Title: 'Coming soon’ (PANEL) with Gluten-Free Bloggers and Recipe Developers, Sarah Howells and Morgan Moore and TBC

When? 11.40am on Saturday, 5th October

Description: Coming soon

About:

Morgan McKenzie Moore

Sarah Howells

Coming soon

Instagram: @gfblogger

Website: www.theglutenfreeblogger.com

Title: 'Coming soon' (DEMO) with Gluten-Free Blogger and Cookbook Author – Sarah Howells aka GF Blogger

When? 12:30 on Saturday, 5th October 2024.

Short description: Coming Soon

Demo followed by book signing at 13:00

Sarah Howells

Coming soon

Instagram: @gfblogger

Website: www.theglutenfreeblogger.com

Title: ‘Running a successful Free From Business’ with Aline founder of Kooky, Ryan founder of Borough 22 and Laura founder of Voakes Pies.

When? 13.20 on Saturday, 5th October 2024.

Short description:

Coming Soon

Kooky

Kooky is a female-led, purpose driven British company, born out of Aline’s passion for exotic super-fruits, esp. mangosteen. She aims to revolutionise the way we snack and to challenge the dried fruit category with innovative textures (crunchy freeze dry) and unusual tropical flavours. The range is quirky, unique & vibrant, it includes the likes of mangosteen, dragon fruit, durian, jackfruit or Thai mango. The packs are 100% fruit, vegan, gluten-free, free from the main 14 allergens and packed with essential vitamins, fibre & antioxidants.

Kooky champions diversity, encourages kindness and empowers others. Ethics and sustainability are at the core of the business model. The company is B Corp certified since May 2023, a member of 1% of the Planet and corporate sponsor to Women for Women International since launch.  Aline believes that giving back is not an option, but a responsibility!

Borough 22

In 2014, Ryan Panchoo proudly introduced his signature doughnut recipe he created for his children. He wanted a treat that was first of all safe, would appeal to his kids and their friends but that didn't taste disappointing. Fast forward 10 years later and the mission is the same, the creation of safe, inclusive treats that do not compromise on taste in any way. Borough 22 stands by these 3 pillars and have truly created a doughnut for all.

Voakes Pies

Voakes Free From produces gluten and wheat free pies and pastries in the heart of Yorkshire. Laura’s Coeliac diagnosis in 2010 prompted her and her husband, Nick to make a gluten free pork pie, with the help of Nick’s father who has been making award winning pork pies for over 35 years! 13 years on, Voakes Free From now offer a wide range of award winning products themselves, including meat pies, sausage rolls, pasties and a newly developed vegan range.

Title: ‘How to have your best gluten-free life!' (TALK) with coeliac coach – Ali Walsh.

When? 13.50 on Saturday, 5th October 2024

 Short description:

About Ali:

Ali Walsh is the founder of Life on a Rice Cake, a website helping people on gluten-free diets, and firmly believes there is a way to make life easier, no matter how difficult things might seem.

Ali has written for Gluten-Free Heaven magazine and regularly appears on BBC radio.

She lives in Bristol with her husband and two naughty little people who love covering themselves in chocolate.

Website: www.lifeonaricecake.com
Twitter: @aliwalshgf

Instagram @lifeonaricecake
Facebook Group: /TheGlutenFreeHaven

Title: 'Coming Soon‘ (DEMO) with TBC

When? 14.40 on Saturday, 5th October 2024

Description: Coming Soon

Title: 'A guide to gluten free travel‘ (PANEL) with free-from bloggers Matt Bzdel @glutenfreestreetgang, Cate @catethecoeliac, Sarah @endlessdistances and Philippa Lee @gfglee

When? 15.30 on Saturday, 5th October 2024

Description:

Join a panel of gluten free travel experts as they give you their best tips & tricks on how to travel without being glutened. Featuring Matt (@glutenfreestreetgang), Sarah (@endlessdistances), Phili (@gfglee), and Cate (@catethecoeliac), between them they have travelling to nearly every corner of the globe, and have learned how to navigate potentially tricky situations as a people with dietary requirements.

Panel style discussion followed by Q&As. 

About:

Matt

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.

Instagram: @GlutenFreeStreetGang

Website: www.glutenfreestreetgang.net

Cate 

My name is Cate, I am a social media content creator and share my experiences living with coeliac disease for the past 15 years. I started my social media when I was 14 years old because I felt isolated due to being the only coeliac at school and wanted to support other teenagers who were in my position to not feel alone. Since then I have carried my social media on into adulthood. I love to travel and have been sharing my tips with living in Australia and America. I organise gluten free meet ups (involving so much gluten free food!!) I have been to the free from festival from the very start (I'm an OG!) so I'm super excited to be apart of a panel this year!

Instagram: @catethecoeliac

Sarah

Coming soon!

Instagram: @endlessdistances

Philli

After starting her career in the food safety industry, Phili was unexpectedly diagnosed with coeliac disease, and had to adapt to a strict gluten free lifestyle; she quickly realised that going gluten free was far easier said than done! With her hands-on experience and insight into the world of food safety, she’s on a mission to help others by creating Gluten Free Glee, backed by Innovate UK.

