Cressida Slater was born in Abergavenny. Now renowned as a foodie destination, Cressida also has a real passion for Welsh food and drink. With a degree in languages, she blames her interest in local cuisine on the time she spent studying in France and Italy. Cressida has worked mainly around South East Wales with local food and drink producers, helping to promote products and develop markets. Alongside this, Cressida was co-owner of the award-winning Old Post Office Restaurant & Rooms in St Fagans, Cardiff for three years. Most recently Cressida has taken up a post with the Welsh Perry and Cider Society, an umbrella organisation for producers and consumers of real Welsh cider.

Cider with ‘Philly

Prepare to quench your thirst as the first International Cider Festival comes to Wales this Summer…

What a good year for our cider

Real cider and perry have taken off in a big way in the past couple of years, and Wales is busy building a reputation for the quality of its drinks