The Beginning

As a Child I always wanted to run my own Cafe/Tearoom, in July 2007 my husband gave me the opportunity to do just that and we set up a Delicatessen called Deli Delights.  Surrounded by wooden apple boxes and dressers these were my base to display my wonderful products.  From Olives to Serrano Ham, Cheese, Olive Oils to Balsamic Vinegars been surrounded by these delicious products I felt like I was in the Mediterranean.  We spent 4 years on the Cardigan high street sourcing Local, National & International Fine Produce.

In July 2011 an opportunity came along for us to expand the business in St Dogmaels where we could run a Deli/Tearoom, this was the perfect combination in our eyes as this is where we always wanted the business to develop into.  In the heart of the village the lovely cottage full of character complimented our shabby chic, vintage , country style tearoom.  Surrounded by china teacups served alongside our loose leaf tea this soon became the meeting place for my Tapas, Greek & Mexican evenings, light lunches and afternoon tea and cakes.  Unfortunately our lease agreement came to and end in Sep 2014.

Sitting at a crossroads with no idea which road to take an opportunity came to have a market stall in the Cardigan Indoor Market.  Having had a successful customer base previously in Cardigan this seemed like the ideal solution to be back in the heart of the town.  In October 2015 on a cold morning I arrived into the indoor market with a range of deli products, homemade patisseries and savoury delights.  Welcomed with open arms by my previous customers who were delighted to have me back in the town who could now also sample all my new delicious delights.  Having settled well into the indoor market, in April 2015 the 'Bean and Gone' coffee stall were retiring and offered me the chance to continue the business under Deli Delights.  Having Pembrokeshire Roasted Coffee Beans, Loose leaf tea & patisseries what a great combination.  I am currently developing the Coffee and Tea range and would like to become a Tea & Coffee specialist in Cardigan, however Patisseries are my passion and with all three quality products these will compliment each other perfectly.

This is my story so far and I look forward to sharing my next chapter with you.

Mandy