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: 04/10/2009
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The Co-operative on St Ann's Square
At St Ann's Square on Sunday 04th Oct, 2009
The Co-operative team will be at the Manchester Food and Drink Festival Fine Food Village, on St Ann's Square all day today, with a range of their delicious products for everyone to sample. As the country's biggest supermarket supporter of Fairtrade, the Co-operative will be showcasing a variety of their…
Ale and Arty in the Marble
At The Marble Arch on Sunday 04th Oct, 2009Marble regulars and first–time visitors alike are invited to have their fine features captured by caricaturist Kelly Cox with a drawing to take home.Enjoy a chat over one of the finest pints in one of the friendliest pubs in the city. Free event, No need to book. Just turn…
Honey Im Home with the Manchester BeeKeepers
At The Dower House on Sunday 04th Oct, 2009Meet with the Manchester Beekeepers and find out more about the art of beekeeping and how the bees make and produce honey. You can sample Heaton Park’s very own brand and even buy a jar and some beeswax polish to take home. Free Event. No advanced booking required. www.mdbka.com
Raymond Lester (Halle Orchestra Quartet)
At Ostara on Sunday 04th Oct, 2009Live String Quartet - Classical music lead from the Hallé, Cellist Raymond Lester. From 4pm. www.ostara-restaurant.co.uk
Early Bird Menu for Sunday Lunch
At Leos Italian restaurant on Sunday 04th Oct, 2009At Leo’s we pride ourselves on offering friendly service, accompanied by honest, good value Italian dishes. All dishes are cooked fresh to order from an open kitchen with frequently changing specials. To celebrate the Chorlton Food & Drink Festival, Leo’s restaurant will be extending their popular · 2 Course Meal…
DitC Special Event: Manhattan in Manchester
At Grill on the Alley on Sunday 04th 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…
Intafood and The Royal Orchid Celebrate Thai Cuisine
At The Royal Orchid on Sunday 04th Oct, 2009
Traditional Thai dancers, a Thai arts performance and cookery shows will create the sounds, smells and tastes of Thailand. There will be an introduction to common Thai ingredients, interactive chef demonstrations and a wide selection of different authentic Thai dishes to try. There are also competitions, fantastic prizes and…
Apotheca Cocktail School
At Apotheca on Sunday 04th Oct, 2009
Go back to school for an afternoon of creative entertainment learning the art of cocktail making. Hear a little about the history of cocktails, followed by a brief introduction to the different methods for making cocktails before finally the real fun starts as you trade places with your teacher…
TeaCup on Thomas street Festival Launch
At TEACUP on Sunday 04th Oct, 2009
To celebrate the transformation of CUP to TEACUP, the venue is launching its festival program with a fantastic evening of tea, cake and music. Head chef Reno and patisserie chef Maxime will be rolling out some sweet and savoury delights, Mr Scruff will be playing some ‘teatotal’ tunes and…
Oh I Do Like to be Beside the Seaside
At Victoria Baths on Sunday 04th Oct, 2009
In the magnificent setting of Victoria Baths, Gabriel’s Kitchen will be teaming up with the local community to bring you an afternoon of family fun and activities, celebrating a good old-fashioned British Summer Time. Enjoy traditional British seaside fodder, puppet theatre and an indoor beach – the only thing…
One Chilled Simple Sunday
At Simple Bar on Sunday 04th Oct, 2009
Simple will be serving breakfast all day long and have a two for one deal on Sunday roasts.
Chorlton Food & Drink Festival Edible Mushroom Hunt
At Chorlton Food & Drink Festival Edible Mushroom Hunt on Sunday 04th Oct, 2009
Take part in a fun group foray for wild edible mushrooms through Chorlton Ees as part of the Chorlton Food & Drink Festival. The walk finishes with an outdoor cooking experience to sample our edible finds. Due to popular demand there are two dates for this walk. Booking is…
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Festival Finale
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Chef Demos
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