Those of you that follow me on Facebook and Twitter will most likely know how much of a fan I am of JD’s Grill. This fantastic restaurant in Plymouth serves a range of burgers and steaks and also label gluten free options in their menu. They have been working hard since my original review to increase the amount of gluten free choices on their menu, and now have gluten free options available for all starters and mains as standard. They also have a good selection of desserts and often have been kind enough to get me a gluten free beer in too. The food served is right up my street and I am a regular visitor. The picture below shows me enjoying the Hoofs and Trotters burger, a half pound beef burger topped with cheese and pulled pork on a gluten free bun. What more could you ask for, other than gluten free fries which they now serve too. As you can see this Pleases me!
As part of my work for the Coeliac UK Plymouth Group, we have been looking to organise a meal out for members. We struck upon the idea of having a meal during Coeliac Awareness week, and the meal will take place on Monday 12th May. This gives us an opportunity to get some publicity for the event which can help us raise awareness. JD’s Grill 110 capacity means we can throw the event open to non-members too, so I would like to invite Gluten Free by the Sea readers to join us. As you will see below JD’s Grill have provided a fantastic menu for the night, which is completely gluten free. So please come along and enjoy a night of amazing gluten free food and the chance to chat and share tips with gluten free friends. You will also be able to enjoy a gluten free beer too!
You can see the Facebook page for the event here. For full details and booking information please see the details below, I hope to see you there.
Kevin, Gluten Free by the Sea
The Coeliac UK Plymouth Group, JD’s Grill and Gluten Free by the Sea invite you to join us for a night of fabulous gluten free food amongst the company of gluten free friends on Monday May 12th at JD’s Grill. JD’s Grill already offer a brilliant selection of gluten free dishes on their menu, with clearly marked gluten free options. Furthermore they have kindly agreed to host a gluten free night in the restaurant as part of Coeliac UK’s Coeliac Awareness week, which this year runs from May 12th – 18th.
Bookings are required in advance. To book a place at this event please send an email to plymouth@coeliac.org.uk, and let us know how many places you require. As we will be dining as a large group we ask that you choose a starter, main and dessert from the menu below and let us know your choices when you make your booking. Total price is £19.95 (supplements apply on some choices). We will also require a deposit of £5 per person. This can be paid via bank transfer to the following account, please use your full name as a reference:
Account number: 00060708
Sort Code: 40-52-40
Alternatively you can complete the booking form, and send it along with a cheque made payable to Coeliac UK – Plymouth Branch to:
Lisa Bullard
2 Avent Walk
Plympton
Plymouth
PL7 4DB
Menu: https://gfreebythesea.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/coeliac-awareness-week-menu.pdf
Booking form: https://gfreebythesea.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/meal-booking-form.docx
All choices on the above menu are gluten free. Please let us know if you have any other dietary requirements when booking. We are aware that many of you also need to follow a dairy free diet, so JD’s have kindly marked the dairy free options on the menu. Please note some of the dairy free choices use buffalo mozzarella (as opposed to mozzarella made with cows milk), so please bare this in mind when making your choice.
You can find JD’s Grill at 17 Derrys Cross, Plymouth, PL1 2SW. We ask people to arrive from 7pm with the first course being served at 7:30 sharp. A big thank you to JD’s Grill for hosting us and helping us to raise awareness of Coeliac Disease.
If you would like to enjoy this menu on the 12th but have your own table rather than join the Coeliac UK Plymouth Group party, please contact JD’s Grill directly on 01752 601605 to make your booking.
For JD’s Grill see: http://www.jds-grill.co.uk/
For info on Coeliac Awareness Week 2014 see: https://www.coeliac.org.uk/get-involved/awareness-week-2014/
For info on the Coeliac UK Plymouth Voluntary Support Group see: https://www.coeliac.org.uk/local-groups/plymouth/
Gluten Free By The Sea 
What a wonderful inspiration you are! To be able to transform a restaurants menu to accommodate gluten free eating. So awesome!