Street Food Circus is bringing Forest Feastival back to its unique woodland site behind the dunes at Merthyr Mawr this September.
This time, as well as street food favourites from across Wales, Forest Feastival is bringing two pop-up restaurants to the site, one with a focus on sustainable, seasonal produce – The Warren – and a first outing for one of Wales’ best-known Indian chef’s new venture – Anand George presents the Canteen.
Chef Deri Reed opened the Warren in Carmarthen in 2016 with a goal to serve simple, wholesome food using local, seasonal and organic ingredients. The restaurant has gone from strength to strength and this summer Deri has taken the Warren out on the road to events and festivals for the first time. The team from the Warren will be serving favourites from the restaurant menu and new dishes inspired by the freshest local produce in September.
Anand George is best known for celebrating South Indian flavours at his Purple Poppadom restaurant in Cardiff, listed in the Michelin Guide and named best in Wales at the British Curry Awards. He’s been a regular at Street Food Circus and Forest Feastival with his Tukka Tuk street food truck. Chef Anand George and Rupali Wagh are about to launch their latest restaurant, the Canteen, with dishes inspired by cooking with dosas. Forest Feastival will be the first chance for diners to try the new menu, with a seated pop-up restaurant and street food service.
Matt ‘The Hat’ is the founder and ringmaster of Street Food Circus, the creative team behind Forest Feastival. He explained:
“We’re thrilled to be back at Merthyr Mawr. It’s a uniquely special location – in a woodland, by a castle, near the sea. It’s also equally accessible if you’re coming from Cardiff, Swansea or the Valleys.
“We’re always looking to evolve and improve and, this time round, we’re reflecting the changing season. We’ve got chefs who are driven by the produce that’s around them and cook based on what’s best in season. It’s a rare opportunity to have these chefs all in one place, to be able to try new restaurant concepts before they open, and still to be able to revisit your favourite Street Food Circus and Forest Feastival regulars.
“September’s often a great month weather-wise – still warm enough to eat outdoors, but you can start to feel the nights drawing in, so it’s also a great time to be gathering around our campfire with a drink or two. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back beneath the Street Food Circus big top!”
Forest Feastival drinks include the Freedom Brewery craft beer bar, the BoBo cocktail bus and a wide range of craft sodas and soft drinks.
Freedom Brewery is also bringing live music to the Forest Feastival tipi. The Freedom Sessions will be showcasing the best local talent on offer across music, comedy and other live entertainment. During the day, there’s a children’s area and circus-themed entertainment.
Tickets cost £5+VAT & booking fee per person, with kids free. The ticket price includes free parking – though organisers ask visitors to use public transport or share cars where possible to keep pressure on the local roads to a minimum – and a Forest Feastival reusable cup for use at the bar.
The full street food line-up, including rotating weekly guest chefs, will be announced later this month.
Pre-registration for ticket sales is now open at forestfeastival.com
Dates & Times
- 2 – 4 Sept
- 9 – 12 Sept
- 16 – 18 Sept
- 23 – 25 Sept
Friday – 5pm – 10pm
Saturday – 11am – 10pm
Sunday – 11am – 10pm
Location
Merthyr Mawr, Bridgend CF32 0LS
