Gluten and dairy free Christmas food in Tesco (updated for 2022)

Like it or not, Christmas is going to be here before we know it, and the supermarkets are stocking a healthy range of free from festive foods.

Tesco are leading the way by a clean mile at the moment with their range of free from Christmas food.

They seem to be adding more and more products every few weeks, and the latest goodies to appear on the shelves is their gluten free party food range.

I love that some of these treats are in the free from aisle, and other surprise you when you’re longingly looking at food you don’t think you’ll be able to eat.

This blog is updated every year – so the latest 2022 finds are at the top with my earlier finds underneath. Though some of them may be out now too!

So, as I’ve entered full festive mode already (and I’m not even ashamed), here’s what I’ve found so far…

The below product listings have been updated for 2022…

Tesco breaded cheese selection

I bloody love a breaded cheese and these are delicious – I’ve already scoffed a pack since finding them!

With a breaded smoked cheese, cheddar and red Leicester they look great and make a lovely evening snack. Or lunch. Or any meal, really.

Tesco Katsu Breaded Prawns

The party food range has definitely expanded its gluten free offerings for 2022 including these yummy looking Katsu Breaded Prawns.

They’re coated in a gluten free rice flake crumb and they sound pretty tasty!

Tesco cod and chorizo bites

I’m excited to try these cod and chorizo bites as they sound like a fab addition to the Tesco party food.

Again, they’re coated in a gluten free crumb and are clearly marked as gluten free, and I can’t wait to scoff them!

Tesco Cheese Bites

As you guys will know I do love a breaded cheese snack and these mashed potato and cheese bites in a gluten free crumb sound lovely.

I’m loving how much the party food comes gluten free as standard – just wish it could all be that way!

I don’t exactly know what a Pork and Truffle Bon Bon is but I tell you one thing, I am 100% here for it!

This sounds delicious and it’s another stealth gluten free product which uses a rice crumb for the coating.

Tesco chorizo pigs in blankets

I do love a pig in a blanket but I also looove chorizo so these look like the absolute dream!

I think these would be amazing with a sweet chilli dip and it’s very likely I’d scoff the whole plate without a second thought.

Tesco Plant Chef No-Prawn Tempuras

I don’t often think to check the vegan selection so I was pleasantly surprised to find these Tempura No Prawns are gluten free.

With a gluten free batter they’re one of the few frozen food party food options which are safe.

Tesco Finest Gluten Free Stuffing Mix

All of the Tesco meat-based stuffing products are usually gluten free so it’s nice to find one which is gluten free and vegan!

I found this in the free from aisle (rather than the free from Christmas section) and it sounds lovely.

Tesco Finest gluten free dark chocolate and mint shortbread

I know mint chocolate is ‘the’ thing at Christmas and even though I’m not the biggest fan I’m glad to see these shortbreads on the shelf.

I’m sure if you’re a fan of mint chocolate you’ll love them!

Tesco cranberry and amaretto cookies

Now this is a cookie I can get on board with! I do love anything amaretto-flavoured and these sound lovely.

Cranberries are always a great addition to cookies so I can’t wait to try these – and they’re vegan too.

Tesco free from Christmas crackers

I’m definitely a savoury person over sweet and the cheeseboard might just be THE best thing about Christmas!

So it’s great to see two new flavours of gluten free cracker out this Christmas: onion and herb and a chilli and sea salt. I bought both!

Tesco Finest Christmas Fruit Cake

I often get asked about Christmas cakes with no icing and this looks like it’s the perfect solution!

This gluten free and vegetarian Christmas cake feels pretty hefty and looks amazing without all the super sweet icing.

Tesco gluten and dairy free truffles

These gluten, wheat, dairy and egg free truffles from Tesco look absolutely gorgeous and the perfect gift!

It’s nice to see some fancy dairy free selection boxes out there and I’d love this as a present!

Tesco Finest Honeycomb Dome

How awesome does this gluten free honeycomb dome look for a Christmas dessert?

It’s gluten, milk and egg free and certified vegan, so will be a great option for guests with multiple allergens.

Though I’m considering just getting one to sit on the sofa and scoff myself.

Tesco Finest gluten free Yule Log

How beautiful does this gluten free Yule Log look from Tesco? If you don’t want to make your own then this looks like it would be a good choice instead.

Tesco free from praline brownie slices

I know gluten free brownies are overdone but I don’t mind so much when some effort has gone into making them different.

These gluten free and vegan praline brownie slices look like a lovely treat!

