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: 09/10/2009
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The Dulcimer Real Ale and Cider Festival 2009
At The Dulcimer on Friday 09th Oct, 2009Our Autumn Ale Festival, showcasing some of the best Real Ales & Ciders Britain has to offer. From 4pm, also available Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th www.dulcimer-chorlton.co.uk
DitC Special Event: The Great 'Manchester' Menu
At The River Bar and Restaurant, The Lowry Hotel on Friday 09th 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…
Gtr Mcr Ale Festival Featuring Pete Brown!
At Albert Square on Friday 09th Oct, 2009
Taking place on Friday the 9th of October and Saturday the 10th of October, Manchester’s biggest celebration of ale is back and bringing more than 30 of the best local brewers with it. Forming part of MFDF’s exciting finale weekend programme at Albert Square, The Second Greater Manchester Ale Festival…
Champagne and Canapes with Comedy
At The Comedy Store on Friday 09th Oct, 2009
The Comedy store Manchester presents their first champagne and comedy night. The tasting will be provided by Majestic Wines. For your £30 you will get pre show champagne tasting with canapes and nibbles in their VIP Ward room. This also includes a ticket to the show with reserved seating.…
Let's Eat the Northern Quarter
At Visitor Information Centre, Town Hall on Friday 09th Oct, 2009
This is Manchesters Funky Town, packed with independent businesses selling everything from the latest fashions to those hard to find vinyl records. Theres Street Art galore, arts, crafts and markets. There are hotels, restaurants, bars and cafes specialising in Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Middle Eastern, Brazilian and English Food (and…
Manchesters Marvellous Markets
At Visitor Information Centre, Town Hall on Friday 09th Oct, 2009
Take a tour with your qualified City Tourist Guide around the great markets taking place in Manchester City Centre. Your guide will show you all the markets and introduce you to some of the food producers, they will regale you with stories from down on the farm, you 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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