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The Ultimate Gluten Free Christmas Shopping Guide 2024 ๐Ÿ›’

Everything you need to know for a very merry gluten free Christmas!

The Christmas period can definitely be a tough time for people living with allergies or dietary requirements; it can feel like a minefield of gatherings, parties and unexpected visitors popping round. So, whether youโ€™re gluten free yourself or catering for someone who is, weโ€™ve put together a great guide to gluten free Christmas treats and party food available to pick up at the major UK supermarkets.

If you know someone hosting a party or dinner, why not share this list with them to help make their planning a breeze - or stock up yourself and bring along something everyone can enjoy!

Weโ€™ve split this guide into sections like โ€˜Party Foodโ€™, โ€˜Christmas Dinnerโ€™, โ€˜Dessertsโ€™ etc, and in each section youโ€™ll see our top picks from each UK supermarket. Youโ€™ll find a mix of โ€˜accidentallyโ€™ or โ€˜naturallyโ€™ gluten free finds plus some of our favourites from the dedicated free from sections of supermarkets.ย ๐Ÿฅณ

You can click on each product to check ingredients, other allergens, prices and availability which is really handy - if we do say so ourselves! And while we haven't featured Lidl on this list due to the lack of an online shop, weโ€™ll be posting about Lidl Christmas finds on our social media, so donโ€™t forget to follow us!

Of course, we all love a homemade delight, but letโ€™s be real, when life gets busy, supermarket picks can be a lifesaver. But if you are looking for gluten free Christmas recipes, there are so many amazing authors out there who have recipes galore for the festive season.

So, buckle up Santa - youโ€™re in for a ride! ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿฝ

โ—ALL products listed below are gluten free and do NOT have a warning for โ€˜may containโ€™ gluten so are all safe for coeliacs. However, itโ€™s so important to double check ingredients in case they have changed or have outdated batches in circulation - use this as a guide but remember to read the label before you buy! ๐Ÿ”

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First of all, a reminder ๐ŸŠ๐Ÿ๐Ÿซ๐Ÿซ’๐ŸŒฝ๐Ÿ…๐Ÿฅฆ๐Ÿฅ•๐Ÿซ›๐Ÿ„โ€๐ŸŸซ

You might notice that often, the gluten free content we post isnโ€™t necessarily focussed on โ€˜the healthiest optionโ€™ and thatโ€™s down to a couple of reasons:

1) Our Mission: Gluten Free Glee is all about making life easier and more joyful for those living gluten free. We want to celebrate what you can eat rather than dwell on restrictions. For many, living with food allergies, intolerances, or dietary restrictions can feel overwhelming - and sometimes even tied to struggles with eating disorders. Weโ€™re here to lighten that load and bring back the fun in cooking, shopping, eating out and LIFE!

2) The Basics are covered: So many naturally gluten free foods - like fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, nuts, beans, pulses etc - are already part of daily diets (weโ€™d hope they are anyway!). Most people donโ€™t need help navigating the basics, and letโ€™s face it, our content wouldnโ€™t be anywhere near as popular if it was just showing different types of lettuce you can buy (there are lots thoughโ€ฆ)!

That said, hereโ€™s your friendly reminder (or PSA) to prioritise your gut health. Even if your gut hasnโ€™t always been your best friend - Iโ€™m looking at you floppy villi - it plays a crucial role in your overall well-being. ๐Ÿ’š

Sandwiches ๐Ÿฅช

Gluten Free Festive Sandwich Options

Christmas sandwiches always tend to be the elite sandwich option, the one we wait for all year round, and this goes especially for gluten free sandwiches too. Lucky for us, M&S, Morrisons, Sainsburyโ€™s, Tesco and Waitrose (kind of) have all rolled out a festive gluten free sandwich this year - plus, if you find yourself in an M&S cafรฉ, they have a gluten free festive toastie this year! The majority are turkey or chicken though, so if youโ€™re vegetarian, you might want to skip past this chapter!

