Crisp outside. Soft and buttery within. Just as they should be.
Every Welsh cake we bake is made by hand using local Carmarthenshire butter, stone-ground flour and recipes passed down through generations. Sold fresh from our market stall and delivered straight to your door across the whole of the United Kingdom.
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All flavours available in gluten-free • Handmade to order
Est. 2009 • Carmarthen, Wales
Tan y Griddle was born from a cast-iron griddle, a family recipe and a deep love of Wales's most cherished bake. Fifteen years on, not much has changed — and that is exactly the point.
Our Welsh cakes are made from scratch every morning in our Carmarthen kitchen, using locally sourced butter from a Carmarthenshire dairy we have worked with since the very beginning. We use stone-ground flour, free-range eggs and only the finest dried fruits and spices — no preservatives, no shortcuts, no compromise.
You can find us every Saturday at Carmarthen Market, and every Wednesday at the smaller producer market near the town centre. We also fulfil online orders throughout the week, dispatching fresh-baked cakes in our signature boxes with overnight delivery to anywhere in the United Kingdom.
Whether you are after a bag for your morning tea, a gift box for someone special or a full hamper for a celebration, we bake everything to order and pack it with care.
What Goes In
Our Range
From the timeless classic currant to our rich dark chocolate and fragrant seasonal specials, each flavour is developed with care and baked fresh each morning on the traditional cast-iron griddle.
The original Welsh cake, just as it has always been. Plump currants folded into buttery dough, griddled to a golden crisp and dusted with fine caster sugar. This is the one that started it all.
A rich twist on tradition. Dark chocolate chips are folded through the dough before griddling, giving a deep cocoa flavour that pairs beautifully with the buttery crumb. A particular favourite with children and grown-ups alike.
A generously loaded blend of raisins, sultanas and glacé cherries, lightly spiced with a touch of mixed spice. Slightly sweeter than the classic currant, with a satisfying chew from the abundance of fruit.
Fresh lemon zest brightens the dough, balanced by plump golden sultanas. Finished with a fine dusting of lemon sugar, these are light, fragrant and utterly moreish — perfect with a pot of Earl Grey.
Ground cinnamon and a pinch of warming nutmeg give these Welsh cakes an irresistible autumnal depth. Plump Californian raisins add bursts of natural sweetness throughout the tender, golden dough.
Each month we create a limited flavour inspired by the season. Past specials have included elderflower and gooseberry in summer, stem ginger and orange at Christmas, and rhubarb and custard in spring. Ask us what is on this month.
All flavours available in standard and gluten-free versions. Prices listed are for a half dozen (6 cakes). Sold in multiples of six, twelve, eighteen and twenty-four.
Order Your FavouritesThe Old-Fashioned Way
We do not use ovens, proving drawers or blast chillers. Just a well-seasoned cast-iron griddle, a steady hand and the same method used in Welsh kitchens for centuries.
Each morning the dough is prepared fresh. Butter is rubbed into flour by hand until it resembles fine breadcrumbs, then sugar, eggs and fruit are folded through gently.
The dough is rolled to an even thickness of just over a centimetre, then cut into rounds using the traditional fluted cutter passed down from the founder's grandmother.
The cakes go straight onto the dry cast-iron griddle over a steady heat. Each one is turned once and only once, when the edges show the first blush of colour. Timing is everything.
Fresh off the griddle, each cake is set to cool briefly before being dusted with fine caster sugar. They are never iced, never glazed — just themselves, as they should be.
Online orders are packed in our sturdy kraft boxes with tissue, a handwritten note and a freshness card. Dispatched same-day with an overnight courier to anywhere in the UK.
For Every Occasion
Whether you are sending a birthday treat, a heartfelt thank-you or a taste of Wales to someone living far from home, our gift boxes and hampers are packed by hand and presented beautifully. Each one can be personalised with a handwritten message at no extra charge.
An ideal introduction to our range — or a treat for someone who cannot decide. The Taster Box contains two cakes in each of our three most-loved flavours, presented in a fold-close kraft box tied with a gold ribbon.
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Two dozen freshly baked Welsh cakes in your choice of flavours, arranged in our signature deep-lid box with tissue paper lining. A generous and much-appreciated gift for any occasion.
