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Rarebit Fortnight

21 February - 7 March 2026

As St. David’s Day approaches, Welsh chefs are coming together for the inaugural Rarebit Fortnight (21 February–7 March) to celebrate an iconic national dish and raise vital funds for Cegin y Bobl (The People’s Kitchen).

This new campaign led by Wales’ independent hospitality businesses supports our mission to transform the nation’s relationship with food from the ground up. Join us, and help raise funds to get the nation cooking!

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Visit a participating restaurant and order the Rarebit special. Every dish sold supports Cegin y Bobl's transformative programmes!
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Visit one of the participating restaurants during Rarebit Fortnight

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Order the rarebit special – Cegin y Bobl will receive a donation from every dish sold!

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Who's Taking Part

We're thrilled to have the support of so many local businesses, demonstrating food’s powerful capacity to be a force for good in every Welsh community.
Asador 44, Quay St, Cardiff

Asador 44, Quay St, Cardiff

Leek and Galmesan cheese rarebit gratin, chorizo crumb

Milkwood, Pontcanna, Cardiff

Milkwood, Pontcanna, Cardiff

Classic Welsh rarebit

Ogof, Pontcanna, Cardiff

Ogof, Pontcanna, Cardiff

Smoked pollack rarebit tart and classic Welsh rarebit

The Lansdowne, Canton, Cardiff

The Lansdowne, Canton, Cardiff

Classic Welsh rarebit

Waterloo Tea, Penarth, Penylan, Whitchurch Rd & Wyndham Arcade, Cardiff

Waterloo Tea, Penarth, Penylan, Whitchurch Rd & Wyndham Arcade, Cardiff

Welsh rarebit made with Assam black tea, leek, cheddar & house pickles on Alex Gooch sourdough

Gwaelod y Garth Inn, Gwaelod-y-Garth, Cardiff

Gwaelod y Garth Inn, Gwaelod-y-Garth, Cardiff

Welsh rarebit topped smoked haddock with Boulangère potatoes.

Heathcock, Llandaff, Cardiff

Heathcock, Llandaff, Cardiff

Classic Welsh rarebit

Heathcock Kitchen & Deli, Llandaff, Cardiff

Heathcock Kitchen & Deli, Llandaff, Cardiff

Chestnut mushroom & Welsh rarebit toastie

Hare & Hounds, Aberthin, Vale of Glamorgan

Hare & Hounds, Aberthin, Vale of Glamorgan

Classic Welsh rarebit

Hare & Hounds Bakery, Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan

Hare & Hounds Bakery, Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan

Chestnut mushroom & Welsh rarebit toastie

Hard Lines, Canton, Cardiff

Hard Lines, Canton, Cardiff

Leek rarebit, Welsh beer Bread, pickled walnut ketchup (from February 28 - March 14)

The Welsh Cheese Company Deli & Bar, Victoria Park, Cardiff

The Welsh Cheese Company Deli & Bar, Victoria Park, Cardiff

Lunchtime menu of classic and special rarebits (from 1st - 31st March)

The Shed, Kings Road, Swansea

The Shed, Kings Road, Swansea

Welsh onion soup with Welsh rarebit croûte

Pitchfork & Provision, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire

Pitchfork & Provision, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire

Pitchfork cheddar & Evans Evans Welsh ale rarebit on house sourdough

Shire Coffee at Hwyl, Market Street, Llanelli

Shire Coffee at Hwyl, Market Street, Llanelli

Welsh rarebit on sourdough with braised leeks and two poached eggs

Cegin Diod, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire

Cegin Diod, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire

Welsh rarebit made with Gower Power Ale, Welsh mustard & crispy Welsh leeks, served with house slaw and greens

Wright's, Llanarthne, Carmarthenshire

Wright's, Llanarthne, Carmarthenshire

Hafod cheddar and leek Welsh rarebit on Pitchfork & Provisions sourdough

Dexters, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire

Dexters, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire

Welsh rarebit soufflé, with or without haddock

Medina, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion

Medina, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion

Dish to be confirmed!

Top Joe's, Tenby & Narberth, Pembrokeshire

Top Joe's, Tenby & Narberth, Pembrokeshire

'Pizza Cegin y Bobl' made with Pant Mawr cheese, Cig Lodor smoked streaky bacon, Underworld Farm confit baby leek, and more

Top Beef, Hwb Narberth, Pembrokeshire

Top Beef, Hwb Narberth, Pembrokeshire

Rarebit special

Llys Meddyg, Newport, Pembrokeshire

Llys Meddyg, Newport, Pembrokeshire

Dish to be confirmed!

Wholefoods of Newport, Pembrokeshire

Wholefoods of Newport, Pembrokeshire

Calon Wen, Hafod cheddar and Gwaun Valley Brewery Welsh rarebit

Tides, Newport, Pembrokeshire

Tides, Newport, Pembrokeshire

Rarebit lunch special served on house sourdough

Felin Fach Griffin, Brecon, Powys

Felin Fach Griffin, Brecon, Powys

Welsh rarebit, Griffin focaccia, house pickles

Beacons Farm Shop, Brecon, Powys

Beacons Farm Shop, Brecon, Powys

Classic Welsh rarebit

Businesses: Get involved!

Businesses: Get involved!

Reach out to helo@ceginybobl.co.uk to join the campaign

Why I'm taking part

“I’m delighted to lend my support to the first ever Rarebit Fortnight, all in aid of getting the nation cooking. As a chef who has returned to my home town of Swansea, I’m passionate about Welsh food, our amazing fresh produce, and spreading essential cooking skills far-and-wide in our communities. Together, we’re sending a powerful message about the power of food to bring people together and bring about real change.”

– Jonathan Woolway, Chef Proprietor, The Shed, Swansea

Transforming Wales’ relationship with food from the ground up

Cegin y Bobl is building a country where everyone has the skills and confidence to cook delicious, nutritious food. We equip communities with transformational cooking skills through hands-on food workshops led by a team of passionate chefs from the Welsh hospitality world.

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