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Festival Hub

Gastr-avaganza! The MFDF Big Festival Hub, Albert Square, 21st Sept - 7th Oct 

This year's Festival Hub is happening on Albert Square for a massive 17 days. This pop up food village will provide a gastro honeypot of food adventures with the Festival Bar, Street Food Fair, Harvey Nichols Wine Bar, Live Entertainment, and Gastro Room - the centre piece pavilion with an ever changing series of food events and activity including Oktoberfest, Long table banquets, John Torode, Independent producers and much more besides.

Open from 12noon - 11pm daily and with entry completely FREE this is Manchester's food destination of the year so make sure you're a part of it!

Festival Hub (21st Sept - 8th Oct)

Street Food hits Festival Hub @ Albert Square

Street Food hits Festival Hub @ Albert Square

Friday 21st September - Monday 8th October at Albert Square, M2 5DB

Big Indie Producers Fair sponsored by Booths

Big Indie Producers Fair sponsored by Booths

We're delighted to announce our first ever Independent Food Fair celebrating the finest handcrafted food and drink the nation has to offer. The whole celebration is sponsored by Booths - the Festival's official retailer and the North's only truly ethical supermarket. Booths will be bringing their fabulous regional ...

Friday 21st - Sunday 23rd September at Albert Square, M2 5DB

Manchester Beer Fest

Manchester Beer Fest

100 local beers from one banquet-sized bar. The Manchester Beer Fest is coming to Albert Square, super charged and transforrmed into a bigger and better celebration than ever before! Dedicated to bringing you not just the best in local and regional real ale, larger and beer this is your opportunity ...

Friday 21st - Wednesday 26th September at Festival Hub, M2 5DB

Chili Banana

Chili Banana

Appearing Fri 21 - Sun 30 Sep

Fresh Thai dishes served from a ‘tuk tuk’, cooked with the finest local produce.

Crepes Temptation

Crepes Temptation

Appearing Fri 21 - Sun 30 Sep

Deliciously sweet traditional French crepes and savoury, gluten-free galettes

Ank Marvin

Ank Marvin

Appearing Fri 21 Sep - Sun 7 Oct

For ‘starvin’ Festival goers, Ank offers a range of exotic game served with handmade preserves.

The Office by Mark Addy

The Office by Mark Addy

Appearing Fri 21 Sep - Sun 7 Oct

From the imagination of Robert Owen Brown, a wacky yet gourmet street food experience.

Harvey Nichols

Harvey Nichols

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Elegantly-styled French food, served with panache.

Streatza Mobile Pizzeria

Streatza Mobile Pizzeria

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Wood-fired pizza from the mobile kitchen that is housed in a beautiful 1969 Citroen van.

Chaat Cart

Chaat Cart

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Typical vegetarian Indian roadside snacks made with organic local produce from Manchester.

The Fresh Lemonade Company

The Fresh Lemonade Company

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Traditional hand-pressed lemonade.

Solsolet

Solsolet

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Catalan dishes such as noodle paella and mash doughnuts.

Tampopo

Tampopo

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Recreating flavours and aromas from East Asia.

Churros Susanna

Churros Susanna

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Spanish doughnuts, served with Spanish chocolate and cinnamon.

63 Degrees

63 Degrees

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Contemporary French food including beech- smoked duck and mini macaroons.

Zouk

Zouk

Appearing Wed 26 Sep - Sun 7 Oct

Chicken tikka wraps, balti-style curries as well as lamb or chicken masala and more.

Ginger’s Comfort Emporium

Ginger’s Comfort Emporium

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

A winner at last year’s British Street Food Awards, tuck into flavours like marmalade and salted caramel.

Almost Famous

Almost Famous

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Popping up with their infamous burgers.

Everyday is Like Sundae

Everyday is Like Sundae

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Bringing a bit of seaside glamour to the Fest with classics such as 99 ice creams.

Chaophraya

Chaophraya

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

A taste of Bangkok in Manchester city centre, plus a mini masterclass area.

Fresh Falafel

Fresh Falafel

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Hot falafel wraps with a choice of different accompaniments such as fresh chilli or tahini.

Pancake Corner

Pancake Corner

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Sweet and savoury pancakes.

Levanter Fine Foods

Levanter Fine Foods

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Spain comes to Manchester with traditional paella, and other dishes made from ingredients made in small, artisan villages in Granada.

All Star Lanes

All Star Lanes

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Expect a US-extravaganza from the forthcoming 1950s themed bowling alley and restaurant.

El Kantina

El Kantina

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Fast, fresh and tasty Mexican street food including ‘Cowboy Burritos’ with slow-roasted, spicy pulled pork wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.

Fire and Slice Pizza

Fire and Slice Pizza

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Serving up gourmet pizza cooked in a clay wood fired oven.

Coffee Carriage

Coffee Carriage

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Trained in the art of coffee making by Lavazza, Italy's favourite and largest coffee company.

Castro

Castro

'Put some south in your mouth' Castro are a southern American street food company bringing amazing 12 hour slow roasted pulled pork and beef, along with fresh homemade 'slaws, pickles and a wide range of homemade chilli sauces and ketchups, to the streets of the UK.

This year the start of Manchester Food and Drink Festival coincides with the beginning of the Manchester Peace Festival. Both festivals will open with the International Peace Day celebration in Albert Square, organised by Musicians without Borders and hosted by Mayors for Peace, where a minutes silence will be held at midday.


11.45am Assemble at the main stage, Albert Square (in front of the Town Hall). 

11.50am Address by Councillor Mark Hackett, Manchester City Council's Mayors for Peace representative.  

12.00pm 'Minute of Silence, Moment for Peace' led by the Lord Mayor of Manchester.   

12.02pm Classical Revolution performs 'Adagio for Strings' by Samuel Barber.  

12.10pm Lord Mayor formally opens the Manchester Peace Festival and the Manchester Food and Drink Festival 2012.   

12.15pm Classical Revolution perform Tchaikovsky's 'Serenade for Strings' followed by Poetry by torture survivors from 'Stone Flowers'    

12.30pm Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony by Women of the World  

Live music from Beating Wing Orchestra, Satellite State Disko, WAST Nightingales and Rioghnach Connolly continues until 11pm.

Street Food hits Festival Hub @ Albert Square

Street Food hits Festival Hub @ Albert Square

Friday 21st September - Monday 8th October at Albert Square, M2 5DB

Big Indie Producers Fair sponsored by Booths

Big Indie Producers Fair sponsored by Booths

We're delighted to announce our first ever Independent Food Fair celebrating the finest handcrafted food and drink the nation has to offer. The whole celebration is sponsored by Booths - the Festival's official retailer and the North's only truly ethical supermarket. Booths will be bringing their fabulous regional ...

Friday 21st - Sunday 23rd September at Albert Square, M2 5DB

Manchester Beer Fest

Manchester Beer Fest

100 local beers from one banquet-sized bar. The Manchester Beer Fest is coming to Albert Square, super charged and transforrmed into a bigger and better celebration than ever before! Dedicated to bringing you not just the best in local and regional real ale, larger and beer this is your opportunity ...

Friday 21st - Wednesday 26th September at Festival Hub, M2 5DB

MFDF Presents... Live Music at the Hub Saturday 22nd

MFDF Presents... Live Music at the Hub Saturday 22nd

We have a fantastic line-up of from Manchester's legendary music scene and a feast for your ears all Festival long! MFDF is proud to be working in partnership with local charity Musicians Without Borders, raising money to support war and torture survivors.

To donate, visit www.localgiving.com/charity ...

Saturday 22nd September 12:00 at Festival Hub, M2 5DB

Chili Banana

Chili Banana

Appearing Fri 21 - Sun 30 Sep

Fresh Thai dishes served from a ‘tuk tuk’, cooked with the finest local produce.

Crepes Temptation

Crepes Temptation

Appearing Fri 21 - Sun 30 Sep

Deliciously sweet traditional French crepes and savoury, gluten-free galettes

Ank Marvin

Ank Marvin

Appearing Fri 21 Sep - Sun 7 Oct

For ‘starvin’ Festival goers, Ank offers a range of exotic game served with handmade preserves.

The Office by Mark Addy

The Office by Mark Addy

Appearing Fri 21 Sep - Sun 7 Oct

From the imagination of Robert Owen Brown, a wacky yet gourmet street food experience.

Harvey Nichols

Harvey Nichols

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Elegantly-styled French food, served with panache.

Streatza Mobile Pizzeria

Streatza Mobile Pizzeria

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Wood-fired pizza from the mobile kitchen that is housed in a beautiful 1969 Citroen van.

Chaat Cart

Chaat Cart

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Typical vegetarian Indian roadside snacks made with organic local produce from Manchester.

The Fresh Lemonade Company

The Fresh Lemonade Company

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Traditional hand-pressed lemonade.

Solsolet

Solsolet

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Catalan dishes such as noodle paella and mash doughnuts.

Tampopo

Tampopo

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Recreating flavours and aromas from East Asia.

Churros Susanna

Churros Susanna

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Spanish doughnuts, served with Spanish chocolate and cinnamon.

63 Degrees

63 Degrees

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Contemporary French food including beech- smoked duck and mini macaroons.

Zouk

Zouk

Appearing Wed 26 Sep - Sun 7 Oct

Chicken tikka wraps, balti-style curries as well as lamb or chicken masala and more.

Ginger’s Comfort Emporium

Ginger’s Comfort Emporium

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

A winner at last year’s British Street Food Awards, tuck into flavours like marmalade and salted caramel.

