Voxpop: Pop-Up Street Food Revolution

Cardiff is experiencing a pop-up street food revolution with events across the city

Cardiff is experiencing a pop-up street food revolution with events across the city

Cardiff’s food scene is growing rapidly with the news of several new food chains coming to the city this autumn. 

The city centre sees the opening of Mexican market food restaurant Wahaca in November along with Burger and Lobster set to open it’s doors in December, adding to the long list of popular chains that cater to a multitude of taste buds. 

Despite this influx of trendy restaurants opening the question of whether any of these chains offer originality calls for some debate. In a reaction to the arrival of well-established chains local foodies have hit back with street food events popping up across the city. Alongside new chains there has been a huge increase in pop-up street food in Cardiff, with events such as Street Food Cardiff causing a stir.

The pop-up street food concept aims to offer an alternative to nation-wide mass produced menus, presenting authentic dining experiences.