UK 100% gluten free – East Anglia
Welcome to this series of posts aiming to capture all the 100% gluten free venues in the UK. This post covers East Anglia gluten free, at this stage only Norfolk and Suffolk have 100% gluten free venues.
For the regions already covered (eg London, Devon & Cornwall, the Midlands, the North) please see the 100% Gluten Free UK page. All of England is now covered and the other regions of the UK are a work in progress. Please subscribe (see box to your right), or connect via Facebook or Twitter for updates.
The criteria I used for inclusion, was that the business has to be:
- 100% gluten free (ie no cross contamination risk), and
- have its own outlet that you can visit, such as a shop, café or a stall at a market.
If you know of a business that fits the criteria that is not listed, please let me know via the contact page.
Use the map below (zoom out & drag the mouse) to see what is your area, or if you would prefer a printable list, please see the restaurant lists page.
NORFOLK
The Gluten Free Shop & Gluten Free Cafe (Norwich)
Cafe opened in January 2016, serving light lunches (eg sausage rolls, sandwiches, quiche, soup & roll) and plenty of cake 0ptions for tea and a cake or scone. Go upstairs to the shop to find extensive gluten free supplies.
Picture: The GF Shop Facebook
The Gluten Free Shop has everything that you might need if you are Coeliac or following a gluten or wheat free diet; from tasty pies to unbelievable bread, homemade cakes to speciality pasta, store cupboard staples and gourmet sauces. Highly Commended as an Independent Retailer at the 2015 Norfolk Food & Drink Awards, we have a passion for high quality food and good customer service.
The first one of its kind in the UK, this unique independent store is a treasure trove of delightful produce; with an emphasis on using small and local producers, as well as stocking lots of niche and hard to find ingredients there is so much to choose from – and ALL of it is gluten free. We understand how difficult it is to follow a restricted diet, and the team will be on hand to give you all the help that you need to choose the right foods for you. Lots of items are also dairy, egg, soya and nut free, and there is a great range of healthy wholefoods too, you can even buy some of our flours in recipe size portions from our hoppers.
For a review of the shop when it was at Hellesdon Barns, please click here.
Timberhill, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3JZ
7 days 10am – 5pm (Sun 4pm)
Cafe Jungle (Norwich)
Cafe Jungle is a 100% gluten-free cafe located in a tropical glasshouse at the fabulous Urban Jungle Plant Nursery. Comfortable sofas, tables and chairs are totally embraced by exuberant leafy plants – it really is a café in a jungle!
Enjoy a coffee and cake, a platter to share, a wholesome lunch or a fabulous indulgent afternoon tea (please book in advance for afternoon tea). Vegetarian options available.
Ringland Lane, Costessey, Norwich, NR8 5BG
10am-4pm daily (incl. Bank holidays). Closed from 23 Dec to end of January.
Norfolk Gluten Freedom (Norwich)
We bring together everything that is great about being Gluten Free in Norfolk. We run food events, arrange networking, give advice and raise awareness. The Norfolk Gluten Freedom Expo gives local producers to showcase their gluten free goodies. There will also be talks and seminars on the gluten free diet.
Expo usually held at The Forum, Norwich, Norfolk.
Expo held twice a year – check Twitter @yourglutenfreed for updates
Free entry – next date Sunday 2 October 2016.
Doors will be opening from 10am until 4pm, with cookery demonstrations inside, and talks in the auditorium throughout the day. There will also be opportunities for the trade to network, meet the producers, and source local ingredients. There will be street food and a BBQ, ready to eat goodies and delicious treats to take away.
On sale will be amazing artisan breads, cakes, cookies, chutney, cereals, honey, beer, cider, cooking sauces, pies, flour, store cupboard ingredients, quiches, make-up, beauty products and much more. Exhibitors include The Gluten Free shop (see entry above). There will also be health experts and organisations offering support and advice.
Gluten Free Food Store (Diss, Southern Norfolk/Suffolk border)
An entirely gluten free food shop with a focus on independent and local producers.