The below product listings have been updated for 2021…

Tesco Free From Chocolate Orange Flavoured Cake Slices

These gluten free chocolate and orange slices from Tesco are also vegan and they look super tasty.

The frosting on the top looks really fudgy and I’m looking forward to trying them.

Tesco free from gold lustre brownie bites

Oooo, shiny things! I do love a glittery Christmas snack and these gluten, milk and egg free brownie bites would be just perfect for parties.

Wicked Kitchen Orange Chocolate Festive Dessert

This vegan dessert was a great accidentally gluten free find and I found it in with the chilled party food.

A lot of the Wicked Kitchen stuff tends to be gluten free and I liked the sound of this, with zesty mouse, chocolate mousse and candied orange peel.

Tesco Finest Candy Cane Pigs in Blankets

Ok I am definitely stocking up on some of these candy cane pigs in blankets with orange and maple glaze.

They look delightful and will be perfect for the festive dinner table – labelled gluten free too!

Tesco Finest pork, honey and orange cocktail sausages

I know gluten free cocktail sausages can be hard to find but these pork, honey and burnt orange cocktail sausages with a maple and orange glaze sound fab.

These would be perfect cooked up and served on cocktail sticks for a party.

Other gluten free Christmas party food in Tesco

Tesco has a few gluten free options in it’s party food which is great news as they’re often part of a deal!

The mozzarella sticks are amazing, they also do jalapeños stuffed with cream cheese; ham and cheese croquettes.

This is all in with the chilled party food so stock up now!

Schär gluten free panettone

How awesome does this gluten free panettone from Schär look?

It’s a beastly size and I’ve heard good things about it – I do love a panettone so I can’t wait to try it.

Tesco Finest gluten free mince pies

Tesco’s gluten free mince pies are always yummy but these Tesco Finest gluten free mince pies look better than ever.

The pastry looks really buttery – I can’t wait to test them out.

Tesco free from spiced Christmas stars

These spiced Christmas stars look like a lovely treat and they’re gluten free and vegan.

I think they’d be perfect for some festive nibbles or as part of a party platter.

Tesco Pigs in Blankets Popped Chips

The other Tesco free from popped chips look great so it’s nice to see a festive addition to add to the mix.

Despite the porky flavour, these are actually vegan as well as gluten free.

Tesco Finest Tiffin Selection Box

This gluten free tiffin selection box looks like it would be a great gift – or snack!

It’s another gluten free and vegan option and I love how ‘normal’ the packaging looks too.

Tesco salted caramel smash bauble

How cool is this gluten free and vegan bauble filled with salted caramel treats?

It looks a bit like a cross between a festive Easter egg or a Christmas piñata – either way I’m here for it.

Tesco free from stocking fillers

Look at these cute chocolate gingerbread men and penguins – the perfect stocking filler.

They’re gluten free and vegan and would be an awesome Christmas present for kids.

The below product listings have been updated for 2020…

Gluten free chocolate Christmas trees

These gluten free and vegan chocolate Christmas trees are new this year and they look cute!

These little biscuits would make a great snack for the Christmas holidays.

Chickpea popped chips

New in the crisps section for 2020 are these popped chickpea chips. 

They sound like something a bit different and they’re both gluten and dairy free.

Tesco free from truffle selection

Well, don’t these gluten free, dairy free and vegan truffles look a bit swanky!?

I love the packaging and they look like a great gift for someone – or just a treat for yourself.

Free from orange and maple shortbread

It’s been really nice to see some gluten free tins of biscuits come out as this is something I’ve really missed.

I love seeing some gluten free Christmas treats which are in nice tins rather than the usual packahing.

Christmas potato shapes

I had a look at these Christmas potato shapes in the frozen aisle as Tesco and was pleasantly surprised to see they’re gluten free.

These would be awesome for a party and they’re only £1 a pack too.

Moo Free Oscar the Bear

This gluten free, dairy free and vegan treat would be awesome for children this Christmas.

I love seeing some child-friendly gifts and the Moo Free packaging is looking really cool this year.

The below product listings have been updated for 2019…

Tesco gluten free mini Christmas cupcakes

How cute are these little guys!? These gluten free mini Christmas cupcakes look like the perfect party addition and they’re gluten and wheat free.

Tesco gluten free Christmas puddings

Tesco has a selection of Christmas puddings this year – the Tesco finest one sounds lovely with cognac, and the Tesco free from one is vegan as well as gluten free.

Tesco gluten free mince pies

The Tesco gluten free deep filled mince pies are a classic and definitely one to chuck in the trolley when you’re doing a food shop. Deep filled and delicious in buttery pastry.