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Our grandest gift. A curated selection of Welsh cakes in all six flavours, nestled alongside a jar of local honey, a Welsh tea blend and a miniature pot of the finest Carmarthenshire butter. Presented in a lined wicker hamper.
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Planning a wedding, corporate event or celebration? We bake large orders to spec and can provide branded wrapping, custom flavour combinations and personalised messages for every box. Minimum order 10 dozen for bulk pricing.
We Can Arrange
Personalised handwritten gift messages included free with every order. Gluten-free versions available for all gift box options at no additional charge. Please note in your order notes.
Everyone Is Welcome at the Table
We believe everyone deserves a proper Welsh cake. Our gluten-free range uses a carefully developed blend of rice flour and ground almonds in place of wheat flour, giving a texture that is genuinely indistinguishable from the original.
Our gluten-free cakes are prepared in a dedicated area of our kitchen using separate equipment, and ingredients are stored and handled to minimise cross-contamination risk. Please note: our kitchen does handle wheat flour, so we cannot guarantee a completely allergen-free environment. If you have a severe allergy, please speak to us before ordering.
Gluten-free versions are available in all six of our core flavours, and are offered in exactly the same sizes, boxes and gift options as our standard range. There is no extra charge.
Rice flour and ground almond blend for a tender, true crumb
Prepared in a dedicated gluten-free area with separate tools
Same flavours, same sizes, same price — no compromise
Available in all gift boxes and hampers on request
Gluten-Free Availability
The seasonal special flavour is available in gluten-free in most months but not all. Please contact us to confirm availability before ordering. All other flavours are in permanent stock and can be dispatched within 24 hours of your order.
Allergen Information
Our gluten-free cakes contain: eggs, milk (butter), nuts (ground almonds). They do not contain gluten-containing cereals. Produced in a kitchen that also handles wheat, barley and rye. Full ingredient lists are available on request.
Find Us in Person
There is nothing quite like buying your Welsh cakes warm from the griddle. Come and find us at Carmarthen Market and smell them baking before you have even spotted the stall.
We have traded at Carmarthen Market every Saturday for more than a decade. It is where we started, and it remains the heart of what we do. On a good market morning we bake continuously from opening time to sell-out — so arriving early is always a wise move, particularly for the seasonal special and the dark chocolate.
We also trade at the smaller Wednesday producer market, which is a more relaxed affair with fewer stalls and a neighbourhood feel. Cash and card payments are both welcome at all our market appearances.
Arrive early for the seasonal special — it goes fast.
Smaller, quieter, and just as good.
Including the Carmarthen Food Festival each autumn.
Good to Know Before You Visit
We accept cash and all major card payments at the market stall. We cannot take pre-orders for collection at the market — but we always have a good range of flavours available on the day.
On bank holidays and during the Christmas season, we often trade additional days. Follow us on social media for up-to-date stall schedules and to see what the seasonal special is each month.
The Saturday market can sell out of certain flavours by mid-morning, particularly in summer and around St David's Day.
Can't Make the Market?
No problem. Every flavour we sell at the market is available to order online with overnight delivery across the whole of the United Kingdom. Order by noon for same-day dispatch on weekdays.
We Come to You
Fresh Welsh cakes baked and dispatched straight to your door. We work with a trusted overnight courier to ensure your order arrives in the same condition as it left our kitchen.
Overnight tracked delivery to mainland UK addresses. Orders placed before noon are dispatched same day. Delivery charge £4.95. Free on orders over £35.
For time-sensitive orders such as birthdays and events, we offer a guaranteed next-day delivery service for an additional £3.50. Available Monday to Friday.
Carmarthen and surrounding areas: collect from our kitchen by arrangement, or pick up fresh from the market stall. No delivery charge applies. Arrange via the order form below.
We deliver to all parts of the UK including the Scottish Highlands and Islands, though a small additional surcharge may apply. Please contact us for a specific delivery quote before ordering.
Welsh cakes keep well for up to five days in an airtight tin at room temperature, or up to three months in the freezer. Reheating gently in a dry frying pan for 90 seconds revives them beautifully. Full freshness guidance is included with every order.
What People Say
I grew up in Carmarthen and moved to Bristol twenty years ago. Finding Tan y Griddle was like coming home. The classic currant cakes taste exactly as I remember my grandmother making them — proper, buttery and not too sweet. I order every few weeks.
