.

Foodservice failing on gluten-free, finds survey

10-Nov-2014 By Carina Perkins

Pubs, hotels, cafes and restaurants are still falling short when it comes to catering for gluten intolerances, according to a new survey.

Restaurants step up preparations ahead of EU allergen labelling law

12-May-2014 By Melodie Michel

With the EU’s top 14 allergens labelling laws coming into effect in December 2014, efforts are being made across the industry to cater for customers with food allergies and intolerances, but more needs to be done.

Into the mainstream: are restaurants catering for gluten-free growth?

14-Apr-2014 By Carina Perkins

According to a new report from Innova Market Insights, free-from foods are moving into the mainstream, with people now opting to avoid gluten and dairy for lifestyle reasons as well as food intolerances and allergies.

Coeliac UK launches Gluten-free Chef of the Year 2013

05-Apr-2013 By Luke Nicholls

Coeliac UK, the national charity for people suffering with coeliac disease, is encouraging chefs from across the UK to enter its Gluten-free Chef of the Year competition.

Venice Bakery UK launches gluten-free pizza base

21-Mar-2013 By Peter Ruddick

Venice Bakery, an established USA-based manufacturer of 'free from' thin and crusty pizza bases, has launched its gluten-free product in the UK at IFE 2013 under the name Venice Bakery UK.

Coeliac UK provides gluten-free law update, solution for hospitality businesses

26-Apr-2012 By Luke Nicholls

Coeliac UK - the national charity for people suffering with coeliac disease - is today stepping up its efforts to help food businesses capitalise on the burgeoning market for gluten-free options.