Gluten-free options

Gluten-Free Bakery Options in Houston

Chef Catherine offers small-batch gluten-free options alongside classic artisan pastries for Houston customers.

Does Chef Catherine offer gluten-free pastries in Houston?

Yes. Chef Catherine offers many gluten-free creations for Houston pickup and markets, including Valrhona Fudge Brownies, Maple Granola, JOUD Gourmet Date Butter, and Rio Grande Organic Pecans.

Valrhona Fudge Brownie

A rich, fudgy chocolate brownie made with Valrhona Guanaja 70% and a naturally gluten-free recipe.

Maple Granola

Gluten-free oats, Texas pecans, seeds, coconut, maple syrup and local honey, slow-toasted in small batches.

JOUD Date Butter

A naturally sweet date butter made with premium Medjool dates and no added sugars, oils or fillers.

How are these pastries made gluten-free?

Each gluten-free item is built around naturally gluten-free ingredients rather than a gluten-free flour substitute for an existing recipe. The Valrhona brownie relies on the chocolate itself and almond-forward batter for structure instead of wheat flour. The maple granola starts from certified gluten-free oats, not a generic oat blend, since standard oats are frequently cross-contaminated during milling. The date butter and Rio Grande pecans are single-ingredient-driven products with nothing added that would introduce gluten in the first place.

Is the kitchen fully gluten-free?

No. Chef Catherine's atelier is a small-batch kitchen that also produces wheat-based pastries, so it is not a certified dedicated gluten-free facility. Gluten-free items are prepared with separate utensils and surfaces where practical, but customers with celiac disease or severe gluten sensitivity should weigh this when ordering and are welcome to ask specific questions about a given product before placing an order.

How do I order gluten-free pastries for pickup?

Use the order form and select any of the gluten-free items by name; each one is marked with a gluten-free badge in the online catalog. Add a note about allergies or dietary requirements in the order comments, and pickup can be arranged through one of the rotating farmers markets listed on the markets page.

Important allergy note

Not every Chef Catherine product is gluten-free. Customers with allergies or strong dietary requirements should mention them clearly when ordering so availability and suitability can be confirmed.

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