Almost Famous

Almost Famous

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Popping up with their infamous burgers.

Everyday is Like Sundae

Everyday is Like Sundae

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Bringing a bit of seaside glamour to the Fest with classics such as 99 ice creams.

Chaophraya

Chaophraya

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

A taste of Bangkok in Manchester city centre, plus a mini masterclass area.

Fresh Falafel

Fresh Falafel

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Hot falafel wraps with a choice of different accompaniments such as fresh chilli or tahini.

Pancake Corner

Pancake Corner

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Sweet and savoury pancakes.

Levanter Fine Foods

Levanter Fine Foods

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Spain comes to Manchester with traditional paella, and other dishes made from ingredients made in small, artisan villages in Granada.

All Star Lanes

All Star Lanes

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Expect a US-extravaganza from the forthcoming 1950s themed bowling alley and restaurant.

El Kantina

El Kantina

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Fast, fresh and tasty Mexican street food including ‘Cowboy Burritos’ with slow-roasted, spicy pulled pork wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.

Fire and Slice Pizza

Fire and Slice Pizza

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Serving up gourmet pizza cooked in a clay wood fired oven.

Coffee Carriage

Coffee Carriage

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Trained in the art of coffee making by Lavazza, Italy's favourite and largest coffee company.

Castro

Castro

'Put some south in your mouth' Castro are a southern American street food company bringing amazing 12 hour slow roasted pulled pork and beef, along with fresh homemade 'slaws, pickles and a wide range of homemade chilli sauces and ketchups, to the streets of the UK.

MFDF PRESENTS... LIVE MUSIC AT THE HUB SATURDAY 22ND

Saturday 22nd September 12:00 at Festival Hub, M2 5DB

We have a fantastic line-up of from Manchester's legendary music scene and a feast for your ears all Festival long! MFDF is proud to be working in partnership with local charity Musicians Without Borders, raising money to support war and torture survivors.

To donate, visit www.localgiving.com/charity/mwb. 

The day begins with chilled out sounds followed by live music from The Red Deer Club bands Songs For Walter and Literature Thieves. From 6.30pm, check out legendary "other" founder of The Fall Martin Bramahs' new band Factory Star, Hacienda legend, Dave Haslam plays at 8pm and 10pm alongside a classic live rock set from Pete Rootsmans. 

Street Food hits Festival Hub @ Albert Square

Street Food hits Festival Hub @ Albert Square

Friday 21st September - Monday 8th October at Albert Square, M2 5DB

Big Indie Producers Fair sponsored by Booths

Big Indie Producers Fair sponsored by Booths

We're delighted to announce our first ever Independent Food Fair celebrating the finest handcrafted food and drink the nation has to offer. The whole celebration is sponsored by Booths - the Festival's official retailer and the North's only truly ethical supermarket. Booths will be bringing their fabulous regional ...

Friday 21st - Sunday 23rd September at Albert Square, M2 5DB

Manchester Beer Fest

Manchester Beer Fest

100 local beers from one banquet-sized bar. The Manchester Beer Fest is coming to Albert Square, super charged and transforrmed into a bigger and better celebration than ever before! Dedicated to bringing you not just the best in local and regional real ale, larger and beer this is your opportunity ...

Friday 21st - Wednesday 26th September at Festival Hub, M2 5DB

MFDF Presents... Live Music at the Hub Sunday 23rd

MFDF Presents... Live Music at the Hub Sunday 23rd

We have a fantastic line-up of from Manchester's legendary music scene and a feast for your ears all Festival long! Here's a taster of our first weekend. MFDF is proud to be working
in partnership with local charity Musicians Without Borders, raising money to support war and torture ...

Sunday 23rd September 12:30 at Festival Hub, M2 5DB

Chili Banana

Chili Banana

Appearing Fri 21 - Sun 30 Sep

Fresh Thai dishes served from a ‘tuk tuk’, cooked with the finest local produce.

Crepes Temptation

Crepes Temptation

Appearing Fri 21 - Sun 30 Sep

Deliciously sweet traditional French crepes and savoury, gluten-free galettes

Ank Marvin

Ank Marvin

Appearing Fri 21 Sep - Sun 7 Oct

For ‘starvin’ Festival goers, Ank offers a range of exotic game served with handmade preserves.

The Office by Mark Addy

The Office by Mark Addy

Appearing Fri 21 Sep - Sun 7 Oct

From the imagination of Robert Owen Brown, a wacky yet gourmet street food experience.

Harvey Nichols

Harvey Nichols

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Elegantly-styled French food, served with panache.

Streatza Mobile Pizzeria

Streatza Mobile Pizzeria

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Wood-fired pizza from the mobile kitchen that is housed in a beautiful 1969 Citroen van.

Chaat Cart

Chaat Cart

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Typical vegetarian Indian roadside snacks made with organic local produce from Manchester.

The Fresh Lemonade Company

The Fresh Lemonade Company

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Traditional hand-pressed lemonade.

Solsolet

Solsolet

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Catalan dishes such as noodle paella and mash doughnuts.

Tampopo

Tampopo

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Recreating flavours and aromas from East Asia.

Churros Susanna

Churros Susanna

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Spanish doughnuts, served with Spanish chocolate and cinnamon.

63 Degrees

63 Degrees

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Contemporary French food including beech- smoked duck and mini macaroons.

Zouk

Zouk

Appearing Wed 26 Sep - Sun 7 Oct

Chicken tikka wraps, balti-style curries as well as lamb or chicken masala and more.

Ginger’s Comfort Emporium

Ginger’s Comfort Emporium

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

A winner at last year’s British Street Food Awards, tuck into flavours like marmalade and salted caramel.

Almost Famous

Almost Famous

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Popping up with their infamous burgers.

Everyday is Like Sundae

Everyday is Like Sundae

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Bringing a bit of seaside glamour to the Fest with classics such as 99 ice creams.

Chaophraya

Chaophraya

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

A taste of Bangkok in Manchester city centre, plus a mini masterclass area.

Fresh Falafel

Fresh Falafel

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Hot falafel wraps with a choice of different accompaniments such as fresh chilli or tahini.

Pancake Corner

Pancake Corner

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Sweet and savoury pancakes.

Levanter Fine Foods

Levanter Fine Foods

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Spain comes to Manchester with traditional paella, and other dishes made from ingredients made in small, artisan villages in Granada.

All Star Lanes

All Star Lanes

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Expect a US-extravaganza from the forthcoming 1950s themed bowling alley and restaurant.

El Kantina

El Kantina

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Fast, fresh and tasty Mexican street food including ‘Cowboy Burritos’ with slow-roasted, spicy pulled pork wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.

Fire and Slice Pizza

Fire and Slice Pizza

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Serving up gourmet pizza cooked in a clay wood fired oven.

Coffee Carriage

Coffee Carriage

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Trained in the art of coffee making by Lavazza, Italy's favourite and largest coffee company.

Castro

Castro

'Put some south in your mouth' Castro are a southern American street food company bringing amazing 12 hour slow roasted pulled pork and beef, along with fresh homemade 'slaws, pickles and a wide range of homemade chilli sauces and ketchups, to the streets of the UK.

MFDF PRESENTS... LIVE MUSIC AT THE HUB SUNDAY 23RD

Sunday 23rd September 12:30 at Festival Hub, M2 5DB

We have a fantastic line-up of from Manchester's legendary music scene and a feast for your ears all Festival long! Here's a taster of our first weekend. MFDF is proud to be working
in partnership with local charity Musicians Without Borders, raising money to support war and torture survivors.

To donate, visit www.localgiving.com/charity/mwb. 

Classical Revolution kick off our afternoon session with a specially-devised concert which welcomes children bringing along their own instruments or just clapping along, followed by a Brasilian music workshop and the rhythms of Juba do Leao. New Order's drummer Steve Morris plays a set with DJ Tin Tin alongside live music from The Family Bizarre, with vocalist Jez Kerr of A Certain Ratio and Fall and Ian Brown drummer Simon Wolstencroft. Plus rising stars, The Oreohs. 

Street Food hits Festival Hub @ Albert Square

Street Food hits Festival Hub @ Albert Square

Friday 21st September - Monday 8th October at Albert Square, M2 5DB

Manchester Beer Fest

Manchester Beer Fest

100 local beers from one banquet-sized bar. The Manchester Beer Fest is coming to Albert Square, super charged and transforrmed into a bigger and better celebration than ever before! Dedicated to bringing you not just the best in local and regional real ale, larger and beer this is your opportunity ...

Friday 21st - Wednesday 26th September at Festival Hub, M2 5DB

Chili Banana

Chili Banana

Appearing Fri 21 - Sun 30 Sep

Fresh Thai dishes served from a ‘tuk tuk’, cooked with the finest local produce.

Crepes Temptation

Crepes Temptation

Appearing Fri 21 - Sun 30 Sep

Deliciously sweet traditional French crepes and savoury, gluten-free galettes

Ank Marvin

Ank Marvin

Appearing Fri 21 Sep - Sun 7 Oct

For ‘starvin’ Festival goers, Ank offers a range of exotic game served with handmade preserves.

The Office by Mark Addy

The Office by Mark Addy

Appearing Fri 21 Sep - Sun 7 Oct

From the imagination of Robert Owen Brown, a wacky yet gourmet street food experience.

Harvey Nichols

Harvey Nichols

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Elegantly-styled French food, served with panache.

Streatza Mobile Pizzeria

Streatza Mobile Pizzeria

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Wood-fired pizza from the mobile kitchen that is housed in a beautiful 1969 Citroen van.