Cold Party & Buffet Food ๐Ÿฅจ

M&S Seafood Platter

Who doesnโ€™t love a good old buffet spread at Christmas time?! Well, usually gluten free folk - buffets can be a minefield of wheat-filled dishes AND because itโ€™s all so close together in proximity, a pretty risky cross-contamination issue. The solution? A 100% gluten free buffet! Hereโ€™s a load of gluten free buffet food including festive favourites, classic party food and of course some fancy options so no one has to miss out.

Morrisons Ready To Eat 12 Smoked Salmon Canapes

Tesco Honey Roast Ham Joint 500G

Hot Party & Buffet Food ๐Ÿค

Morrisons Pork Belly Bites with Maple Barbecue Sauce

And hereโ€™s some hot buffet options for you! Of course, not all of these options are strictly Christmas-themed, but in our opinion, a safe, gluten free table filled with a variety of delicious choices beats the hassle of having to bring your own food to a party. Weโ€™d also bet that people wouldnโ€™t even know that itโ€™s all gluten free, so it suits everyone!

Aldi Specially Selected Cheese In Blankets 192g/12 Pack

Morrisons Free From Gluten Asian Style Party Selection

Tesco 8 Ham and cheese croquettes 205g

Pigs in Blankets ๐Ÿฅ“

Ahhh, Pigs in Blankets, the undisputed champions of the Christmas dinner! And so versatile, a side to the main event, a standout buffet star, or a midnight snack with a dipping bowl of gravy, no judgement here! Now, these days, the majority of pigs in blankets are gluten free, but watch out for some versions which might contain wheat, or that have a topping or stuffing that contains a gluten source.

Asda Extra Special 12 British Pigs in Blankets 300g

Waitrose 24 Piece British Outdoor Bred Garnish Pack

Crisps & Nuts ๐Ÿฅœ

Whatโ€™s Christmas without crisps and nuts! Many options are naturally gluten-free, but itโ€™s always worth double-checking for sneaky seasonings or coatings that might contain gluten. And if you need a dip for your crisps, remember to always check the ingredients; houmous, nacho cheese, sour cream, salsa are almost always gluten free - the pink stuff (taramasalata) is not though, as it contains wheat.

Co-op Irresistible Hand Cooked Turkey Tikka Masala Crisps 150g

Morrisons The Best Chocolate Fruit & Nut Collection

Tesco Pigs In Blankets Combo Mix 150G

Christmas Dinner ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ

As we mentioned at the start of this blog, remember that so much food is naturally gluten free and itโ€™s important to make sure youโ€™re balancing treats with some healthy goodness. A Christmas dinner can quite easily be made gluten free with โ€˜naturallyโ€™ gluten free products and even more so when youโ€™re cooking everything from scratch. But, lets be real, sometimes you need to prioritise convenience, so hereโ€™s some tips for when youโ€™re shopping for gluten free Christmas dinner elements:

๐Ÿ–ย Meat - meat is of course naturally gluten free, but watch out for stuffing thatโ€™s not gluten free and any glazes that might also contain gluten

๐Ÿ ย Vegetarian Mains - itโ€™s quite difficult to come across main dishes that are an alternative to meat; the majority contain gluten as wheat is often used as an alternative - weโ€™ve added some options below but making your own might be an easier option

๐Ÿฅ•ย Potatoes & Veg - again, vegetables are gluten free but when theyโ€™re jazzed up with glazes and seasonings, just double check for any gluten sources in the ingredients

๐Ÿซ“ Yorkshire Puddings - lucky for us, most supermarkets will stock either pre-made yorkshire puddings or a free from batter mix to make at home. P.S. If you donโ€™t think that yorkshires deserve a place on your Christmas dinner then we canโ€™t be friendsโ€ฆ

๐Ÿง†ย Stuffing - similar to pigs in blankets, these days most stuffing is gluten free but there are still quite a few supermarket products that arenโ€™t safe so always check. There are also quite a few โ€˜free fromโ€™ stuffing mixes around

๐Ÿถย Sauces - most sauces and condiments are gluten free (watch out for the obvious ones like english mustard and bread sauce) and this year thereโ€™s lots of naturally gluten free gravy products on the shelves, always check!