Gluten Free Glee builds FREE tools and resources for the millions of people living gluten free - including a Gluten Free Directory of brands, offers & events, as well as travel translation cards, helpful guides and a map-based restaurant finder on the way. Watch this space!

Instagram: @gfglee

Website: www.gfglee.com

Title: 'Coming Soon’ (TALK) with Gluten-Free Blogger and Content Creator Matt Bzdel

When? 16.20 on Saturday, 5th October 2024

Description: Coming Soon

Matt Bzdel

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.

Website: www.glutenfreestreetgang.net

Title: 'Understanding coeliac disease and mastering the gluten free diet’ (PANEL) with Specialist Paediatric Dietitian – Natalie Yerlett and Gluten-Free Bloggers and Recipe Developers, Laura Strange and Morgan Moore

When? 11.40am on Saturday, 25th May

Description: Join our live panel of expert gluten free bloggers and coeliac dieticians to ask them the questions you always wanted to know the answers to! Do you want to know more about: living gluten free, gluten free cooking, gluten free traveling, the gluten free diet, symptom management, testing, diagnosis and more? Come and join in this exciting discussion!

About:

Natalie Yerlett

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.

Instagram: @kids.coeliac.dietitian
Website: www.kidscoeliacdietitian.co.uk

Laura Strange

Laura is an award-winning gluten free food blogger, recipe developer and cookbook author. As a diagnosed coeliac, she is passionate about showing that gluten free food is delicious and easy to make. Laura also loves to travel and has written a series of coeliac friendly travel guides. You can follow her @myglutenfreeguide (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok & Pinterest) or find her recipes and travel guides at www.mygfguide.com. Her debut cookbook Eat & Enjoy Gluten Free publishes on 29th February, but early copies will be available exclusively at the Bristol Free From Festival!

Instagram: @myglutenfreeguide

Website: www.mygfguide.com

Morgan McKenzie Moore

Title: 'Gluten-Free Gyoza' (DEMO) with Gluten-Free Blogger and Cookbook Author – Laura Strange, aka My Gluten Free Guide

When? 12:30 on Saturday, 25th May 2024.

Short description: Laura will be showing us how to make delicious gluten free gyoza. You'll find the recipe in her new cookbook ‘Eat & Enjoy Gluten Free', which is available to buy at the festival. Laura's lovely cookbook features 100 gluten free recipes, half meals and half baking, with something for every occasion! 

Demo followed by book signing at 13:00

Laura Strange

Laura is an award-winning gluten free food blogger, recipe developer and cookbook author. As a diagnosed coeliac, she is passionate about showing that gluten free food is delicious and easy to make. Laura also loves to travel and has written a series of coeliac friendly travel guides. You can follow her @myglutenfreeguide (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok & Pinterest) or find her recipes and travel guides at www.mygfguide.com. Her debut cookbook Eat & Enjoy Gluten Free publishes on 29th February, but early copies will be available exclusively at the Bristol Free From Festival!

Instagram: @myglutenfreeguide

Website: www.mygfguide.com

Title: ‘Meet the Maker’ with founders of Chosan, Kooky and Smoothees

When? 13.10 on Saturday, 25th May 2024.

Short description:

The founders of these 3 amazing brands will be joining us live to share their story, introduce their products and to give you a sneak peak of their plans for the future. You will also get the opportunity to ask questions from the founders at the end.

Chosan

We’re an independent spirit, all about capturing that perfect taste of natural flavours and introducing people to something novel and exciting.   We use exotic superfoods, like baobab, as our signature ingredients.

Kooky

Kooky was born out of Aline’s passion for exotic super-fruits, esp. mangosteen. She is on a mission to shake up the dried fruit category with alternative textures and intense tropical flavours, rich in vitamins and minerals, less available than before, promoting at the same time diversity, encouraging sustainability and empowering others!

The range includes crunchy (freeze dried) and chewy (gently dried) textures with pretty unique fruits such as mangosteen, red dragon fruit, jackfruit, durian, Thai mango (Nam Dok Mai variety) and small & plump Thai banana.

A purpose driven company, female founders, certified B Corp™, Kooky is corporate sponsor of Women for Women International and a member of 1% for the Planet. Aline believes that giving back is not an option, but a responsibility!

Smoothees

SMOOTHEES are an award-winning ready-to-drink juices made from a variety of fruits and veggies and contain just that - fruits and veggies. All our products are free from all allergens, and produced without any sugar, preservatives or colouring.

"At Smoothees, we take healthy drinking seriously and make only nutritious juices your body will absorb and benefit from. Smoothees are on a mission to educate all on the importance of giving thought to what they drink."

Title: ‘Quick & easy gluten-free family meals' (TALK) with coeliac coach – Ali Walsh.

When? 13.30 on Saturday, 25th May 2024

 Short description: Are you gluten-free and finding life really difficult? Then Ali Walsh is your expert!

