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The Sands Bistro
The co-owner Karen has coeliac disease and runs the kitchen with strict cross-contamination protocols: separate prep areas, colour-coded utensils, dedicated fryers and cookware, storage separation, and separate serving areas for gluten-free dishes. The menu is not marked per dish with GF codes, but the website clearly states gluten-free is a speciality and staff are trained. Several reviews from coeliac diners on FindMeGlutenFree report no reactions and describe the chef as coeliac. No third-party accreditation was found, so the tier is A (strongly trusted) rather than A+.
| Mon | Kitchen serving from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm |
| Tue | Kitchen serving from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | Closed |
| Fri | Kitchen serving from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm |
| Sat | Kitchen serving from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm |
| Sun | Sunday menu from 1 pm to 9 pm |
Per-allergen evidence
Coeliac · Gluten-free
confidence 85% ·
Strongly trusted, High-care setup. Either someone close to the kitchen (owner, chef, staff) needs to avoid this allergen themselves, OR the menu marks allergens AND dedicated equipment plus trained staff manage cross-contamination.
The co-owner Karen has coeliac disease and runs the kitchen with strict cross-contamination protocols: separate prep areas, colour-coded utensils, dedicated fryers and cookware, storage separation, and separate serving areas for gluten-free dishes. The menu is not marked per dish with GF codes, but the website clearly states gluten-free is a speciality and staff are trained. Several reviews from coeliac diners on FindMeGlutenFree report no reactions and describe the chef as coeliac. No third-party accreditation was found, so the tier is A (strongly trusted) rather than A+.
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Vegan
confidence 80% ·
Strongly trusted, High-care setup. Either someone close to the kitchen (owner, chef, staff) needs to avoid this allergen themselves, OR the menu marks allergens AND dedicated equipment plus trained staff manage cross-contamination.
The bistro has a dedicated Vegan & Vegetarian menu, and Karen (the co-owner) is the 'Green Cuisine Maestro,' deeply experienced with plant-based cooking. The cross-contamination protocols include separate prep areas, dedicated cookware, and colour-coded utensils for vegan dishes. Ingredients are verified with suppliers for vegan status. Several reviews confirm good vegan options. No formal accreditation, but the structural setup is strong.
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Vegetarian
confidence 80% ·
Strongly trusted, High-care setup. Either someone close to the kitchen (owner, chef, staff) needs to avoid this allergen themselves, OR the menu marks allergens AND dedicated equipment plus trained staff manage cross-contamination.
The same as vegan: a dedicated Vegetarian menu exists, separate prep areas and cookware are used, and the kitchen is highly attuned to dietary needs. Staff are trained and the menu is clearly signposted.
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Dairy-free
confidence 60% ·
Reliable, Allergen-marked menu with aware staff, served from a shared kitchen. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged but the venue has clear options.
The bistro's allergen safety protocols cover general allergen awareness, and FindMeGlutenFree reviews mention it is 'good for dairy-free'. However, no specific dedicated equipment or separate prep areas for dairy-free are detailed, and dairy is present in many dishes (cheese melts, lasagne). Best to confirm options with staff.
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Reminder
Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.
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