Vegetarian Mainsย ๐Ÿ 
๐ŸŽ„ย Specially Selected Root Vegetable & Brie Nut Roasts 2x195g/2 Pack
๐ŸŽ„ย Specially Selected Melting Centre Nut Roasts 2x195g
๐ŸŽ„ย Specially Selected Roasted Vegetable Snowflake 400g

Potatoes & Vegย ๐Ÿฅ•
๐ŸŽ„ย Specially Selected Brussels Sprouts With Bacon & Maple Flavour Glaze
๐ŸŽ„ย Four Seasons Cauliflower Cheese 750g
๐ŸŽ„ย Specially Selected Honey & Mustard Parsnips 600g
๐ŸŽ„ย Specially Selected Rainbow Chantenay Carrots 600g
๐ŸŽ„ย Specially Selected Beef Dripping Roast Potatoes 1kg

Stuffingย ๐Ÿง†
๐ŸŽ„ย Specially Selected Pork, Caramelised Shallot & Honey Stuffing 300g/6 Pack
๐ŸŽ„ย Specially Selected Christmas Dinner Stuffing Portions 300g
๐ŸŽ„ย Ashfields Pork, Sage & Onion Stuffing Balls 350g/12 Pack
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Saucesย ๐Ÿถ
๐ŸŽ„ย Specially Selected Spiced Plum & Blackberry Chutney 215g
๐ŸŽ„ย Specially Selected Fig, Honey & Orange Chutney 215g
๐ŸŽ„ย Specially Selected Turkey Gravy 500g
๐ŸŽ„ย Specially Selected Vegetable Gravy 500g
๐ŸŽ„ย Specially Selected Turkey Gravy Granules 200g

Aldi Specially Selected Mulled Wine Crackling Gammon Joint 2.5kg

Yorkshire Puddingsย ๐Ÿซ“
๐ŸŽ„ย The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co. 4 Large Gluten Free Yorkshire Puddings 160g

Potatoes & Vegย ๐Ÿฅ•
๐ŸŽ„ย Extra Special Beef Dripping Roast Potatoes
๐ŸŽ„ย Creamy Cauliflower Cheese
๐ŸŽ„ย Extra Special Honey Roasted Parsnips
๐ŸŽ„ย Extra Special Red Cabbage 500g

Stuffingย ๐Ÿง†
๐ŸŽ„ย 16 Pork Sage & Onion Stuffing Balls
๐ŸŽ„ย 12 Yummy Pork, Cranberry & Apple Stuffing Balls 340g
๐ŸŽ„ย Exceptional Pork, Sage & Caramelised Onion Stuffing 340g
๐ŸŽ„ย Exceptional Pork, Chestnut & Oak Smoked Bacon Stuffing 340g
๐ŸŽ„ย Exceptional 12 Pork Cranberry & Orange Stuffing Balls 350g
๐ŸŽ„ย Extra Special Pork, Sage & Onion Stuffing Wreath with Pigs in Blankets 615g

Saucesย ๐Ÿถ
๐ŸŽ„ย Extra Special Spiced Plum & Blackberry Chutney 285g
๐ŸŽ„ย Extra Special Cranberry Sauce with Ruby Port 230g
๐ŸŽ„ย Free From Chicken Gravy Granules

ASDA Extra Special Honey Roasted Parsnips

M&S Made Without Bread Sauce

Yorkshire Puddingsย ๐Ÿซ“
๐ŸŽ„ย The Real Yorkshire Pudding Company Gluten Free Yorkshire Puddings
๐ŸŽ„ย The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co. 4 Gluten Free Yorkshire Puddings

Potatoes & Vegย ๐Ÿฅ•
๐ŸŽ„ย The Best Beef Fat Roast Potatoes
๐ŸŽ„ย The Best Goose Fat Roast Potatoes
๐ŸŽ„ย The Best Spiced Red Cabbage & Cranberries
๐ŸŽ„ย The Best Honey & Mustard Glazed Parsnip Wedges
๐ŸŽ„ย The Best Carrot Wedges With Seville Orange

