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Talks & Demos

Talks &
Demos

Join us and enjoy a foodie festival experience like no other and discover delicious products without having to worry about whether you can eat them!

Birmingham '26 Schedule

Saturday

Sunday

The Free From Freezer: Simple Hacks to Save Money & Reduce Waste

Free-from food often comes with a higher price tag, so making every loaf, sauce and leftover count is more important than ever. In this practical session with Kate, discover simple freezer techniques that help reduce waste, save money and make everyday gluten and dairy-free eating easier. Learn handy methods such as cube freezing, flat freezing and open freezing, plus clever tips for freezing bread, leftovers and meal prep so you're always stocked up with convenient free-from options.

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Kate Hall

Kate Hall

Elevate Your Gut: A Coeliac Nutritionist's GF/DF Guide

Gluten free and dairy free doesn't have to mean gut-unfriendly. Coeliac nutritionist Nuala McBride shares the science of feeding your microbiome across breakfast, lunch and dinner - with practical, budget-friendly ideas and recipes you can take home

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Nuala McBride

Nuala McBride

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Free From Bingo

Come play bingo with us for the chance to win special prizes!

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Morgan McKenzie Moore from howtocoeliac

Morgan McKenzie Moore

Morgan McKenzie Moore

'Italian Cooking, Gluten-Free: Mastering the Basics’

Join Francesca Della Penna for a fun, fast-paced demo all about the foundations of great Italian cooking - made completely gluten-free.

Instead of focusing on just one recipe, Francesca will teach you about the essential techniques that bring gluten free Italian food to life, from building flavour to getting the perfect texture - while Morgan asks the questions everyone’s thinking (and probably makes a few mistakes along the way).

Whether you’re new to gluten-free cooking or looking to level up your skills, this session will show you that great Italian food is absolutely still on the table.

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Francesca Della Penna theglutenfreelancer

Francesca Della Penna

Francesca Della Penna

The Free From Freezer: Simple Hacks to Save Money & Reduce Waste

In this practical talk, gut health specialist and nutritional therapist Rosalie unpacks common digestive symptoms including bloating, discomfort, irregular digestion, and food sensitivities. She’ll share simple, evidence-informed strategies to support gut function, reduce symptom flare-ups, and improve day-to-day digestive wellbeing. Combining professional insight and lived experience, this session aims to help you better understand your gut feelings and how to address them.

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Kate Hall

Kate Hall

Make Gluten & Dairy Free Noodles with Morgan Mooree

Think gluten-free noodle dishes have to be complicated? Think again! In this demo with Morgan, learn how to create a delicious gluten-free yaki udon that's packed with flavour and ready in minutes. Using simple, accessible ingredients and a few clever tips, you'll discover how easy it is to recreate this popular Japanese-inspired dish at home - perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep or when you need a fast, satisfying gluten-free dinner.

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Morgan McKenzie Moore from howtocoeliac

Morgan McKenzie Moore

Morgan McKenzie Moore

Free From Bingo

Come play bingo with us for the chance to win special prizes!

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Morgan McKenzie Moore from howtocoeliac

Morgan McKenzie Moore

Morgan McKenzie Moore

Saturday

Sunday

Understanding coeliac disease and mastering the gluten free diet

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!

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Natalie Yerlett from kids.coeliac.dietitian

Natalie Yerlett

Sarah Howells from gfblogger

Sarah Howells

Gluten & Dairy Free Demo with Sarah Howells

Discover how to make a fuss-free gluten and dairy-free dish in this demo with Sarah Howells, content creator and cookbook author. Sarah shares her expert tips, simple techniques, and go-to recipes to help you create bread that’s both easy to make and genuinely enjoyable to eat—perfect for anyone navigating free-from baking at home.

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Sarah Howells from gfblogger

Sarah Howells

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Natalie Yerlett from kids.coeliac.dietitian

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Free From Bingo

Come play bingo with us for the chance to win special prizes!

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Morgan McKenzie Moore from howtocoeliac

Morgan McKenzie Moore

Q&A with Becky Excell

Join Becky Excell for a Q&A, talking all things gluten free, life and career!

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Natalie Yerlett from kids.coeliac.dietitian

Becky Excell

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Natalie Yerlett from kids.coeliac.dietitian

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Natalie Yerlett from kids.coeliac.dietitian

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Free From Bingo

Come play bingo with us for the chance to win special prizes!

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Morgan McKenzie Moore from howtocoeliac

Morgan McKenzie Moore

Saturday

Sunday

Understanding coeliac disease and mastering the gluten free diet

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!

