Gluten-Free Events Calendar

If it’s gluten free and happening in Victoria, Vancouver Island or the Gulf Islands, you’ll find it listed here! From tastings to contests, farmer’s markets to food trucks – this is your calendar to Gluten-Free Paradise!  Join Victoria’s Gluten-Free Foodies and add a new restaurant – and possibly a new gluten-free friend – to your repertoire!

Apr
16
Sun
Victoria Gluten Free Foodies Meet Up @ MeeT Vegetarian / Vegan Restaurant
Apr 16 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

MeeT Blanshard Burger

Meet Up at MeeT Vegan / Vegetarian Restaurant at 797 Hillside Ave in the former Boston Pizza location

4 – 6pm on Sunday, April 16
RSVPs REQUIRED to ellen@theceliacsene.com

eatmeet.caMenu • FacebookInstagraminfo@eatmeet.ca • 250-704-2900

MeeT Reshapes the Restaurant Industry 

Never before in The Celiac Scene’s history have I interviewed a restaurant so aware of its ingredients and so committed to serving the unique needs of each and every diner.

Food sensitivities are not just accommodated, they are celebrated!

MeeT Blanshard Grill CheeseBecause MeeT is committed to honouring the vegan and vegetarian choices of its diners, they visit with every supplier and build strong relationships with each one of them.

In the course of doing so, they become keenly aware which ingredients contain gluten along with a host of other food allergens. As a result, MeeT has effectively deconstructed the building blocks of food, and from there, created amazing meals in ways that meet almost any need – or want!

I spoke with Adam Twohey, former chef at MeeT’s Yaletown location in Vancouver, and now Victoria’s MeeT  Manager. He impressed me with his comprehensive knowledge of everything this 4-location offers. Be amazed!

  • Dedicated gluten-free deep fryer
  • Dedicated gluten-free grill
  • All toppings used to dress meals are taken from fresh containers.
  • If there is any doubt about the GF status of an ingredient container, a fresh container is taken from their walk-in cooler.
  • Any loose flours used at MeeT are gluten free
  • MeeT uses Little Northern (vegan) brand bread and buns for their gluten-free burgers and sandwiches. 
  • MeeT Blanshard symbolsMeeT’s menu is notated to indicate which meals contain gluten and nuts. Many of these meals can still be adapted to gluten free. Ask your server – they are eager to help!
  • Please always assert your needs when ordering items that do not have a gluten notation to ensure that the kitchen can take necessary precautions.
  • OATS! The oat-intolerant can rejoice in knowing that oats are not incorporated into any of MeeT’s offerings! 
  • Oat milk however is used, and it should be noted that it is NOT gluten-free. 
  • Specially ordered meals may take longer to prepare and cook. Please be patient. 

“I am thrilled that MeeT Restaurant has made its way to Victoria. I encourage our community to offer this breakthrough establishment its warmest welcome!” Ellen Bayens, The Celiac Scene


MeeT Blanshard BowlsMore About MeeT
“Ivo, Jason and Linda have spent the last 20 years in Vancouver, owning and operating a total of 8 restaurants and organic grocery stores throughout the city!”

“They launched the concept of MeeT with a purpose to re-engage in the restaurant industry – not just to succeed in this market, but to re-shape it!”

“From customers perceptions of comfort food, to staff perceptions of what a workplace should be, their goal is to surpass and re-imagine the restaurant establishment to be a better version of itself!” Learn more …


MeeT Restaurant Blanshard igI have severe food allergies. Can I eat in your restaurant?
“We take food allergies very seriously. While we can never guarantee that our food is 100% free of allergens, there are several steps that we take to minimize the risk of cross-contamination. We are a peanut-free establishment, two of our deep fryers are used exclusively for gluten-free items, and our menu is egg and dairy free.”

“Our menu does make extensive use of ingredients such as nuts, wheat, and soy, but we take great care to process these items separately to avoid cross contamination. Please specify with your server the nature and severity of your allergy. Severe allergy bills do take us longer to prepare and cook.”

*Despite all of this, there is always a chance of human error in prepping or cooking of food, or cross-contaminated food from suppliers. For this reason, guests should be comfortable with these potential factors before eating with us. Learn more …


Do you have a kids menu, and are you kid friendly?
“OMG, we love ‘em! We were recently featured on a Kids Edition episode of You Gotta Eat Here! (season 5 episode 16, but who’s counting?) where we showed off a few of our favourite kid friendly dishes; the Chili Cheez Fries, Mac’N’Cheez Burger, and Chocolate Coconut Ganache Tart. We don’t have a dedicated kids menu, but there are lots of items on our menus that your kids will love!” Learn more …

Find MeeT  in Vancouver

  • Main – 4288 Main St – 604-696-1010
  • Gastown – Inner Courtyard, 12 Water St – 604-696-1111
  • Yaletown – 1165 Mainland St – 604-696-1165

 

