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What to eat in Wales? Top 100 Welsh Foods

Last update: Sun Apr 27 2025
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Best Welsh Foods

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Cheese

ABERGAVENNY, Wales
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Y Fenni is a Welsh cheese made from a combination of mature Cheddar, wholegrain mustard, and Welsh ale. It melts easily, so it is often placed on steaks for the final grilling. The cheese is coated in either red or yellow wax, and its flavor is spicy without being overbearing.


The name of the cheese is derived from the Welsh name for Abergavenny, a market town specializing in its production. This unique cheese is often a part of the popular ploughman's lunch.

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Little Black Bomber is a Welsh extra mature cheddar that's coated in black wax, hence the name. It's produced in the town of Rhyl by Snowdonia Cheese Company. This hard cheese is made from cow's milk and has a smooth and creamy texture.


The aromas are rich, while the flavors are strong and caramel-like. It's recommended to serve it with crackers, pickles, or a crusty baguette. Interestingly, Little Black Bomber has won awards at the World Cheese Awards, the Great British Cheese Awards, and a Super Gold at Mondial Fromage in France.

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Saltwater Fish Dish

WALES and  3 more regions
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Fish and chips is a traditional dish consisting of freshly fried fish fillets and sliced fried potatoes. The fish is dipped in a batter of eggs, flour, and milk, and it’s then fried in oil, lard, or beef drippings. The most common types of fish used are cod, haddock, skate, and pollock, but cod is the most popular choice, with 60% of all fish and chips meals using it as the preferred fish.


Cod has a texture that is very supple, tender, and mild, and it makes for a great contrast to the crispy-fried batter shell. In addition, its tender meat nicely absorbs the condiments and seasonings such as malt vinegar and salt. You can find fish and chips made with cod throughout the country, but it’s especially popular in southern seaside towns such as Hastings and Brighton.

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Griddle-baked Welsh cakes are a traditional delicacy made with a simple base of flour, lard or butter, sugar, and eggs. They come in different regional varieties that often include spices, lemon zest, raisins, currants, and various types of flour.


Depending on the type, they can be enjoyed on their own as a sweet snack or a dessert, preferably paired with afternoon tea and served with butter and jam on the side.

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To call this creamy, savory sandwich melted cheese on toast would be a sacrilege. Welsh rarebit is a traditional snack, ideally based on locally produced Cheddar or Caerphilly cheese, melted and mixed with butter and cream or ale, then poured over a piping hot, buttered toast.


The dish stems from the 14th century as a way of accentuating the greatness of wheat bread and Welsh Cheddar. The debate about rabbit versus rarebit went on until the late 19th century, when the word rarebit caught on. The rabbit version derives from the fact that the Welsh were extremely bad hunters, so their dinners resulted in cheese instead of rabbits. 
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Traditional Welsh Caerphilly, also known as Traditional Welsh Caerffili, is a cheese made from pasteurized cow's milk in South and West Wales in the United Kingdom. It was first made in Caerphilly around 1830. The cheese has a high moisture content and a white rind that is lightly dusted with flour.


When young, its texture is moist, soft, and supple, the flavor fresh and lemony, and it was popular in mining communities due to its tough rind, as it could be easily eaten with dirty hands in the mines. Its salty and moist curd replaced the minerals that were lost during the long hours of undergound work. 
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Offal Dish

WALES and  one more region
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Faggots are old-fashioned, traditional offal-based meatballs characterized by their large size. They are especially popular in Wales and the Midlands region of England, made from pork offal and cheap cuts of meat that are mixed with spices and fresh herbs, making it an inexpensive, yet extremely nutritious dish.


What makes faggots unique is the addition of caul fat (stomach membrane) on the external layer, helping to hold the meat in place. Traditionally, the dish is served with mushy peas, mashed potatoes, and onion gravy. The dish gained popularity during World War II, when meat was scarce, and people found a way to use all of the leftover meat in the preparation of this hearty delicacy. 

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Tatws popty is a traditional potato dish originating from Wales. This comforting Welsh dish consists of oven-roasted potatoes that are usually cooked together with meat. Nowadays, most recipes for the dish remove the meat and only roast the potatoes with some vegetables such as onions and carrots.


