It’s that time of year again; universities are creaking back to life, students are moving into halls armed with fairy lights and frying pans, and parents everywhere are quietly panicking about whether their kids will eat anything other than instant noodles!!
But if your student is following a gluten free diet, the fridge struggle is even more real...
Between tight budgets, late-night essay marathons, and just figuring out how the oven works, it’s easy for meals to fall by the wayside.
That’s where we come in!!
Send them off with a gluten free hamper (aka a gluten free box of joy), packed with hearty eats and sweet treats, so they’ve got one less thing to stress about during Freshers’ Week 🎓
Here’s our guide to building the perfect box depending on their vibe...
Some students live on toast. Others need a proper square meal to feel human. If your uni-goer falls into the latter, load their gluten free hamper with:
Gluten Free Pies- like Steak, Ale & Chestnut Mushroom, Chicken, Mushroom & Tarragon, or Veggie Tagine Pie (vegan option). Perfect for a warming dinner when “cooking” means opening the oven door.
Gluten Free Pasties- such as Steak Pasty, Cheese & Onion Pasty, or the slightly spicier, vegan Ruby Murray Veggie Curry Pasty for when they fancy holdable food with a kick!!
Gluten Free Sausage Rolls- Proper fuel for on-the-go students! In lieu of packed lunchboxes we'd say stuffing your bag with these are the next best thing!! (Our twin pack never lasts long - maybe consider getting two)
💡 Pro tip: Send them off with a pot of gravy granules and they’ll basically feel like they’re at a Sunday lunch, even in a dingy student flat!!
And best of all? All of these beauties can stay frozen for up-to a year - meaning no matter how far they are into the year, they have something to fall back on!!
Some people meal-prep. Some people need sugar-fuelled motivation at 1am when the essay deadline looms!! For the snackers and sharers, pack their gluten free box with:
Very Lemon Drizzle Cake (bright enough to keep them awake even with those early lectures).
Double Chocolate Brownies (library legend material - ideal for when studying gets tough).
Bakewell Slice or Millionaire’s Shortbread Slice (ideal for a little sugar boost while on-the-go).
Sticky Jamaican Ginger Cake - because it tastes like a proper warm hug from home (and lasts all week)!!
Sometimes you need a pie. Sometimes you need a brownie...
This box idea covers all bases:
A few Gluten Free Pies (meaty or veggie - dealer’s choice).
A couple Gluten Free Pasties for grab-and-go eats between lectures.
Gluten Free Sausage Rolls - or our veggie option, the Squash & Spinach Rolls (the ultimate post-night-out recovery snack).
One or two cakes - carrot cake if they feel like a lighter bite, chocolate fudge if not!
University is stressful enough without worrying about food. A gluten free hamper says:
“I know you’ll forget to shop, so here’s a backup.”
“Yes, I love you enough to send pie in the post.”
“No, noodles don’t count as a balanced diet.”
Plus, you can throw in a lovely message for free!
Whether it’s a gluten free pie for dinner, a gluten free pasty for lunch on the run, or a brownie for when homesickness hits, our boxes are the edible hug every student deserves!
Our mixed gluten free hampers/gluten free boxes are easy to build, easy to send, and packed with family-baked goodness. Freshers’ Week is chaos — let’s at least make dinner simple.
👉 Order a Gluten Free Box for your student now before they’re left living off questionable beans and a dodgy toaster!!
