Auckland University student, Tayla Eveleigh is helping Coeliac NZ better understand the current dining out habits and limitations of people following a strict gluten free diet.

The dining out scene has experienced significant growth over the past few years. People no longer only look to eat out for ease and convenience, but largely center social gatherings around eating out. This has reinforced a strong association between ‘relationship building’ and dining out away from the home.

If you suffer or know someone who suffers from coeliac disease, you will understand how much this common activity impacts the capability of a person to comfortably participate in dining out. Coeliac NZ is committed to advocating on behalf of all people medically required to follow a gluten free diet - so that the hospitality industry can make this often adverse experience, more positive.

Here’s how you can help.   It would be highly appreciated if you could spare a few minutes to complete the following survey. 

Link here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SQ5BM39

A word from Tayla:

“As an intern for Coeliac NZ I have developed the survey with a personal connection to the problem of dining out, having suffered gastrointestinal conditions myself I understand how confronting it can be when you are not able to engage with your friends and family in an environment that is otherwise perceived as normal.”