The cream of Manchester’s culinary crop turned out for a glamorous gathering at the Palace Hotel to celebrate the Manchester Food and Drink Festival Awards.… read more
The twelfth Manchester Food and Drink Festival was another fantastic highlight of the foodie calendar, with 12 days absolutely full of events, festivities and activities.… read more
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MFDF 2009 Award Winners…
The cream of Manchester’s culinary crop turned out for a glamorous gathering at the Palace Hotel to celebrate the Manchester Food and Drink Festival Awards.… read more
MFDF Cheese Challenge…
The Cheese challenge took place on St Ann's square on Thursday 01st of October and, We had over 340 votes from the public.
The Results… read more
Buy Virtual MFDF Allotment…
This year throughout the festival we will be raising money for the Manchester Food and Drink Festival Grass Roots Foundation – a charitable fund… read more
Events: 01/10/2009
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Cheetham Curry Glory at the Lahori
At New Lahori Kebabish on Thursday 01st Oct, 2009This popular café and restaurant enjoys something of a reputation north of the border. All telephone orders, restaurant bookings and ‘walk-ins’ will receive a stunningly generous discount of 25% off the bill for the impressive range of curries, kebabs and grills for the duration of the festival. To place an…
Lunchtime Flattery at Slatterys
At Slatterys Bakery on Thursday 01st Oct, 2009If you want a working lunch that’s the talk of the office or a wedding buffet that keeps to its vows, then this family baker should be your first call. If you confirm an order for an office lunch, wedding or party during the festival you, will receive a 10%…
An Autumn Feast
At Ostara on Thursday 01st Oct, 2009A specially created autumnal menu celebrating the best of the British seasonal harvest. www.ostara-restaurant.co.uk
Manchester Food and Drink Festival Cheese Challenge
At St Ann's Square on Thursday 01st Oct, 2009
The Cheese ChallengeManchester Food and Drink Festival are keen to provide a strong showcase for all of the regional cheese producers at this year’s Festival, and with this in mind will be staging the MFDF Cheese Challenge as part of the event.Promoting local producers has always been a huge part…
Dinner in the City
On Thursday 01st Oct, 2009
In association with Smooth Radio and Forever Manchester This year explore the city’s after-dark dining experiences with the Manchester Food and Drink Festival’s Dinner in the City series. In association with Forever Manchester, this exciting new programme of highlight events aims to showcase a unique signature experience at top Manchester…
DitC Special Event: Louis Roederer Champagne Chinese Banquet
At Wings on Thursday 01st Oct, 2009
Explore the city’s after-dark dining experiences with MFDF’s Dinner in the City series. In association with Forever Manchester, this exciting new programme of highlight events is set to showcase a unique signature experience at top restaurants each evening throughout the festival. MFDF has worked together with the venue’s…
Hungry City; How Food Shapes Our Lives
At All Saints Building, Manchester Metropolitan University on Thursday 01st Oct, 2009'HUNGRY CITY' HOW FOOD SHAPES OUR LIVES The Landscape Institute North West presents Carolyn Steel, architect, lecturer and writer who will talk about the relationship between Food and our Cities. Drinks Reception: 5pm, Lecture: 6pm Tickets: £10 / £5 NUS/Unwaged To book email
Celebrity Chef Love Food Hate Waste Recipes
On Thursday 01st Oct, 2009
Love Food Hate Waste is the lead message for MFDF 2009, and we're asking local chefs to create recipes to help you save leftovers and use up all the things that tend to be found lying around in your cupboards and fridge.... Love Food Hate Waste is the national…
Hanging Ditch Presents A Dogs Dinner Live at Kitchen
At Kitchen @ the circle club on Thursday 01st Oct, 2009
The hanging ditch team presents a portfolio tasting of the fabulous wines of Dog Point Winery accompanied by a fine New Zealand-inspired four-course dinner. Advance tickets £39.50 Tickets are available in advance by phone or in person at Hanging Ditch Wine Merchants.Britannic Buildings, 42-44 Victoria Street,…
Warm Up With a Festival Special MOOCOW Hot Cocktail
At MOOCOW coffee on Thursday 01st Oct, 2009
Kick start your weekend early by enjoying the chic funky surroundings of the MOOCOW coffee bar with a hot MOOCOW cocktail. Add a shot to your latte/hot chocolate or treat yourself to a MOOCOW hot cocktail or simply warm up with a vin chaud or spiced cider. Complementary nibbles will…
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Outdoor Events
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Festival Finale
MFDF's culinary celebrations are set to culminate with a three-day extravaganza of fine food, bespoke beers and entertainment. The Festival Finale Pavilion will take shape in Albert Square, ...More info.
St. Ann's Square
Check out the festival fine food village.More info.
Chef Demos
Prepare to be stunned by the culinary wizardry taking place in the chef demonstration theatre. More info.
Taste of Manchester
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