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Traders at Wales’ Biggest Free Food Festival Revealed
Tuesday, 11 June 2024
Serving up some of the tastiest treats in town and an eclectic line-up of local musicians, Cardiff Food and Drink Festival is back in Cardiff Bay for summer 2024 – and it promises to be a real feast for the senses!
Taking place in the Oval Basin from Friday July 5th– Sunday July 7th, Wales’s biggest free food festival supports more than 100 small businesses including festival favourites like The Mighty Softshell Crab, Café Cannoli, and bringing their garlicky goodness all the way from the Isle of Wight, The Garlic Farm.
There are also plenty of local heroes to celebrate, whether it’s renowned Cardiff eatery, Purple Poppadom’s street food with an Indian twist, Samosaco’s vegetarian and vegan snacks -including their famous Onion Bhaji Scotch Eggs – or the dangerously delicious premium brioche doughnuts and cookies baked by Cardiff Dough & Co less than 5 miles from the Festival site.
Notable new faces at the festival this year include Artur Brew & Co, a new independent microbrewery that have been selling high quality craft beers from their base in Crickhowell since April this year. If you’re in the mood for mead, make a beeline for fellow festival first-timers Hive Mind Mead who make their drinks from honey collected across the Wye Valley.
Also making their festival debuts are Franks Hot Dogs – award winning Gloucester Old Spot Hot Dogs and Currywurst, from the people who brought you Grazing Shed. And for a taste of luxury, check out Rutab Dates for handcrafted Medjool dates stuffed and coated with chocolate.
Macarons – just some of the fabulous food on offer at Cardiff Food and Drink Festival.
The bandstand will be in full swing throughout the festival as local musicians including Shop Girls, Mr Tea and the Minions, Juno, Nookee, Zong Zing All Stars and Swingin’ Bill’s Vintage Revue take to the stage. Expect anything from ska-folk and funky grooves, to jumping jive and euphoric central African dance music.
This year, visitors will have the added bonus of being able to catch one of the free pop-up street performances, taking place around Cardiff Bay as part of the Unity Festival 2024, on Saturday 6thand Sunday 7thJuly.
And the fun doesn’t stop there – Cardiff Harbour Authority will be at the festival, offering visitors the chance to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life by taking a free, virtual tour of the history and wildlife of the isolated Flat Holm island which sits out in the Bristol Channel.
Entry to Cardiff Food and Drink Festival is free and no ticket is needed. The festival opening hours are:
Friday: 12:00 – 22:00*
Saturday: 11:00 – 22:00*
Sunday: 11:00 – 19:00
*Street Food Piazza and Bars are open until 22:00, while Farmers Market and Producers Fair close at 21:00 and trade stalls close at 19:00.
More information here: https://www.visitcardiff.com/food-drink/
Full List of Traders
Farmers Market
| Antur Brew Co | Independent microbrewery from Crickhowell selling high-quality craft beers |
| Babita’s Spice Deli | Vegetarian & vegan Indian deli snacks |
| Baker Bears | Baked goods from Caerphilly based bakery including cupcakes, cakesicles and tray bakes |
| Bang-On Brewery Ltd | Craft beers from Bridgend |
| Bee Welsh Honey | Honey and beeswax from Builth Wells |
| Bil-Tomms Biltong ltd | South African style cured beef Biltong |
| Bloom Sugar Cakes | Cookie pie slices, massive cookies and cookie bars, in a variety of flavours. |
| Blueberry Hill Preserves | Small-batch chutneys, jams and marmalades – handmade using artisan ingredients in the heart of Yorkshire |
| Cardiff Dough and Co | Cardiff made brioche doughnuts and cookies |
| Cascave Gin | Premium artisanal gins inspired by the Brecon Beacons |
| Celtic Spirit Co | The oldest spirit company in Wales, producing high quality spirits & liqueur drinks |
| Chock Shop | 15 different varieties of Belgian chocolate brownies and blondies |
| Croatian Fine(st) Farmer & Artisan Food and Drink | Artisan Croation fine food |
| Cwm Deri Wines and Liqueurs | Wines and liqueurs crafted in small batches in West Wales |
| Dimkin’s Patisserie | Handmade French macarons |
