Chez Fred
Fish & chips shop
8, 10 Seamoor Rd, Westbourne, Bournemouth BH4 9AN
Gluten-free food
Chez Fred in Westbourne offers gluten-free options every Tuesday lunchtime and evening. The venue says it uses dedicated pans to fry fish in gluten-free batter, alongside regular batter service. It also warns of shared equipment, cross-contact and airborne allergens, so some products may not suit severe allergies. Confirm whether chips and sides suit your requirements, and ask the manager before visiting.
It’s open 11:30 to 14:00, 16:30 to 20:30 from Tuesday to Saturday. Check with the venue for holiday opening times.
Tell the team about any allergy or coeliac requirements before ordering.
Gluten-free review themes
Reviewers report gluten-free options on Tuesdays, with one diner who identifies as coeliac calling the gluten-free fish and chips delicious. General feedback often praises the food, friendly service and value, though queues and occasional disappointing meals are reported.
What reviewers liked
- One reviewer particularly enjoyed the gluten-free fish and chips.
- General reviews frequently praise generous portions, good value and friendly service.
Points to consider
- Gluten-free availability is reported for Tuesdays only; confirm the current schedule before visiting.
- General dining feedback mentions long queues, including a Friday evening wait of over an hour.
- General food feedback is mixed in places: one regular reported dry chips on two recent visits, while another diner felt portions offered poor value.
Customer experiences don’t confirm preparation arrangements or coeliac suitability.
About this information & sources
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Menu labels and customer experiences don’t confirm preparation arrangements or coeliac suitability. Check current options with the venue before visiting.
Website information
- chezfred.co.uk/allergens-dietary/ ↗ · Collected 2026-10-14
These pages may describe a shared menu or an earlier version. Check the current options at this branch.
Review information
- www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pnMVlrdHFaR2xmWmxOck4zbGpZazFNU2xOMk5VRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd002543e30a011b5!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjg1YktqZGlfZlNrN3ljYk1MSlN2NUE%7C%7C ↗ · Review dated 2026-09-08
- www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pGUFQwTm9hMlF6UTBkVk9USnBabmgyVkdNNWNFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd002543e30a011b5!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjFPT0Noa2QzQ0dVOTJpZnh2VGM5cEE%7C%7C ↗ · Review dated 2026-08-27
- www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25GTVMwVmtORWxMUXpoTFVUUlhMVlZ5WDFGRmExRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd002543e30a011b5!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnFMS0VkNElLQzhLUTRXLVVyX1FFa1E%7C%7C ↗ · Review dated 2026-09-03
- www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pjeGNHcDBWbVJhWVVaUWEydHhWa0ZWY1ZVdFlWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd002543e30a011b5!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjcxcGp0VmRaYUZQa2txVkFVcVUtYVE%7C%7C ↗ · Review dated 2026-09-23
- www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT201bmNXMDBWekpYUkVreFNqUktPRVJVZVZWak1IYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd002543e30a011b5!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm5ncW00VzJXREkxSjRKOERUeVVjMHc%7C%7C ↗ · Review dated 2026-08-07
- www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25WdFZGbE9WRUpaZGxSYVZFMHhObWRTVTFRNFFtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd002543e30a011b5!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnVtVFlOVEJZdlRaVE0xNmdSU1Q4Qmc%7C%7C ↗ · Review dated 2026-09-15
- www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xVM1ZHVjZiRFZ3ZUdoWVYzcDFiRkJJVGtkME1sRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd002543e30a011b5!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlU3VGV6bDVweGhYV3p1bFBITkd0MlE%7C%7C ↗ · Review dated 2026-10-12
- www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t0eE4wOUVVMlJOV2tocFZYbDRUM0Z6Y0U5TGNuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd002543e30a011b5!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOktxN09EU2RNWkhpVXl4T3FzcE9Lcnc%7C%7C ↗ · Review dated 2026-07-23
- Only two reviews explicitly mention gluten-free provision, and only one clearly describes eating gluten-free fish and chips.
- Reviews do not establish preparation practices, shared fryer arrangements or cross-contact controls; the positive coeliac review does not establish coeliac suitability.
- Dishes and drinks mentioned in customer reviews do not verify the current menu. See the separate official menu information; confirm options and preparation with the venue.
- These findings reflect the provided review sample, dated July–October 2026.
Opening times
Checked 2026-10-19. Official restaurant opening times; evening restaurant last orders are 15 minutes before closing. Official opening times ↗
Access & food hygiene
Access features are reported individually; missing details remain unconfirmed.
- Google · checked 2026-10-15. View access source ↗
Official hygiene record matched to this venue, collected on 2026-10-15. Food Standards Agency record ↗
Menu links
Links may lead to a full menu, allergen guide, bakery range or beer information. Some sources cover several branches; check current choices at the venue.
- Menu page — name inferred from the link; shared range or menu; confirm at this branch.
- Menu page — name inferred from the link; shared range or menu; confirm at this branch.
- Menu page — name inferred from the link; shared range or menu; confirm at this branch.
- Allergen guide — name inferred from the link; shared range or menu; confirm at this branch.
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