Meat stock is often added to the roasting pan so that the potatoes, once roasted, will have a crispy top and a moist bottom. The dish is a staple in most Welsh homes, especially in autumn in winter, and every household has its own way of preparing tatws popty. 
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Egg Dish

ISLE OF ANGLESEY, Wales
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This traditional Welsh dish consists of hard-boiled eggs baked in a bed of soft mashed potatoes, all smothered in a thick, creamy sauce made with leeks, butter, and cheese. The dish is then additionally topped with some more grated cheese. Anglesey eggs, called wyau ynys mon in Welsh, are best made with local ingredients: while the hardy leeks - once amongst the only vegetables grown in Wales - impart a subtle, sweet flavor to this simple seasonal supper dish, Welsh salted butter and Aberwen cheese turn it into something utterly sublime.


And even though the delicious dish is substantial enough to be enjoyed on its own, Anglesey eggs are also often served as a side dish with grilled sausages or bacon chops.

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Carmarthen ham is a traditionally made ham from the Carmarthen area in West Wales that is dry salted and air-dried, and then sold either whole, boneless or thinly sliced and vacuum-packed. It's made from pork legs and matures for six to nine months.


It is dark beige on the outside, and deep pink to dark red on the inside, when sliced. Also, cream-colored fat is transpersed throughout. Its flavor is salty, sweet and mellow, while the texture is springy and tender. It can be used in salads, served with melon, wrapped with asparagus or paired with cheese.

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PONTYPOOL, Wales
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ABERGAVENNY, Wales
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Savory Pie
TEMPLETON, Wales
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CARMARTHENSHIRE, Wales
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Cheese
CEREDIGION, Wales
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Cookie
ABERFFRAW, Wales
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Soup
ABERAERON, Wales
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CEREDIGION, Wales
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Cheese
CEREDIGION, Wales
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Cheese
PENBRYN, Wales
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CARMARTHENSHIRE, Wales
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Cheese
BLAENAVON, Wales
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Best Welsh Food Producers

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Cheese

CHWILOG, United Kingdom
4.6
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South Caernarfon Creameries is a cooperative dairy company based in North Wales. Established in 1939, South Caernarfon Creameries specializes in producing high-quality cheeses, including traditional Welsh varieties. The Dragon brand was launched to showcase artisanal Welsh cheeses that emphasize the region's culinary heritage.
AWARDS

Great Taste Awards - 2 stars

2024, 2023

Global Cheese Awards - Gold

2024, 2023, 2021, 2019, 2018

International Cheese Awards - Gold

2024, 2023, 2022

BEST South Caernarfon Creameries Cheeses
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Cheese

LLANDYSUL, United Kingdom
4.6
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Caws Teifi Cheese is not located in England; it is actually based in Wales. They specialize in producing artisan cheeses, notably their flagship Teifi Cheese, which is one of the longest-established raw milk cheeses in Wales. They have received multiple awards, including at the British Cheese Awards.
AWARDS

Great Taste Awards - 2 stars

2024, 2023, 2022

Global Cheese Awards - Gold

2024, 2021

Great Taste Awards - 3 stars

2023, 2021

BEST Caws Teifi Cheese Cheeses
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Cheese

HAVERFORDWEST, Wales
4.5
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First Milk Cheese Company in Haverfordwest is a part of First Milk, a dairy cooperative owned by British family farms. The company focuses on producing cheese and other dairy products, emphasizing sustainability and the wellbeing of their cows. It operates with production that is deeply integrated into local farming communities.
AWARDS

Global Cheese Awards - Best

2024, 2023, 2019, 2018

Global Cheese Awards - Gold

2024, 2023, 2019, 2018

International Cheese Awards - Gold

2024, 2023, 2022, 2019

BEST First Milk Cheese Company Cheeses
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Cheese

ABERGAVENNY, United Kingdom
4.5
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Abergavenny Fine Food Co., based in Abergavenny, Wales, specializes in the production of cheese and other dairy products. The company has expanded its offerings to include vegan cheese alternatives. It focuses on both domestic markets and international exports.
AWARDS

Global Cheese Awards - Gold

2023, 2018

International Cheese Awards - Gold

2023, 2022, 2019

Global Cheese Awards - Best

2018

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Bay Coffee Roasters is a coffee producer based in Cardigan. The company is known for sourcing high-quality beans and roasting them to create unique coffee blends. They focus on ethical sourcing and sustainability, ensuring that their coffee is both delicious and responsibly produced.


Bay Coffee Roasters offers a range of coffee products, including single-origin beans and custom blends, catering to various tastes and preferences.
AWARDS

Great Taste Awards - 2 stars

2023

Great Taste Awards - 3 stars

2023, 2022

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Cheese

RHYL, United Kingdom
4.5
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Snowdonia Cheese, based in Rhyl, Wales, was established in 2001. The company produces a variety of cheese types, primarily focusing on premium quality aged cheddars and flavored cheeses. Their Black Bomber cheddar is a flagship product, widely recognized for its creamy texture and strong flavor.


