Gluten-free food at Premier League grounds: 20 clubs checked
Premier League 2026/27 · gluten-free at the ground
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3 Premier League clubs say on their own websites that they sell gluten-free food on matchdays: Everton, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur. 3 let you bring food you need for medical or dietary reasons: Everton, Manchester City and Manchester United. Coventry City’s current guide bans food, although a 2023 club article says stewards handle medical food needs. Several clubs ban outside food and many don’t say either way, so ask the club’s access team before the match. Updated October 2026.
What should I ask before match day?
Coeliac UK’s advice for eating out works at a football ground too: contact the venue ahead, explain that gluten-free is a health necessity and not a dietary choice, and check that the fryer and utensils used for gluten-free food are kept for it. Confirm your order before you eat, and if you’re still in doubt, don’t eat it.
If your club bans outside food, ask its access team whether it accepts a medical exemption for food. Several clubs need the request 48 to 72 hours before kick-off.
A sealed, labelled gluten-free snack in a small bag is the backup that works almost everywhere the rules allow it.
What does each Premier League club say?
Arsenal
Emirates Stadium · LondonGluten-free food: Nothing labelled gluten-free. The food page has an allergen table for the concourse items. “We have taken care to provide a menu that caters for allergens and dietary requirements. For more information please speak with your server.” arsenal.com ↗
Bring your own food: Not stated in readable form (the club’s list of what you can bring is an image).
Who to ask: Disability Liaison Team, 020 7619 5000 (option 2), Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm. arsenal.com ↗
✓ Read on the club’s own website · Oct 2026
Aston Villa
Villa Park · BirminghamGluten-free food: Nothing published for the concourse. Hospitality guests are asked to give dietary needs 48 hours before kick-off.
Bring your own food: The ground regulations don’t mention food.
Who to ask: Disability Access Officer: accessibility@avfc.co.uk avfc.co.uk ↗
✓ Read on the club’s own website · Oct 2026
Bournemouth
Vitality Stadium · BournemouthGluten-free food: Nothing published.
Bring your own food: Not stated in readable form (the prohibited-items list is an image).
Who to ask: disability@afcb.co.uk afcb.co.uk ↗
✓ Read on the club’s own website · Oct 2026
Brentford
Gtech Community Stadium · LondonGluten-free food: Gluten-free chicken wings in the family area, but that article is from 2023/24; the current menu doesn’t mention gluten. “Our family area sees the introduction of new gluten-free, child-friendly chicken wings priced at £5.50 per portion.” brentfordfc.com ↗
Bring your own food: Yes, within the bag rule: “Food items are allowed into the stadium as long as they fit in a small bag.” brentfordfc.com ↗
Who to ask: accessibility@brentfordfc.com brentfordfc.com ↗
✓ Read on the club’s own website · Oct 2026
Brighton & Hove Albion
American Express Stadium · Falmer, BrightonGluten-free food: A gluten-free baked potato, from a women’s matchday guide of November 2024; nothing newer. “We are now offering a Baked Potato with Baked Beans, which is vegan-friendly and gluten-free, with the option of adding gluten-free cheese.” brightonandhovealbion.com ↗
Bring your own food: No, apart from baby food: “Please note, in line with our matchday policy, food and drink cannot be brought into the stadium with the exception of baby food and milk.” brightonandhovealbion.com ↗
Who to ask: Disability Liaison Officer or supporter services, 01273 668855 (option 1). brightonandhovealbion.com ↗
✓ Read on the club’s own website · Oct 2026
Chelsea
Stamford Bridge · LondonGluten-free food: Gluten-free wraps and cakes in limited numbers, but that guide is from 2022/23; nothing newer published. “Responding to fans requests for a gluten-free option, we have a limited number of gluten-free wraps and cakes for sale.” img.chelseafc.com ↗
Bring your own food: Not stated (the prohibited-items list doesn’t mention food).
Who to ask: access@chelseafc.com chelseafc.com ↗
✓ Read on the club’s own website · Oct 2026
Coventry City
Coventry Building Society Arena · CoventryGluten-free food: Nothing published for the concourse.