7 Cobbs Yard, Diss, Norfolk IP22 4LB
Kind Food (Norwich – City Centre/Poringland/Costessey/Loddon; North Norfolk – North Walsham)
Kind Food are a small friendly family business based just outside of Norwich. All products are vegetarian, gluten free and dairy free, and all handmade in a dedicated gluten free and dairy free kitchen.
They produce a selection of sweet and savoury baked goods, chocolate and fudge and can be found a markets as listed below and various regional food fairs such as the Norwich show. Various products are also available in some local stores, such as Norfolk farm shop at Taverham Garden Centre. You can pre-order for collection at the Norwich Market or delivery is possible to the local area or via Royal Mail. To keep up to date, please follow on Facebook and Twitter @norfolkkindfood.
Kind Food www.facebook.com/kindfoodnorfolk
Every effort is made to attend all markets, but sometimes will be attending other events on the dates below.
Norwich Market, Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm, Row F Stalls 124-125, 1 Market Place (located off Gentleman’s Walk in the city centre), Norwich NR2 1ND
www.norwich.gov.uk/NorwichMarket/North Walsham Farmers’ Market, last Sunday of the month, Market Place, Town Centre NR28 9BT
@NWalshammarkets
Kind Just Add Grapes (North Norfolk – Holt, Fakenham, Sandringham)
Just Add Grapes is a family run business that produces a wide range of gluten free sweet and savoury products to take away and also have a coffee shop so you can stop to have coffee & cake.
All made in a 100% gluten free kitchen, you will find pies, sausage rolls, quiches, flans and tarts. Gluten free bread is also available at the store. Buy at the shop or attend local markets. Click & collect with 24 hours notice and delivery also available.
Just Add Grapes www.justaddgrapes.co.uk
16 Bull Street, Holt, Norfolk NR25 6HP Tel: 07896 246 596
Mon-Thurs 9.30am – 5.00pm, Fri-Sat 9.00am – 6.00pmFakenham Farmers’ Market, 4th Saturday of the month (except Dec), 8.30am-noon, Market Square, Fakenham, North Norfolk
www.fakenhamfarmersmarket.co.uk/market_dates.htmlSandringham Farmers’ Market, 3rd Sunday of the month, 10am-3pm, The Visitor Centre, Sandringham Estate, North Norfolk PE35 6EH
www.sandringhamestate.co.uk/news-events/events-calendar/farmers-market/
SUFFOLK
Glorious Fodder (Snape Maltings/Woodbridge/Bawdsey/Lavenham)
Dedicated gluten free home based kitchen producing sweet & savoury products eg cakes, puddings, tarts, pies, gnocchi, scotch eggs, sausage & vegetarian rolls. Some items also dairy free.
Purchase at regular markets (check Facebook or Twitter @gloriousfodder to confirm attendance) or via online shop for delivery or collection.
Glorious Fodder www.gloriousfodder.co.uk
Woodbridge Farmers’ Market, 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month, 9am-12.30pm, Woodbridge Community Hall, Station Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4AU
www.woodbridgefarmersmarket.co.uk
Snape Maltings Farmers’ Market, 1st Saturday of the month 9.30am-1pm, Snape Maltings, Near Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP17 1SR
www.snapemaltings.co.uk
Bawdsey Market, 3rd Saturday of the month 2-4pm (May-Oct & Christmas), Village Hall, The Street, Bawdsey, IP12 1PP
www.bawdsey.onesuffolk.net
Lavenham Farmers’ Market, 4th Sunday of the month 10am-1.30pm, Lavenham Village Hall, Lavenham, Suffolk, CO10 9QX
www.suffolkmarketevents.co.uk
Photo credits: All photos have been provided by the businesses and they retain the ownership rights to these.
For more ideas on eating out gluten free in the UK, please check the following links:
- Visiting the UK (including train stations & airports)
- 100% Gluten Free around the UK
- Summary of chains offering gluten free options
- London restaurant reviews
- all UK restaurant reviews
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