Celebrate Welsh cuisine at Lamb Street’s St David’s Weekend market

27/02/2024

It’s St David’s Day on March 1, so we can’t wait to share with you some of Wales’ best award-winning food and drink at a vibrant weekend market on our famous Lamb Street.  

Entrance is free at this Welsh food and drink extravaganza and will take place on Saturday 2 March 10am – 6pm. If you can’t make that day, or can’t get enough of Welsh food and drink, this exclusive market extends to Sunday on 3 March 10am – 4pm. 

Whether you drop in for an hour or spend the afternoon sampling the delicious Welsh food and drink delights on offer, we are sure you’ll take away some great ideas and inspiration with the help of renowned Welsh food and drink specialist and TV cook Nerys Howell, and of course some sublime food and drink. 

From the traditional to the innovative, why not satisfy your curiosity and come along to explore the bounty of Welsh products on offer at this immersive cultural experience, highlighting the rich flavours and warm hospitality Wales is known for. 

The event ties in with the annual Wales Week in London celebration, with the Welsh food and drink producers including:

Aber Falls Distillery 

One of only four distilleries in Wales, Aber Falls Whisky Distillery was the first distillery in north Wales since the early 1900s. With its namesake Aber Falls waterfall a stone’s throw away, whisky is distilled, bottled and matured using specially crafted Welsh ingredients from the surrounding area. The copper stills are specially designed to produce refined, premium quality 100% Single Malt Welsh Whisky. The distillery also produces other award-winning spirits.

Alfie’s Coffee 

Alfie’s Coffee is an award-winning speciality coffee roastery based in Carmarthenshire and is committed to providing coffee of excellence with each roast. Roasted in small batches by hand, the coffee is produced with maximum freshness, ensuring each sip is as delicious as the last. With a short supply chain, the roastery can supply the freshest and tastiest coffee within days.  

Carmarthen Deli by Albert Rees 

Carmarthen Deli is the home of Carmarthen Ham (PGI), an air-dried cured ham produced in south Wales. The ham, which was first produced in the 1970s by market butcher Albert Rees, is dependent upon skill and expertise built on traditional Welsh roots, which is why it has been awarded PGI status. Carmarthen Ham is delicate and mellow with salty undertones and has a melt in the mouth quality.  

Cawl & Co

Cawl & Co makes delicious cawl, a traditional Welsh broth. The company was founded by a mother and son partnership following their realisation that, despite a soaring demand for it, cawl was absent from supermarket shelves. Through the founders’ love of the iconic dish, the company brings this culinary tradition to the forefront. Flavours include ‘Lamb of the Land’, ‘Wholesome Ham’ and ‘No Bone Barley’.

Cwmfarm Charcuterie Products 

Cwmfarm Charcuterie Products produce award-winning Welsh Salami and other pork products in the little village of Ystradgynlais, south Wales. The company rears its own pigs which are free-range and kept outdoors, foraging on acorns on the farm’s woodland. The company likes to keep things local, so the laverbread used in the laverbread salami is from Penclawdd. The company also produces delicious snacks such as salami crisps and biltong. 

Drop Bear Beer Co. 

Launched in June 2019 by young couple Joelle and Sarah, Drop Bear Beer Co. produces award-winning alcohol-free craft beers. With a mission statement that promises to ‘brew the best 0.5% ABV craft beers and build a better world in which to drink them”, the company brews low calorie, vegan and gluten free real beer. Products include ‘New World Lager’, ‘Yuzu Pale Ale’, ‘Tropical IPA’ and ‘Bonfire Stout’. 

Grounds for Good 

Founded in 2020 by a retired medic come beauty entrepreneur during lockdown, the company collects coffee grounds from Welsh cafés and transforms them into innovative products. While the products, which also contain other natural ingredients, are created to benefit our wellbeing, the company operates as a social enterprise and contributes to local communities. Products include quality fertiliser, skincare products, soaps and a premium vodka. 

Rachel’s Dairy 

Since 1952, Rachel’s family pioneered in organic, using only natural methods on their farm, which became the first organic dairy farm in the UK. Today, Rachel’s Organic strives to deliver the very best taste experience in yogurts and desserts using local British organic milk and the best ingredients that nature has to offer. Rachel’s Organic products are available worldwide. 

Radnor Preserves 

Founded in 2010, Radnor Preserves uses the finest natural ingredients of the highest quality to produce award-winning preserves. Locally sourced as far as possible, the ingredients are carefully hand-prepared and cooked in small batches. No artificial preservatives or additives are used, and all products are gluten free and are suitable for vegetarians and vegans. 

The Blaenafon Cheddar Co. 

Established in December 2006, The Blaenafon Cheddar Co. is an award-winning specialist cheddar cheese company based in the World Heritage site of Blaenafon, south Wales. While suitable for vegetarians, all cheeses are handmade and are free from artificial preservatives or colourings. The flavoured cheddars are made with local alcohols including Celtic Spirit whisky, Black Mountain Liqueur, Brains SA & Reverend James ale and Taffy Apple cider. 

The Rogue Welsh Cake Company 

Established in 2020, The Rogue Welsh Cake Company Ltd never compromises on quality and uses the finest ingredients to make its Welsh Cakes. Based in Newport, south Wales, the Welsh cakes are handmade without using additives or preservatives. The Welsh cakes contain organic self-raising flour, butter, high quality Belgian chocolate, demerara sugar and free range eggs.