Arepita
Arepita is not a 100% gluten-free kitchen, as a small number of gluten-containing items are kept frozen and prepared separately, though the vast majority of the menu is naturally gluten-free.
Per-allergen evidence
Arepita is not a 100% gluten-free kitchen, as a small number of gluten-containing items are kept frozen and prepared separately, though the vast majority of the menu is naturally gluten-free. The restaurant has a dedicated gluten-free fryer, marks GF items on the menu, and staff are knowledgeable about coeliac needs. The owner is particularly well-informed. A few reviews note a past incident with regular beer in pulled pork, but the venue planned to switch to GF beer. Overall, a high-care setup for coeliac diners.
[1] Aggregator Arepita - Gluten-Free Venezuelan Restaurant in Derby, FindMeGlutenFree
The FindMeGlutenFree page for Arepita Derby states that gluten-free items are marked, a dedicated fryer is used, and the owner is knowledgeable. It also includes a disclaimer and notes one incident involving regular beer.fetched Jul 6, 2026[2] Verified blog Gluten free at Arepita, Derby, Derbyshire, England, coeliacsanctuary.co.uk
A Coeliac Sanctuary directory entry describes Arepita as "100% gluten free and coeliac friendly." The entry provides no details about kitchen practices.fetched Jul 6, 2026[3] Verified blog Arepita, derbymarkethall.co.uk
Derby Market Hall trader page promotes Arepita as gluten-free Venezuelan street food. It does not provide allergen marking details.fetched Jul 6, 2026[4] Aggregator Gluten-Free Arepas in Derby, UK, FindMeGlutenFree
The FindMeGlutenFree listing for Arepita Derby describes a gluten-free menu that includes items such as arepas, fries, and empanadas.fetched Jul 6, 2026[5] Aggregator The Best Gluten-Free Restaurants and Bakeries in Derby, UK, FindMeGlutenFree
The FindMeGlutenFree page for Derby lists Arepita with gluten-free menu items and includes a positive review snippet.fetched Jul 6, 2026[6] Aggregator Gluten-Free Soy-Free Friendly Places in Derby, UK, FindMeGlutenFree
FindMeGlutenFree soy-free search results list Arepita with a GF menu and a review snippet.fetched Jul 6, 2026[7] Verified blog Dining with a difference: Saturday Supper Club at Derby Market Hall, derbymarkethall.co.uk
A Derby Market Hall news article featured Arepita for a supper club with a fully gluten-free menu. The article noted the venue can accommodate vegan and vegetarian diets with notice.fetched Jul 6, 2026Arepita offers several clearly vegan dishes, including the Arepa Vegan and Yuca Frita, and can accommodate vegan options with advance notice for special events. No dedicated vegan equipment or marked menu exists, though staff are willing to adapt. Vegan needs are best confirmed directly with the kitchen.
[1] Aggregator Vegan Restaurants in Derby, England, HappyCow
HappyCow Derby page lists Arepita as 'Veg Options' and names three vegan dishes.fetched Jul 6, 2026[2] Verified blog Dining with a difference: Saturday Supper Club at Derby Market Hall, derbymarkethall.co.uk
A Derby Market Hall news article featured Arepita for a supper club with a fully gluten-free menu. The article noted the venue can accommodate vegan and vegetarian diets with notice.fetched Jul 6, 2026Arepita has vegetarian options available. These can be accommodated with advance notice for special events. The restaurant does not use dedicated equipment or a marked menu, but staff are accommodating. Specific needs require confirmation with the venue.
Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.
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