Regular online customer, Bristol
Ordered the Welsh hamper as a birthday gift for my mother, who is coeliac. I was worried the gluten-free versions would be disappointing, but she was absolutely amazed. She said she had not had a Welsh cake that good since before her diagnosis. Will order again without hesitation.
Gift order, Cardiff
We ordered 300 mini Welsh cake boxes as wedding favours. The team were patient with all our questions, the delivery arrived exactly when promised and every single guest commented on them. The dark chocolate flavour was the unanimous favourite. Wonderful experience from start to finish.
Wedding order, Pembrokeshire
The Saturday market stall is one of my favourite things about living in Carmarthen. The seasonal special is always a surprise worth turning up for. Last month's stem ginger and orange was extraordinary. I buy two dozen every week and they never last until Monday.
Regular market customer, Carmarthen
I sent a Classic Box to my auntie in Edinburgh for her birthday. The packaging was beautiful — much more thoughtful than I expected at that price. She rang me immediately to say thank you and asked for the website so she could order for herself.
Gift order, Swansea
As someone who has baked Welsh cakes herself for thirty years, I was sceptical about buying them. But the lemon and sultana ones converted me entirely. The balance is perfect. I still cannot work out how they get the texture so right without an oven.
First-time online customer, Brecon
Place Your Order
Every order is baked fresh to your specification and dispatched the same day, straight from our Carmarthen kitchen to your door.
Use the order form to send us your requirements and we will confirm availability and dispatch date by email, usually within two hours on weekdays. For urgent orders or special requests, call us directly on 01267 000 000.
Payment is taken securely by bank transfer or card payment link, which we will send with your order confirmation. We do not store card details.
We will confirm and send a payment link within two hours on weekdays.
Common Questions
How long do Welsh cakes keep?
In an airtight tin at room temperature, our Welsh cakes keep well for four to five days. They also freeze beautifully for up to three months. Defrost at room temperature and warm briefly in a dry pan for the best result.
When will my order be dispatched?
Orders confirmed and paid by noon Monday to Friday are dispatched the same afternoon with an overnight courier. Orders placed on Friday afternoon will be dispatched on Monday morning, unless you contact us to arrange otherwise.
Are the gluten-free cakes made separately?
Yes. Gluten-free orders are prepared in a dedicated area of our kitchen using separate equipment. However, our kitchen does handle wheat flour daily, so we cannot guarantee a completely allergen-free environment for those with severe coeliac disease. Please contact us to discuss if this is a concern.
Can I specify a delivery date for a birthday or event?
Yes. Simply note your preferred delivery date in the special notes field when you order. We will do our best to match it. For guaranteed next-day delivery, there is a small additional charge of £3.50. We recommend ordering at least two days before your required date.
Do you do custom flavours for events?
For bulk and bespoke orders we can discuss custom flavour development. We need at least three weeks lead time to trial and approve a new flavour. There is a small development fee for entirely new recipes, but flavour variations within our existing range (such as a specific fruit or spice combination) can usually be accommodated more easily.
How do I pay for my order?
Once we confirm your order by email, we will send a secure card payment link or bank transfer details. We accept all major cards, Apple Pay and bank transfer. We do not accept payment via the order form itself and do not store any card details.
Do you deliver to Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands?
We deliver to all parts of the United Kingdom. Additional charges may apply for Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and some Scottish island destinations. Please get in touch before ordering and we will confirm the exact delivery cost for your address.
What is the minimum order for bulk pricing?
Bulk pricing applies to orders of 120 cakes (10 dozen) or more. At this quantity we offer a 15% discount on the standard per-cake price. For orders of 30 dozen or more, pricing is negotiated individually. Please enquire at least two weeks before your required delivery date to allow for baking planning.
Get in Touch
We are a small family business and we answer every enquiry personally. Whether you have a question about an order, need to discuss a bulk requirement or simply want to know what the seasonal special is this month, we are happy to hear from you.
The best way to reach us for orders and enquiries is by email at hello@tanygriddle.co.uk. We aim to reply within two hours on weekdays and will always confirm receipt of any order enquiry.
Kitchen visits by appointment only
Send a Message
Opening Hours
We take telephone enquiries Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm. Email is monitored seven days a week and we will always aim to reply to order enquiries before the end of the same working day. Market stall enquiries are best directed by email.