There are 103 reasons to visit Llangollen Food and Drink Festival this weekend.
With 103 exhibitors, the festival is one of Wales’ largest and it is celebrating its 18th anniversary this year.
The event is supported by the rural development agency, Cadwyn Clwyd.
Committee chairman Colin Loughlin: “We have a wonderful array of fantastic food producers clustered in the area and the festival is the perfect shop window for them.
“A food festival is so much better and more interesting than going to the supermarket because here you can sample the food and talk to the producers.”
Helen Roberts, Cadwyn Clwyd’s agri-food project officer, said: “Thanks to a whole host of indigenous companies, North East Wales is rapidly establishing a reputation as a centre of excellence for high quality cuisine.”
The 2015 event will also feature demonstrations by top chefs, including Britain’s youngest head chef, Luke Thomas, and Welsh culinary champion, Graham Tinsley, along with stand-up comedian, Silky, who will show off his cookery skills for the first time ever. The event is rated among the top 10 food festivals in the UK, and in the past has has helped launch successful products like the Aberffraw biscuit, Blodyn Aur extra virgin rapeseed oil and the Dangerous Food Company’s chilli jam.
DETAILS:
Venue: The Llangollen Pavilion, Llangollen Dates: Saturday October 17, Sunday October 18 Times: 10am to 5pm both days Entry fee: £5, under 16s free, £4 for over 65 Parking: On-site and nearby car parks
EXHIBITORS:
| 5% Plus Limited | Pimms Bar | |
| Aballu Artisan Chocolatier | Chocolate | |
| Abbey Farm Butcher’s Shop | Meat | |
| Abbey Farm Hog Roast | Meat | |
| Adams Russell Coffee | Coffee | |
| Aerona | Liqueurs | |
| Amanda Jane’s of Anglesey | Fruit Vodka | |
| Anglesey Farmhouse Chocolates | Chocolate | |
| Aran Lamb | Lamb | |
| Arjee Bhaji | Indian Street Food | |
| Bim’s Kitchen | African Sauces | |
| Black Mountains Smokery | Smoked Foods | |
| Blodyn Aur | Rapeseed | |
| Border Caterers “Celtic Pride” | Welsh Beef Burgers | |
| British Iron Works Centre | Promotional | |
| Brooks Deli | Deli | |
| Caffeine Rush | Coffee | |
| Calon Wen Organic Foods Ltd | Organic Dairy | |
| Caribbean Flaava | Jerk Food | |
| Celtic Country Wines | Wines | |
| Celtic Spirit | Spirits | |
| Chilly Cow | Ice Creams | |
| Chipstix | Crisps | |
| Chirk Trout Farm | Trout | |
| Coleg Cambria | Promotional | |
| Condessa Welsh Liqueurs | Liqueurs | |
| Continental Cottage | Deli | |
| Coopers Gourmet Sausage Rolls | Sausage rolls | |
| Courtyard Books | Books | |
| Crazy Cow Catering Co. | Coffee | |
| Dangerous Food Company,The | Chutneys | |
| Dinas Bran | Promotional | |
| Eboni ac Eifori | Confectionary | |
| Emilia Ltd / Bianca Mora | Dairy | |
| Food Technology Llangefni | Promotional | |
| French Flavour | Garlic prods | |
| Foodstation Wales | Olives | |
| French Flavour | Garlic | |
| Gales of Llangollen | Wine | |
| Gift of Oil, The | Olive Oils | |
| Goch and Company Ltd | Spices | |
| Goetre Farm Preserves | Preserves | |
| Gourmet Game Centre (Seasons) Ltd | Game | |
| Greek Oil Direct | Oils | |
| Gwyn Davies Butchers | Meat | |
| Haughton Honey | Honey | |
| Herbs and Spices | Herbs and Spices | |
| Homecook | Cookware | |
| Jamie Ward | Pork Butcher | |
| Jasper Sparkle | Jewellery | |
| Just Shopping | Organics | |
| Llangollen International Musical Eist. | Promotional | |
| Llaeth y Llan Cyf | Yogurts | |
| Llan Valley Natural Products | Soaps | |
| Llangollen Brewery | Local Beer | |
| Llangollen Motor Museum | Cars | |
| Lymn Bank Farm 1 | Flavoured cheese | |
| Mama Zo’s Cookies | Cakes and Cookies | |
| Megan’s Kitchen | Welsh Cakes | |
| Môn ar Lwy | Ice Cream | |
| Morgansbrew Tea Ltd | Tea | |
| Mug Run Roasting | Coffee | |
| Nibble Nose Cheese | Flavoured cheese | |
| Nook Antiques | Antiques kitchen | |
| North Wales Brewery | Beer | |
| North Wales Owl Sanctuary | Promotional | |
| North Wales Wildlife Trust | Promotional | |
| Oaktree Toys & Crafts | Toys | |
| Old Chapel Furniture | Furniture | |
| Old Granary Peirogi | Bakery | |
| Olwen Jones Toffee | Toffee | |
| Orchard Pigs | Pies & Bread | |
| Pant Glas Bach Preserves | Preserves | |
| Patchwork Foods | Pates | |
| Pizza Peddlers | Pizzas | |
| Pupcakes Ltd | Dog food | |
| Purple Moose | Brewery | |
| Quick Crepes | Crepes | |
| Quirky Art Studio Gallery | Cookware | |
| Radiantevents / P. Brown | Entertainment | |
| Ralph’s Cider | Cider | |
| Roberts Country Fayre | Pies | |
| Rosie’s Triple D Cider ( Steve Hughes) | Cider | |
| RSPB | Promotional | |
| Run Cookware | Cookware | |
| Sabor de Amor | Spanish Food | |
| Seren Foods | Wine Jellies | |
| Siwgr a Sbeis | Cakes & Dessert | |
| Snowdania Cheese | Cheese | |
| Somtam Thai Cuisine | Thai | |
| Spanish Hamper (The) | Sangria & Chorizo | |
| Su Casa | Spanish Food | |
| Sunday Girl Co | Cookwear | |
| Swift’s Bakery | Artisan Bakery | |
| Temptations | Cakes & Biscuits | |
| Toffoc | Toffee Vodka | |
| Ultimate Fudge Outlet | Fudge | |
| Victorian Farm Food Co. | Soda Bread | |
| Weatheroak Ostrich Farm | Ostrich Meat | |
| Wellbake Ltd | Cookwear | |
| Welsh Brew | Tea | |
| What you like catering | Potato Cakes | |
| Wrexham Lager Beer Co Ltd | Lager |
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