Krümelfrei: a gluten-free crêpe trailer from northern Germany

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Vanessa and Thomas Knicza are building their own food trailer in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany’s northernmost state: Krümelfrei, “the gluten-free dough forge”. From spring 2027 they plan to sell crêpes and poffertjes (small Dutch pancakes) from it, announced on their website as “100% glutenfreier Genuss auf Rädern!” (100% gluten-free treats on wheels). For now the trailer is still in the workshop. They tell the rest themselves.

This is Vanessa and Thomas’s own introduction, written in German and lightly shortened. Translated from German by How to Gluten Free. Last updated: 14 November 2026

Who is behind Krümelfrei?

“That’s us, Vanessa & Thomas! Krümelfrei isn’t only about a love of good food, it’s above all a very personal story. We’ve known and loved each other since 2010 and got married in 2017. Together we’re a big, lively family with five wonderful children.”

Why gluten-free?

“Our 14-year-old daughter was diagnosed with coeliac disease when she was just three, so gluten-free living has been a firm part of our everyday life for many years. We know from long experience how important it is to be able to enjoy food without worry while making sure it is completely gluten-free. Our daughter’s gluten-free diet has worked smoothly and as a matter of course for many years now, because with the right attention, good products and a little organisation, gluten-free isn’t about going without for us. It’s simply part of our life!”

How did Krümelfrei come about?

“That’s exactly where our passion project came from: making gluten-free food something everyone can enjoy! For many years we’ve dreamed of building something of our own in gluten-free food. Something people with coeliac disease and gluten intolerance can enjoy just as much as everyone else. Tasty, uncomplicated, made with love and, above all, with a good feeling. We both worked in hospitality for many years, so we already bring some experience.”

“But we’re not doing this alone: we’re delighted that we got Thomas’s long-time friend and colleague George so excited about our project that he’s now a firm part of our team!”

What happens next?

The inside of the trailer is being fitted out right now. At the moment the counter is coming out so that a poffertjes iron fits in, which the trailer didn’t have when they bought it. The final wrap is planned for January. They want to start in spring 2027, at markets, town festivals and fairs in Schleswig-Holstein. There are no fixed dates yet. As soon as there are, they’ll go on our events map. The trailer can also be booked, for a wedding or a company party, for example.

According to their website, they source their ingredients through a partnership with Hammermühle, a German gluten-free brand. And they want to sell without a gluten-free surcharge, at “ganz normalen Streetfood-Preisen” (normal street-food prices).

“We’re still at the very start of our journey, but we can’t wait to treat you to our gluten-free crêpes & poffertjes soon, to meet you and to show together with you: gluten-free can be unbelievably delicious!”

More from our community: Ilka Mohr and her shop Glutenfrei Brinkum near Bremen

Sources: Vanessa and Thomas’s introduction sent to How to Gluten Free (18 October 2026); messages from Thomas on 23 October, 4 and 6 November 2026 (start date, Schleswig-Holstein, trailer fit-out, approval of the text); kruemelfrei.net (read on 7 November 2026). Last updated: 14 November 2026.

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