| Doughnutterie | Selection of artisan doughnuts |
| Drinks Kitchen Non-Alcoholic Aperitif | Award-winning non-alcoholic aperitif from Somerset |
| Express Brazilian Food | Brazilian savoury baked goods |
| Fat Bottom Welsh Cakes | Welsh Cakes in a variety of traditional and non-traditional flavours |
| Freda’s Peanut Butter | Artisan flavoured peanut butter in 8 varieties, made in Cornwall |
| Gilly’s | A unique range of oil free Balsamic dressings and miniature gift sets |
| GingerBeard’s Preserves | Large range of artisan preserves |
| Gourmet Gower Fudge | 35 varieties of handmade fudge & nougat |
| Gwatkin Cider | Herefordshire Cider, perry, apple juice and cider brandy |
| Gwynt y Ddraig Cider | Traditionally made bottled Welsh ciders |
| Harrison & Griffiths Ltd | The finest Jamaican rum cakes available in 3 strengths |
| Isaac Poad | Award-winning bottled beer, spirits & ready to pour cocktails. |
| Jamaica Blue Mountain® Coffee Ms. Tita | Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee beans |
| Jethro’s Marinades & Sauces/Artisan Camper Pork Crackling | Irresistible chilli sauces, marinades, chutneys and pork crackling in 10 different flavours |
| Lucelas Chocolate Rum | Award-winning luxurious chocolate hand blended with Rum |
| M&M Beverages Ltd | Buzbee’s Premium Tonics made with Welsh spring water, honey and all natural ingredients. |
| Marie Cresci’s Cheesecakes | Cheesecakes pots and cheesecake profiteroles with a dipping sauce, homemade in Ammanford. |
| MKS Food Distribution | Selection of Mediterranean sweet and savoury snacks including olives, nuts, Turkish delight and baklava |
| Northern Brownies | Chocolate brownies in a variety of flavours, made in Leeds |
| O’Donnell Moonshine | High proof moonshine and a range of delicious liqueurs |
| R&G Thai Curry Paste | Authentic Thai curry pastes, ranging from very spicy to very mild. |
| Ralph’s Cider LTD | Traditional farmhouse cider and perry |
| Rickard’s Cornish Biltong | Award-winning hand-crafted Cornish beef Biltong, Droewors and chilli bites. |
| Rowlestone Farm Ice Cream | Range of hand-crafted ice cream and sorbets in a selection of traditional and unique flavours. |
| Rutab Dates | Handcrafted luxury Medjool dates stuffed and coated with chocolate. |
| Samosaco | Vegetarian and vegan snacks including Samosas, Bhajis, Pickles, Chutneys, Sauces and the famous Onion Bhaji Scotch Egg |
| Seasons Coffee House and Cakery | Homemade cakes and bakes |
| Singh’s Kitchen | Ready to eat Indian meals |
| Sizzlers – Prime Meats | British game, rare breed and exotic meats. |
| Spirit of Wales Distillery | Handcrafted spirits, gin, rum and vodka – distilled in Newport |
| Tan Rosie | Authentic Caribbean food products, from spices to sauces, made from the freshest ingredients |
| Tarsier Southeast Asian Spirit | Gin inspired by Southeast Asian flavours |
| The Artisan | Pastel de Nata and savoury pastries |
| The Finest Fudge Co | Homemade fudge slabs, made using the finest ingredients |
| The Pudding Wagon | Gooey Chocolate Brownies in a variety of flavours |
| The Sawley Kitchen | Award-winning shortbread, vintage biscuits and giant meringues |
| The Twisted Curry Co | Curry & marinade spice kits to cook at home |
| TORS Vodka | Premium vodka and vodka liqueurs, by the bottle |
| Ty Caws | A selection of British artisan cheese and accompaniments |
| Wiltshire Chilli Farm | Award-winning homemade chilli sauces, jam, spreads, salts, seasonings and even chocolate! |
| Yau’s | Healthier oriental sauces made from authentic recipes |
Producer’s Fair
| Beth’s Bakes | A variety of blondies, brownies and cupcakes. |
| Boba Buzz | Taiwanese bubble tea – a fruit flavoured drink served with popping juice balls. |
| Butternut Box | Range of fresh dog food, cooked like you would at home. |
| Cafe Cannoli | Award-winning Sicilian cannoli |
| Churtopia Lemonade | Homemade slightly sparkling lemonade |
| Continental Cottage Ltd | A wide range of German Salamis |
| Emburs Dessert Bar | Unique, handmade confectionery from Pembrokeshire |
| Flo and Frankies Fudge | Handmade Fudge and liquorice |
| Hensol Castle Distillery | Award-winning Welsh spirits from Hensol Castle in the Vale of Glamorgan. |
| Hive Mind Mead & Brew Co | Mead made from honey collected in the Wye Valley |
