Shaney Hudson

Gluten-free doesn’t equal a joy-free Christmas 2023. An inner-city bakehouse is creating majestic trifles and mince pies, a giant pistachio macaron will add some pizzazz to your Christmas table, and, in a surprise twist, an RSL is doing impressive coeliac-friendly Christmas feasts for 10 people.

Sina Klug uses generations-old family recipes, but she's also focused on changing things up. Cakes are made to order, gluten-free treats line the shelves and everything – including chutneys, breads and pickles – is made from scratch.

Need a spontaneous gluten-free fix? The bakery warehouse now offers takeaway breads, pies, pastries and coffee on demand – no pre-order necessary. There’s a coeliac-friendly cookbook in the works, too.

Plus gluten-free gingerbread houses, pudding and mince pies – this might just be the best Christmas yet for those with coeliac and gluten-free diets.

Enormous vegan trifles and gluten-free gingerbread houses, festive nut roasts and mince pies are all on the menu this silly season.

This beloved spot has been operating under the radar for 50 years, but thanks to a stylish renovation it mightn’t remain a secret for much longer.

The casual deli-cafe is run by a former head chef of Ottolenghi Belgravia, serving aubergine topped with whipped feta, pomegranate and fried mint, chorizo mac’n’cheese, and vegan sausage rolls.

From vegan croissants and doughnuts to gluten-free fish and chips, burgers and loaves, there are now options beyond the grocery store’s “health foods” aisle for those with dietary restrictions.

People with coeliac disease and those who have to avoid gluten, rejoice. You can get it all: gourmet pies, sausage rolls, sandwiches, pasta, loaves, chocolate eclairs and croissants. Plus, there’re vegan and dairy-free options.