Ali’s been coeliac for over 20 years. That’s two decades of expertise poured into an hour’s masterclass on quick & easy gluten-free family meals and navigating life in general.

Ali will show you how to master quick and easy gluten-free family meals when you’re short on time, ideas and don’t always have a freshly stocked fridge.

Only using recipes safe for coeliacs, Ali will show you ways to create the BEST gluten-free family meals making your kids and the whole family excited. With Ali’s help you’ll soon be king of the kitchen!

About Ali:

Ali Walsh is the founder of Life on a Rice Cake, a website helping people on gluten-free diets, and firmly believes there is a way to make life easier, no matter how difficult things might seem.

Ali has written for Gluten-Free Heaven magazine and regularly appears on BBC radio.

She lives in Bristol with her husband and two naughty little people who love covering themselves in chocolate.

Website: www.lifeonaricecake.com
Twitter: @aliwalshgf

Instagram @lifeonaricecake
Facebook Group: /TheGlutenFreeHaven

Title: 'A Gluten-Free Fireside Chat‘ (PANEL) with free-from bloggers Morgan McKenzie Moore @howtocoeliac, Matt Bzdel @glutenfreestreetgang Alexandra Chapman @theglutenfreesuitcase

When? 14.20 on Saturday, 25th May 2024

Description:

Join some of your favourite gluten free bloggers and influencers as they talk about their experiences being gluten free, how they thrive being gluten free in a gluten-ful world.

Panel style discussion followed by Q&As. 

About:

Alexandra Chapman

Alexandra (Alex) is a gluten free blogger and journalist from South London. She created her blog “The Gluten Free Suitcase” in 2017 to help those with coeliac disease and gluten intolerance to find the very best food in the UK and abroad. When she’s not travelling, you’ll find her cooking up a fusion of Latin American, US and European dishes at home in Kingston where she lives with her husband and son, bringing together everything she has learnt from her family in both the Americas and the UK. She is thrilled to be returning to speak at the Free From Festival again this year.

Morgan McKenzie Moore

Matt Bzdel

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.

Title: 'What AI can do to improve your gluten-free life’ (TALK) with Gluten-Free Blogger and Content Creator Matt Bzdel

When? 15.00 on Saturday, 25th May 2024

Description: ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence tools are all the rage right now, but do their use cases include gluten free life? In this session, you can expect to learn an overview of artificial intelligence, learn some of the free tools currently on the market, hear what search queries will be effective to solve common gluten free problems, and where the limitations of artificial intelligence currently stand. I'll also give you some best practices on how to search effectively using AI. Whether you’re new to the gluten free life, or are a seasoned gluten free veteran, you’ll walk away with practical tips on how AI can help you thrive.

Matt Bzdel

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.

Website: www.glutenfreestreetgang.net

Title: 'Gluten-Free Gyoza' (DEMO) with Gluten-Free Blogger and Cookbook Author – Laura Strange, aka My Gluten Free Guide

When? 15.30 on Saturday, 25th May 2024.

Short description: Laura will be showing us how to make delicious gluten free gyoza. You'll find the recipe in her new cookbook ‘Eat & Enjoy Gluten Free', which is available to buy at the festival. Laura's lovely cookbook features 100 gluten free recipes, half meals and half baking, with something for every occasion! 

Demo followed by book signing at 16:00

Laura Strange

Laura is an award-winning gluten free food blogger, recipe developer and cookbook author. As a diagnosed coeliac, she is passionate about showing that gluten free food is delicious and easy to make. Laura also loves to travel and has written a series of coeliac friendly travel guides. You can follow her @myglutenfreeguide (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok & Pinterest) or find her recipes and travel guides at www.mygfguide.com. Her debut cookbook Eat & Enjoy Gluten Free publishes on 29th February, but early copies will be available exclusively at the Bristol Free From Festival!

Instagram: @myglutenfreeguide

Website: www.mygfguide.com

Title: 'How Detoxification Can Super Charge Your Health Journey' (TALK) with Detox Specialist and Host of The Ideal Day Podcast, Adam Parker

When? 16.10 on Saturday, 25th May 2024

Description:

Toxicity is the elephant in the room that is not be talked about when it comes to our modern day health challenges. Tens if thousands of chemicals are created and released into our environment each and every year. Chemical compounds that have never existed before in human history. Could it be that the focus on the latest supplement or dietary change might be just scratching the surface of solving our health challenges? In this talk, Adam will give a deep dive into the importance of detoxification and how it can elevate your efforts on your health journey.

About Adam:

Adam Parker is a Detoxification Expert and the Host of The Ideal Day Podcast. He is passionate about educating on the importance of Sustainable Detox, considering the toxic world we all reside in. Adam developed a unique detox and healing program from years of uncovering and solving his own health challenges. Now helps people all around the world detox and heal themselves to get their lives back. Through his podcast, group programs, coaching and speaking events, Adam educates and inspires people to take responsibility for their own health by learning the principles of detoxification and nutrition.

Website: www.youridealday.com