Loving Welsh Food Tour

What is the Loving Welsh Food Tour?

The Loving Welsh Food Tour is a guided food experience that takes you on a journey through some of Cardiff’s best local eateries, markets, and independent producers. From traditional Welsh dishes to modern twists on local cuisine, the tour showcases Wales’ vibrant food scene.

Where Does the Tour Take You?

Each tour varies slightly. Some food and drink tours even include a boat trip across Cardiff Bay or a guided walk through the city’s Victorian arcades. You can expect stops such as:

• Cardiff Market, home to traditional stalls and Welsh cakes hot off the griddle

• Independent cafés serving locally roasted coffee

• Pubs offering Welsh beers or ciders

• Artisan shops with cheeses, chutneys, laverbread, or handmade chocolate

• A finale featuring a sweet treat or something sparkling

Why You’ll Enjoy It

• You’ll try authentic food you might not find anywhere else. Welsh cuisine is often underrated — this tour changes that.
• It’s a great way to explore Cardiff. You’ll stroll through the city’s hidden corners, arcades, and waterfront.
• It’s social, fun, and welcoming. Ideal for solo travellers, couples, small groups, and even corporate outings.
• It’s Instagram gold. Colourful markets, artisan food, historic backdrops - what’s not to love?
• You get stories as well as snacks. Local guides share insider knowledge, Welsh language snippets, cultural insights, and producer stories you won’t hear elsewhere.
• You support local businesses. Every stop is an independent Welsh producer or venue - meaning your ticket helps the local economy.

Cardiff Tasting Tour

The Cardiff Tasting Tour is a delicious journey through the Welsh capital, showcasing the best of its local flavours, independent producers and culinary traditions. Stroll through the city at a relaxed pace, stopping at handpicked venues to sample warm Welshcakes, Clarks pies, traditional cockles and laverbread, a Welsh/Italian savoury treat, a Welsh cheese pairing and a local cider.

Along the way, you’ll learn about Cardiff’s history, culture, and food heritage, meet passionate makers, and discover hidden foodie gems you might otherwise miss. It’s the perfect way to experience Wales through its most memorable ingredient - its food.

City of Arcades Experience

The City of Arcades Experience celebrates Cardiff’s iconic Victorian and Edwardian shopping arcades - a labyrinth of independent shops, historic cafés, artisan producers and hidden gems at the heart of the city.

This unique tour guides guests through the beautifully preserved arcades, uncovering their fascinating history while enjoying delicious tastings from local eateries along the way. On the menu, one of the best cheese toasties you'll ever try, authentic Keralan street food, warm, buttery Welshcakes, Italian arancini and delicious wines.

Coach Tours – Explore Wales Through Food & Landscape

All tours include delicious food and drink, stunning scenery, and the chance to meet local producers - from cheesemakers and farmers to vineyards, distilleries and artisan bakers. Every experience is guided by friendly local hosts who love sharing their stories. Coach tour experiences include:

• Castles & Cuisine

• Welsh Food & Drink Safari

• Welsh Lunch & Tastings

• Aperitifs & Afternoon Tea

Private Tours & Special Experiences

Loving Welsh Food also offers private tours, food and drink workshops, Welshcake making sessions, Welsh cooking workshops, and bespoke experiences for the travel trade and conference delegates. Their events, which take place across South East Wales, have grown so much that they’re now working with international tour operators and corporate planners - proof that Welsh food is finally getting the spotlight it deserves.