Welsh Food

Whether you’re a bit of a foodie or just looking for a hearty meal, Wales has a wealth of tastes just waiting to be savoured. From extravagant restaurants boasting Michelin-starred perfection to intimate seaside cafes and friendly pubs offering local produce and freshly created delights. Be adventurous and let your taste buds do the talking! 

Food is a very important part of Welsh life. Traditional meals were based around one thing – to feed the hard-working coal miners, farm labourers and fishermen. So you won’t find a bit of meat and a lettuce leaf on your plate, we’re definitely generous when it comes to portions! 

You may have heard of the internationally renowned Welsh lamb or the Welsh black beef but there are other secret tastes Wales has to offer. Like Laverbread, not to be mistaken for bread, but actually seaweed, often fried into crisp patties with eggs, bacon and fresh cockles for a traditional Welsh breakfast. And Bara brith, a wonderful sticky fruitcake smothered in butter is just perfect with a cup of tea.

If cheese is your thing, Wales produces over 200 different types. From traditional Caerphilly to new-style blue and soft cheeses, the choice is vast.

For those of you who enjoy cooking, a visit to one of the many Farmers’ markets or shops is a must. Or why not go along to one of our food festivals. Popular throughout the year, you can meet artisan food producers, watch top chefs prepare exquisite culinary delights and of course get to sample lots of yummy treats.

Put simply, Wales is quite the culinary hot-spot these days. Something internationally-renowned chef Anthony Bourdain recognised on a recent visit: “Teeming with great raw ingredients, great chefs and terrific cheeses, Wales is well on its way to becoming a major food destination for gastro-tourists.” And you can’t say fairer than that.