Stuffingย ๐Ÿง†
๐ŸŽ„ย The Best Pork, Sage & Onion Stuffing
๐ŸŽ„ย The Best Pork, Chestnut & Caramelised Onion Stuffing Balls
๐ŸŽ„ย The Best Pork, Apple & Cranberry Stuffing Balls
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Saucesย ๐Ÿถ
๐ŸŽ„ย The Best Cherry, Plum & Sloe Gin Chutney
๐ŸŽ„ย The Best Free From Christmas Turkey Gravy
๐ŸŽ„ย The Best Free From Christmas Cranberry Sauce
๐ŸŽ„ย Free From Meat Gravy Granules
๐ŸŽ„ย The Best Beef & Red Wine Gravy

Morrisons The Best Pork, Apple & Cranberry Stuffing Balls

Yorkshire Puddingsย ๐Ÿซ“
๐ŸŽ„ย The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co. Large Gluten Free Yorkshire Puddings x4 160g
๐ŸŽ„ย Aunt Bessie's Gluten Free Golden Yorkshire Pudding Mix 120g

Potatoes & Vegย ๐Ÿฅ•
๐ŸŽ„ย Roast Potatoes 900g
๐ŸŽ„ย Chunky Roast Potatoes with Beef Dripping, Taste the Difference 1kg
๐ŸŽ„ย Cauliflower Cheese, Taste the Difference 500g
๐ŸŽ„ย Honey & Orange Glazed Chantenay Carrots, Taste the Difference 400g
๐ŸŽ„ย Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Lardons & Thyme Butter, Taste the Difference 500g
๐ŸŽ„ย Cauliflower Cheese 680g

Stuffingย ๐Ÿง†
๐ŸŽ„ย Pork, Fresh Sage & Onion Stuffing Balls, Taste the Difference x12 360g
๐ŸŽ„ย Pork, Roast Chestnut & Thyme Stuffing Balls,Taste the Difference x12 360g
๐ŸŽ„ย Free From Apple, Onion & Herb Stuffing, Taste the Difference 110g
๐ŸŽ„ย Free From Sage & Onion Stuffing 170g
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Saucesย ๐Ÿถ
๐ŸŽ„ย Mulled Wine Cranberry Sauce, Taste the Difference 220g
๐ŸŽ„ย Turkey Gravy Granules, Taste the Difference 200g
๐ŸŽ„ย Christmas Chutney, Taste the Difference 220g

The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co. Large Gluten Free Yorkshire Puddings x4 160g

Vegetarian Mainsย ๐Ÿ 
๐ŸŽ„ย Plant Chef Mushroom & Chestnut Festive Wreath 450g (Serves 6)

Tesco Plant Chef Mushroom & Chestnut Festive Wreath 450g (Serves 6)

Potatoes & Vegย ๐Ÿฅ•
๐ŸŽ„ย Maris Piper Roast Potatoes With Goose Fat 800G
๐ŸŽ„ย Ready to Cook Fresh Vegetable Selection 3.2kg (Serves 6)
๐ŸŽ„ย Finest Beef Dripping Roast Potatoes 800G
๐ŸŽ„ย Finest Prepared Vegetable Selection 2.15kg (Serves 4)
๐ŸŽ„ย Finest Chefโ€™s Collection Potato & Three-Cheese Pavรฉ with Caramelised Onion 620g (Serves 4)
๐ŸŽ„ย Seasoned British Parsnips 600G

Stuffingย ๐Ÿง†
๐ŸŽ„ย 12 Chicken Sage And Onion Stuffing Balls 348G
๐ŸŽ„ย 12 Pig in Blanket Stuffing Balls 350g
๐ŸŽ„ย Finest Pork Apple, Honey & Sage Stuffing 350G
๐ŸŽ„ย Finest* 12 Pork Sage And Onion Stuffing Balls 350G
๐ŸŽ„ย Finest Pork Roasted Chestnut Onion Stuffing 350G
๐ŸŽ„ย 12 British Pork Stuffing Balls 350G
๐ŸŽ„ย Pork, Apple & Cranberry Stuffing 400G
๐ŸŽ„ย Free From Sage & Onion Stuffing 170G
๐ŸŽ„ย Pork, Leek & Chestnut Stuffing 400G
๐ŸŽ„ย Finest 6 Pork & Onion Stuffing Portions In Bacon 302G
๐ŸŽ„ย Finest Pork & Leek Stuffing Wreath with Apple Glaze 693g (Serves 10)
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Saucesย ๐Ÿถ
๐ŸŽ„ย Finest Turkey Gravy Granules With Sage & Onion 200G
๐ŸŽ„ย Christmas Leftover Curry Kit 75g
๐ŸŽ„ย Turkey Seasoning 60g
๐ŸŽ„ย Spiced Red Cabbage Seasoning 30g
๐ŸŽ„ย Finest Spiced Apple & Pear Chutney 220G
๐ŸŽ„ย Free From Vegetable Gravy 170G
๐ŸŽ„ย Finest Beef Dripping Gravy 500G