Bring your own food: Food is on the prohibited list, but a 2023 club article says stewards handle medical food needs: “Any medical requirements for food, inc diabetes, intolerance etc will also be managed discretely by the stewards.” ccfc.co.uk ↗
Who to ask: accessibility@ccfc.co.uk ccfc.co.uk ↗
✓ Read on the club’s own website · Oct 2026
Crystal Palace
Selhurst Park · LondonGluten-free food: No matchday line. The club publishes an allergen chart for public catering with a gluten column. cpfc.co.uk ↗
Bring your own food: The club’s own pages disagree: the FAQ allows picnic-style food, a 2025 article lists food as prohibited. Check before you go: “Can I bring my own food and drink into the stadium? Supporters are permitted to bring homemade picnic-style food into the stadium.” cpfc.co.uk ↗
Who to ask: Disability Liaison Office: dlo@cpfc.co.uk cpfc.co.uk ↗
✓ Read on the club’s own website · Oct 2026
Everton
Hill Dickinson Stadium · LiverpoolGluten-free food: Yes: several concourse kiosks sell food made without gluten, marked on the club’s kiosk maps. “A number of kiosks offer foods ‘Made without Gluten’ . These are clearly marked on the maps below.” evertonfc.com ↗
Bring your own food: Only with evidence of a medical need: “Attendees will not be permitted to bring food or drink into the stadium footprint from this point, except where evidence of medical requirement can be provided.” evertonfc.com ↗
Who to ask: Accessibility team, 0151 556 1878, accessibility@evertonfc.com evertonfc.com ↗
✓ Read on the club’s own website · Oct 2026
Fulham
Craven Cottage · LondonGluten-free food: Nothing published.
Bring your own food: Not stated.
Who to ask: enquiries@fulhamfc.com (Disability Access Officer listed on the club’s page) fulhamfc.com ↗
✓ Read on the club’s own website · Oct 2026
Hull City
MKM Stadium · HullGluten-free food: No gluten-free line, but the visitors guide says to email ahead about dietary needs so a product can be arranged for collection. wearehullcity.co.uk ↗
Bring your own food: Not stated in readable form.
Who to ask: Supporter Liaison Officer, 01482 358303 (email address in the club’s visitors guide) wearehullcity.co.uk ↗
✓ Read on the club’s own website · Oct 2026
Ipswich Town
Portman Road · IpswichGluten-free food: Nothing published.
Bring your own food: Not stated for league matches.
Who to ask: Disability Liaison Officer, 01473 400556, accessibility@itfc.co.uk itfc.co.uk ↗
✓ Read on the club’s own website · Oct 2026
Leeds United
Elland Road · LeedsGluten-free food: Nothing published.
Bring your own food: Medical items need permission in advance; food isn’t named. “We do make exceptions for medical equipment and medical necessary items, but fans must get permission in advance.” leedsunited.com ↗
Who to ask: Disability Liaison Officer: accessibility@leedsunited.com, at least 48 hours before the match leedsunited.com ↗
✓ Read on the club’s own website · Oct 2026
Liverpool
Anfield · LiverpoolGluten-free food: Nothing published for matchdays. Hospitality takes dietary requests at least 72 hours ahead. hospitality.liverpoolfc.com ↗
Bring your own food: Not stated for food; larger bags only for medication or medical equipment. liverpoolfc.com ↗
Who to ask: Disability ticketing team, +44 (0)151 264 2500 liverpoolfc.com ↗
✓ Read on the club’s own website · Oct 2026
Manchester City
Etihad Stadium · ManchesterGluten-free food: Nothing published for the concourse.