Read More
Natalie Yerlett from kids.coeliac.dietitian

Natalie Yerlett

Sarah Howells from gfblogger

Sarah Howells

Gluten & Dairy Free Demo with Sarah Howells

Discover how to make a fuss-free gluten and dairy-free dish in this demo with Sarah Howells, content creator and cookbook author. Sarah shares her expert tips, simple techniques, and go-to recipes to help you create bread that’s both easy to make and genuinely enjoyable to eat—perfect for anyone navigating free-from baking at home.

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Sarah Howells from gfblogger

Sarah Howells

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Natalie Yerlett from kids.coeliac.dietitian

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Free From Bingo

Come play bingo with us for the chance to win special prizes!

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Morgan McKenzie Moore from howtocoeliac

Morgan McKenzie Moore

Featured Speakers

  • Becky Excell

    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.

  • Becky Excell

    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 theglutenfreelancer

    Francesca Della Penna

    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.

  • Francesca Della Penna theglutenfreelancer

    Francesca Della Penna

    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.

  • Kate Hall

    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 LorraineBBC Morning LiveITV 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

  • Kate Hall

    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 LorraineBBC Morning LiveITV 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

  • Morgan McKenzie Moore from howtocoeliac

    Morgan McKenzie Moore

    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.

  • Morgan McKenzie Moore from howtocoeliac

    Morgan McKenzie Moore

    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 Yerlett from kids.coeliac.dietitian

    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.

  • Natalie Yerlett from kids.coeliac.dietitian

    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.

  • Nuala McBride

    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.

  • Nuala McBride

    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.

  • Sarah Howells from gfblogger

    Sarah Howells

    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.

  • Sarah Howells from gfblogger

    Sarah Howells

    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.

  • Becky Excell

    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.

    Read More
  • Francesca Della Penna theglutenfreelancer

    Francesca Della Penna

    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.

    Read More
  • Kate Hall

    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 LorraineBBC Morning LiveITV 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

    Read More
  • Morgan McKenzie Moore from howtocoeliac

    Morgan McKenzie Moore

    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.

    Read More
  • Natalie Yerlett from kids.coeliac.dietitian

    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.

    Read More
  • Nuala McBride

    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.

    Read More
  • Sarah Howells from gfblogger

    Sarah Howells

    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.

    Read More
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Upcoming Events

Discover what’s coming up at Free From Festival, there’s always something exciting on the calendar.

Birmingham

12th and 13th Sept 2026

Manchester

12th and 13th Dec 2026

Bristol

Spring
2027

London

Coming Soon
2027
Scene filled with people eating food at event

Upcoming Events

Discover what’s coming up at Free From Festival, there’s always something exciting on the calendar.

Birmingham

12th & 13th Sept 2026

Manchester

12th & 13th Dec 2026

Bristol

Spring 2027

London

Coming Soon 2027
Scene filled with people eating food at event

Upcoming Events

Discover what’s coming up at Free From Festival. From vibrant food festivals and pop-up markets to workshops, tastings, and community events, there’s always something exciting on the calendar.

12th & 13th Sept
2026

Bristol

Spring
2027
Date TBC
2027
12th & 13th Dec 2026

Official Sponsors

Other Partners & Sponsors

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  • poets bakery logo
  • my gluten free bakery logo
  • hopstop logo
  • coeliac uk logo
  • cans logo
  • sonny's logo
  • poets bakery logo
  • my gluten free bakery logo
  • hopstop logo
  • coeliac uk logo
  • cans logo

Beer Sponsor

Supermarket Sponsor

Restaurant Sponsor

Official Sponsors

Other Partners & Sponsors

  • sonny's logo
  • poets bakery logo
  • my gluten free bakery logo
  • hopstop logo
  • coeliac uk logo
  • cans logo
  • sonny's logo
  • poets bakery logo
  • my gluten free bakery logo
  • hopstop logo
  • coeliac uk logo
  • cans logo

Beer
Sponsor

Supermarket
Sponsor

Restaurant Sponsor

Official Sponsors

Other Partners & Sponsors

  • sonny's logo
  • poets bakery logo
  • my gluten free bakery logo
  • hopstop logo
  • coeliac uk logo
  • cans logo
  • sonny's logo
  • poets bakery logo
  • my gluten free bakery logo
  • hopstop logo
  • coeliac uk logo
  • cans logo

Beer Sponsor

Supermarket
Sponsor

Restaurant Sponsor