Chaat Cart

Chaat Cart

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Typical vegetarian Indian roadside snacks made with organic local produce from Manchester.

The Fresh Lemonade Company

The Fresh Lemonade Company

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Traditional hand-pressed lemonade.

Solsolet

Solsolet

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Catalan dishes such as noodle paella and mash doughnuts.

Tampopo

Tampopo

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Recreating flavours and aromas from East Asia.

Churros Susanna

Churros Susanna

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Spanish doughnuts, served with Spanish chocolate and cinnamon.

63 Degrees

63 Degrees

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Contemporary French food including beech- smoked duck and mini macaroons.

Zouk

Zouk

Appearing Wed 26 Sep - Sun 7 Oct

Chicken tikka wraps, balti-style curries as well as lamb or chicken masala and more.

Ginger’s Comfort Emporium

Ginger’s Comfort Emporium

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

A winner at last year’s British Street Food Awards, tuck into flavours like marmalade and salted caramel.

Almost Famous

Almost Famous

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Popping up with their infamous burgers.

Everyday is Like Sundae

Everyday is Like Sundae

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Bringing a bit of seaside glamour to the Fest with classics such as 99 ice creams.

Chaophraya

Chaophraya

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

A taste of Bangkok in Manchester city centre, plus a mini masterclass area.

Fresh Falafel

Fresh Falafel

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Hot falafel wraps with a choice of different accompaniments such as fresh chilli or tahini.

Pancake Corner

Pancake Corner

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Sweet and savoury pancakes.

Levanter Fine Foods

Levanter Fine Foods

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Spain comes to Manchester with traditional paella, and other dishes made from ingredients made in small, artisan villages in Granada.

All Star Lanes

All Star Lanes

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Expect a US-extravaganza from the forthcoming 1950s themed bowling alley and restaurant.

El Kantina

El Kantina

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Fast, fresh and tasty Mexican street food including ‘Cowboy Burritos’ with slow-roasted, spicy pulled pork wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.

Fire and Slice Pizza

Fire and Slice Pizza

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Serving up gourmet pizza cooked in a clay wood fired oven.

Coffee Carriage

Coffee Carriage

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Trained in the art of coffee making by Lavazza, Italy's favourite and largest coffee company.

Castro

Castro

'Put some south in your mouth' Castro are a southern American street food company bringing amazing 12 hour slow roasted pulled pork and beef, along with fresh homemade 'slaws, pickles and a wide range of homemade chilli sauces and ketchups, to the streets of the UK.

An evening of Chamber music with Classical Revolution

5:30 - 7pm

Vista ensemble will play:
Divertimento Nr. 3 - MozartTrio - Gordon Jacob
Suite pour Trio d'Anches - Alexandre Tansman
Cinq Pieces en Trio - J. Ibert
Three Cubist Portraits - Jacob Thompson-Bell

String quartet featuring Mattie Kaiser will play Ljova's Plume. 

Street Food hits Festival Hub @ Albert Square

Street Food hits Festival Hub @ Albert Square

Friday 21st September - Monday 8th October at Albert Square, M2 5DB

Manchester Beer Fest

Manchester Beer Fest

100 local beers from one banquet-sized bar. The Manchester Beer Fest is coming to Albert Square, super charged and transforrmed into a bigger and better celebration than ever before! Dedicated to bringing you not just the best in local and regional real ale, larger and beer this is your opportunity ...

Friday 21st - Wednesday 26th September at Festival Hub, M2 5DB

Chili Banana

Chili Banana

Appearing Fri 21 - Sun 30 Sep

Fresh Thai dishes served from a ‘tuk tuk’, cooked with the finest local produce.

Crepes Temptation

Crepes Temptation

Appearing Fri 21 - Sun 30 Sep

Deliciously sweet traditional French crepes and savoury, gluten-free galettes

Ank Marvin

Ank Marvin

Appearing Fri 21 Sep - Sun 7 Oct

For ‘starvin’ Festival goers, Ank offers a range of exotic game served with handmade preserves.

The Office by Mark Addy

The Office by Mark Addy

Appearing Fri 21 Sep - Sun 7 Oct

From the imagination of Robert Owen Brown, a wacky yet gourmet street food experience.

Harvey Nichols

Harvey Nichols

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Elegantly-styled French food, served with panache.

Streatza Mobile Pizzeria

Streatza Mobile Pizzeria

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Wood-fired pizza from the mobile kitchen that is housed in a beautiful 1969 Citroen van.

Chaat Cart

Chaat Cart

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Typical vegetarian Indian roadside snacks made with organic local produce from Manchester.

The Fresh Lemonade Company

The Fresh Lemonade Company

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Traditional hand-pressed lemonade.

Solsolet

Solsolet

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Catalan dishes such as noodle paella and mash doughnuts.

Tampopo

Tampopo

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Recreating flavours and aromas from East Asia.

Churros Susanna

Churros Susanna

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Spanish doughnuts, served with Spanish chocolate and cinnamon.

63 Degrees

63 Degrees

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Contemporary French food including beech- smoked duck and mini macaroons.

Zouk

Zouk

Appearing Wed 26 Sep - Sun 7 Oct

Chicken tikka wraps, balti-style curries as well as lamb or chicken masala and more.

Ginger’s Comfort Emporium

Ginger’s Comfort Emporium

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

A winner at last year’s British Street Food Awards, tuck into flavours like marmalade and salted caramel.

Almost Famous

Almost Famous

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Popping up with their infamous burgers.

Everyday is Like Sundae

Everyday is Like Sundae

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Bringing a bit of seaside glamour to the Fest with classics such as 99 ice creams.

Chaophraya

Chaophraya

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

A taste of Bangkok in Manchester city centre, plus a mini masterclass area.

Fresh Falafel

Fresh Falafel

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Hot falafel wraps with a choice of different accompaniments such as fresh chilli or tahini.

Pancake Corner

Pancake Corner

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Sweet and savoury pancakes.

Levanter Fine Foods

Levanter Fine Foods

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Spain comes to Manchester with traditional paella, and other dishes made from ingredients made in small, artisan villages in Granada.

All Star Lanes

All Star Lanes

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Expect a US-extravaganza from the forthcoming 1950s themed bowling alley and restaurant.

El Kantina

El Kantina

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Fast, fresh and tasty Mexican street food including ‘Cowboy Burritos’ with slow-roasted, spicy pulled pork wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.

Fire and Slice Pizza

Fire and Slice Pizza

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Serving up gourmet pizza cooked in a clay wood fired oven.

Coffee Carriage

Coffee Carriage

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Trained in the art of coffee making by Lavazza, Italy's favourite and largest coffee company.

Castro

Castro

'Put some south in your mouth' Castro are a southern American street food company bringing amazing 12 hour slow roasted pulled pork and beef, along with fresh homemade 'slaws, pickles and a wide range of homemade chilli sauces and ketchups, to the streets of the UK.

5:30 - 7 pm

Classical Revolution bring you and evening of Dixie swing!

Street Food hits Festival Hub @ Albert Square

Street Food hits Festival Hub @ Albert Square

Friday 21st September - Monday 8th October at Albert Square, M2 5DB

Manchester Beer Fest

Manchester Beer Fest

100 local beers from one banquet-sized bar. The Manchester Beer Fest is coming to Albert Square, super charged and transforrmed into a bigger and better celebration than ever before! Dedicated to bringing you not just the best in local and regional real ale, larger and beer this is your opportunity ...

Friday 21st - Wednesday 26th September at Festival Hub, M2 5DB

Chili Banana

Chili Banana

Appearing Fri 21 - Sun 30 Sep

Fresh Thai dishes served from a ‘tuk tuk’, cooked with the finest local produce.

Crepes Temptation

Crepes Temptation

Appearing Fri 21 - Sun 30 Sep

Deliciously sweet traditional French crepes and savoury, gluten-free galettes

Ank Marvin

Ank Marvin

Appearing Fri 21 Sep - Sun 7 Oct

For ‘starvin’ Festival goers, Ank offers a range of exotic game served with handmade preserves.

The Office by Mark Addy

The Office by Mark Addy

Appearing Fri 21 Sep - Sun 7 Oct

From the imagination of Robert Owen Brown, a wacky yet gourmet street food experience.

Harvey Nichols

Harvey Nichols

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Elegantly-styled French food, served with panache.

Streatza Mobile Pizzeria

Streatza Mobile Pizzeria

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Wood-fired pizza from the mobile kitchen that is housed in a beautiful 1969 Citroen van.

Chaat Cart

Chaat Cart

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Typical vegetarian Indian roadside snacks made with organic local produce from Manchester.

The Fresh Lemonade Company

The Fresh Lemonade Company

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Traditional hand-pressed lemonade.

Solsolet

Solsolet

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Catalan dishes such as noodle paella and mash doughnuts.

Tampopo

Tampopo

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Recreating flavours and aromas from East Asia.

Churros Susanna

Churros Susanna

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Spanish doughnuts, served with Spanish chocolate and cinnamon.

63 Degrees

63 Degrees

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Contemporary French food including beech- smoked duck and mini macaroons.

Zouk

Zouk

Appearing Wed 26 Sep - Sun 7 Oct

Chicken tikka wraps, balti-style curries as well as lamb or chicken masala and more.

Ginger’s Comfort Emporium

Ginger’s Comfort Emporium

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

A winner at last year’s British Street Food Awards, tuck into flavours like marmalade and salted caramel.

Almost Famous

Almost Famous

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Popping up with their infamous burgers.