Jun
11
Sun
Poke Fresh • Lifestyle Markets • Big Wheel Burger • Taco Revolution @ Cook Street Block Party
Jun 11 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Cook Street Village Block Party🏄‍♂️. It’s Party Time in Cook Street Village and You’re Invited!
🏄‍♂️. WHEN: Sunday, June 11 – 10am to 5pm
🏄‍♂️. WHERE: Cook Street Between Oscar & May SEE bit.ly/GFVictoriaCookFairfield
🏄‍♂️. WHO: All ages, licensed area, live music!
🏄‍♂️. CHECK OUT: Poke FreshBig Wheel BurgerLifestyle Markets • Taco Revolution
🏄‍♂️. thecookstvillage.com/thevillageblockparty •  Village Block Party FacebookInstagram


Poke Fresh Cook StreetPoke Fresh • 240 Cook Street • 250-380-0669 See map

  • Poke originates from Hawaii, fusing fresh diced fish with rice, veggies and an array of delicious toppings. Prepared with high-quality, rich-tasting and fresh ingredients. Poke Fresh chefs are knowledgeable about gluten free and ready to create a handcrafted bowl that will send your taste buds on a vacation to paradise … or at least Hawaii. Come on down to Cook Street and customize a bowl unique to you! Learn more here …

Big Wheel CookBig Wheel Burger • 341 Cook Street • 250-381-0050 • See map
  • Right next door to the iconic Lifestyle Markets, Big Wheel enjoys a solid reputation with gluten-free diners for their dedicated deep-fryer, yummy gluten-free buns and their careful protocol!
Delicious! Real! Food! Fast!

Taco Rev Food Truck DuncanTaco Revolution 100% Gluten-Free Food Truck

Everything Taco Rev serves is gluten-free, handmade from scratch in house and served with a passion and dedication to deliciousness and authenticity. It is our mission to deliver the exact same taco you would find on a street in Mexico. Every taco we serve, from the Chorizo Vegetariano to the Fish Taco, to the Chicken Tinga are all pulled directly from Mexico’s taco culture. We have dared to bring those flavours north and share them with you. It is time to taste a taco as it was meant to be; it is time for a true north Taco Revolution!

Taco Revolution WebsiteSchedule • InstagramFacebookTwitter

NEW! Taco Revolution 100% Gluten-Free Food Truck Now Delivers – through Door Dash & Feastify!
See bit.ly/DoorDashTaco See Feastify NEW! Toll-Free Number! Place an order at 1-833-TACO-REV (1-833-822-6738).


Lifestyle Markets Cook StreetLifestyle Markets • 343 Cook St • 250-381-5450 • See map

Jun
9
Sun
Big Wheel Burger • CHURROS & MOR • Lifestyle Markets • Poke Fresh @ Cook Street Block Party
Jun 9 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Village Block Party 10-6 June 9 2024‍♂️. It’s Party Time in Cook Street Village and You’re Invited!
‍♂️. WHEN: Sunday, June 9 – 10am to p6m
‍♂️. WHERE: Cook Street Between Oscar & May SEE bit.ly/GFVictoriaCookFairfield
‍♂️. WHO: All ages, licensed area, live music!
‍♂️. CHECK OUT: Big Wheel Burger • CHURROS & MOR • Lifestyle Markets • Poke Fresh
‍♂️. thevillageblockparty.com •  Village Block Party FacebookInstagram


Poke Fresh Cook StreetPoke Fresh • 240 Cook Street • 250-380-0669 See map

  • Poke originates from Hawaii, fusing fresh diced fish with rice, veggies and an array of delicious toppings. Prepared with high-quality, rich-tasting and fresh ingredients. Poke Fresh chefs are knowledgeable about gluten free and ready to create a handcrafted bowl that will send your taste buds on a vacation to paradise … or at least Hawaii. Come on down to Cook Street and customize a bowl unique to you! Learn more here …

Big Wheel CookBig Wheel Burger • 341 Cook Street • 250-381-0050 • See map
  • Right next door to the iconic Lifestyle Markets, Big Wheel enjoys a solid reputation with gluten-free diners for their dedicated deep-fryer, yummy gluten-free buns and their careful protocol!
Delicious! Real! Food! Fast!

CHURROS & MOR ORIG WPCHURROS & MOR • 325 Cook St in the Food Court • 250-986-9455 • See map

  • What are churros? Think Mexican donuts, only better! A crispy exterior with soft, chewy insides, Jorge uses gluten-free flour to make them. Deep-fried, then rolled in cinnamon and sugar, topped with your choice of strawberry, chocolate or caramel sauce. Ask for ‘Roses’ if you love (vegan) ice cream’
  • churrosandmor.com • Instagram • Facebook • contact@churrosandmor.com 250-986-9455
  • Mon & Thurs Noon – 7.00. Fri – Sat – Sun 10.00 – 20.00 Closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays. Hours may vary by season.
  • Now available via Uber Eats, DoorDash & SkiptheDishes!
  • Created in a 100% gluten-free, vegan setting.

Lifestyle Markets Cook StreetLifestyle Markets • 343 Cook St • 250-381-5450 • See map