Tesco gluten free Christmas cakes

Whether you want a gluten free iced fruit cake slab, or mini gluten free Christmas cake slices, Tesco has definitely got you covered.

Tesco gluten free chocolate and salted caramel sponge

If you’re not a fan of Christmas pudding then this gluten and wheat free chocolate and salted caramel sponge would be the perfect Christmas dinner addition.

Tesco gluten free onion rings

Gluten and dairy free onion rings – THIS IS NOT A DRILL! I was so excited to finally get my hands on these and they’re only £1 a pack too. Taste like the real deal – I hope they stay past Christmas too!

Tesco gluten free enrobed cookies & cream

These Free From Enrobed Cookies and Cream are basically chocolate covered gluten free Oreos, and they come in ‘normal’ or chocolate orange flavours! Okay, they’re not in festive packaging, but they’ve launched with all the Christmas products and they sound fantastic!

Tesco gluten free mini cheese snackers

If you’re more excited by savoury treats, I’ve not seen these gluten free cheese snackers before they look yummy! I feel like this is the kind of treat you’d keep on the coffee table at Christmas and just nibble on while watching trashy television! I’m excited to try them, I love cheese!

Moo Free hazelnut truffles

How lovely do these sound? Gluten and dairy free (and vegan!) hazelnut truffles, found in Tesco! These would make a fantastic gift and it’s great to see some more gluten and dairy free gift options. Christmas is chocolate-central so stock up on these now!

Tesco spiced apple tortilla rolls

So these spiced apple tortilla rolls aren’t in the free from aisle but they do happy to be gluten free! I love a tortilla roll but I can’t quite get my head around these. I’m certainly intrigued!

Tesco gluten and dairy free cheese balls

It was definitely good to find these gluten and dairy free cheese balls in the Tesco free from aisle with the festive crisps. They’re £1 a pack and vegan – perfect for party food!

Tesco turkey and stuffing tortilla chips

It’s nice to see something a bit different and Tesco really have done that with these gluten free Tesco turkey and stuffing tortilla chips in the shape of Christmas trees! Definitely going to have to try them soon!

Tesco maple bacon tortilla rolls

Mmm, these Tesco free from maple bacon tortilla rolls sound incredible. Rolled tortillas are my favourite for dipping and these are gluten and wheat free.

Nairn’s gluten free savoury biscuit selection

I’ve not seen this gluten free festive biscuit selection from Nairn’s, but this was new on the shelves in Tesco. I love the Nairn’s oatcakes on a cheeseboard so it’s nice to be able to buy a full selection of flavours in one box. I’ll definitely be getting this for Boxing Day!

Tesco chocolate orange popcorn

This chocolate orange popcorn from Tesco is another goodie from the ‘normal’ Christmas aisle which is gluten free. I love the sound of this and will help fix the Chocolate Orange-shaped hole in your life if you have coeliac disease. Perfect for Christmas movie watching!

Tesco caramelised apple crumble pies

Oh HELLO caramelised apple crumble pies from Tesco! How absolutely incredible do these beauties sound?

They’re gluten, wheat and dairy free and sound like an excellent alternative for those who don’t like mince pies.

I’ve seen them getting rave reviews on Facebook too!

Tesco finest gluten free cookie selection

This cookie selection is another fabulous gift idea – it’s gluten and dairy free and found in the festive free from section in Tesco.

I love the sound of the zest blood orange and Belgian dark chocolate cookies!

(Note, the below items were from 2018, and I haven’t yet checked if they are still available this year)

Gluten free stuffing and pigs in blankets

Tesco have really gone for it in recent weeks with loads of new fresh gluten free items! This garnish pack was my favourite but there were gluten free market-inspired sausages (delicious!), gluten free pigs in blankets and LOADS of gluten free stuffing…

Gluten free roasts – fresh and frozen

The best thing I have found in Tesco so far is all these gluten free roasts! Usually a ready-made roast is out of the question but there is so much to choose from, including fresh chicken crowns and frozen three-bird roasts. All of it with gluten free stuffing!

What else can I find in stores?

This is by no means the whole range from either store – obviously Tesco has got the usual selection of gluten free mince pies, Christmas puddings and iced Christmas cakes.

These tend to be either in the free from section or the special free from area in the seasonal aisle.

I’ve seen loads of other goodies at Asda, Sainsbury’s, Marks and Spencer and Morrisons so I’ll be planning some more posts like this – please let me know if they are helpful!

What are you most excited to try this Christmas? Will you be waiting to try any festive treats or are you stocking up already? Comment below and let me know!

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