Snowdonia Cheese Co utilizes locally sourced ingredients to craft their cheeses, aiming to reflect Welsh heritage in their products.
AWARDS

Global Cheese Awards - Gold

2024, 2023, 2018

International Cheese Awards - Gold

2024, 2022, 2019

Great Taste Awards - 2 stars

2023

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Meat Product

PONTYPOOL, United Kingdom
4.5
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Trealy Farm Charcuterie is a British company specializing in the production of premium cured meats, located in the heart of Wales. It was founded in 2005 by James Swift and Graham Waddington, with the aim of creating authentic products that combine the best of French charcuterie traditions with British ingredients.


James drew inspiration for this project from the tradition of cured meat production that he learned from his grandmother on the family farm in France, where he absorbed knowledge of traditional methods for making dried meat products. Trealy Farm uses exclusively British meat, with a strong emphasis on ethical farming and traditional breeds, ensuring high-quality products while supporting sustainable agricultural practices. 
BEST Trealy Farm Charcuterie Meat Products
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Spirit

TEMPLETON, Wales
4.5
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AWARDS

SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2023

BEST Templeton Distillery Spirits
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Liqueur

PEMBROKESHIRE, United Kingdom
4.5
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AWARDS

World Liqueur Awards - Country Winner

2024

BEST Barti Rum Ltd Liqueurs
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AWARDS

World Gin Awards - Country Winner

2022

BEST In the Welsh Wind Distillery Spirits
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Spirit
USK, United Kingdom
4.5
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Liqueur
LLANFAETHLU, United Kingdom
4.4
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Cheese
PEMBROKESHIRE, United Kingdom
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Beer
CALDICOT, United Kingdom
4.3
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Meat Product
CRICKHOWELL, United Kingdom
4.3
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Cheese
MONTGOMERY, United Kingdom
4.3
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Spirit
ABERDARE, United Kingdom
4.3
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Chocolate
BRECON, United Kingdom
4.3
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Cheese
BLAENAVON, United Kingdom
4.3
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Spirit
SWANSEA, United Kingdom
4.3
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Spirit
BRIDGEND, United Kingdom
4.3
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Spirit
SWANSEA, United Kingdom
4.3
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Cheese
GWYNEDD, United Kingdom
4.3
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Condiment
NEWCASTLE EMLYN, United Kingdom
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Condiment
CARDIGAN, Wales
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Seafood
HAVERFORDWEST, Wales
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Chocolate
CARDIFF, United Kingdom
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MOLD, United Kingdom
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Pie
MENAI BRIDGE, United Kingdom
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Spirit
HAVERFORDWEST, Wales
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Honey
CARMARTHEN, United Kingdom
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Spirit
CARDIFF, United Kingdom
4.2
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Confectionery
CARDIFF, United Kingdom
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Condiment
CARDIFF, United Kingdom
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Spirit
RHONDDA CYNON TAF, United Kingdom
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Chocolate
GWYNEDD, United Kingdom
4.0
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Spirit
CRESSELLY, United Kingdom
3.9
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Butter
CAERPHILLY, United Kingdom
3.9
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Meat Product
PRESTEIGNE, United Kingdom
3.9
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Spirit
SWANSEA, United Kingdom
3.9
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Spirit
LLANDYSUL, United Kingdom
3.9
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Meat Product
TALOG, United Kingdom
3.9
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Paste
TREGARON, United Kingdom
3.9
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Coffee Beans
LLANFAIRPWLLGWYNGYLL, United Kingdom
3.9
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Coffee Beans
BRIDGEND, United Kingdom
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Nut Butter
WREXHAM, United Kingdom
3.9
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Soft Drink
KNIGHTON, United Kingdom
3.9
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Confectionery
PEMBROKESHIRE, United Kingdom
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Spirit
BARRY, United Kingdom
3.7
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Spirit
RUTHIN, United Kingdom
3.7
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Beer
EYTON, United Kingdom
3.7
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Beer
LLANDYSUL, United Kingdom
3.7
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Cheese
DEVAUDEN, United Kingdom
3.7
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Olive Oil
TEMPLETON, Wales
3.7
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Best Welsh Food Products

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Caerphilly made by South Caernarfon Creameries is a traditional Welsh cheese. Known for its crumbly texture and slightly tangy flavor, it boasts a fresh, clean taste with a hint of citrus. This cheese is typically aged for a shorter period, making it moist and supple compared to more mature varieties.


South Caernarfon Creameries, a cooperative founded in 1938, prioritizes using high-quality local milk from its member farms in the Welsh countryside. The cheese is often enjoyed in slices or crumbled into various dishes, offering a versatile addition to both everyday meals and gourmet recipes.
AWARDS

Global Cheese Awards - Gold

2023, 2021, 2019, 2018

International Cheese Awards - Gold

2022

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Half Fat Cheese by South Caernarfon Creameries is a reduced-fat cheese that offers a healthier alternative without compromising on flavor. This cheese typically contains around 50% less fat compared to traditional cheeses, making it suitable for those looking to manage their fat intake while still enjoying the rich taste of cheese.
AWARDS

International Cheese Awards - Gold

2023

Global Cheese Awards - Gold

2021, 2019

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Aged Red Leicester is a traditional cheese known for its rich flavor and distinctive color. It is a semi-hard cheese made from cow's milk and typically has a crumbly texture.
AWARDS

Global Cheese Awards - Gold

2023

Global Cheese Awards - Best

2023

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Dragon's Red Leicester has a rich, nutty flavor with slight sweetness, which deepens as the cheese matures. This complexity makes it a versatile ingredient in various culinary applications. It features a firm and crumbly texture, typical of Red Leicester, making it suitable for snacking, cooking, or serving on cheese boards.
AWARDS

Global Cheese Awards - Gold

2023

International Cheese Awards - Gold

2022

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South Caernarfon Creameries produces a product called Welsh Mature Cheddar. This cheddar is known for its rich and robust flavor, which develops through aging. The creamery is located in Wales and places a strong emphasis on quality and tradition in its cheese-making processes.


The milk used in the production of their Welsh Mature Cheddar is sourced from local dairy farms, ensuring freshness and a strong connection to the region.
AWARDS

Global Cheese Awards - Gold

2023, 2021

International Cheese Awards - Gold

2022

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Cheese

LLANDYSUL, United Kingdom
5.0
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Gwyn Bach is a cheese produced by Caws Teifi Cheese, a renowned artisanal cheesemaker based in Wales. This particular cheese is known for its smooth texture and creamy taste, making it a popular choice among cheese enthusiasts. It is crafted using locally sourced organic milk, which enhances its rich flavor profile.


Gwyn Bach has won several awards, reflecting its high quality and the expert craftsmanship involved in its production.
AWARDS

Great Taste Awards - 3 stars

2023

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Caws Teifi Cheese produces Teifi Halloumi, a distinctive cheese known for its firm texture and unique grilling qualities. Made in Wales, this halloumi is crafted from high-quality ingredients, ensuring a rich flavor profile that stands out in various culinary applications.


It is especially popular for grilling or frying due to its ability to maintain shape and develop a delicious, crispy exterior while preserving a tender interior.
AWARDS

Great Taste Awards - 3 stars

2021

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South Caernarfon Creameries is known for its high-quality dairy products, including Mild Cheddar Cheese. This cheese tends to have a smooth, creamy texture and a mellow flavor that appeals to a wide range of palates. It is made from locally sourced milk, further supporting regional agriculture and ensuring a fresh, authentic taste.
AWARDS

International Cheese Awards - Gold

2023

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Extra Mature Coloured is a cheese produced by South Caernarfon Creameries. This cheese is known for its rich and robust flavor, which develops during an extended maturation process. The "Coloured" designation typically refers to the addition of natural coloring agents that give the cheese an appealing orange hue.
AWARDS

Global Cheese Awards - Gold

2023

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Smoked Caerphilly made by Caws Teifi Cheese is a traditional Welsh cheese that undergoes a smoking process to impart a rich, smoky flavor. This cheese is crafted using locally sourced cow's milk and follows a recipe that dates back generations, maintaining authentic production methods.


The smoking process adds a unique depth to its typically mild and crumbly texture, making it a distinctive offering in the Caws Teifi Cheese product line.
AWARDS

Global Cheese Awards - Gold

2021

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CARDIFF, United Kingdom
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TasteAtlas food rankings are based on the ratings of the TasteAtlas audience, with a series of mechanisms that recognize real users and that ignore bot, nationalist or local patriotic ratings, and give additional value to the ratings of users that the system recognizes as knowledgeable. For the “Top 100 Welsh Foods” list until April 27, 2025, 1,570 ratings were recorded, of which 1,357 were recognized by the system as legitimate. TasteAtlas Rankings should not be seen as the final global conclusion about food. Their purpose is to promote excellent local foods, instill pride in traditional dishes, and arouse curiosity about dishes you haven’t tried.

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