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Gala Dinner tickets now on sale!
A star-studded gala dinner to celebrate the very best of food and drink in Manchester brings the Festival to a glamorous close. Join us at Beetham Tower for the event of the year. read more
The MFDF Chocolate Festival in association with Chocolate Café
Calling all chocolate lovers....Manchester Food and Drink Festival is creating its very own chocolate wonderland as part of this year's celebration of all things fabulous and foodie... read more
MFDF Presents: Lunch in the Suburbs
As last year’s Lunch in the Suburbs was such a success, MFDF is bringing this fabulous experience back but with two fantastic menus. The event will be running over two separate days, so that you have the chance to dine in the suburb of Ramsbottom. read more
Gala Dinner tickets now on sale!
2010 September 03
A star-studded gala dinner to celebrate the very best of food and drink in Manchester brings the Festival to a glamorous close. Join us at Beetham Tower for the event of the year.
The MFDF Chocolate Festival in association with Chocolate Café
2010 August 16
Calling all chocolate lovers....Manchester Food and Drink Festival is creating its very own chocolate wonderland as part of this year's celebration of all things fabulous and foodie...
MFDF Presents: Lunch in the Suburbs
2010 August 16
As last year’s Lunch in the Suburbs was such a success, MFDF is bringing this fabulous experience back but with two fantastic menus. The event will be running over two separate days, so that you have the chance to dine in the suburb of Ramsbottom.
The Manchester Whisky Festival
2010 August 12
After the resounding success of last year’s inaugural event, it would be rude not to do it all over again!
MFDF Presents... Manchester By Water in assoc with Mcr Weekender.
2010 August 06
MFDF are proud to partner with the Manchester Weekender, which runs from 1-3 October 2010 and consists of 48 hours of music, art, film, food, literature, walks, politics, photography and spectacle all wrapped up into a single weekend.
The Big Indie Wine Fest 9th - 10th October
2010 July 30
The second MFDF Wine Festival will feature the very best independent wine merchants from the region showcasing some truly bespoke and unique wines. A serious wine event for enthusiasts, connoisseurs and novices alike.
MFDF Taster: Evening With Anthony Bourdain
2010 July 30
This is a one-off opportunity to hear from the man himself, up close and personal, in the stunning surroundings of The Lowry Hotel.
MFDF 2010 'Independent and Local Wine Festival' Announced!
2010 July 13
Following on from the success of last year, the Independent and Local Wine Festival is back for another year.
Award Nominations Launched 2010
2010 June 18
The MFDF Awards are the highest profile in the region - hotly anticipated by the industry and the best known and regarded amongst a consumer audience. DOWNLOAD YOUR AWARDS PACK HERE.
Get Involved In This Year's Festival
2010 June 15
The 13th Annual Manchester Food and Drink Festival will be taking place from 1st-11th October 2010. This is your chance to be a part of something exciting. DON'T MISS OUT.
MFDF Launch Took Place at the Iconic Mark Addy
2010 June 09
The Festival began its official count-down with a spectacular and symbolic launch at iconic restaurant and pub, The Mark Addy.
Hollands Pies Become MFDF Sponsors 2010
2010 April 29
It is a truth universally trumpeted that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach: we agree. Which is why Holland’s Pies are so apt a choice as major...
MFDF 2009 Award Winners Announced!
2009 October 14
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...
MFDF Cheese Challenge results
2009 October 07
The Cheese challenge took place on St Ann's square on Thursday 01st of October and, We had over 340 votes from the public...
Buy Virtual MFDF Allotment at Forever Manchester.com
2009 October 04
This year throughout the festival we will be raising money for the Manchester Food and Drink Festival Grass Roots Foundation – a charitable fund…
Award Nominations Announced!
This year's award nominations have now been announced. Click here to cast your vote.
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Outdoor Events
Once again, MFDF will take to the streets as the city centre becomes a hive of foodie activity. There will be, as always a chance to buy some fantastic produce at the exciting markets on St Anne’s Square.
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