The Red Lion
The kitchen is 100% gluten-free, no gluten or wheat on site.
Per-allergen evidence
The kitchen is 100% gluten-free, no gluten or wheat on site. Every dish is safe for coeliacs, and the menu clearly marks other allergens, while staff are trained to answer questions about ingredients.
[1] Verified blog The Red Lion ~ 100% Gluten Free Kitchen in Kent – Gluten Free Dining, glutenfreedining.co.uk
This listing confirms a 100% gluten-free kitchen. They claim Coeliac UK accreditation, while also providing detailed allergen info with DF and VG markings. Staff are knowledgeable.fetched Jul 16, 2026[2] Official Red Lion Badlesmere, The Red Lion (official menu)
The menu page is official. It states that every item on the menu is completely gluten free, with each dish having its allergens clearly highlighted. Codes DF and VG are used throughout. The page also claims accreditation from Coeliac UK. Coeliac UK accreditation is claimed.fetched Jul 16, 2026[3] Official Red Lion Badlesmere Christmas Bookings, The Red Lion (official menu)
The page repeats gluten-free. On the Christmas booking page, it constantly emphasizes that the entire menu is totally gluten-free, that all allergens are highlighted, and that DF and VG codes are used to indicate dairy-free and vegan items.fetched Jul 16, 2026[4] Aggregator Most Celiac Friendly Restaurants in Ashford, UK - 2026, FindMeGlutenFree
A FindMeGlutenFree listing ranks this venue #1 with a dedicated GF badge. It lists GF menu items and features a review calling it '100% gluten free and celiac friendly accredited'.fetched Jul 16, 2026[5] Verified blog Red Lion Badlesmere | Gluten Free Pub Badlesmere | Free House, redlionbadlesmere.com
The official website states a 100% gluten free menu, Kent's only fully gluten free kitchen, over 8 years of gluten free operation, and a Coeliac UK accreditation claim.fetched Jul 16, 2026Vegan dishes are clearly marked on the menu with a VG code. The kitchen can adapt other dishes on request. The HappyCow listing notes vegan pizzas with plant cheese and plant milks for coffee. The kitchen is shared but entirely gluten-free, so cross-contamination from gluten is not a concern for vegan items.
[1] Verified blog The Red Lion ~ 100% Gluten Free Kitchen in Kent – Gluten Free Dining, glutenfreedining.co.uk
This listing confirms a 100% gluten-free kitchen. They claim Coeliac UK accreditation, while also providing detailed allergen info with DF and VG markings. Staff are knowledgeable.fetched Jul 16, 2026[2] Official Red Lion Badlesmere, The Red Lion (official menu)
The menu page is official. It states that every item on the menu is completely gluten free, with each dish having its allergens clearly highlighted. Codes DF and VG are used throughout. The page also claims accreditation from Coeliac UK. Coeliac UK accreditation is claimed.fetched Jul 16, 2026[3] Official Red Lion Badlesmere Christmas Bookings, The Red Lion (official menu)
The page repeats gluten-free. On the Christmas booking page, it constantly emphasizes that the entire menu is totally gluten-free, that all allergens are highlighted, and that DF and VG codes are used to indicate dairy-free and vegan items.fetched Jul 16, 2026[4] Aggregator Vegan Restaurants in Ashford, England, HappyCow
The HappyCow listing notes clearly marked vegan dishes, vegan pizzas with plant cheese, as well as plant milks for coffee.fetched Jul 16, 2026Vegetarian options on the menu receive a VG code. The kitchen can adjust dishes to suit vegetarian diets, and staff are happy to discuss ingredients.
[1] Verified blog The Red Lion ~ 100% Gluten Free Kitchen in Kent – Gluten Free Dining, glutenfreedining.co.uk
This listing confirms a 100% gluten-free kitchen. They claim Coeliac UK accreditation, while also providing detailed allergen info with DF and VG markings. Staff are knowledgeable.fetched Jul 16, 2026[2] Verified blog The Red Lion, Kent - Restaurant Review, Menu, Opening Times, squaremeal.co.uk
The SquareMeal listing covers vegetarian options only, with no allergen or kitchen practice details included.fetched Jul 16, 2026[3] Official Red Lion Badlesmere, The Red Lion (official menu)
The menu page is official. It states that every item on the menu is completely gluten free, with each dish having its allergens clearly highlighted. Codes DF and VG are used throughout. The page also claims accreditation from Coeliac UK. Coeliac UK accreditation is claimed.fetched Jul 16, 2026[4] Official Red Lion Badlesmere Christmas Bookings, The Red Lion (official menu)
The page repeats gluten-free. On the Christmas booking page, it constantly emphasizes that the entire menu is totally gluten-free, that all allergens are highlighted, and that DF and VG codes are used to indicate dairy-free and vegan items.fetched Jul 16, 2026Dairy-free items are marked with a DF code on the menu, including homemade Yorkshire puddings. The kitchen can modify other dishes to be dairy-free on request.
[1] Verified blog The Red Lion ~ 100% Gluten Free Kitchen in Kent – Gluten Free Dining, glutenfreedining.co.uk
This listing confirms a 100% gluten-free kitchen. They claim Coeliac UK accreditation, while also providing detailed allergen info with DF and VG markings. Staff are knowledgeable.fetched Jul 16, 2026[2] Official Red Lion Badlesmere, The Red Lion (official menu)
The menu page is official. It states that every item on the menu is completely gluten free, with each dish having its allergens clearly highlighted. Codes DF and VG are used throughout. The page also claims accreditation from Coeliac UK. Coeliac UK accreditation is claimed.fetched Jul 16, 2026[3] Official Red Lion Badlesmere Christmas Bookings, The Red Lion (official menu)
The page repeats gluten-free. On the Christmas booking page, it constantly emphasizes that the entire menu is totally gluten-free, that all allergens are highlighted, and that DF and VG codes are used to indicate dairy-free and vegan items.fetched Jul 16, 2026Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.
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