| hotroastednuts | Cinnamon roasted nuts and Italian liquorice |
| Kin Toffee Vodka | Blended vodka hand mixed in the heart of the Lake District |
| Lisa’s Luxury Cheesecakes & the Crazy Bakes | Homemade cheesecakes, cookies, brownies and more – made in Cardiff |
| Llanfaes Dairy Ice Cream | Artisan ice cream, made in the Brecon Beacons |
| Ridiculously Rich by Alana | Indulgent brownies and cakes, made in Wales using the finest ingredients |
| Riverford Organic Farmers | Organic fruit & veg box home delivery service and online farm shop |
| Shepherds Ice Cream | Sheep’s milk and plant-based ice-cream from Hereford |
| Sunrise Patisserie | Portuguese custard tarts |
| The Bath Soft Cheese Co. | Artisan hand-made cheese, made using milk from a single herd of dairy cows |
| The Blaenafon Cheddar Company Ltd | Award-winning international & Welsh champion handmade cheeses |
| The Garlic Farm | Specialising in everything Garlic, grown in the Isle of Wight |
| The Great British Cheese Company | Award-winning British cheese and chutney |
Street Food Piazza
| Bamboo House | Malaysian Cuisine including Sambal chicken and Rendang chicken |
| Bao Selecta | Fluffy steamed bao buns, loaded with a range of fillings and dressings |
| Caribbean Cuisine | Classic Caribbean dishes including jerk chicken, mutton curry, ackee’n’saltfish & rice’n’peas |
| Churros Hermanos | Fresh, organic and vegan Churros, drizzled with melted Belgian chocolate |
| Cwmpistyll Welsh Black Beef & Lamb | Quality, home reared Welsh black beef burgers, lamb burgers, sausages & bacon. |
| Franks Hot Dogs | Award winning Gloucester Old Spot hot dogs and Currywurst |
| Giovanni’s in the Bay | Freshly prepared Italian food and desserts |
| Happy Dumpling 365 | Traditional Chinese cuisine including dumplings, bao buns and Chinese doughnuts |
| Hogi Hogi Hogi | Classic combination of Welsh pork, stuffing, apple sauce, crunchy crackling |
| Keralan Karavan | Southern Indian street food from Cardiff’s finest |
| Le Coq | Buttermilk fried chicken served in a variety of ways |
| Mac Daddies Gourmet Mac and Cheese | Gourmet mac and cheese with incredible toppings |
| Meat And Greek | Fresh souvlaki – toasted pitta breads packed with succulent charcoaled chicken or pork on skewers |
| Morgans Family Butchers | Steaks, beef burgers and lamb burgers made using the finest Welsh lamb and beef reared in Builth Wells |
| Nixon Farms | Slow roasted Welsh black beef, lamb or pork served with ‘proper’ chips. |
| Purple Poppadom | Indian inspired street food featuring Kerala fried chicken and bombay fries |
| Taste of Persia | Variety of freshly prepared kebabs, Persian stews, falafel and Persian sweets |
| The Dough Thrower | Firewood pizza topped with house made tomato sauce |
| The Hellenic Eatery | Traditional Greek flavours including gyros and halloumi wraps |
| The Mighty Soft Shell Crab | Soft-shell crab tempura served with homemade sweet chilli sauce |
| The Spanish Buffet Ltd | Authentic, traditional Spanish paella and tapas made with quality ingredients |
| The Welsh Creperie Co | Authentic sweet and savoury French crepes |
The Bandstand
| Friday 5 July | Saturday 6 July | Sunday 7 July | |||
| 12:00 | Juno | 12:00 | Batwkee | 12:00 | Nookee |
| 13:00 | Shop Girls | 13:00 | Mari Mathias | 13:00 | Swingin’ Bill’s Vintage Revue |
| 14:00 | J4 | 14:00 | Jump Sturdy | 14:00 | Fiesta Resistance |
| 15:00 | Kingman Project | 15:00 | The Sun Kings | 15:00 | Nookee |
| 16:00 | Mr Tea and the Minions | 16:00 | Batwkee | 16:00 | Swingin’ Bill’s Vintage Revue |
| 17:00 | Juno | 17:00 | Zong Zing All Stars | 17:00 | Fiesta Resistance |
| 18:00 | Shop Girls | 18:00 | Mari Mathias | 18:00 | Nookee |
| 19:00 | J4 | 19:00 | Jump Sturdy | ||
| 20:00 | Kingman Project | 20:00 | The Sun Kings | ||
| 21:00 | Mr Tea and the Minions | 21:00 | Zong Zing All Stars |
Travel Advice
Please use public transport, walk or cycle to the event, if possible. Buses run regularly to Cardiff Bay and Cardiff Bay train station is a short walk from the festival site. Plan your journey here: https://www.traveline.cymru/
Additional bike racks will be available at the festival site.
Car parking is available in close proximity to the festival site.
