Well that was fun!
OMG! Decadent Donuts at the Gluten Free Food Festval
What an incredible day we had at Christchurch’s very first gluten-free food festival! Although we got off to a very wet start, the delicious food, and all the amazing people we met made it a truly special event, and we’re so grateful to have been part of it.
There was a lovely community feel, with both new to gluten-free living and veterans who have been navigating it for years. We loved seeing familiar faces and meeting new people, all coming together to celebrate delicious, gluten-free food.
One of the highlights of our day was doing live demonstrations of the app. It was great to see people’s reactions and answer questions. We also realised we need to get some onion and garlic free options stat! The feedback was incredibly positive and we got some very helpful feedback too. Hearing stories from attendees about their own gluten-free journeys was truly inspiring. Everyone has a unique story, and being part of that was a real privilege.
A huge thank you to everyone who downloaded our app during the event! Your support means a lot to us. As a special thank you, everyone who entered our draw was in the chance to win a $500 grocery voucher. And the lucky winner was Martin M from Christchurch! Congratulations, Martin! We hope you enjoy doing your grocery shopping with that prize.
And of course, we can’t talk about the festival without mentioning the food. The highlight? Those incredible dumplings! Seriously, the line was very long, and we heard from everyone how fantastic they tasted. Also kudos to Snacka Changi and Proper Chips. I know the kids loved the generous sample sizes!
It’s impressive how many chefs and food vendors brought their A-game, making sure everyone could indulge without worry. We’re already looking forward to hunting out some of the food trucks in the wild!
We had a day filled with curiosity, good food, and even better company. We loved connecting with so many passionate foodies who happen to be gluten-free and sharing our app that’s designed to make life a little easier for everyone. Events like these remind us of the importance of community, support, and great food. We’re already counting down to next year’s festival!
Thanks again to everyone who stopped by our stand, downloaded the app, entered the prize draw, and shared your stories with us. Your enthusiasm and warmth made this event unforgettable. We’re excited to keep supporting Christchurch’s gluten-free community and to continue improving our app to serve you better.