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!
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
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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!
Because 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’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
More 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 …
I 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
Celiac Canada is organizing “Shine A Light on Celiac Disease” for International Celiac Disease Awareness Day by illuminating locations across the country in green. That includes the Parliament Buildings of BC’s Legislative Assembly – for the first time!
The BC Legislature has accepted Celiac Canada’s request to be lit up GREEN on the evening of May 16th.
Please join us to get a photo together! We can’t meet too early, as we want the light to show up, so we’re hoping all convene at 8 PM at the cenotaph.
Please take & post pics on social media using #ShineALightOnCeliac!
LOOK FOR ELLEN IN HER REFLECTIVE YELLOW JACKET!
While quantities last, attendees will receive
• Country Grocer Bag with Discount Card
• GF Goodie Bags from Epicure Kelsea & son, Callum
• Treats from Art of Slow Food Bakery
• Treats from Origin Bakery
Participating Locatios Across Canada*
May 14
- Bloedel Conservatory, Vancouver, BC
May 15
- Civic Plaza, Surrey, BC
May 16
BRITISH COLUMBIA
- Science World, Vancouver, BC
- City Hall, Victoria, BC
- BC Legislature, Victoria, BC (in-person event planned)
- City Hall, Port Moody, BC
- Pier, White Rock, BC
ALBERTA
- Calgary Tower, Calgary
- Peace Bridge, Calgary
- Reconciliation Bridge, Calgary
- Telus Spark, Calgary
- Lethbridge City Hall, Lethbridge
- Medicine Hat TeePee, Medicine Hat*
- Airdrie City Hall, Airdrie*
- High Level Bridge, Edmonton
- Epcor Tower, Edmonton
- Fairmont Hotel, Edmonton
- Clock/Bell Tower, Walterdale Theatre, Edmonton
- Community Centre, Sherwood Park
- Festival Place, Sherwood Park
- Legislature Building, Edmonton
NEW BRUNSWICK
- Dieppe City Hall, Dieppe
- Avenir Centre, Moncton
ONTARIO
- Ottawa Sign, ByWard Market
- Shaw Centre, Ottawa
- Toronto Sign in Nathan Phillips Square
- Niagara Falls
- CN Tower
QUEBEC
- Olympic Stadium, Montreal*
- Complexe Jules-Dallaire, Quebec City*
PEI
- Charlottetown City Hall
- Summerside City Hall, Summerside
MANITOBA
- Winnipeg Sign at the Forks*
- Manitoba Legislative Building, Winnipeg*
*Locations requested, awaiting confirmation.
Due to technical problems, The BC Legislature will once again try to light up in GREEN on the evening of Wednesday, May 29th in honor of Celiac Canada’s “Shine A Light on Celiac Disease” for International Celiac Disease Awareness Day! A First!
Please join us this time at 9:30pm for this precedent setting phot op! Then post on social media using #ShineALightOnCeliac!
LOOK FOR ELLEN IN HER REFLECTIVE YELLOW JACKET!
While quantities last, attendees will receive
• Country Grocer Bag with Discount Card
• Yummy Cupcakes from Origin Bakery
Participating Locations Across Canada*
May 14
- Bloedel Conservatory, Vancouver, BC
May 15
- Civic Plaza, Surrey, BC
May 16
BRITISH COLUMBIA
- Science World, Vancouver, BC
- City Hall, Victoria, BC
- BC Legislature, Victoria, BC (in-person event planned)
- City Hall, Port Moody, BC
- Pier, White Rock, BC
ALBERTA
- Calgary Tower, Calgary
- Peace Bridge, Calgary
- Reconciliation Bridge, Calgary
- Telus Spark, Calgary
- Lethbridge City Hall, Lethbridge
- Medicine Hat TeePee, Medicine Hat*
- Airdrie City Hall, Airdrie*
- High Level Bridge, Edmonton
- Epcor Tower, Edmonton
- Fairmont Hotel, Edmonton
- Clock/Bell Tower, Walterdale Theatre, Edmonton
- Community Centre, Sherwood Park
- Festival Place, Sherwood Park
- Legislature Building, Edmonton
NEW BRUNSWICK
- Dieppe City Hall, Dieppe
- Avenir Centre, Moncton
ONTARIO
- Ottawa Sign, ByWard Market
- Shaw Centre, Ottawa
- Toronto Sign in Nathan Phillips Square
- Niagara Falls
- CN Tower
QUEBEC
- Olympic Stadium, Montreal*
- Complexe Jules-Dallaire, Quebec City*
PEI
- Charlottetown City Hall
- Summerside City Hall, Summerside
MANITOBA
- Winnipeg Sign at the Forks*
- Manitoba Legislative Building, Winnipeg*
*Locations requested, awaiting confirmation.
