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Cardiff Food and Drink Festival 2025

 

11.6.25

Take one Farmer's Market, mix with an array of succulent street food, add a dash of live music from the bandstand and a waterside location in Cardiff Bay in early summer and you've got a recipe for Cardiff Food and Drink Festival 2025.

Wales's biggest free food festival will take place in the Oval Basin from Friday 27thJune to Sunday 29thJune and promises to serve up a real treat for the tastebuds.

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People enjoying Cardiff Food and Drink Festival.

New to the festival this year, ‘Packed' will be cooking up authentic Chicago-style Italian beef sandwiches, dripping with gravy and spicy giardiniera pickle. You'll also find new flavours to savour at ‘The Yorkshire Kitchen' who will be bringing their handmade sweet and savoury infused butters to Cardiff Bay all the way from Yorkshire. ‘Devil's Bridge Rum,' are another newcomer to the festival. They will be showcasing their unusual, spiced rum, distilled in Wales and infused with Bara Brith spices.

More familiar to regular festival goers, but equally tasty will be the fluffy steamed buns loaded with fillings and toppings being served up by ‘Bao Selecta.' Lilo's will once again bring their authentic, artisan pasta which is handcrafted in Pencoed using premium flour to the festival table. For those with a sweet tooth, classic Portuguese custard tarts baked in Cardiff will be available from ‘The Artisan.'

Other returning festival favourites include Llanfaes Dairy Ice Cream, whose heavenly artisan ice cream is made in the Brecon Beacons, and the eight delicious flavours of peanut butter made in Cornwall by Freda's Peanut Butter. Meanwhile, up in the street food area you'll once again be able to savour the Taste of Persia and their authentic Persian kebabs, stews and falafel.

Vegetarians and vegans will be able to rejoice in a whole world of options including ‘El Cabron Taco's' award-winning blackbean quesa tacos, vegan woodfired pizzas by ‘The Dough Thrower', and the five flavours of vegan fudge available at Gourmet Gower Fudge.

Over on the bandstand local musicians including Afro Cluster, Dionne Bennett, N'famady Kouyate, Pigeon Wigs, and Taff Rapids will be soundtracking the festival with an eclectic range of sounds ranging from afrobeat, funk and soul to bluegrass, rock n' roll and beyond.

Cabinet Member for Culture, Parks and Events, Cllr Jennifer Burke said: "Cardiff Food and Drink Festival remains a firm favourite in Cardiff's busy summer events schedule.

"Visitors come to the city from far and wide to sample the delights on offer and with 105 local and independent traders lined up, this year promises to be a real treat."

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 herehttps://www.visitcardiff.com/food-drink/

 

Full list of traders

 

The Farmers Market:

100% Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Ms Tita

Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee beans

Austringer Cider

 

Real Welsh craft cider based in the heart of the Afan Valley, South Wales

Babita's Spice Deli

Vegetarian & vegan Indian deli snacks

Bang-On Brewery Ltd

Craft beers from Bridgend

Bee Welsh Honey

Honey and beeswax from Builth Wells

Bil-ToMM

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

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

Croation Farmers and Artisan Food and Drink

Artisan Croation fine food

Cwm Deri

Wines and liqueurs crafted in small batches in West Wales

Cwtch and Crumb Bakery

Homemade treats from small Welsh bakery

Davisons Artisan Chocolate and Fudge

Handmade fudge and chocolate in a variety of traditional and contemporary flavours

Devils Bridge Rum

Spiced rum distilled in Wales and infused with Bara Brith flavours

Dimkin's Patisserie

Handmade French macarons

Doughnutterie

Selection of artisan doughnuts

Drinks Kitchen Non-Alcoholic Aperitif

Award-winning non-alcoholic aperitif from Somerset

Edward's Fudge Kitchen

Handmade, crumbly fudge made using just 3 base ingredients, available in a variety of flavours

Ele's Little Kitchen


Authentic Spanish tapas to take home including tortilla, croquetas and empanadas.

Emburs

Unique, handmade confectionery from Pembrokeshire

Express Brazilian Food

Brazilian sweet and 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, sauces and condiments.

Gourmet Gower Fudge

35 varieties of handmade fudge & nougat

Gower Doughnut Co

Handmade gourmet doughnuts made in the Gower

Gwatkin Cider

Herefordshire Cider, perry, apple juice and cider brandy

Hallie's Home Bakery

Homemade baked goods including brownies, cookies and rocky road

Hive Mind Mead & Brew Co

Mead made from honey collected in the Wye Valley

Jethro's and Artisan Camper

Irresistible sauces, marinades, chutneys and pork crackling in 11 different flavours

Lilo's Pasta

Authentic handcrafted pasta made locally in Pencoed using premium Italian flour.

Lucelas Chocolate Rum

Award-winning luxurious chocolate hand blended with Rum

M&M Beverages Ltd

Honey flavoured alcoholic beverages and premium tonic made using use local Welsh 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

Mountainview Ice Cream & Milkshakes

Handmade and award-winning ice Cream and milkshakes

O'Donnell Moonshine

High proof moonshine and a range of delicious liqueurs

Perfect Tipple

Unusual Drinks with a "Shake to Wake" experience

Rickard's Cornish Biltong

Award winning handcrafted Cornish beef Biltong, Droewors and chilli bites.

Rowlestone Farm Ice Cream

Range of handcrafted ice cream and sorbets in a selection of traditional and unique flavours.

Rose Cottage Drinks

Gin based liqueurs and cocktails infused with fruit and floral flavours

Rutab Dates

Handcrafted luxury Medjool dates stuffed and coated with chocolate.

Sizzlers - Prime Meats

British game, rare breed and exotic meats. 

