Dr Katerina Markogiannopoulou is a resident doctor specialising in paediatrics and neonatology, and is currently studying for an MSc in Paediatrics at Imperial College London. She was diagnosed with coeliac disease in 2021, so she understands the condition both professionally and personally.

She runs @doctorwithoutgluten, where she shares clear, evidence-based information about coeliac disease, as well as practical insights from everyday life. She is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Hellenic Coeliac Society and has co-authored research on advances in coeliac disease diagnosis. Through her work, she hopes to make health information easier to understand and help people feel more confident managing coeliac disease.

Arabella Saucell is a Nutritional Therapist and Homeopath with many years of experience in natural therapies. Her work focuses on nutrition, lifestyle and emotional wellbeing, with a practical approach to supporting health.

Arabella is also Events Manager for CNM Manchester, where she organises educational events for practitioners, students and the wider community. She is passionate about sharing practical nutritional knowledge and exploring the role food can play in supporting health and wellbeing.

The ‘Queen of Gluten Free’ Becky Excell is a 7x Sunday Times best-selling author and a trusted authority on all things gluten-free, with a following of over 1 million on her social media channels.

Becky is an advocate for positive change for the gluten-free and free from community through her best-selling cookbooks, regular national TV appearances on the likes of This Morning and as a proud ambassador for Coeliac UK. She's passionate about shining a light on the cost of living for those who are gluten free and her seventh book, ‘Budget Gluten Free,’ is the next step in an exciting journey to ensure that gluten-free food is affordable and accessible to all those who need it.
Not only have her cookbooks received Nigella Lawson's seal of approval, Becky was awarded Observer Food Monthly’s Best Food Personality award in 2022, the bCreator Award’s Food Creator of the Year 2022 and BBC Food Creator of the Year 2023.

Francesca Della Penna is an international journalist and digital media manager crafting strategies and engaging content across digital platforms.

As “The Gluten Freelancer," she combines her passion for gluten-free living with her journalism background to raise awareness about coeliac disease, showcasing her multifaceted skill set online and talking about Italian gluten free food, traditional recipes and gluten free lifestyle.

Joanne is a content creator and advocate for the wonderful Coeliac disease community. She is a mum to 4 children, and is the only person with coeliac disease in her immediate family. She was diagnosed in 2009, and like many has had lots of ups and downs since her diagnosis. Now, Joanne strives to make living with coeliac disease as enjoyable as possible, and focuses on the positives. She is a volunteer for Coeliac UK, an ambassador for the Allergy and Free From Show, and has even arranged her own Gluten Free Fayre in Hampshire for the community. Raising £552.55 for Coeliac UK. Joanne never wants anyone with Coeliac disease to feel alone, or a problem. Community, understanding and acceptance is everything

Kate Hall is the creator of The Full Freezer Method®, bestselling author and TV food waste expert. She helps people make everyday cooking simpler, calmer and more flexible by making better use of their home freezers - saving money and reducing food waste along the way.

Gluten-free since 2012, Kate is passionate about creating practical kitchen systems that make cooking from scratch easier, whatever your dietary needs. She has appeared on Lorraine, BBC Morning Live, ITV Tonight and Steph's Packed Lunch, and has worked with organisations including Love Food Hate Waste and the Food Standards Agency.

Today, Kate shares her practical approach with a community of more than 150,000 people worldwide, helping them make cooking easier and more flexible

Lucy Fox is a qualified, practising psychotherapist with a background in facilitation and workshop delivery. Drawing on both her professional expertise and personal experience of living with multiple food allergies, Lucy explores the often-overlooked emotional impact of an allergy diagnosis, from disenfranchised grief and anxiety to navigating social situations and rebuilding confidence around food. Through interactive talks, she aims to create a supportive space for the community to explore wellbeing, empowerment and finding joy in food again.

Matt runs the account @GlutenFreeStreetGang on Instagram. He started the account after Starbucks in the United States discontinued their breakfast sandwich, and began making gluten free memes as a coping mechanism. After moving to the UK from Massachusetts almost four years ago, he began focusing on travel between the US and Europe from a gluten free perspective, and how to travel far while eating well – and safely. He’s now an authority figure on gluten free travel and humo(u)r.

His greatest joy is showing people that just because you need a gluten free diet – whether celiac disease, an intolerance, or anything in between – that they are still able to travel the world and eat extremely well.

Mel is the founder of Gut Friendly Getaways, a platform created after years of juggling health and wellbeing challenges, supporting her daughter through her Coeliac Disease diagnosis and the never‑ending hunt for holidays that felt safe, relaxing, and actually enjoyable. Frustrated with how hard it was for people with Coeliac Disease, allergies, and dietary needs to travel confidently, she set out to build something that made a difference. Combining her product background with her daughter’s creative skills, Mel created Gut Friendly Getaways to help travellers find genuinely safe stays and holidays that don’t come with a side of stress.

Mel is also the author and illustrator of Chloe's Coeliac Adventures, Chloe's Diagnosis, inspired by her family’s gluten‑free journey. This is the first in a children's book series, which will take Chloe and her family on fun, gluten-free adventures.

Mel’s mission is simple: to make gluten‑free living - and gluten‑free travelling - joyful, supported, and full of adventure. 

Morgan Moore is a gluten-free content creator, recipe developer, presenter, actor and coeliac advocate behind How to Coeliac. Diagnosed with coeliac disease in 2018, Morgan created her platform to help people navigate gluten-free living with confidence, sharing accessible recipes, travel tips and educational & comedy content that proves gluten free can be exciting, delicious and inclusive.

Natalie is a highly specialist paediatric dietitian and supplementary prescriber with over 17 years experience specialising in gastroenterology and dermatology.  Natalie has coeliac disease, as does one of her three daughters, so she has a personal and professional dedication to helping others live gluten free.  Natalie is recognised internationally for her publications, lectures and contributions to her fields of expertise.

Nuala McBride is a Nutritionist and founder of The Nutritious Way, established in 2021. Her passion for nutrition was sparked by her own journey with gut health challenges, initially diagnosed as IBS before discovering she had coeliac disease.

After experiencing first-hand the impact of gut issues, Nuala retrained in nutrition, completing a Diploma in Nutritional Therapy followed by a Master’s in Clinical Nutrition at the University of Aberdeen.

Combining her personal experience with her clinical knowledge, Nuala now supports others in understanding their gut health and making informed, sustainable changes to improve their wellbeing.

You may already know Rhi through her gluten-free platform, ‘The Chubby Bristolian’, where she shares restaurant recommendations predominantly in the South west but also nationwide, gluten-free finds and the realities of everyday life without gluten.

After years of feeling unwell, Rhi made the life-changing decision to go gluten free in 2022. Although her journey to diagnosis wasn't straightforward, she quickly discovered just how much of a difference removing gluten could make to her health and wellbeing.

Wanting to help others navigate the challenges of gluten-free living, she has built a thriving online community and become a trusted voice for people navigating life without gluten.

Sarah is a Devon-based content creator, recipe developer, and cookbook author best known for her platform The Gluten Free Blogger. Living with coeliac disease for over 20 years, she shares accessible, flavour-focused recipes and practical advice to help people enjoy gluten-free food without compromise. She built a large online following through her blog and social media, and is the author of Delicious Gluten Free Meals, a cookbook designed to make everyday gluten-free cooking simple, affordable, and enjoyable.