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: 08/10/2009
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MFDF Oktober Fest - Win Tickets to Germany!
At Albert Square on Thursday 08th Oct, 2009
Enjoy a taste of Bavaria all the way through the Festival Finale Weekend with the MFDF Oktober Festival at Albert Square - click here for details. To celebrate, we've got two return tickets to Germany courtesy of Oktober Festival sponsor - Lufthansa. Whether you choose the home of…
Festival Finale Pavilion
At Albert Square on Thursday 08th Oct, 2009
MFDF's culinary celebratons are set to culminate with a four-day extravaganza of fine food, bespoke beers and entertainment. The Festival Finale Pavilion returns to Albert Square this year, where a selection of top city eateries, local ale producers, chocolatiers, musicians and more will gather for MFDF's concluding days and create…
Apples & Pears
At Ostara on Thursday 08th Oct, 2009A specially crafted three-course menu celebrating the great British Apple & Pear Season. From 5pm
DitC Special Event: An Evening with Michael Caines
At Michael Caines @ Abode on Thursday 08th 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…
Tampopo East Asian Taster Menu at the Triangle
At Tampopo on Thursday 08th Oct, 2009
Tampopo at the the Triangle will take you on a culinary tour of East Asia. From Malaysia through to Vietnam, you will be talked through the differences in the regions cuisine and taste over ten different dishes. To book, email triangle@tampopo.co.uk or call 0161 839 6484
Chocolate Festival at the Taste Marquee
At Albert Square on Thursday 08th Oct, 2009
MFDF Chocolate Festival, Taste Marquee, MFDF Finale Weekend Pavilion, Albert Square. The North West’s most innovative chocolatiers, the Chocolate Café, will be hosting the first MFDF Chocolate Festival! Since opening in Ramsbottom and Manchester, the firm has been making chocolate fantasies a reality by offering exclusive single estate…
MFDF Oktober Festival - Win Flights to Germany with Lufthansa!
At Albert Square on Thursday 08th Oct, 2009
MFDF OKTOBER FESTIVAL SPONSORED BY LUFTHANSA Enjoy a taste of Bavaria right the way through the Festival Finale Weekend with the MFDF Oktober Festival sponsored by Lufthansa, and brought to you in association with Kro. The famous Oktober Festival, traditionally taking place in…
Cocoa Before Chanel
At Rags To Bitches on Thursday 08th Oct, 2009
An evening of chocolate, cocktails and silky sensuality. Award-winning boutique Rags to Bitches will feed you truffles, pour you chocolate cocktails and showcase their new silk 1930s-inspired dress collection. Indulge in mini-massages, chocolate cakes, and slinky surprises. Free- places limited - please RSVP for guest list…
Tea and Choco Lottery Quiz Night
At TEACUP on Thursday 08th Oct, 2009
Enjoy an evening of tea and chocolate inspired fun at TEACUP. Enter as a team for the chance to win a private tea party! The night will include quiz rounds, including tasting rounds, a special guest compare and teatime tunes. The prize includes tea, cake and sandwiches for you…
The Real Food Fair
At Whitworth Art Gallery on Thursday 08th Oct, 2009
Now in its fourth year, the Real Food Fair returns to the grounds of the Whitworth Art Gallery to celebrate some of the North West’s finest artisan producers. Join in the family friendly day with cooking demonstrations, children’s workshops and the legendary annual chocolate cake competition with some fantastic…
Taste of Yorkshire Dinner
At Harvey Nichols on Thursday 08th Oct, 2009
In association with Louis Roederer, Yorkshire chefs Andrew Pern of the Michelin starred The Star Inn at Harome, Bruce Elsworth of the Angel Inn at Hetton, and Richard Walton-Allen from Harvey Nichols Leeds, will be visiting the Second Floor to prepare a dinner inspired by the county of the white…
The Fruits of our Labour: A Small Holders Feast
At That Cafe on Thursday 08th Oct, 2009
A four course gourmet dinner sourced from That Café’s small holding, the wild moor, and featuring the best cheese in Lancashire. £30 per person.
Moon River and Me: An Evening with Andy Williams
At RNCM on Thursday 08th Oct, 2009
Legendary singer Andy Williams will talk about his eventful life and long-awaited autobiography, Moon River and Me. As well as being interviewed on stage, Andy will sing some of his favourite numbers and sign copies of his book after the event. The RNCM Eatery will be open before the…
MOOCOW on the Move
At MOOCOW coffee on Thursday 08th Oct, 2009
From Friday 8th through to Sunday 11th of October. The MOOCOW boys believe coffee doesnt have to be brown and boring, it can be funky and chic! Join the funky mobile MOOCOW coffee van as part of the Festival Finale Weekend in Albert Square where they will be offering our…
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Outdoor Events
The City Centre becomes a hive of activity during MFDF, click below to find out what's happening at the 2 main Festival Hotspots!
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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