Everyday is Like Sundae

Everyday is Like Sundae

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Bringing a bit of seaside glamour to the Fest with classics such as 99 ice creams.

Chaophraya

Chaophraya

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

A taste of Bangkok in Manchester city centre, plus a mini masterclass area.

Fresh Falafel

Fresh Falafel

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Hot falafel wraps with a choice of different accompaniments such as fresh chilli or tahini.

Pancake Corner

Pancake Corner

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Sweet and savoury pancakes.

Levanter Fine Foods

Levanter Fine Foods

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Spain comes to Manchester with traditional paella, and other dishes made from ingredients made in small, artisan villages in Granada.

All Star Lanes

All Star Lanes

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Expect a US-extravaganza from the forthcoming 1950s themed bowling alley and restaurant.

El Kantina

El Kantina

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Fast, fresh and tasty Mexican street food including ‘Cowboy Burritos’ with slow-roasted, spicy pulled pork wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.

Fire and Slice Pizza

Fire and Slice Pizza

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Serving up gourmet pizza cooked in a clay wood fired oven.

Coffee Carriage

Coffee Carriage

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Trained in the art of coffee making by Lavazza, Italy's favourite and largest coffee company.

Castro

Castro

'Put some south in your mouth' Castro are a southern American street food company bringing amazing 12 hour slow roasted pulled pork and beef, along with fresh homemade 'slaws, pickles and a wide range of homemade chilli sauces and ketchups, to the streets of the UK.

5:30 - 7pm

Classical Revolution playing:

Haydn Cello concerto in C 
Bach Double Violin concerto
Vivaldi L'estro armonico
Mozart Flute concerto in D

 

8 - 10pm

Goldblade  

Street Food hits Festival Hub @ Albert Square

Street Food hits Festival Hub @ Albert Square

Friday 21st September - Monday 8th October at Albert Square, M2 5DB

Robinsons Pub on the Hub

Robinsons Pub on the Hub

Robinson’s have 360 pubs across the North West but between the 27th September to 4th October, Manchester Food and Drink Festival will play host to its 361st – The Pub on the Hub!

We’re very excited to announce that Robinson’s Pub on the Hub is back for its ...

Thursday 27th September - Thursday 4th October at Festival Hub, M2 5DB

Chili Banana

Chili Banana

Appearing Fri 21 - Sun 30 Sep

Fresh Thai dishes served from a ‘tuk tuk’, cooked with the finest local produce.

Crepes Temptation

Crepes Temptation

Appearing Fri 21 - Sun 30 Sep

Deliciously sweet traditional French crepes and savoury, gluten-free galettes

Ank Marvin

Ank Marvin

Appearing Fri 21 Sep - Sun 7 Oct

For ‘starvin’ Festival goers, Ank offers a range of exotic game served with handmade preserves.

The Office by Mark Addy

The Office by Mark Addy

Appearing Fri 21 Sep - Sun 7 Oct

From the imagination of Robert Owen Brown, a wacky yet gourmet street food experience.

Harvey Nichols

Harvey Nichols

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Elegantly-styled French food, served with panache.

Streatza Mobile Pizzeria

Streatza Mobile Pizzeria

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Wood-fired pizza from the mobile kitchen that is housed in a beautiful 1969 Citroen van.

Chaat Cart

Chaat Cart

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Typical vegetarian Indian roadside snacks made with organic local produce from Manchester.

The Fresh Lemonade Company

The Fresh Lemonade Company

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Traditional hand-pressed lemonade.

Solsolet

Solsolet

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Catalan dishes such as noodle paella and mash doughnuts.

Tampopo

Tampopo

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Recreating flavours and aromas from East Asia.

Churros Susanna

Churros Susanna

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Spanish doughnuts, served with Spanish chocolate and cinnamon.

63 Degrees

63 Degrees

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Contemporary French food including beech- smoked duck and mini macaroons.

Zouk

Zouk

Appearing Wed 26 Sep - Sun 7 Oct

Chicken tikka wraps, balti-style curries as well as lamb or chicken masala and more.

Ginger’s Comfort Emporium

Ginger’s Comfort Emporium

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

A winner at last year’s British Street Food Awards, tuck into flavours like marmalade and salted caramel.

Almost Famous

Almost Famous

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Popping up with their infamous burgers.

Everyday is Like Sundae

Everyday is Like Sundae

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Bringing a bit of seaside glamour to the Fest with classics such as 99 ice creams.

Chaophraya

Chaophraya

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

A taste of Bangkok in Manchester city centre, plus a mini masterclass area.

Fresh Falafel

Fresh Falafel

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Hot falafel wraps with a choice of different accompaniments such as fresh chilli or tahini.

Pancake Corner

Pancake Corner

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Sweet and savoury pancakes.

Levanter Fine Foods

Levanter Fine Foods

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Spain comes to Manchester with traditional paella, and other dishes made from ingredients made in small, artisan villages in Granada.

All Star Lanes

All Star Lanes

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Expect a US-extravaganza from the forthcoming 1950s themed bowling alley and restaurant.

El Kantina

El Kantina

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Fast, fresh and tasty Mexican street food including ‘Cowboy Burritos’ with slow-roasted, spicy pulled pork wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.

Fire and Slice Pizza

Fire and Slice Pizza

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Serving up gourmet pizza cooked in a clay wood fired oven.

Coffee Carriage

Coffee Carriage

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Trained in the art of coffee making by Lavazza, Italy's favourite and largest coffee company.

Castro

Castro

'Put some south in your mouth' Castro are a southern American street food company bringing amazing 12 hour slow roasted pulled pork and beef, along with fresh homemade 'slaws, pickles and a wide range of homemade chilli sauces and ketchups, to the streets of the UK.

5:30 - 8pm

Classical Revolution playing:

Turina-La oración del torero
Elgar SerenadeBritten
Les Illuminations 

 

8 - 11pm

The Natural Vibes
Extra Love

Street Food hits Festival Hub @ Albert Square

Street Food hits Festival Hub @ Albert Square

Friday 21st September - Monday 8th October at Albert Square, M2 5DB

Robinsons Pub on the Hub

Robinsons Pub on the Hub

Robinson’s have 360 pubs across the North West but between the 27th September to 4th October, Manchester Food and Drink Festival will play host to its 361st – The Pub on the Hub!

We’re very excited to announce that Robinson’s Pub on the Hub is back for its ...

Thursday 27th September - Thursday 4th October at Festival Hub, M2 5DB

Live Cookery Theatre with Chef Demos @ The Hub

Live Cookery Theatre with Chef Demos @ The Hub

Visit the Live Cookery Theatre and experience the thrill of the city's most talented chefs performing for free as part of our comprehensive programme of demos to inspire!

Friday 28th September

Proper Local Food Day. Click here for more info.

 Truly Good Food Demos:

3pm Laurence Tottingham (Aumbry)

4pm ...

Friday 28th - Sunday 30th September at Festival Hub, M2 5DB

Chili Banana

Chili Banana

Appearing Fri 21 - Sun 30 Sep

Fresh Thai dishes served from a ‘tuk tuk’, cooked with the finest local produce.

Crepes Temptation

Crepes Temptation

Appearing Fri 21 - Sun 30 Sep

Deliciously sweet traditional French crepes and savoury, gluten-free galettes

Ank Marvin

Ank Marvin

Appearing Fri 21 Sep - Sun 7 Oct

For ‘starvin’ Festival goers, Ank offers a range of exotic game served with handmade preserves.

The Office by Mark Addy

The Office by Mark Addy

Appearing Fri 21 Sep - Sun 7 Oct

From the imagination of Robert Owen Brown, a wacky yet gourmet street food experience.

Harvey Nichols

Harvey Nichols

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Elegantly-styled French food, served with panache.

Streatza Mobile Pizzeria

Streatza Mobile Pizzeria

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Wood-fired pizza from the mobile kitchen that is housed in a beautiful 1969 Citroen van.

Chaat Cart

Chaat Cart

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Typical vegetarian Indian roadside snacks made with organic local produce from Manchester.

The Fresh Lemonade Company

The Fresh Lemonade Company

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Traditional hand-pressed lemonade.

Solsolet

Solsolet

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Catalan dishes such as noodle paella and mash doughnuts.

Tampopo

Tampopo

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Recreating flavours and aromas from East Asia.

Churros Susanna

Churros Susanna

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Spanish doughnuts, served with Spanish chocolate and cinnamon.

63 Degrees

63 Degrees

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Contemporary French food including beech- smoked duck and mini macaroons.

Zouk

Zouk

Appearing Wed 26 Sep - Sun 7 Oct

Chicken tikka wraps, balti-style curries as well as lamb or chicken masala and more.

Ginger’s Comfort Emporium

Ginger’s Comfort Emporium

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

A winner at last year’s British Street Food Awards, tuck into flavours like marmalade and salted caramel.

Almost Famous

Almost Famous

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Popping up with their infamous burgers.

Everyday is Like Sundae

Everyday is Like Sundae

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Bringing a bit of seaside glamour to the Fest with classics such as 99 ice creams.

Chaophraya

Chaophraya

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

A taste of Bangkok in Manchester city centre, plus a mini masterclass area.

Fresh Falafel

Fresh Falafel

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Hot falafel wraps with a choice of different accompaniments such as fresh chilli or tahini.

Pancake Corner

Pancake Corner

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Sweet and savoury pancakes.

Levanter Fine Foods

Levanter Fine Foods

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Spain comes to Manchester with traditional paella, and other dishes made from ingredients made in small, artisan villages in Granada.

