Traders at Wales's biggest free food festival revealed
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 5 - Sunday, July 7, 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.
Cardiff Food and Drink Festival in the Oval Basin, Cardiff Bay. Credit: Cardiff CouncilThere 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.
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 6th and Sunday 7th July.
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
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.
