RWAS to host new food and drink village

THE RWAS has unveiled a brand-new Welsh Food and Drink Village for 2023’s Royal Welsh Show.

Branded as Gwledd | Feast, the new food village will showcase the very best of Welsh produce in a relaxed, family-friendly environment with seating for over 500 people and a full entertainment programme on a live music stage.

Visitors to the Royal Welsh Show often say that food is one of the main reasons they attend. This year, the Society is keen to elevate the food experience by offering more Welsh food options and places to sit and enjoy their food and drink whilst attending our events. That is why the Society is launching the new food village as a pilot project during this year’s Royal Welsh Show.

Gwledd | Feast will be situated near Entrance B and open for the Show’s four days. Food is a key element to all Royal Welsh events, and building on the success of the popular Food Hall, the new food village is set to be a fabulous feast of fun and food.

A wide range of companies will participate in the food showcase, creating a real microcosm of the Welsh food and drink industry, from savoury delights to sweet treats.

The fourteen outlets featured this year are:

Brecon Brewing Ltd – Providing an awardwinning selection of craft beers, lagers and cider on tap for your enjoyment.

Cegin Manuka – A street food business, Cegin Manuka has a strong Thai influence with dairy and gluten-free options. Utilising locally sourced meats to make delicious curries and stirfries.

Celtic Pie Company –

Introducing truly Welshmade pasties to suit all ages. Produced in the heart of Carmarthenshire using tender beef and chicken, delicious vegetarian options using wholesome vegetables and Welsh cheeses.

Cwm Farm – Awardwinning Welsh charcuterie and smokehouse.

Hench Burgers –Using their own top-secret Welsh mince blend and perfected seasoning, they produce a tender, juicy, meat (or vegan) crusted bun, cheese engulfed deliciousness.

Nixon Farms Pen-mincae Welsh Black Beef and Lamb – Home-produced Welsh black beef, Welsh lamb and Welsh pork raised on their family farm just three miles from the Royal Welsh Showground.

Radnor Hills Mineral Water Company Ltd – A range of premium presses that take their name from their family farm. They are crafted from a blend of pure Radnor Hills Spring Water and 100% natural ingredients.

Ralph’s Cider –Traditional farmhouse cider.

Ridiculously Rich by Alana is a delicious range of handmade cakes at their Aberystwyth bakery.

The Artisan Cook – Stone baked pizza to order, voted best in Wales in Wales Online competition. Simple ingredients, well executed.

The Teifi Toastie Company – Using the finest Welsh Cheeses and bread to make mouthwateringly good grilled cheese toasties!

The Welsh Creperie Co – Combining a love for Wales with a passion for authentic Frenchstyle pancakes. Cooked to order with a range of delicious sweet and savoury options.

Welsh Brew Tea: Welsh Brew Tea has blended teas with our wonderful Welsh water since 1989. Alongside various tea products, they supply a premium range of ground coffee and luxury drinking chocolate. All products are bilingually packaged.

Within Gwledd | Feast, the RWAS will combine with the charity Big Bocs Bwyd (Big Food Box), which operates ‘pay as you feel’ food banks from containers situated outside schools.

The charity aims to ensure that no child is hungry and that every child can learn how to make good food choices that enable them to thrive. Containers and children from six primary schools will be at the Show to promote their actions and how they are working to address food inequality and poor diet.

The food village will feature highly acclaimed Welsh musicians, such as Bronwen Lewis, the Welsh Whisperer and folk trio, Sorela, and the food outlets.