Are you looking for the ultimate Gluten Free or Vegan platters for your holiday celebrations that are easy to make and involves no cooking?
Well, keep reading as I have put together a delicious platter that ALL your guests will enjoy, not just your celiac or Vegan guests.
In my house, I have a husband who is Celiacs & Dairy Free, one daughter who is Celiac & Vegan, and my youngest daughter who is Vegan, plus my extended relatives who are GF and Vegan. So it is hard to entertain or go to family and friends parties & BBQs because let's face it, it's stressful to cater to allergies and know 100% that the food is GF with no cross-contamination.
But over the years I have mastered the art of creating totally GF, VEG, DF platters or grazing tables that are easy to make, not too expensive and you can find at most major supermarkets. Below I will share some tips on what to look for and an inspirational platter to droll over!
GLUTEN-FREE & VEGAN PLATTERS THAT ALL YOUR GUESTS WILL EAT & ENJOY THESE HOLIDAYS
Holiday parties at your home can be hard enough without that added worry of having to cook for guests with allergies or food preferences. But I am here to tell you it is easier than you think and so yummy that all your guests will eat without even knowing it is GF, DF and VEGAN.
Holiday Platter Details
- Beginners
- From $30
- 20 mins Prep time
Grazing table & Platter Supplies
Here are some basic foods to place on your table platter for guests to nibble on, you can use all of these or some, depending on the availability in your local store & budget. I purchased all of my food from Woolworths Australia but I am sure with my list, you can find your own products if these are not available in your county or region.
FRESH FOOD
You can add any fresh food to your food platter art, for best results use different colours and textures.
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Grapes
- Figs
- Carrots
- Celery
- Nuts of your choice
- Apple (put lemon juice when cut to stop them from going brown)
VEGAN GF PACKET FOOD
If you look in the health food section of the supermarket, you will find a huge variety of gluten-free and vegan crackers, chips and snack-type food that you can add to your platter. Look for unique colours and flavours to add variety and texture.
I love adding seaweed snacks and chickpeas for the textures, colours, shapes and unique flavours.
- The Happy Snack Company Roasted Chickpeas
- Macro Organic Corn Chips
- Vege Chips Deli Crisps Purple Sweet Potato
- Orgran Quinoa Wafer Crackers
- Ceres Organics Roasted Seaweed Nori Snack
- Calbee Harvest Snaps Lightly Salted
- Woolworths Corn Chips
- Tasti Fruit & Vege Wholefood Balls, Strawberry & Beetroot
- Angas Park Apple
VEGAN GF DIPS
When looking for your dips, try to buy flavours that the majority of guests will eat and buy a few in contrasting colours.
Finding Gluten-free and Vegan dips can get hard, lots say organic but will not be suitable for allergies, so always read the label.
- Obela Hommus Savoury Garlic
- Obela Sweet Beetroot Garnished Hommus
- Obela Guacamole
- Chris' Dips Hommus
- Chris' Plant Based Guacamole
- Chris' Plant Based Spring Onion
VEGAN GF CHEESE ALTERNATIVES
Just because you are making a GF Vegan platter does not mean you have to avoid cheese, there are lots of cheese alternatives that you can use that taste great and have the same texture as cheese.
You can normally find these in the Dairy-Free fridge section mixed in with other Vegan food. If you need GF, please check every label as not all Vegan is GF.
- Sheese Mature Cheddar Vegan Cheese Block
- Sheese Creamy Original Vegan Cheese Spread
- Bio Cheese Cheddar Block
- Bio Cheese Feta
6 TIPS ON PREPARING GLUTEN-FREE FOOD FOR CELIACS
I hope this platter has given you the inspiration to make your own GF, DF Vegan Platters and grazing tables for all your parties and events and show that they can be beautiful and as tasty as others.
- Always use utensils that are clean and have not been used on other food. This will avoid cross-contamination
- Check for Wheat, Rye, Barley, and Malt in the ingredients. If you are not sure, only buy products marked Gluten Free. Avoid Gluten Friendly & May Contain Gluten. For more info read here
- Do not place in bowls, pans or pots that are not thoroughly cleaned
- Keep the food when displayed on your party table a good distance away from other food to avoid cross-contamination by double-dipping and crumbs falling on your GF Platter
- Let your guests know there is a Celiac at your event
- Plan your trip to the supermarket or buy online for store pickup. When you buy online, it is easier to read the ingredients and manage your budget.
Happy Holidays!
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Thanks so much for sharing this with us! Now I'm actually looking forward to making a GF platter for one of my friends instead of fearing it =)
ReplyDeleteI know that fear too well Nat, the last thing you want is an ugly tasteless platter that everyone will be eating haha. It's is scary at first but once you hunt what your local supermarkets have and know what you can work with, it makes it a bit easier. I hope yours turned out well :)
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