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: 10/10/2009
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Ale & Pie Day
On Saturday 10th Oct, 2009
Ale Festival Gets Even Better on Day Two Courtesy of Holland’s Pies. ‘Ale & Pie Day’ – Saturday 10th October What better accompaniment to ale can you get than a pie and we are delighted to confirm that Holland’s, the North West’s favourite pie maker since 1851, is sampling its…
The 4th Annual Roots and Fruits Roadshow
At Chorlton Library on Saturday 10th Oct, 2009Make, Bake, Bottle & Grow for Chorlton: Following a stellar turnout last year, you are once again invited to get involved and show off what you can grow and make. All entries will be judged by local foodies and prizes will be awarded on Saturday 10th October 2009. Visit
Clippys Apples
At Barbakan on Saturday 10th Oct, 2009Save the British apple. Campaigners produce finest quality jam. Be a friend. Barbakan Deli on Facebook for weekly updates.
DitC Special Event: Lunch in the Suburbs
At Sanminis, Ramsons and the Chocolate Cafe on Saturday 10th 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…
Waste Not, Want Not: Baking Something from Nothing
At Imperial War Museum North on Saturday 10th Oct, 2009
Come down to the Imperial War Museum North in Castlefield and learn the secret of baking cakes from vegetables and get the chance to decorate a cupcake with thrifty store cupboard ingredients. Suitable for children 4 to 10 years of age. Free, limited places. Also available on Sunday the…
Love Rice, Live Rice
At Rice Flame Bar & Grill on Saturday 10th Oct, 2009
Enjoy Rice’s MFDF offer of Arancini for £1.99 and Chinese spring rolls for 99p. Also available on Sunday 11th
The Red House Farm 'Homage de Fromage'
At Red House Farm on Saturday 10th Oct, 2009
The cheese counter at Red House Farm has an unashamable bias towards the best of British cheese. Their annual homage de fromage gives customers the chance to taste the best of the British cheeses from the cheese counter. Hosted by Red House Farms’ very own Gromit (Alan the farmer)…
Chocolate Tasting
At The Chocolate Cafe on Saturday 10th Oct, 2009
Come along and sample traditional hand-made chocolates as well as single origin chocolate bars and unusual flavours such as dark chocolate with bacon and milk chocolate with cheese.
The MFDF Restaurant and Comedy Package
At Obar at Opus on Saturday 10th Oct, 2009
The comedy lounge at Opus has created a special menu for this restaurant/comedy package. Festival goers can receive a discount as well as a free comedy and club ticket when they pre-book with the code MFDF. This package is usually £30per person. The menu will be sent out to…
Manchesters Marvellous Markets.
At Visitor Information Centre, Town Hall on Saturday 10th 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…
The 1st Manchester Whisky Festival
At Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) on Saturday 10th Oct, 2009
Whiskys of the world will be celebrated when MFDF teams up with Eddie Ludlow of The Whisky Lounge to present a special event at the prestigious Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI). The 1st Manchester Whisky Festival takes place on Saturday, October 10 (12pm - 6pm) and promises to showcase…
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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
Visit Taste of Manchester for a news and reviews of things foodie and fun in Manchester. Visit site.