All Star Lanes

All Star Lanes

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Expect a US-extravaganza from the forthcoming 1950s themed bowling alley and restaurant.

El Kantina

El Kantina

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Fast, fresh and tasty Mexican street food including ‘Cowboy Burritos’ with slow-roasted, spicy pulled pork wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.

Fire and Slice Pizza

Fire and Slice Pizza

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Serving up gourmet pizza cooked in a clay wood fired oven.

Coffee Carriage

Coffee Carriage

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Trained in the art of coffee making by Lavazza, Italy's favourite and largest coffee company.

Castro

Castro

'Put some south in your mouth' Castro are a southern American street food company bringing amazing 12 hour slow roasted pulled pork and beef, along with fresh homemade 'slaws, pickles and a wide range of homemade chilli sauces and ketchups, to the streets of the UK.

13:00 - Robert Owen Brown & Andrew Nutter, Proper Local Food Day

Visit Manchester's Proper Local Food Day aims to celebrate the fantastic rural food and drink producers that Greater Manchester has to offer. The Cookery Theatre will host a Proper Local Food Cook Off between two of Manchest's favourite homegrown chefs - Robert Owen Brown and Andrew Nutter ( pictured). Both Chefs will take to the stage and battle to make the best dish with the ingredients brought along by Greater Manchester's producers. Expect fireworks people - we hear its serious!

15:00 - Laurence Tottingham, Aumbry

Laurence Tottingham of the London Road, is the former sous chef from Blumenthal's Hind's and has previously worked with him at the Fat Duck and Steve Midgely of Grado (Manchester). He says his favourite restaurant is in Barcelona, called Cal Pepe. Lawrence is currently at the Aumbry, Prestwich.

5:30 - 11pm

An evening of vintage rocking live music from Pete Rootsman and his band & Elavi.

Street Food hits Festival Hub @ Albert Square

Street Food hits Festival Hub @ Albert Square

Friday 21st September - Monday 8th October at Albert Square, M2 5DB

Robinsons Pub on the Hub

Robinsons Pub on the Hub

Robinson’s have 360 pubs across the North West but between the 27th September to 4th October, Manchester Food and Drink Festival will play host to its 361st – The Pub on the Hub!

We’re very excited to announce that Robinson’s Pub on the Hub is back for its ...

Thursday 27th September - Thursday 4th October at Festival Hub, M2 5DB

Live Cookery Theatre with Chef Demos @ The Hub

Live Cookery Theatre with Chef Demos @ The Hub

Visit the Live Cookery Theatre and experience the thrill of the city's most talented chefs performing for free as part of our comprehensive programme of demos to inspire!

Friday 28th September

Proper Local Food Day. Click here for more info.

 Truly Good Food Demos:

3pm Laurence Tottingham (Aumbry)

4pm ...

Friday 28th - Sunday 30th September at Festival Hub, M2 5DB

Chili Banana

Chili Banana

Appearing Fri 21 - Sun 30 Sep

Fresh Thai dishes served from a ‘tuk tuk’, cooked with the finest local produce.

Crepes Temptation

Crepes Temptation

Appearing Fri 21 - Sun 30 Sep

Deliciously sweet traditional French crepes and savoury, gluten-free galettes

Ank Marvin

Ank Marvin

Appearing Fri 21 Sep - Sun 7 Oct

For ‘starvin’ Festival goers, Ank offers a range of exotic game served with handmade preserves.

The Office by Mark Addy

The Office by Mark Addy

Appearing Fri 21 Sep - Sun 7 Oct

From the imagination of Robert Owen Brown, a wacky yet gourmet street food experience.

Harvey Nichols

Harvey Nichols

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Elegantly-styled French food, served with panache.

Streatza Mobile Pizzeria

Streatza Mobile Pizzeria

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Wood-fired pizza from the mobile kitchen that is housed in a beautiful 1969 Citroen van.

Chaat Cart

Chaat Cart

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Typical vegetarian Indian roadside snacks made with organic local produce from Manchester.

The Fresh Lemonade Company

The Fresh Lemonade Company

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Traditional hand-pressed lemonade.

Solsolet

Solsolet

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Catalan dishes such as noodle paella and mash doughnuts.

Tampopo

Tampopo

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Recreating flavours and aromas from East Asia.

Churros Susanna

Churros Susanna

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Spanish doughnuts, served with Spanish chocolate and cinnamon.

63 Degrees

63 Degrees

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Contemporary French food including beech- smoked duck and mini macaroons.

Zouk

Zouk

Appearing Wed 26 Sep - Sun 7 Oct

Chicken tikka wraps, balti-style curries as well as lamb or chicken masala and more.

Ginger’s Comfort Emporium

Ginger’s Comfort Emporium

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

A winner at last year’s British Street Food Awards, tuck into flavours like marmalade and salted caramel.

Almost Famous

Almost Famous

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Popping up with their infamous burgers.

Everyday is Like Sundae

Everyday is Like Sundae

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Bringing a bit of seaside glamour to the Fest with classics such as 99 ice creams.

Chaophraya

Chaophraya

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

A taste of Bangkok in Manchester city centre, plus a mini masterclass area.

Fresh Falafel

Fresh Falafel

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Hot falafel wraps with a choice of different accompaniments such as fresh chilli or tahini.

Pancake Corner

Pancake Corner

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Sweet and savoury pancakes.

Levanter Fine Foods

Levanter Fine Foods

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Spain comes to Manchester with traditional paella, and other dishes made from ingredients made in small, artisan villages in Granada.

All Star Lanes

All Star Lanes

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Expect a US-extravaganza from the forthcoming 1950s themed bowling alley and restaurant.

El Kantina

El Kantina

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Fast, fresh and tasty Mexican street food including ‘Cowboy Burritos’ with slow-roasted, spicy pulled pork wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.

Fire and Slice Pizza

Fire and Slice Pizza

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Serving up gourmet pizza cooked in a clay wood fired oven.

Coffee Carriage

Coffee Carriage

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Trained in the art of coffee making by Lavazza, Italy's favourite and largest coffee company.

Castro

Castro

'Put some south in your mouth' Castro are a southern American street food company bringing amazing 12 hour slow roasted pulled pork and beef, along with fresh homemade 'slaws, pickles and a wide range of homemade chilli sauces and ketchups, to the streets of the UK.

12:00 - Kim Lal, Zouk

Kim will demonstrate some of Zouks traditonal Indian, Pakistani and Arabic cuisine cooked using a mixture of techniques. 

13:00 - Sean Bird, Chef, Food Writer and Columnist

Seasonal Patisseirie and Local Cake Demo

13:00 - Frank Bourdoni, Kaleido

Classically trained TV chef Frank has worked in many of the UK's most prestigious kitchens. He has trained in the kitchens of the Roux brothers and Brian Turner, and is renowned for his internationally influenced cooking on TV shows including UKTV Food and Saturday Kitchen. Alongside Kaleido's highly acclaimed executive chef, Paul Riley, who is originally from Rochdale, Frank's will demonstrate some of Kaleido's signature dishes.

 

17:00 - Robert Cox, Michael Caines Restaurant at Abode

Robert Cox took over as Executive Chef at ABode Manchester in January 2012. Robert has worked at the Michael Caines Restaurant at ABode Exeter and has been at ABode Manchester for the past four years. He originally studied Hospitality Management at Manchester Metropolitan University where he earned a BA. He realised he wanted to become a top chef after eating at French temples of gastronomy such as the 3-Michelin star restaurants Michel Bras and Maison Pic. In addition to working with Michael Caines, he has completed formative stages at L'Enclume in the Lake District, Andrew Fairlie at Gleneagles and The Square in London.

Noon - 11pm

Pete Rootsman and his band
Elavi

 

8pm

The Alphabets 

Street Food hits Festival Hub @ Albert Square

Street Food hits Festival Hub @ Albert Square

Friday 21st September - Monday 8th October at Albert Square, M2 5DB

Robinsons Pub on the Hub

Robinsons Pub on the Hub

Robinson’s have 360 pubs across the North West but between the 27th September to 4th October, Manchester Food and Drink Festival will play host to its 361st – The Pub on the Hub!

We’re very excited to announce that Robinson’s Pub on the Hub is back for its ...

Thursday 27th September - Thursday 4th October at Festival Hub, M2 5DB

Live Cookery Theatre with Chef Demos @ The Hub

Live Cookery Theatre with Chef Demos @ The Hub

Visit the Live Cookery Theatre and experience the thrill of the city's most talented chefs performing for free as part of our comprehensive programme of demos to inspire!

Friday 28th September

Proper Local Food Day. Click here for more info.

 Truly Good Food Demos:

3pm Laurence Tottingham (Aumbry)

4pm ...

Friday 28th - Sunday 30th September at Festival Hub, M2 5DB

Chili Banana

Chili Banana

Appearing Fri 21 - Sun 30 Sep

Fresh Thai dishes served from a ‘tuk tuk’, cooked with the finest local produce.

Crepes Temptation

Crepes Temptation

Appearing Fri 21 - Sun 30 Sep

Deliciously sweet traditional French crepes and savoury, gluten-free galettes

Ank Marvin

Ank Marvin

Appearing Fri 21 Sep - Sun 7 Oct

For ‘starvin’ Festival goers, Ank offers a range of exotic game served with handmade preserves.

The Office by Mark Addy

The Office by Mark Addy

Appearing Fri 21 Sep - Sun 7 Oct

From the imagination of Robert Owen Brown, a wacky yet gourmet street food experience.

