Steelhouse Festival isnโt just about world-class rock music and breathtaking views from the top of the Welsh mountain โ itโs also about the incredible food, drink and traders that make the weekend feel like a proper rock โnโ roll village.
If youโve been wondering where your next legendary burger, artisan coffee, band tee, vinyl bargain or Viking helmet is coming from, wonder no more. The organisers have officially unveiled the fantastic line-up of food vendors and traders heading to Steelhouse XV, and itโs safe to sayโฆ nobodyโs going hungry, butt! ๐ฅ
๐ A Festival Feast Worth Climbing the Mountain For
After a long trek up the mountain, setting up camp and surviving the first mosh pit of the weekend, youโll definitely have worked up an appetite.
Luckily, Steelhouse has assembled a cracking selection of food vendors to keep the energy levels sky high throughout the weekend.
Expect everything from:
โ Fresh artisan coffee to kick-start your mornings
๐ Handmade pizzas
๐ฅฉ Steak and loaded grills
๐ Festival chips
๐ฉ Fresh doughnuts
๐ฅ Loaded baked potatoes
๐ฑ Vegan favourites
๐ฅช Toasties
๐ Classic festival burgers
๐บ Plus plenty of refreshments to wash it all down.
Among this yearโs food favourites are:
- The Old Olive Kart
- Spuds on the Run
- Van Goffi Artisan Coffee
- Hot Pot Noodles
- Dinky Donuts
- Just Steak-In-It
- HS Kitchen
- Anna Loka (100% Vegan)
- Bunnymans
- Tudor Brewery
- Black Mountain Coffee
- Daff & Dill Bakery
- N&D Catering
- The Rock and Roll Toastie Company
Whether youโre after breakfast before the first bands, a late-night feast after the headliners or simply somewhere to refuel between sets, thereโs something for everyone.
๐๏ธ Traders Bringing the Rock โnโ Roll Shopping Experience
Letโs be honestโฆ
Nobody goes to a festival planning to spend money on merchandiseโฆ
โฆand then suddenly youโre walking back to camp carrying three T-shirts, a handmade dragon, two records and a Viking helmet. ๐
Steelhouse XV has assembled another brilliant collection of independent traders featuring:
๐ธ Alternative clothing
๐ฟ Vinyl records
๐ Handmade jewellery
๐จ Artwork
๐ก๏ธ Viking gear
๐ Leather accessories
๐ธ Guitar-inspired gifts
๐งผ Unique handcrafted products
๐ Festival keepsakes youโll definitely convince yourself you โneeded.โ
Some of the fantastic traders making the trip include:
- Nox of York
- Renegades
- Bare Mammoth
- Red Moon Sales
- Byzantium Bazaar
- Vortex
- TN Events
- Stay Stainless
- Jay Wood Crafts Vinyl Art
- Kennyโs Vinyl Vault
- Wyldwood
- Shades of Grey Body Art
- The Guitar Wrist
Supporting these independent traders helps keep the festival scene thriving, with many travelling from event to event throughout the year.
๐ค Support the People Who Make Festivals Special
Steelhouse has always been about more than just the bands.
Itโs the smiling coffee seller who rescues you after a rough Friday morning.
Itโs the independent artist creating something youโll treasure long after the tents come down.
Itโs the burger that somehow tastes like the greatest meal youโve ever eaten after a full day in front of the stage.
Every purchase helps support small independent businesses that are just as much a part of the festival family as the musicians themselves.
๐ป Maximum Festival Vibes
The organisers summed it up perfectly:
โFrom classic burgers to classic vinyl, artisan pizza to alternative clothing and jewellery, weโve got it all here.โ
And honestlyโฆ theyโre not wrong.
So grab yourself a coffee, hunt down that perfect vinyl, tuck into a Bunnymans, stick a Viking helmet on your head and embrace the glorious madness that is Steelhouse XV.
Because festivals arenโt just about the musicโฆ
Theyโre about the food, the laughs, the random purchases you absolutely didnโt needโฆ and making memories on top of one of the most beautiful mountains in Wales. ๐๏ธ๐ค
Weโll see you in the queues, in the crowd, and probably carrying far more shopping than we planned.
Rock on, Steelhouseโฆ and donโt forget to support the traders and vendors keeping the mountain fed and rocking! ๐ธ๐ฅ๐๐๏ธ
๐ค The Riff Report
Proudly Welsh. Proudly Loud.
Heading to Steelhouse XV? Keep your eyes on The Riff Report throughout the weekend as weโll be bringing you live coverage, gig reviews, photos, interviews, festival highlights and plenty of mountain-top rock โnโ roll chaos! ๐ค๐ธ๐ป
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene specialโfrom legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether heโs battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, heโs always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When heโs not writing or interviewing artists, youโll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than musicโtheyโre about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. Thatโs exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
Proudly Welsh. Proudly Loud. Always chasing the next great riff. ๐ค
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