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We’re Finalists at The Food Awards Wales 2025! We’re absolutely delighted to share that our venues have been shortlisted in this year’s Food Awards Wales: The Welsh House by Wynne – Finalist for Restaurant of the Year and Traditional Welsh Restaurant of the Year The Welsh House Penclawdd – Finalist for Traditional Welsh Restaurant of the Year Cattle & Co Swansea – Finalist for Best World Cuisine Cattle & Co Llanelli – Finalist for Burger Bar of the Year This recognition means the world to us, and it’s all thanks to the hard work of our brilliant teams and the continued support of our amazing guests. Now we’d love your help to bring home the awards! Voting is open, and it only takes a moment: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/The8thFoodAwardsWales2025 Thank you for being part of our journey – fingers crossed for the results!

Wynne Evans Joins The Welsh House, Carmarthen as Business Partner Carmarthen, The Welsh House is proud to announce that Wynne Evans BEM, celebrated Welsh opera singer, presenter, and actor, has joined the business as a partner of its Carmarthen location. Wynne is a proud Carmarthen native with a deep love for his hometown and a strong commitment to giving back to the local community. He is passionate about supporting local enterprise and helping Carmarthen thrive making his partnership with The Welsh House a perfect match. Wynne a former contestant on Celebrity MasterChef, and a long-time champion of Welsh food and drink. His extensive background in media, entertainment and his combined love for Welsh culture, makes him an exciting and valuable addition to The Welsh House team. In an exciting development, Wynne will also be hosting his brand-new radio show live from The Welsh House Carmarthen on a regular basis, supported by sponsors Castell Howell. The show will spotlight local voices, producers, and stories broadcasting Carmarthen’s vibrancy across Wales and beyond. “We’re incredibly excited to welcome Wynne to the team,” said Executive Head Chef John Taylor. “His energy, creativity, and belief in what we’re building here in Carmarthen will be a huge inspiration for the kitchen and the wider team. He truly understands the importance of showcasing the best of Welsh food.” General Manager Jordan Harries added: “This is a game-changer for us. Wynne’s presence will not only elevate our profile but also bring more people into Carmarthen. His passion for the town and the community is clear, and we’re all looking forward to what comes next.” Wynne Evans commented: “Carmarthen is my home it’s in my heart. I’m passionate about seeing it thrive and want to play a part in building something truly special here. The Welsh House is all about celebrating the very best of Welsh food, drink, and hospitality, and I’m thrilled to be joining a team that shares that vision. Jordan, our General Manager, and Gavin, our Carmarthen Head Chef, are incredible their dedication is inspiring, and their enthusiasm is infectious. I can’t wait to get stuck in and work alongside them to help make Carmarthen buzz with life and energy.” This announcement marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for The Welsh House Carmarthen, with plans underway for a vibrant calendar of events, community partnerships, and food experiences — all rooted in local pride and national ambition.