Bring your own food: Food is on the prohibited list, but the club issues exemptions for dietary needs: “We are happy to issue exemptions if you need to bring medication into the stadium and/or specific food or drink items due to dietary requirements.” mancity.com ↗
Who to ask: Access team, 0161 444 1894 or access@mancity.com, at least 72 hours before the match mancity.com ↗
✓ Read on the club’s own website · Oct 2026
Manchester United
Old Trafford · ManchesterGluten-free food: Nothing published for the concourse. Hospitality asks for dietary needs 5 days ahead. manutd.com ↗
Bring your own food: Yes, if you need it for medical reasons: “What about food and drink? As long you require the food and / or drink with you for medical reasons, it will be allowed into the stadium.” manutd.com ↗
Who to ask: accessibility@manutd.co.uk or +44 (0)161 676 7770 manutd.com ↗
✓ Read on the club’s own website · Oct 2026
Newcastle United
St. James’ Park · NewcastleGluten-free food: Yes: fries marked GF on the current food page; nothing on shared fryers. “Gluten-Free & Vegetarian: Add Sriracha Fries (GF), Cajun Butter Corn Ribs (V) or crispy Onion Rings to any order.” newcastleunited.com ↗
Bring your own food: No: “Supporters are not permitted to bring food or drink into St. James’ Park.” newcastleunited.com ↗
Who to ask: accessibility@nufc.co.uk, disabled supporters line 0191 2018457 newcastleunited.com ↗
✓ Read on the club’s own website · Oct 2026
Nottingham Forest
The City Ground · NottinghamGluten-free food: Nothing published for the concourse.
Bring your own food: Foodstuffs are on the prohibited list; the club says discretion may be shown for children’s snacks. No medical exception published. nottinghamforest.co.uk ↗
Who to ask: 0115 982 4388, accessibility@nottinghamforest.co.uk nottinghamforest.co.uk ↗
✓ Read on the club’s own website · Oct 2026
Sunderland
Stadium of Light · SunderlandGluten-free food: Nothing published for the concourse.
Bring your own food: No: “You are not permitted to bring your own food and drink in the stadium.” help.asksafc.com ↗
Who to ask: dao@safc.com safc.com ↗
✓ Read on the club’s own website · Oct 2026
Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium · LondonGluten-free food: Yes, on request at two outlets (N17 Grill and Smashed Olive); nothing on separate preparation or ovens. “Gluten-free alternatives available on request, as well as plant-based option.” tottenhamhotspur.com ↗
Bring your own food: No: food is on the prohibited list (the medical exemption covers bags, not food). tottenhamhotspur.com ↗
Who to ask: Access team: access@tottenhamhotspur.com or the online access requirement form tottenhamhotspur.com ↗
✓ Read on the club’s own website · Oct 2026
Questions
Which Premier League grounds sell gluten-free food?
On their own websites, Everton (kiosks with food made without gluten, marked on the club’s maps), Newcastle United (fries marked GF) and Tottenham Hotspur (gluten-free alternatives on request at two outlets). Brentford, Brighton and Chelsea mention gluten-free items only on older pages.
Can I take my own gluten-free food into a Premier League stadium?
It depends on the club. Everton, Manchester City and Manchester United allow food you need for medical or dietary reasons. Coventry’s current guide bans food, although a 2023 club article says stewards handle medical food needs. Brentford allows food that fits in a small bag. Newcastle, Nottingham Forest, Sunderland, Tottenham and Brighton say no outside food, and many clubs don’t say. Ask the club’s access team before the match.
Is gluten-free food at a football ground safe for coeliacs?
We can’t say that about any kiosk. None of the 20 clubs publishes how its gluten-free items are kept apart from gluten, such as separate fryers. Ask at the counter, tell staff you have coeliac disease, and keep a sealed snack as backup.
Who do I contact before the match?
Each card names the club’s access or accessibility contact as the club publishes it. Clubs that grant exemptions usually want the request 48 to 72 hours before kick-off.
More from us
Sources: each club’s own website, read on 4 October 2026 (links on every card); Coeliac UK, hints and tips for eating out (checked 4 October 2026). Club list: Premier League, 2026/27 season. Header photo: Amex Stadium, Brighton, by Gareth Williams, CC BY 2.0.
Reviewed against the HTGF methodology: every claim sourced, every listing tiered and dated. This article is practical guidance, not medical advice.
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