Harvey Nichols

Harvey Nichols

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Elegantly-styled French food, served with panache.

Streatza Mobile Pizzeria

Streatza Mobile Pizzeria

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Wood-fired pizza from the mobile kitchen that is housed in a beautiful 1969 Citroen van.

Chaat Cart

Chaat Cart

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Typical vegetarian Indian roadside snacks made with organic local produce from Manchester.

The Fresh Lemonade Company

The Fresh Lemonade Company

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Traditional hand-pressed lemonade.

Solsolet

Solsolet

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Catalan dishes such as noodle paella and mash doughnuts.

Tampopo

Tampopo

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Recreating flavours and aromas from East Asia.

Churros Susanna

Churros Susanna

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Spanish doughnuts, served with Spanish chocolate and cinnamon.

63 Degrees

63 Degrees

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Contemporary French food including beech- smoked duck and mini macaroons.

Zouk

Zouk

Appearing Wed 26 Sep - Sun 7 Oct

Chicken tikka wraps, balti-style curries as well as lamb or chicken masala and more.

Ginger’s Comfort Emporium

Ginger’s Comfort Emporium

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

A winner at last year’s British Street Food Awards, tuck into flavours like marmalade and salted caramel.

Almost Famous

Almost Famous

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Popping up with their infamous burgers.

Everyday is Like Sundae

Everyday is Like Sundae

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Bringing a bit of seaside glamour to the Fest with classics such as 99 ice creams.

Chaophraya

Chaophraya

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

A taste of Bangkok in Manchester city centre, plus a mini masterclass area.

Fresh Falafel

Fresh Falafel

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Hot falafel wraps with a choice of different accompaniments such as fresh chilli or tahini.

Pancake Corner

Pancake Corner

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Sweet and savoury pancakes.

Levanter Fine Foods

Levanter Fine Foods

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Spain comes to Manchester with traditional paella, and other dishes made from ingredients made in small, artisan villages in Granada.

All Star Lanes

All Star Lanes

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Expect a US-extravaganza from the forthcoming 1950s themed bowling alley and restaurant.

El Kantina

El Kantina

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Fast, fresh and tasty Mexican street food including ‘Cowboy Burritos’ with slow-roasted, spicy pulled pork wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.

Fire and Slice Pizza

Fire and Slice Pizza

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Serving up gourmet pizza cooked in a clay wood fired oven.

Coffee Carriage

Coffee Carriage

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Trained in the art of coffee making by Lavazza, Italy's favourite and largest coffee company.

Castro

Castro

'Put some south in your mouth' Castro are a southern American street food company bringing amazing 12 hour slow roasted pulled pork and beef, along with fresh homemade 'slaws, pickles and a wide range of homemade chilli sauces and ketchups, to the streets of the UK.

12:00 - Alex Connell , Cordon Vert Cookery School

Alex Connell, Principle tutor from The Vegetarian Society's Cordon Vert Cookery School will be demonstrating a range of exciting vegetarian dishes in the main cookery theatre. He will show you how to make superb paella packed full of flavours from Spain, delicious sweet and sour crispy tofu, a delight to the senses, and a sweet potato burger with griddled pineapple and chilli salsa to satisfy even the biggest hunger. Alex will be happy to answer your culinary conundrums and provide inspiration for your dining pleasure.  For more information have a look atwww.cordonvert.co.uk

13:00 - The Culinary Team , Yang Sing

The highly acclaimed Yang Sing sets the standard both within Manchester and beyond as a Cantonese restaurant of the highest quality. The legend goes from strength to strength offering market fresh, innovative, gourmet food and individually designed banquets.
The Yang Sing was founded in November 1977 by two generations of the Yeung family and based in George Street, Manchester, and in 1983 was the first ever 'ethnic' restaurant to be awarded a Pestle & Mortar (the highest accolade accorded by the Good Food Guide) 
In January 2012, Bonnie and Yin Heng were the third generation of the Yeung's to join the business, keeping it in the family.

14:00 - Gusto , Gusto

Pizza making masterclasses with Gusto. Kids will get to create their own pizzas to take home and bake with top chefs from Gusto Restaruant. 

15:00 - Eric Moreau, 63 Degrees

The Moreau family have always had a very French love of good food. After living in Manchester for more than a year, Alexandre convinced his father and head chef Eric and mother Florence to move from Paris and share this love of good food with his adopted city. Together, they have opened a Moreau family restaurant called 63°, where the food is an expression of modern French cuisine, using only locally sourced, fresh ingredients and cooking designed to delight the senses and convey a whole new world of taste.If you love coffee, you'll know that many believe that 63° is the perfect temperature at which to serve it. But Eric Moreau will tell you that it's also the temperature of a unique cooking technique that he's perfected after many years of experimentation. Cooked long and low at 63°, poultry tastes like you've never tasted it before, incomparably tender and full of unforgettable flavours.

2 - 4pm

Chorlton Folk Club presents...
Jozeph Roberts
Mike Seal
T.G. Elias
Mark Greer
Clive Mellor
Dan Bridgewood Hill 

 

4 - 8pm

Elavi 

Street Food hits Festival Hub @ Albert Square

Street Food hits Festival Hub @ Albert Square

Friday 21st September - Monday 8th October at Albert Square, M2 5DB

Robinsons Pub on the Hub

Robinsons Pub on the Hub

Robinson’s have 360 pubs across the North West but between the 27th September to 4th October, Manchester Food and Drink Festival will play host to its 361st – The Pub on the Hub!

We’re very excited to announce that Robinson’s Pub on the Hub is back for its ...

Thursday 27th September - Thursday 4th October at Festival Hub, M2 5DB

Chili Banana

Chili Banana

Appearing Fri 21 - Sun 30 Sep

Fresh Thai dishes served from a ‘tuk tuk’, cooked with the finest local produce.

Crepes Temptation

Crepes Temptation

Appearing Fri 21 - Sun 30 Sep

Deliciously sweet traditional French crepes and savoury, gluten-free galettes

Ank Marvin

Ank Marvin

Appearing Fri 21 Sep - Sun 7 Oct

For ‘starvin’ Festival goers, Ank offers a range of exotic game served with handmade preserves.

The Office by Mark Addy

The Office by Mark Addy

Appearing Fri 21 Sep - Sun 7 Oct

From the imagination of Robert Owen Brown, a wacky yet gourmet street food experience.

Harvey Nichols

Harvey Nichols

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Elegantly-styled French food, served with panache.

Streatza Mobile Pizzeria

Streatza Mobile Pizzeria

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Wood-fired pizza from the mobile kitchen that is housed in a beautiful 1969 Citroen van.

Chaat Cart

Chaat Cart

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Typical vegetarian Indian roadside snacks made with organic local produce from Manchester.

The Fresh Lemonade Company

The Fresh Lemonade Company

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Traditional hand-pressed lemonade.

Solsolet

Solsolet

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Catalan dishes such as noodle paella and mash doughnuts.

Tampopo

Tampopo

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Recreating flavours and aromas from East Asia.

Churros Susanna

Churros Susanna

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Spanish doughnuts, served with Spanish chocolate and cinnamon.

63 Degrees

63 Degrees

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Contemporary French food including beech- smoked duck and mini macaroons.

Zouk

Zouk

Appearing Wed 26 Sep - Sun 7 Oct

Chicken tikka wraps, balti-style curries as well as lamb or chicken masala and more.

Ginger’s Comfort Emporium

Ginger’s Comfort Emporium

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

A winner at last year’s British Street Food Awards, tuck into flavours like marmalade and salted caramel.

Almost Famous

Almost Famous

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Popping up with their infamous burgers.

Everyday is Like Sundae

Everyday is Like Sundae

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Bringing a bit of seaside glamour to the Fest with classics such as 99 ice creams.

Chaophraya

Chaophraya

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

A taste of Bangkok in Manchester city centre, plus a mini masterclass area.

Fresh Falafel

Fresh Falafel

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Hot falafel wraps with a choice of different accompaniments such as fresh chilli or tahini.

Pancake Corner

Pancake Corner

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Sweet and savoury pancakes.

Levanter Fine Foods

Levanter Fine Foods

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Spain comes to Manchester with traditional paella, and other dishes made from ingredients made in small, artisan villages in Granada.

All Star Lanes

All Star Lanes

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Expect a US-extravaganza from the forthcoming 1950s themed bowling alley and restaurant.

El Kantina

El Kantina

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Fast, fresh and tasty Mexican street food including ‘Cowboy Burritos’ with slow-roasted, spicy pulled pork wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.

Fire and Slice Pizza

Fire and Slice Pizza

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Serving up gourmet pizza cooked in a clay wood fired oven.

Coffee Carriage

Coffee Carriage

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Trained in the art of coffee making by Lavazza, Italy's favourite and largest coffee company.

Castro

Castro

'Put some south in your mouth' Castro are a southern American street food company bringing amazing 12 hour slow roasted pulled pork and beef, along with fresh homemade 'slaws, pickles and a wide range of homemade chilli sauces and ketchups, to the streets of the UK.
Street Food hits Festival Hub @ Albert Square

Street Food hits Festival Hub @ Albert Square

Friday 21st September - Monday 8th October at Albert Square, M2 5DB

Robinsons Pub on the Hub

Robinsons Pub on the Hub

Robinson’s have 360 pubs across the North West but between the 27th September to 4th October, Manchester Food and Drink Festival will play host to its 361st – The Pub on the Hub!

We’re very excited to announce that Robinson’s Pub on the Hub is back for its ...

