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: 03/10/2009
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Stung for a Bottle of Wine
At The Hidden Gem Garden Centre on Saturday 03rd Oct, 2009Get down to the Earl of Wilton’s former kitchen garden and discover how you can produce your own wine from nettles, blackberries or elderflower. Join the resident gardening experts for complimentary tea or coffee and a slice of cake in the centre’s charming café. No advanced booking required. Call 0161…
Name a Cupcake Competition
At Sweet Tooth Cupcakery on Saturday 03rd Oct, 2009All our cakes are christened with celebrity names… For a chance to win a gorgeous box of cakes, enter our ‘name a cupcake’ competition – 1 new flavour on each of the 4 days – 4 prizes to win! Email: sweettooth.uk@googlemail.com Website: www.sweettoothcupcakery.co.uk
Original Sticky Toffee Pudding
At Barbakan on Saturday 03rd Oct, 2009Experts fulfil your fantasy – taste the best.
The Croma Champagne Cocktail
At Croma on Saturday 03rd Oct, 2009Come in and dine with us, and treat yourself to Croma's popular cocktail at half price. Design Your Own Chef’s Hat For the kids – there’ll be balloons, and you can have fun designing your own chef’s hat! Also available Sunday 3rd, Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th
Gourmet Club Evening
At Beggars Bush on Saturday 03rd Oct, 2009In conjunction with the Chorlton Fringe Food & Drink Festival, Beggars Bush is pleased to announce our first gourmet club evening - a fine dining experience using the finest, locally-sourced ingredients. Enjoy 5 courses, plus coffee, for £25 per person – book early to avoid disappointment!
Eat, Drink and be Merry!
On Saturday 03rd Oct, 2009
Join us at Manchester Art Gallery for a food-themed tour of the collections, designed especially for MFDF. Satisfy your hunger afterwards in the gallery's award-winning cafe. Free - no need to book. Meet your guide at the information desk on the ground floor. Manchester Art Gallery Mosley Street Manchester…
DitC Special Event: Dinner in the City at Tempus
At The Palace Hotel on Saturday 03rd 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 chefs to…
Free Wine and Beer tasting at Alcohol-Free
On Saturday 03rd Oct, 2009
The Alcohol-Free Shop invites festival goers to join us on Saturday 3 October and Saturday 10 October for free wine and beer tasting sessions and nibbles at our new shop opposite the Texaco petrol station on Oldham Road, Failsworth. The shop is open from 10am to 6pm Monday to Saturday.…
Salford's Family Fun Cupcake Hunt
On Saturday 03rd Oct, 2009
Look out for the cupcakes hidden in shops in Swinton shopping centre. There are 20-30 to find- with a fantastic prize for the person who finds the most! Come along to the Salford Food Fayre to take part.
Salford Food Fayre
On Saturday 03rd Oct, 2009
If you're a food lover you will be in heaven when you see all the producers from across the region deliver a taste of something special to make up our Festival Food Fayre. Please enjoy and take time to peruse the produce, talk to the traders and tantalise your taste…
Zouk Indian Cookery Class
At Zouk Tea Bar and Grill on Saturday 03rd Oct, 2009
Zouk Indian cookery class is designed for accomplished cooks and novices alike. Learn how to cook authentic Indian/Pakistani food with Amjad Bashir and his top international chefs. Discover traditional and contemporary cooking techniques, learn how to create authentic healthy starters and beautiful curries and gain a greater understanding of…
Chiquito's Childrens Morning
At Chiquitos on Saturday 03rd Oct, 2009
Children can join Chiquito’s for an interactive morning to learn about where their food and drink comes from before getting the chance to make their own lunch. Parents can join in or relax with a coffee and a newspaper. Participating stores include; Didsbury Parrs Wood, Bury, Ashton Moss, Chill…
Dinky Dough Sculpture Workshop
At Dough Pizza Kitchen on Saturday 03rd Oct, 2009
Watch Dough’s chef make speciality dough before helping him and Sarah, a CRB checked freelance artist, create fantastic sculptures ready to oven bake and decorate. This is every budding little bakers dream art class rounded off with the chance to design and make your own pizza to eat at…
Gabriel's Kitchen celebrate Palestinian Food, Drink and Culture
At Gabriels Kitchen on Saturday 03rd Oct, 2009
Join Gabriel’s Kitchen for a celebration of Palestinian food, drink and culture. See website for details of menu and guest speaker. Booking essential.
Julie Fowlis: An Evening of Celtic Music and Food
At RNCM on Saturday 03rd Oct, 2009
Multi-talented Scottish singer and instrumentalist, Julie Fowlis (Folk Singer of the Year at the 2008 BBC Radio 2 Folk Music Awards) makes a welcome return to the RNCM, performing songs from her critically-acclaimed album Cuilidh. Celtic inspired food will be served before the performance in the RNCM Café. Bar…
Afternoon Tea at B and B
At Bread and Butter on Saturday 03rd Oct, 2009
Tuck into a traditional afternoon tea of finger sandwiches, toast soldiers and preserves along with a selection of Bread and Butter’s famous cakes, including Gorgeous Guinness, Jaffa Cake and mini cupcakes. £7.50 per person, available from 2pm. Also available Saturday the 10th
Tea Tasting with Cake
At The Chinese Arts Centre on Saturday 03rd Oct, 2009
The Chinese Arts Centre invites you to sample their Chinese teas in the relaxing tea house and peruse their gallery. Free. Also available on Saturday the 10th.
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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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