Waitrose Easy Carve Turkey with Cranberry and Chestnut

Vegetarian Mainsย ๐Ÿ 
๐ŸŽ„ย Extra Mature Cheddar & Emmental Souffles Strength 2

Potatoes & Vegย ๐Ÿฅ•
๐ŸŽ„ย Roast Potatoes
๐ŸŽ„ย Honey Roasted Chantenay Carrots
๐ŸŽ„ย Honey Roasted Parsnips
๐ŸŽ„ย Cauliflower Cheese
๐ŸŽ„ย Honey Mustard Roast Parsnips

Saucesย ๐Ÿถ
๐ŸŽ„ย Chicken Gravy

Cakes & Biscuits ๐Ÿฐ

M&S Made Without Chocolate Yule Log

It probably comes as no surprise that 99% of Christmas biscuits and cakes are found in the dedicated Free From sections of supermarkets; youโ€™d be lucky to find any that are naturally gluten free. But the free from festive biscuits and cakes have outdone themselves this year with pretty much an alternative to any gluten filled alternative!

Free From Iced Mince Pies with a Rich Spiced Mincemeat x4 225g

Free From 5 Stollen Style Slices

Click here to explore great Gluten Free Brands!

Desserts ๐Ÿฎ

Do not fear, if Christmas pudding isnโ€™t your cup of tea, then there are SO MANY fantastic gluten free desserts on offer in supermarkets, some from the free from sections but also a lot of other naturally gluten free desserts to choose from including roulades, crumbles, tarts, sticky toffee puddings and of course, the festive double creamsโ€ฆ

Morrisons The Best Free From Luxury Double Chocolate Sponge Pudding

M&S Toffee & Pecan Meringue Roulade Frozen

Tesco Finest Free From Honeycomb Bauble 605g

Cheese & Crackers ๐Ÿง€

Sainsburyโ€™s Cheese Board

Of course, cheese is naturally gluten free and Iโ€™ve yet to come across one that contains gluten, but we wanted to include some of our favourite cheese products weโ€™ve spotted, plus some gluten free crackers! Thereโ€™s even a vegan cheese selection included in this list, but be careful of vegan alternatives, because a lot contain oat fibre (not gluten free) so always double check.

Aldi Specially Selected Cheese Truckle Tower 1kg

Morrisons Christmas Vegan Cheese Selection Box

Chocolates & Sweet Treats ๐Ÿซ

So after youโ€™ve had the party food, the starter, the nibbles, the full Christmas dinner, the desserts and the cheese, of course, thereโ€™s still room for chocolate and some other sweet treatsโ€ฆ Again, lots of chocolate is gluten free but itโ€™s important to double check for gluten ingredients and may contain statements but why not start with this safe list weโ€™ve put together.

Maybe it would also be helpful for us to include a section about branded sharebox chocolatesโ€ฆ stay tuned! ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ‘€

Asda Chocolate Mint Thins 180g

Sainsburyโ€™s Choc Orange Mini Segments, Taste the Difference 90g

Tesco Speculoos Popcorn 200g

Alcohol & Drinks๐Ÿฅ‚

Aldi Ballycastle Liqueur

Last but not least, something to wash all that food down with! Remember that generally, most spirits, wine, prosecco and cider are gluten free, but beers, stouts and ales usually contain gluten sources and arenโ€™t safe for anyone sticking to a gluten free diet. Of course, there are lots of gluten free beers available these days both online and in supermarkets so itโ€™s not completely off the cards - why not check out our Gluten Free Directory!

Waitrose
๐ŸŽ„ย Mulled Wine Spain

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Happy Christmas shopping! ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ›’