Singh's Kitchen

Ready to eat Indian meals

Spirit of Wales

Handcrafted spirits, gin, rum and vodka - distilled in Newport

Sumptuous Bakery

Great Taste Award winning bakes incorporating the best Welsh, organic ingredients

Tan Rosie

Authentic Caribbean food products, from spices to sauces, made from the freshest ingredients

The Artisan

Pastel de Nata and savoury pastries

The Gift of Oil

Single estate extra virgin olive oil from Sicily and balsamic vinegars from Modena

The Sawley Kitchen

Award-winning shortbread, vintage biscuits and giant meringues

The Twisted Curry

Curry & marinade spice kits to cook at home

TORS Vodka

Premium vodka and vodka liqueurs, by the bottle

Wiltshire Chilli Farm

Award-winning homemade chilli sauces, jam, spreads, salts, seasonings and even chocolate!

Yau's

Healthier oriental sauces made from authentic recipes

 

The Producers Fair:

Barti Rum

Award winning Barti Spiced Rum, infused with hand-picked laver seaweed from the Pembrokeshire coast

Boba Buzz

Taiwanese bubble tea - a fruit flavoured drink served with popping juice balls.

Buternut 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

A selection of high-quality German Salami in a variety of styles and flavours

Gwynt y Ddraig Cider Ltd

Traditionally made bottled Welsh ciders

Hensol Castle Distillery

Award-winning Welsh spirits from Hensol Castle in the Vale of Glamorgan.

Hot Roasted Nuts

Cinnamon roasted nuts and Italian liquorice

Kin Toffee Vodka

Blended vodka hand mixed in the heart of the Lake District



Llanfaes Dairy Ice Cream

Artisan ice cream, made in the Brecon Beacons

Marro

Fresh food for cats, all cooked from scratch

Lucys Cakes & Bakes

A selection of cakes, blondies & brownies made right here in Cardiff

Original Welsh Oggie Co

Welsh Lamb & Beef Oggies

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

Septimus Spyder Drinks

Mead made using traditional, medieval methods.

Sunrise Patisserie

Portuguese custard tarts 

The Bakehouse / Tŷ Becws

Homemade cakes and bakes

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 Yorkshire Kitchen

Handmade sweet and savoury flavoured butters

 

Street Food Piazza:

Bao Selecta

Fluffy steamed bao buns, loaded with a selection of fillings and toppings

Caribbean Cuisine

Classic Caribbean dishes including jerk chicken, mutton curry, ackee'n'saltfish & fried plantain

Ceginhalfnhalf

Serving up all the Indian street food classics including chicken tikka, Welsh lamb biriyani & onion bhaji

Chai Street

Indian Style Street Food

Douglas Willis Speciality Catering

Smashed Burger in Brioche and toppings, Slow Roasted Brisket of Beef, BBQ Pulled Pork & Welsh Dragon Sausage

El Cabron Tacos

Authentic Mexican tacos including the winner of 2023 British Street Awards Best Vegetarian Dish, black bean quesa tacos

Fire & Flank

Sous vide flank steak served with fries, cheesy garlic mash, all topped off with a house Chimichurri

Flying Fillet

Fillet steak and chicken wings 

Franks Hot Dogs

Award winning hot dogs

Happy Dumpling 365

Traditional Chinese cuisine including dumplings, bao buns and Chinese crepes

HOGi HOGi HOGi

Serving up the classic combination of Welsh pork, stuffing, apple sauce, crunchy crackling

Le Coq

Buttermilk fried chicken served in a variety of ways

Lilo's Pasta

Delicious hot fresh pasta dishes using homemade pasta and sauces.

Mac Daddies Gourmet Mac and Cheese

Gourmet mac and cheese with incredible toppings

Meat And Greek

Fresh Gyros - toasted pitta breads packed with succulent charcoaled chicken or pork skewers

Nixon Farms Penmincae Welsh Black Beef and Lamb

Slow roasted Welsh black beef, lamb or pork served with 'proper' chips.

Nok & Roni Kitchen Thai Street Food

Classic Thai food including Pad Kra Pro

Packed - Italian Beef Sandwiches

Chicago-style Italian beef sandwiches

Scoffle ya Waffle

Delicious loaded sweet waffles, served on a stick topped with tasty toppings

Taste of Persia

Variety of freshly prepared kebabs, Persian stews, falafel and Persian sweets  

The Dough Thrower

Firewood pizza

The Mighty Soft Shell Crab

Soft-shell crab tempura served with homemade sweet chilli sauce

The Spanish Buffet

Authentic, traditional Spanish paella and tapas made with quality ingredients

The Welsh Creperie Co.

Authentic sweet and savoury French crepes

 

The Bandstand:

 

Friday

 

12.00 Lucy and The Waders

13.00 Bowen

14.00 The Cabarats

15.00 Zion Road

16.00 Afrocluster

17.00 Lucy and The Waders

18.00 Bowen

19.00 The Cabarats

20.00 Zion Road

21.00 Afrocluster

 

Saturday

12.00 Los Manolitos

13.00 Spencer Segelov and Great Paintings

14.00 Capra Mamei

15.00 Dionne Bennett

16.00 Los Manolitos

17.00 N'Famady Kouyate Band

18.00 Spencer Segelov and Great Paintings

19.00 Capra Mamei

20.00 Dionne Bennett

21.00 N'Famady Kouyate Band

 

Sunday

12.00 Taff Rapids Stringband

13.00 Pigeon Wigs

14.00 Monkjack

15.00 Taff Rapids Stringband

16.00 Pigeon Wigs

17.00 Monkjack

18.00 Taff Rapids Stringband

 

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.

The Mermaid Quay car park is currently closed, however car parking is available in close proximity to the festival site at the Havannah Street Car Park and also at the Q-Park on Pierhead Street.