Thursday 27th September - Thursday 4th October at Festival Hub, M2 5DB

Life Drawing Master Class: The Naked Chef

Life Drawing Master Class: The Naked Chef

Jamie Oliver may well have been the first ‘Naked Chef’ on our TV screens, but MFDF plan to take this a step further with a real life chef in the buff for its first ever Life Drawing Master Class on Tuesday 2nd October in the Festival Hub.

Intrigued? You ...

Tuesday 2nd October 19:00 at Albert Square, M2 5DB

Chili Banana

Chili Banana

Appearing Fri 21 - Sun 30 Sep

Fresh Thai dishes served from a ‘tuk tuk’, cooked with the finest local produce.

Crepes Temptation

Crepes Temptation

Appearing Fri 21 - Sun 30 Sep

Deliciously sweet traditional French crepes and savoury, gluten-free galettes

Ank Marvin

Ank Marvin

Appearing Fri 21 Sep - Sun 7 Oct

For ‘starvin’ Festival goers, Ank offers a range of exotic game served with handmade preserves.

The Office by Mark Addy

The Office by Mark Addy

Appearing Fri 21 Sep - Sun 7 Oct

From the imagination of Robert Owen Brown, a wacky yet gourmet street food experience.

Harvey Nichols

Harvey Nichols

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Elegantly-styled French food, served with panache.

Streatza Mobile Pizzeria

Streatza Mobile Pizzeria

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Wood-fired pizza from the mobile kitchen that is housed in a beautiful 1969 Citroen van.

Chaat Cart

Chaat Cart

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Typical vegetarian Indian roadside snacks made with organic local produce from Manchester.

The Fresh Lemonade Company

The Fresh Lemonade Company

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Traditional hand-pressed lemonade.

Solsolet

Solsolet

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Catalan dishes such as noodle paella and mash doughnuts.

Tampopo

Tampopo

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Recreating flavours and aromas from East Asia.

Churros Susanna

Churros Susanna

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Spanish doughnuts, served with Spanish chocolate and cinnamon.

63 Degrees

63 Degrees

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Contemporary French food including beech- smoked duck and mini macaroons.

Zouk

Zouk

Appearing Wed 26 Sep - Sun 7 Oct

Chicken tikka wraps, balti-style curries as well as lamb or chicken masala and more.

Ginger’s Comfort Emporium

Ginger’s Comfort Emporium

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

A winner at last year’s British Street Food Awards, tuck into flavours like marmalade and salted caramel.

Almost Famous

Almost Famous

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Popping up with their infamous burgers.

Everyday is Like Sundae

Everyday is Like Sundae

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Bringing a bit of seaside glamour to the Fest with classics such as 99 ice creams.

Chaophraya

Chaophraya

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

A taste of Bangkok in Manchester city centre, plus a mini masterclass area.

Fresh Falafel

Fresh Falafel

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Hot falafel wraps with a choice of different accompaniments such as fresh chilli or tahini.

Pancake Corner

Pancake Corner

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Sweet and savoury pancakes.

Levanter Fine Foods

Levanter Fine Foods

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Spain comes to Manchester with traditional paella, and other dishes made from ingredients made in small, artisan villages in Granada.

All Star Lanes

All Star Lanes

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Expect a US-extravaganza from the forthcoming 1950s themed bowling alley and restaurant.

El Kantina

El Kantina

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Fast, fresh and tasty Mexican street food including ‘Cowboy Burritos’ with slow-roasted, spicy pulled pork wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.

Fire and Slice Pizza

Fire and Slice Pizza

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Serving up gourmet pizza cooked in a clay wood fired oven.

Coffee Carriage

Coffee Carriage

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Trained in the art of coffee making by Lavazza, Italy's favourite and largest coffee company.

Castro

Castro

'Put some south in your mouth' Castro are a southern American street food company bringing amazing 12 hour slow roasted pulled pork and beef, along with fresh homemade 'slaws, pickles and a wide range of homemade chilli sauces and ketchups, to the streets of the UK.
Street Food hits Festival Hub @ Albert Square

Street Food hits Festival Hub @ Albert Square

Friday 21st September - Monday 8th October at Albert Square, M2 5DB

Robinsons Pub on the Hub

Robinsons Pub on the Hub

Robinson’s have 360 pubs across the North West but between the 27th September to 4th October, Manchester Food and Drink Festival will play host to its 361st – The Pub on the Hub!

We’re very excited to announce that Robinson’s Pub on the Hub is back for its ...

Thursday 27th September - Thursday 4th October at Festival Hub, M2 5DB

Chili Banana

Chili Banana

Appearing Fri 21 - Sun 30 Sep

Fresh Thai dishes served from a ‘tuk tuk’, cooked with the finest local produce.

Crepes Temptation

Crepes Temptation

Appearing Fri 21 - Sun 30 Sep

Deliciously sweet traditional French crepes and savoury, gluten-free galettes

Ank Marvin

Ank Marvin

Appearing Fri 21 Sep - Sun 7 Oct

For ‘starvin’ Festival goers, Ank offers a range of exotic game served with handmade preserves.

The Office by Mark Addy

The Office by Mark Addy

Appearing Fri 21 Sep - Sun 7 Oct

From the imagination of Robert Owen Brown, a wacky yet gourmet street food experience.

Harvey Nichols

Harvey Nichols

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Elegantly-styled French food, served with panache.

Streatza Mobile Pizzeria

Streatza Mobile Pizzeria

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Wood-fired pizza from the mobile kitchen that is housed in a beautiful 1969 Citroen van.

Chaat Cart

Chaat Cart

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Typical vegetarian Indian roadside snacks made with organic local produce from Manchester.

The Fresh Lemonade Company

The Fresh Lemonade Company

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Traditional hand-pressed lemonade.

Solsolet

Solsolet

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Catalan dishes such as noodle paella and mash doughnuts.

Tampopo

Tampopo

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Recreating flavours and aromas from East Asia.

Churros Susanna

Churros Susanna

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Spanish doughnuts, served with Spanish chocolate and cinnamon.

63 Degrees

63 Degrees

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Contemporary French food including beech- smoked duck and mini macaroons.

Zouk

Zouk

Appearing Wed 26 Sep - Sun 7 Oct

Chicken tikka wraps, balti-style curries as well as lamb or chicken masala and more.

Ginger’s Comfort Emporium

Ginger’s Comfort Emporium

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

A winner at last year’s British Street Food Awards, tuck into flavours like marmalade and salted caramel.

Almost Famous

Almost Famous

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Popping up with their infamous burgers.

Everyday is Like Sundae

Everyday is Like Sundae

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Bringing a bit of seaside glamour to the Fest with classics such as 99 ice creams.

Chaophraya

Chaophraya

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

A taste of Bangkok in Manchester city centre, plus a mini masterclass area.

Fresh Falafel

Fresh Falafel

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Hot falafel wraps with a choice of different accompaniments such as fresh chilli or tahini.

Pancake Corner

Pancake Corner

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Sweet and savoury pancakes.

Levanter Fine Foods

Levanter Fine Foods

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Spain comes to Manchester with traditional paella, and other dishes made from ingredients made in small, artisan villages in Granada.

All Star Lanes

All Star Lanes

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Expect a US-extravaganza from the forthcoming 1950s themed bowling alley and restaurant.

El Kantina

El Kantina

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Fast, fresh and tasty Mexican street food including ‘Cowboy Burritos’ with slow-roasted, spicy pulled pork wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.

Fire and Slice Pizza

Fire and Slice Pizza

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Serving up gourmet pizza cooked in a clay wood fired oven.

Coffee Carriage

Coffee Carriage

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Trained in the art of coffee making by Lavazza, Italy's favourite and largest coffee company.

Castro

Castro

'Put some south in your mouth' Castro are a southern American street food company bringing amazing 12 hour slow roasted pulled pork and beef, along with fresh homemade 'slaws, pickles and a wide range of homemade chilli sauces and ketchups, to the streets of the UK.
Street Food hits Festival Hub @ Albert Square

Street Food hits Festival Hub @ Albert Square

Friday 21st September - Monday 8th October at Albert Square, M2 5DB

Robinsons Pub on the Hub

Robinsons Pub on the Hub

Robinson’s have 360 pubs across the North West but between the 27th September to 4th October, Manchester Food and Drink Festival will play host to its 361st – The Pub on the Hub!

We’re very excited to announce that Robinson’s Pub on the Hub is back for its ...

Thursday 27th September - Thursday 4th October at Festival Hub, M2 5DB

Musicians Without Borders Live Events

Musicians Without Borders Live Events

Stone Flowers, 6pm, FREE ENTRY

A culmination of work in partnership with Freedom from Torture NW with survivors of torture living in the UK, 'Stone Flowers" was created as a positive response to the use of music as a form of torture. This uplifting performance includes original songs in English ...

Thursday 4th October 18:00 at Festival Hub, M2 5DB

Chili Banana

Chili Banana

Appearing Fri 21 - Sun 30 Sep

Fresh Thai dishes served from a ‘tuk tuk’, cooked with the finest local produce.

Crepes Temptation

Crepes Temptation

Appearing Fri 21 - Sun 30 Sep

Deliciously sweet traditional French crepes and savoury, gluten-free galettes

Ank Marvin

Ank Marvin

Appearing Fri 21 Sep - Sun 7 Oct

For ‘starvin’ Festival goers, Ank offers a range of exotic game served with handmade preserves.

The Office by Mark Addy

The Office by Mark Addy

Appearing Fri 21 Sep - Sun 7 Oct

From the imagination of Robert Owen Brown, a wacky yet gourmet street food experience.

