Depot Street Food Social | What Can £30 Get You at Depot, Cardiff?

At the heart of Cardiff’s event scene is the popular Depot known for Bingo Lingo, themed functions and most recently Depot’s Street Food Social event, read more and book here. The array of local street food stalls is mouthwatering even writing this and I’m going to share my experience with you.

Last year I visited a Street Food Market in Melbourne and did a $30 challenge which was so much fun and knew I wanted to do another one so when I read about Depot Street Food Social I had to spend an evening there.

Here is what £30 can get two people at Depot, Cardiff with other recommendations, their coronavirus measurements, helpful info and answering is it worth visiting Street Food Social at Depot?

Depot Cardiff Wales Depot Street Food Social

Disclosure: While I was gifted a ticket to Depot Street Food Social, I paid for all of my food/drink and this is my honest review. This blog post may contain affiliate links, meaning, at no extra cost to you, I may earn commission if you click through and make a purchase. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. For more information, see my Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.

Okay, lets dive in!

Contents (jump to)

How to Get to Depot Cardiff

Cardiff’s Depot recently moved venue but not too far from its old habitat.

If you arrive by train, get off at Cardiff Central and type CF10 5DY into your google maps to follow by walking and takes about 10 minutes.
If you’re driving and wondering is there parking at depot? There is along Dumballs Road and some surrounding streets so you can park for upwards of £2.10 depending on the hours spent here. In addition, Depot have put on a £2 car park outside their venue.
Find the Kwik Fit on Penarth Road and walk with Kwik Fit on your right, down Curran Embankment. Keep going until you pass Big Yellow Self Storage and take the first left. Walk to the end and the one-way entrance to Depot is directly in front of you.

Ticket for Depot Street Food Social

If you want to get tickets for Street Food Social at Depot, Cardiff, visit their events page here.

Ticket Prices are per table (4/6 per table, check ticket info): £10+Booking Fee before 6pm / £15+Booking Fee after 6pm (18+ Only).

Opening Days: Wednesday – Sunday plus Bank Holiday Monday 31st August.

Opening Hours: 5pm-10.30pm on Wed/Thurs. 12pm-3pm, 3.15pm-19.15pm, 7.30pm-11.30pm on Fri/Sat. 12pm-4pm, 4.30pm-8.30pm on Sundays.

On arrival, show your ticket to the door staff and you’ll be assigned a table outside/inside. Tidy!

Depot Street Food Social: The Coronavirus Safeguarding

I was SO impressed with the way Depot have handled Covid-19 measures! From start to finish you feel safe, distanced and hygienic. I now know why they’ve been called Cardiff’s safest event! Some things to note:

There is a constant one-way system throughout the venue. One entrance and one exit.
Temperature and details for Track & Trace taken on arrival.
Table assigned and shown to the table by a member of staff.
Staff wear masks at all times.
Once at your table you stay the entire time thanks to QR codes, staff and bank cards.
You need a device to scan the QR code to access the menus to the traders and Depot bar where you order through the website, inputting your card details.

Depot Information Street Food Social Event

I didn’t receive any cutlery with my food which is why I’m so glad I took my own eco-friendly cutlery with me.
I’m a firm believer in tipping and when paying, you get the option of adding 10%, customised price or rounding up. This is why some prices are higher than the menu below.

Now for the juicy details…

What I Got for £30 at Street Food Social Cardiff

These were the local traders to choose from: Brother Thai, Sushi Life, Bearded Taco, Bao Selecta, The Fork Society, Ffwrnes, Meating Point, Franks, Artisan Crepes.

No wonder whittling down what to have was so difficult! I do love a Street Food market.

Depot

Through the app you see every stall has its own page with information and menu. The Depot is the first place to browse to get a drink! They have cocktails, wine, worldly beers on draught and bottles available.

We had a pint of Staropramen (Czech Republic) and half an Estrella (Barcelona, Spain).

Cost: £7.30
Left: £22.70

Best Turkish Restaurant in Cardiff: Saray Review!

Bearded Taco

All along I was saying I was definitely going to have a bun from Bao Selecta but after debating between that and Bearded Taco, the latter won. I absolutely loved the story behind Bearded Taco, the van in which they’re made and the blended flavours from different cuisines.

Better Call Seoul won me with its Korean BBQ Pork and homemade kimchi slaw. Oh wow… reminds me of eating out in Melbourne! It was both crunchy and succulent and the portion size was enough for two of us to share and this was a major pro!

Cost: £6.60
Left: £16.10

Bao Selecta is first on my list for next time!

Brother Thai

I’m a little bit obsessed with Thailand and when I seen this in the Street Food Social line-up, it was a must for my challenge! They have just four options and even they were hard to choose from but I eventually decided on the Sticky Spicy Beef Roti and, oh my!

It wasn’t the roti I imagined, it was more of a thin pasty, flaky but soft with the filling oozing out.

This was a dish I needed my reusable, eco-friendly cutlery for to enjoy the filling alone as well as in the roti.

Cost: £7.80
Left: £8.30

Franks

Last up is a good ol’ hot dog, classic American street food with a proper sausage! The choice was The Cheese Dip Bacon Dog.

Cost: £7.80
Left: £0.50

P.S. I loved the sound of their Cheese Fries if you fancy an accompaniment to your dawg.

Read Next: Traditional Food to Eat in Wales

The £30 Happy Days Street Food Challenge Breakdown

For £30, two of us got:

Pint and Half of European Beer
2 Korean Pork Tacos
Spicy Beef Thai Roti
Cheese and Bacon-bits Hot Dog
50 pence leftover

I think that’s pretty good going for two people, getting four different purchases from four different places, leaving tips and contributing to local businesses! That’s my second Street Food Challenge done, cannot wait for more! Read about my Goodsheds challenge in Barry.

What I Will Get Next Time at Depot Street Food

I loved my time at Depot Street Food Social that much I’m already curating a list of what I’ll get next time and the time after I’d go for:

Bao Selecta’s Juicy Pork Belly Bao – £5
The Fork Society’s Chilli Beef Nachos – £8
Sushi Life’s Prawn Dumplings – £5.80
Meating Place’s Kalamaki Chicken Skewers – £3.50
Artisan Crepes’ Galaxy Caramel Crepe – £6
Ffwrnes’ Margherita Pizza – £7

Thanks for reading about my £30 Street Food Social Challenge at Depot! What would you go for when you visit?

Experience Welsh Food in Cardiff and At Home!

Take a virtual Welsh cooking class with Nerys Howell!
Join a Cardiff tasting tour to try Welsh food and see some of Cardiff’s sights!