Bristol’s very own Feast On food festival has crossed the bridge and landed in Cardiff this weekend (29-31 May 2026). I headed down to try some of Wales’ best independents, check out the pricing and what else was on offer.
Feast On started on The Downs in Bristol in 2024, and has enjoyed two years of success with locals and food fanatics alike. It’s back in Bristol in July this year, but their expansion to Cardiff’s Bute Park came first – on a very lovely sunny weekend! How you pre-order the weather to be that good in Wales is a mystery to me, but fair play.
The food traders
So who can you find in Cardiff this weekend?
Here’s a list (subject to change):
What else is happening?
Lots, actually. There’s a full list of live acts scheduled to play on Feast On’s Instagram page, live DJs, a ferris wheel and fairground rides, axe throwing, a kids area, live cookery demos and food talks, wine tasting (book in advance) and a produce market to peruse! Highly recommend checking out Hive Mind there, the husband loves their mead.
We caught Big Nath’s BBQ‘s talk, hosted by chef Tom Lodge. Whilst we weren’t quick enough to fight the mob and grab a taster, the octopus tacos and barbecued pineapple looked great and both were fun to listen to – a difficult feat in warm conditions and being watched by many hungry punters. It was a good laugh, and I learnt a lot about barbecuing and running restaurants sustainably… not that I’m planning to start one any time soon!
The food and drink
Here’s the bit you’re here for – what did we eat, how was it and how much did it cost. Without further ado:
Oat iced latte from Lucky No 7 Coffee – £4.40. Lovely coffee, ice cold – just what I needed to start off.
Not pictured: J’s Gower Lighthouse Lager (£6.80). He enjoyed!
Barbecued Welsh lamb skewer with chipotle glaze, pico de gallo and flatbread from Bodega – £12.
Lamb was super succulent but there wasn’t much of it – enjoyed the flatbreads and onions but a piece or two more of meat would’ve been spot on.
Padron peppers with chimichurri and smoked yogurt, also from Bodega – £5. Got loads of these, the yogurt and chimichurri were lovely. Used the flatbreads to mop up the sauce too, winner. Would definitely order again.
Beef short rib croquettes from Pasture – £5 for two croquettes. If you don’t know, get to know. These are the stuff of legends and I would’ve ordered 6 to myself if that didn’t look weird.
No notes, 10/10.
Crab rigatoni with Pembrokeshire crab, mascarpone, Amalfi lemon, Wye Valley agretti and chilli flakes – £14 for this size, but there was a smaller version for £8. From Pasta a Mano.
Lovely stuff. Fresh, vibrant and the lemon/chilli combo is a classic for a reason. Decent amount of crab flavour, perhaps slightly overpowered by the lemon but really enjoyed. Never had agretti before, similar to samphire in terms of texture!
Excuse the poor pic – it was getting dark! Parmesan fried chicken from Mr Croquewich with hot honey salsa, hot seasoning, beer cheese sauce and pickles – £10.
Need this on the Goodsheds menu ASAP. Regularly get their normal PFC, but this blows it out of the water.
The sun was out – it had to be done. A pint of Pimms with all the trimmings was £12. Not much to say, just lovely. Summer has officially begun!
8 churros with salted caramel dip from Churros Hermanos – £7.50. Good churros and a decent amount of coating, but definitely needed more sauce for 8 churros.
You got a bigger pot when you bought 12 (£10.50), or could buy sauce separately for £1.50 but we just used it sparingly!
Honourable mentions
It’s easy to get swept up in it all when you’re there, and there were a few things I wish I’d gotten and either missed out on or completely forgot about! They were a burger from Hills (all sold out), the prawn toast from Wok Hei (looked amazing), and the ‘beef’ baos from Bao Selecta (always enjoy them). Hey ho – there’s always next year!
The verdict
Feast On Festival is one of the better food festivals I’ve attended in Cardiff. Unlike some, it focuses on giving a platform to local food and drink businesses, chefs and produce makers. It was refreshing not to see the same old stalls no matter where you were in the country, and to see some new offerings from local places we frequent. The music was good, the queues were manageable (although we did go on a Friday evening) and the weather was on our side.
Food prices varied, but I felt that most were reasonable. Good kids options, a bit less ambiguity would be nice when it comes to allergens but many had signs to ask them – perhaps there’s a way to share this information in advance of the event? I know it would make attending easier for those with allergies. This isn’t unique to Feast On, all food festivals are the same.
Tickets prices are as follows, all prices are final release and include Skiddle booking fees:
| Adult | Child (ages 5-15, under 5s go free) | |
| Day ticket VIP | £13.20 £22 | £8.25 £8.25 (when with a VIP adult) |
| Evening ticket VIP | £13.20 £22 | £8.25 £8.25 (when with a VIP adult) |
| Weekend ticket (3 days) VIP | £17.60 £33 | £11 £11 (when with a VIP adult) |
Feast On Festival Cardiff runs until 31 May 2026, and Feast On Bristol is from 23-26 July 2026. Buy your tickets via feaston.co.uk 🎟️
Here’s my Instagram reel of my time at Feast On Cardiff:
