Food tours and experiences in Wales

Blaenafon Cheddar Company
A family run cheese company based in Blaenafon. Tastings are available for individuals and small groups usually from Monday - Saturday. Tasting sessions last for 1hr 15min. Visitors are able to look through the new viewing window for free and purchase products on site. Larger groups can be accommodated by prior arrangement only (not on Sundays). The Taste Wales package offers a meet and greet with tea/coffee, business presentation, cheese tasting, tour of the production and retail site and a three course Taste Wales lunch. Driver and guide are free. A visit can be combined with the Big Pit National Coal Museum and the Blaenavon Ironworks.

Carmarthenshire Larder Trails
Three culinary self-guided trails across Carmarthenshire have been created with the help of three food writers providing insider knowledge to ensure visitors experience the very best food and drink offer in the area. The trails feature the best places for produce market shopping, coffee stops, lunch and dinner highlights, delis, experiences and suggested places to stay. Search for other 100% Carmarthenshire food and drink delights on their website.

Coco Live, Newtown
Chocolate workshops and tasting experiences are available for groups of up to 30 clients, delivered by a team of experienced chocolate makers. The Chocolate Experience allows clients to make, fill and decorate chocolate bars, and workshops can be tailored for each group. A tutored chocolate tasting experience is also available.

Fishing and Foraging Wales, Pembrokeshire
Guided lure angling for bass and other species or search for shellfish and seaweed or fungi and edible plants. The treasures that you will find in Pembrokeshire and the Gower paired with local ingredients are then prepared or cooked to a very high standard over open flames during the spring, summer and autumn.

Halen Môn Anglesey Sea Salt, Anglesey
A behind the scene tour of the saltocte and visitor centre lasts approximately 60min and ends with a salt tasting. Your clients will discover their story, the hand-harvesting process and what makes Halen Môn Sea Salt the world's finest seasoning. Tours run every day at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00, suitable for up to 12 guests. However, they can do special tours for larger groups and can accommodate up to 45 delegates on evening and weekends and up to 28 on week days. Booking in advance is essential. There is a gift shop and pop-up café outside overlooking the Menai Strait. There is suitable parking for coaches.

Loving Welsh Food, Cardiff
Loving Welsh Food offers a variety of food and drink tours, cooking workshops, presentations and online experiences for individuals and groups. The Cosmopolitan Cardiff Food Tour, which runs every Friday, takes in the sites, aromas and international tastes around the capital city calling into different cafés, delis and restaurants. The Cardiff Tasting Tour and Cardiff Lunch and Landmarks Tour offer guests a delicious way to find out about Welsh food and drink while getting to explore the beautiful capital city of Wales.

The guides at Loving Welsh Food offer unique and personal tours of Cardiff, where clients will learn a few words of Welsh along the way. 'A Taste of Wales' event in conjunction with the The Welsh House and Penderyn Brecon Beacons Distillery offer Welsh entertainment, food and drink and provides a Welsh welcome to international visitors. Bespoke tours and events can also be arranged and all tours can also be offered in Welsh, French, Italian, Spanish and German on request.

Sea Fishing Trips, Conwy
Wreck fishing, general ground fishing, reef and bank fishing trips with skipper, Carl Davies, for individuals or groups up to ten people starting from Conwy Morfa. Trips last for 6hr to 12hr and shorter evening trips can be arranged. The lobster safari is a shorter 2hr trip which takes in the Great Orme with an opportunity to learn about the world of the lobster and see wildlife such as seals and seabirds, ending with a chance to buy lobster and crab. St George's Hotel in Llandudno has teamed up with Carl and can offer to cook your fresh lobster for your evening meal.

Wild About Pembrokeshire
Choose a course to learn about wild produce, and the lanes, green byways and coastline around the historic Cathedral City of St Davids. No walk or course is the same because of the different ingredients each season offers. There will be lots of fun experimenting with different flavours and discovering all sorts of weird bits of information whilst enjoying Pembrokeshire's glorious scenery.

The Angel Hotel, Abergavenny 
The Angel Hotel is working with local businesses and developing new product ideas and things to do for small groups. This includes workshops and wellbeing sessions at Nant y Bedd Gardens.

Twr y Felin, Roch Castle and Penrhiw Priory, St Davids
The Retreats Group in St Davids offer three luxury boutique hotels including Twr y Felin (a former windmill), Roch Castle and Penrhiw Priory. They can offer unique breaks and dining experiences.

The country is a melting pot of fresh and varied ingredients, and some of the country's top chefs are opening up their kitchens to pass on top tips to culinary-minded travellers.

Abergavenny Baker Cookery School
The school offers relaxed, informal baking classes for groups of 6-10 people. Baking classes are usually based on a theme. Examples include British, French, Italian, Middle Eastern, sourdough and Scandi breads, but the day can be tailored to the tastes of individual groups. Cooking classes are also offered, combining ordinary home-grown foods with exotic imported ingredients to create impressively bright, fragrant and exciting meals suitable for all palates. Bespoke classes can be arranged from Thursday to Sunday.

Angela Gray's Cookery School, Llanerch Vineyard
Angela Gray is a food writer, food consultant and former chef to the rich and famous including Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber. She has appeared on many foodie programmes on BBC radio and TV, written food related articles for newspapers and magazines and has also written a number of books. Angela’s cookery school offers an exciting programme of courses and events including one day courses, skill builders, masterclasses, cookstart academy, Saturday Morning Kitchen, lunch club, chef nights, special events, Weber Grill academy and bespoke events.

Chocolate House, near Pontypridd
The Chocolate House is housed at A Welsh Coal Mining Experience in Rhondda Heritage Park. Anne and Elizabeth sell their award-winning chocolates from a traditional shop within the museum and offers bespoke workshops and luxury experiences. They also run Caffe Bracchi on site and offer afternoon tea.

Farmers markets
A great way to find out about food in Wales is to visit a local Farmer’s market. Many locations throughout Wales have farmers markets where you can buy food direct from producers.

Food festivals in Wales
Throughout the year, Wales host many food festivals celebrating great flavours from Wales and around the world. Festivals are a great opportunity to taste, talk about and buy the best local produce available directly from the farmer or food producer.

Home hosted dinners
A great way to enjoy home cooked meals with local people so that your guests can experience Welsh food with Welsh families and learn about life in Wales. Home hosted dinners run by Donna Goodman, a Blue Badge Guide, are currently available in North Wales for groups of six or more. Email Donna for more information.

Ynyshir, Machynlleth - Two Michelin stars

Beach House, Oxwich Bay - One Michelin star

Home by James Sommerin, Penarth - One Michelin star

The Walnut Tree, Abergavenny - One Michelin star

The Whitebrook, Monmouthshire - One Michelin star
 

Chapters, Hay-on-Wye - Green star*

Palé Hall, Gwynedd - Green star*
 

Bryn Williams at Porth Eirias, Colwyn Bay - Bib Gourmand**

Hare and Hounds, Aberthin, Vale of Glamorgan - Bib Gourmand**

Yr Hen Printworks, Cardigan - Bib Gourmand**

* culinary excellence with outstanding eco-friendly commitments and sustainable practices.

** Good value, good quality cooking