A Taste of Ceredigion: Unveiling Penrhos Park's Local Produce Showcase

Ceredigion is a true hidden gem for food lovers. Here at Penrhos Park, we’re proud to be at the heart of a region teeming with incredible local produce, offering visitors a chance to savour the authentic flavours of Wales. Get ready to indulge your senses and discover why our local fare is celebrated across the globe!

The Pride of Wales: Welsh Lamb and Beef

When it comes to meat, Welsh lamb and Welsh beef stand in a league of their own. Awarded the coveted Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status by the European Commission, these meats are celebrated for their exceptional quality, traceability, and the unique flavour imparted by our natural Welsh landscape.

Our lambs and cattle are born and reared in Wales, roaming freely across wholesome pastures and cared for by farmers upholding generations of traditional practices. This commitment to welfare and natural diets results in lean, tender, and incredibly flavoursome meat that’s renowned worldwide. When you see the PGI badge, you know you’re getting a product that’s 100% Welsh, from farm to fork.

Artisan Delights: Ceredigion’s Local Cheeses

Ceredigion boasts a thriving artisan cheese scene, with award-winning varieties that are a must-try.

Caws Teifi Cheese As the longest-established artisan cheesemaker in Wales, Caws Teifi Cheese, located on a family farm in Ceredigion, creates exceptional raw milk cheeses based on a 500-year-old Gouda recipe. Their award-winning Celtic Promise is a testament to the quality of Welsh milk and cheesemaking.

Caws Cenarth Cheese Famous for their delicious Welsh cheeses like Perl Las (a creamy blue) and Perl Wen (a soft, brie-like cheese), Caws Cenarth is another local gem worth discovering.

These cheeses offer a depth of flavour and a true taste of Ceredigion’s dairy heritage.

From Our Shores: Cardigan Bay Seafood

With the stunning Cardigan Bay on our doorstep, it’s no surprise that fresh, high-quality seafood is a highlight of the local culinary scene. Fishermen in the bay bring in a fantastic variety of seasonal catches, ensuring that seafood lovers are in for a treat.

Depending on the time of year, you can find succulent crab and lobster (caught year-round), delicate coracle-caught Teifi sewin and salmon (April to August), and flavourful spider crab (May to August). In summer, local boats handline for fresh mackerel, sea bass, and pollock, while winter brings in delicious Cardigan Bay scallops. Many local suppliers ensure their produce is freshly caught and locally sourced.

Farm-to-Table Freshness: Nearby Farm Shops

To immerse yourself in Ceredigion’s food scene, a visit to a local farm shop or market is essential.

Bargoed Farm Shop Located near Aberaeron, Bargoed Farm offers a fantastic selection of local and British produce, including fresh fruit, vegetables, a wide array of cheeses, cured meats, and a deli counter brimming with home-baked cakes, quiches, and pies.

Morfa Farm Situated in Llanrhystud, close to Penrhos Park, Morfa Farm has a friendly site shop where you can find local offerings.

Aberystwyth Farmers’ Market

For an authentic market experience, visit the Aberystwyth Farmers’ Market, which showcases a variety of local products.

At Penrhos Park, we encourage you to discover the passion behind our local produce and savour the incredible flavours that make our region so special!