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 27th to Sunday 29thJune and promises to serve up a real treat for the tastebuds.
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 fine 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 here: HERE
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’sCheesecakes | 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
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.
