Award-winning Cardiff blogger Jane Cook (of hungrycityhippy.co.uk) rounds up five of this month’s most interesting, must-try food and drink events that the city has to offer.
Rhiwbina Village pop-up produce market – Sat 6 May
The weekly Rhiwbina farmers’ market usually takes place on Friday mornings at the Butchers Arms, but on Sat 6 May it will move to the centre of Rhiwbina village for one week only, giving a new wave of locals a chance to meet the producers and traders, and sample some of their handmade produce. This first date is a trial run, but if it proves successful, there’s a chance it will become a regular fixture. For details, see facebook.com/cardifffarmersmarkets
Lee Skeet takeover at Brewdog Cardiff – Sun 7 May
This is the third date in this acclaimed Dorset chef’s Cardiff supperclub series. The menu changes at every event as the seasons change from spring to summer, giving Lee the chance to showcase the very best native Cornish produce. His last series of Cardiff events sold out in 48 hours but tickets for this one are still available at www.leeskeet.com
Beer & Cheese night at Small Bar – Thurs 11 May
What happens when you combine independently sourced, hand-picked cheeses with beers from one of the best brewers in the UK? Enjoy five world-class Thornbridge Brewery beers paired with four favourites from the Penylan Cheese Pantry at Small Bar Cardiff and you’ll find out. Tickets are £15pp – find out more at: facebook.com/smallbarcardiff
Brother Thai Pop-Up at Washington Tea, Penarth – Sat 13 May
Promising a selection of traditional noodle dishes using gentle spices, Cardiff’s favourite Thai pop-up are holding a selection of supperclubs at Waterloo Tea in Penarth over May, June and July. The set menu can be made vegan on request, and includes a noodle-based main followed by a Thai sticky rice for dessert. Tickets cost £16pp and are available at: www.waterlootea.com
Spring Foraging Courses in Bute Park – Sat 13 + Sun 28 May
If you fancy yourself as a bit of an urban hunter-gatherer, this guided forage walk around Bute Park in Cardiff city centre will help you to identify a selection of spring shoots, edible plants, flowers and some spring mushrooms – and also teach you what to avoid. The guided walk also ends with a lunch made from forage ingredients. Tickets and more info available from: www.wildfooduk.com
Words JANE COOK
