WHAT WE DO

At Plum Catering, we have a passion for cooking delicious, home-cooked, gluten-free food from scratch. We cook and bake preservative-free to ensure that we pass on food to you with the purest ingredients.

A diet free of gluten is a healthy and conscious way of eating. We understand the sensitivity of gluten for our customers and prepare all of our dishes with exceptional care to ensure happiness and peace of mind.

Even if you’re not a Celiac, you can enjoy the many benefits of eating gluten-free!

WHAT IS CELIAC DISEASE?

Celiac disease affects genetically predisposed people of all ages from middle infancy onward. When people with celiac disease eat foods or use products containing gluten, their immune system responds by damaging or destroying villi—the tiny, fingerlike protrusions lining the small intestine. Without healthy villi, a person becomes malnourished, no matter how much food one eats.

Celiac disease is both a disease of malabsorption—meaning nutrients are not absorbed properly—and an abnormal immune reaction to gluten. Celiac disease is genetic, meaning it runs in families. Sometimes the disease is triggered—or becomes active for the first time—after surgery, pregnancy, childbirth, viral infection, or severe emotional stress. The only known effective treatment is a lifelong gluten-free diet.

WHY GO GLUTEN FREE?

Why eat gluten-free if you don’t have a gluten intolerance? Surveys show that about 15 to 25 percent of consumers report looking for gluten-free products — though doctors estimate just 1% have celiac disease. Those choosing to go on a gluten-free diet, without a need to, should avoid fatty substitutions. Replacing a regular bagel with a gluten-free bagel isn’t helping your body. A diet free of gluten should mean that you are consuming less processed foods. You’ll find that you eat more fruits and vegetables.

Following a naturally gluten-free diet is the best way to go. Plum Catering follows naturally gluten-free methods. Studies have shown that a gluten-free diet has helped those with Autism, Attention Deficit Disorder and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. We’ve heard stories from people who have gone on a gluten-free diet (without a gluten intolerance) and feel now better than ever. They claim to have more energy, clearer skin, and a better sense of well-being. Click here to read more.