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Eating Challenges in Wales

PHAT CLUCKER Meg's Breakfast Challenge Meg's Burger Challenge Meg's Dessert Challenge

Welcome to our guide to the ultimate food challenges in and near Cardiff! Do you consider yourself a food connoisseur? If regular-sized portions just don't cut it for you, then it's time to step up to the plate and test your stamina in a unique way at an eatery near you. From supersized breakfasts to jumbo burgers, these challenges are designed to test even the heartiest of appetites.

Wales offers a variety of colossal culinary challenges, each one daring you to take on more than you ever thought possible. Imagine super-hot spice dishes, gut-busting meat feasts, ultimate vegan platters and melty mac & cheese that will leave you sweating. These aren't just meals; they are adventures that will have you reaching for your belt buckle!

Many of these challenges come with prizes and a chance to earn a place in a restaurant’s hall of fame. Successfully complete one of these daunting tasks and you could be crowned the establishment's food champion.

So, if you believe that hefty plates of food shouldn't be reserved for special occasions like Christmas, take a look below at our roundup of the most mouth-watering and jaw-dropping food challenges with some in Cardiff and others further afield.

PHAT CLUCKER

About: Located in Morgan Quarter, Eat The Bird offers their Phat Clucker food challenge! You have one hour to conquer a feast that includes two chicken burgers of your choice, chicken Louisiana dirty fries, dirty mac & cheese, four chicken tenders, homemade pickles, ranch slaw, and a pint of milkshake.

Cost: £45

Prize: Some exclusive Eat The Bird merchandise an a spot on their wall of fame!

Address: 37 St Mary St, Cardiff CF10 1AD

Telephone: 029 2002 5746

Meg's Breakfast Challenge

About: Head to Bridgend in the morning for Meg's Grill & Chill for a breakfast challenge. Tuck into a 28 inch tiger bread baguette, filled with 5 bacon rashers, 5 sausages, 5 eggs, 5 hash browns, 5 black puddings, mushrooms and a whole tin of beans! This monstrous challenge needs to be finished within 45 minutes to secure a win.

Cost: £23

Prize: Get the hearty meal for free!

Address: Riverside Tavern Pub Brewery Lane, Bridgend, CF314AP

Telephone: +44 7871 380401

Meg's Burger Challenge

About: 5 cheese burgers, 2 chicken fillets, 4 bacon rashers, 4 sausages, 6 onion rings all stacked into a bread bun! But that's not all, this eating challenge also includes a side of chips and a drink. Meg's Chill & Grill pride themselves in their burger expertise. With only 20 minutes to clean off your plate, do you think you can tackle this?

Cost: £18

Prize: Get the meal completely free of charge!

Address: Riverside Tavern Pub Brewery Lane, Bridgend, CF314AP

Telephone: +44 7871 380401

Meg's Dessert Challenge

About: Rounding it off with a dessert, Meg's Grill & Chill challenge you to eat 4 belgian waffles, coated in sauce, whipped cream, 2 litres of vanilla ice cream, 6 chocolate flakes, bananas, strawberries, wafers and sprinkles. Tuck into a 28 inch tiger bread baguette, filled with 5 bacon rashers, 5 sausages, 5 eggs, 5 hash browns, 5 black puddings, mushrooms and a whole tin of beans! This monstrous challenge needs to be finished within 45 minutes to secure a win.

Cost: £20

Prize: Get the entire sweet treat for free!

Address: Riverside Tavern Pub Brewery Lane, Bridgend, CF314AP

Telephone: +44 7871 380401