The Welsh House Carmarthen The Welsh House General Manager Jordan Praised for Life-Saving Bravery The Welsh House in Carmarthen is celebrating the heroic actions of its General Manager, Jordan, whose quick thinking and bravery recently helped save a life at the venue. Jordan’s calm response and decisive action during a critical moment exemplify not only his leadership but his deep-rooted commitment to his community. In a heartwarming show of appreciation, local legend Wynne Evans visited The Welsh House to personally thank Jordan for his remarkable courage. As a token of gratitude, Wynne presented Jordan and his team with hospitality tickets to an upcoming Wales rugby match, a well-earned reward for an extraordinary act of teamwork and compassion. “It was an absolute honour to meet Jordan and recognise what he did,” said Wynne Evans. “In moments of crisis, true character shines through, and Jordan showed nothing but courage and heart. But what really struck me is that this wasn’t a one-off — Jordan is constantly giving back. Whether he’s mentoring young people, supporting grassroots sport, helping local businesses thrive through workshops, or leading community events, he’s someone who genuinely puts others first. He’s a real local hero and a perfect example of the kind of community spirit that makes Carmarthen so special.” Jordan’s impact extends far beyond the venue’s doors. Whether supporting grassroots sports, mentoring young people, collaborating with small businesses, or helping coordinate local events, he is a driving force in nurturing Carmarthen’s vibrant community spirit. “Jordan is more than just a manager he’s a role model and a pillar of this community,” said Alex Budge, Operations Manager at The Welsh House. “His leadership is defined by integrity, care, and selflessness. Everyone enjoys working with Jordan his enthusiasm shines through in everything he does, and it’s infectious. We’re immensely proud of what he’s done not just in this moment of bravery, but every day he shows up with purpose and heart.” Jordan’s story is a powerful reminder of how acts of kindness and courage continue to bring people together, strengthen communities, and inspire others. …. Key information PR contact: marketing@redefiningdining.co.uk Carys Cobley, Brand Director – Redefining Dining Co – The Welsh House Phone: 07300882067 Photograph: Jordan Harries, The Welsh House Carmarthen, Wynne Evans Redefining Dining Co: Redefining Dining Co is transforming the way South Wales eats, stays, and connects. With a bold portfolio of unique restaurants, bars, and hotels, we’re not just serving meals — we’re curating experiences. From laid-back social spaces and boutique stays to refined dining destinations, each concept under our umbrella brings something fresh to the table. Driven by creativity, community, and a passion for pushing boundaries, we’re setting a new standard in hospitality; one plate, pint, pillow, and place at a time. Our initial focus is on growing the company within Wales, with the aim of expanding selected concepts even further. The objective initially is to grow the company within Wales, with the aim to expand specific concepts further. Over 200 employees Brands & Locations: The Welsh House – Swansea, Cardiff, Neath, Carmarthen, Penclawdd The Wine House  – Swansea Salvatore’s Pizzeria – Neath, Carmarthen, Swansea, Penclawdd Cattle & Co Smokehouse – Swansea, Llanelli, Penclawdd The Saloon – Swansea The Rake & Riddle – Salvatore’s Pizzeria, Cattle & Co Smokehouse, The Welsh House

The Welsh House, Swansea, launched a partnership with Swansea Council’s Ageing Well team and their partner organisations including Action for Elders on St. David’s Day, 2024. Since then they have served over 1,500 breakfasts on a Friday morning for the Social Cuppa & Chat morning.This community initiative has been created to simply help the ageing community to simply age well, by having safe place for them to come meet friends, socialise and participate in activities. The Welsh House brand values are to support local businesses and be hub of the community which makes for the perfect partnership for the initiative. Rhys Ananicz, Ageing Well Partnership & involvement Co-ordinator stated “It’s been brilliant working in collaboration with the Welsh House, our Tea and Chat sessions have been a great success ever since our big launch event on St David’s day this year! Working in partnership with local businesses is what allows our Ageing Well work to continue to grow. The Welsh House has quickly become a fantastic, inclusive venue for older people in Swansea to get out of the house, socialise, meet new people and make new friends. Community members who attend the sessions have shared that they feel very welcome and that the staff, food, hot drinks and music are all absolutely fantastic!” Myles Operations Manager, Action for Elders stated  ”Our weekly tea and chat sessions have become a great success since the Welsh house started to host us. Their staff have made all our participants feel so welcome and accommodate all their needs. Since Action for Elders started this session along with Swansea Council’s Ageing well team we have seen a community built of over 400 older people across Swansea and we are so happy that the Welsh House can be part of our journey and community in Swansea” Joanna Davies, Operations manager who has lead working with the council and action for elders team stated “Working with the team at Swansea Council and seeing the way they have made such positive changes to the way they interact with different public sectors to help on a one to one level and provide positive preventative support, is incredibly inspiring. Our restaurant supports an inclusive community and being able to provide a platform for a positive change is something were very proud of. We absolutely love welcoming the group to our venue, it’s always a great way to start the weekend and the social and community value in the service is truly something were proud to be a part of. We’re also very grateful of the support we’ve received from the council and action for the elder’s team. Were really looking forward to working with them over the rest of 2024! After the success of the initiative, this will continue to be ran over the summer to find out more great local events they run you can visit the following: www.thewelsh-house.co.uk –https://www.facebook.com/thewelshhouseswansea https://www.actionforelders.org.uk/- https://www.facebook.com/ActionForElders/ https://www.swansea.gov.uk/50plus