Harvey Nichols

Harvey Nichols

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Elegantly-styled French food, served with panache.

Streatza Mobile Pizzeria

Streatza Mobile Pizzeria

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Wood-fired pizza from the mobile kitchen that is housed in a beautiful 1969 Citroen van.

Chaat Cart

Chaat Cart

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Typical vegetarian Indian roadside snacks made with organic local produce from Manchester.

The Fresh Lemonade Company

The Fresh Lemonade Company

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Traditional hand-pressed lemonade.

Solsolet

Solsolet

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Catalan dishes such as noodle paella and mash doughnuts.

Tampopo

Tampopo

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Recreating flavours and aromas from East Asia.

Churros Susanna

Churros Susanna

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Spanish doughnuts, served with Spanish chocolate and cinnamon.

63 Degrees

63 Degrees

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Contemporary French food including beech- smoked duck and mini macaroons.

Zouk

Zouk

Appearing Wed 26 Sep - Sun 7 Oct

Chicken tikka wraps, balti-style curries as well as lamb or chicken masala and more.

Ginger’s Comfort Emporium

Ginger’s Comfort Emporium

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

A winner at last year’s British Street Food Awards, tuck into flavours like marmalade and salted caramel.

Almost Famous

Almost Famous

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Popping up with their infamous burgers.

Everyday is Like Sundae

Everyday is Like Sundae

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Bringing a bit of seaside glamour to the Fest with classics such as 99 ice creams.

Chaophraya

Chaophraya

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

A taste of Bangkok in Manchester city centre, plus a mini masterclass area.

Fresh Falafel

Fresh Falafel

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Hot falafel wraps with a choice of different accompaniments such as fresh chilli or tahini.

Pancake Corner

Pancake Corner

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Sweet and savoury pancakes.

Levanter Fine Foods

Levanter Fine Foods

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Spain comes to Manchester with traditional paella, and other dishes made from ingredients made in small, artisan villages in Granada.

All Star Lanes

All Star Lanes

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Expect a US-extravaganza from the forthcoming 1950s themed bowling alley and restaurant.

El Kantina

El Kantina

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Fast, fresh and tasty Mexican street food including ‘Cowboy Burritos’ with slow-roasted, spicy pulled pork wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.

Fire and Slice Pizza

Fire and Slice Pizza

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Serving up gourmet pizza cooked in a clay wood fired oven.

Coffee Carriage

Coffee Carriage

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Trained in the art of coffee making by Lavazza, Italy's favourite and largest coffee company.

Castro

Castro

'Put some south in your mouth' Castro are a southern American street food company bringing amazing 12 hour slow roasted pulled pork and beef, along with fresh homemade 'slaws, pickles and a wide range of homemade chilli sauces and ketchups, to the streets of the UK.

7 - 11:30pm

BALKANITE!
Balkan Beats, Gypsy Soul, Middle Eastern surf and Nomad Ska....

Headline act Gypsy Hill are a fast n furious beats and brass extravegganza. The band rocks clubs and stages from London to Romania with their highly charged 'balls & brass'sound. Gypsy Hill have also remixed the likes of Balkan Beat Box and Boom Pam, with a reputation that keeps stirring up the festivals across Europe. If you missed their jam-packed show at this summer's Eurocultured festival, now is your chance to get a taste of their exhilarating show: http://www.myspace.com/gypsyhill

Support act The Organgrinder will serve up a melting pot of Funky Beats and Latin rhythms layered with Eastern Guitar licks, Hip Hop cuts and Multi-Lingual vocal Melodies. http://www.myspace.com/dontaskthemonkey 

Behar perform passionate, soulful and poetic Sevdah musicfrom Bosnia-Herzegovina. Often described as The Balkan Blues, ancient stories are woven into unusual rhythms and beautiful eastern harmonies influenced by Jewish, Gypsy, Islamic and Orthodox music: www.myspace.com/beharmusic

And the Satellite State Disko DJs will keep the dance-floor moving into the small hours with their appetite for Balkan brass band battles, radical Gypsy Queens and Middle Eastern surf rock tubas. www.facebook.com/pages/The-Satellite-State-Disko/108298929246594

Tickets: £8 Early Bird until 11pm 3 October 2012, or £10 Standard on the door

  Order tickets via Eventbrite: http://balkanite-efbevent.eventbrite.co.uk/
Street Food hits Festival Hub @ Albert Square

Street Food hits Festival Hub @ Albert Square

Friday 21st September - Monday 8th October at Albert Square, M2 5DB

Oktoberfest comes to Manchester!

Oktoberfest comes to Manchester!

Celebrate the changing seasons at MFDF's tribute to the Munich Oktoberfest with award-winning German beer brand Veltins. This event returns in 2012 with its own dedicated Bier Keller on the Sqaure. Entry is completely free and visitiors will find litre steins of authentic German beer on sale, as well ...

Friday 5th - Sunday 7th October at Albert Square, M2 5DB

Chili Banana

Chili Banana

Appearing Fri 21 - Sun 30 Sep

Fresh Thai dishes served from a ‘tuk tuk’, cooked with the finest local produce.

Crepes Temptation

Crepes Temptation

Appearing Fri 21 - Sun 30 Sep

Deliciously sweet traditional French crepes and savoury, gluten-free galettes

Ank Marvin

Ank Marvin

Appearing Fri 21 Sep - Sun 7 Oct

For ‘starvin’ Festival goers, Ank offers a range of exotic game served with handmade preserves.

The Office by Mark Addy

The Office by Mark Addy

Appearing Fri 21 Sep - Sun 7 Oct

From the imagination of Robert Owen Brown, a wacky yet gourmet street food experience.

Harvey Nichols

Harvey Nichols

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Elegantly-styled French food, served with panache.

Streatza Mobile Pizzeria

Streatza Mobile Pizzeria

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Wood-fired pizza from the mobile kitchen that is housed in a beautiful 1969 Citroen van.

Chaat Cart

Chaat Cart

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Typical vegetarian Indian roadside snacks made with organic local produce from Manchester.

The Fresh Lemonade Company

The Fresh Lemonade Company

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Traditional hand-pressed lemonade.

Solsolet

Solsolet

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Catalan dishes such as noodle paella and mash doughnuts.

Tampopo

Tampopo

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Recreating flavours and aromas from East Asia.

Churros Susanna

Churros Susanna

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Spanish doughnuts, served with Spanish chocolate and cinnamon.

63 Degrees

63 Degrees

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Contemporary French food including beech- smoked duck and mini macaroons.

Zouk

Zouk

Appearing Wed 26 Sep - Sun 7 Oct

Chicken tikka wraps, balti-style curries as well as lamb or chicken masala and more.

Ginger’s Comfort Emporium

Ginger’s Comfort Emporium

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

A winner at last year’s British Street Food Awards, tuck into flavours like marmalade and salted caramel.

Almost Famous

Almost Famous

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Popping up with their infamous burgers.

Everyday is Like Sundae

Everyday is Like Sundae

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Bringing a bit of seaside glamour to the Fest with classics such as 99 ice creams.

Chaophraya

Chaophraya

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

A taste of Bangkok in Manchester city centre, plus a mini masterclass area.

Fresh Falafel

Fresh Falafel

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Hot falafel wraps with a choice of different accompaniments such as fresh chilli or tahini.

Pancake Corner

Pancake Corner

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Sweet and savoury pancakes.

Levanter Fine Foods

Levanter Fine Foods

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Spain comes to Manchester with traditional paella, and other dishes made from ingredients made in small, artisan villages in Granada.

All Star Lanes

All Star Lanes

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Expect a US-extravaganza from the forthcoming 1950s themed bowling alley and restaurant.

El Kantina

El Kantina

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Fast, fresh and tasty Mexican street food including ‘Cowboy Burritos’ with slow-roasted, spicy pulled pork wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.

Fire and Slice Pizza

Fire and Slice Pizza

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Serving up gourmet pizza cooked in a clay wood fired oven.

Coffee Carriage

Coffee Carriage

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Trained in the art of coffee making by Lavazza, Italy's favourite and largest coffee company.

Castro

Castro

'Put some south in your mouth' Castro are a southern American street food company bringing amazing 12 hour slow roasted pulled pork and beef, along with fresh homemade 'slaws, pickles and a wide range of homemade chilli sauces and ketchups, to the streets of the UK.

5:30 - late

The Brasswurst Bavarian Beer Band

Street Food hits Festival Hub @ Albert Square

Street Food hits Festival Hub @ Albert Square

Friday 21st September - Monday 8th October at Albert Square, M2 5DB

Oktoberfest comes to Manchester!

Oktoberfest comes to Manchester!

Celebrate the changing seasons at MFDF's tribute to the Munich Oktoberfest with award-winning German beer brand Veltins. This event returns in 2012 with its own dedicated Bier Keller on the Sqaure. Entry is completely free and visitiors will find litre steins of authentic German beer on sale, as well ...

Friday 5th - Sunday 7th October at Albert Square, M2 5DB

Chili Banana

Chili Banana

Appearing Fri 21 - Sun 30 Sep

Fresh Thai dishes served from a ‘tuk tuk’, cooked with the finest local produce.

Crepes Temptation

Crepes Temptation

Appearing Fri 21 - Sun 30 Sep

Deliciously sweet traditional French crepes and savoury, gluten-free galettes

Ank Marvin

Ank Marvin

Appearing Fri 21 Sep - Sun 7 Oct

For ‘starvin’ Festival goers, Ank offers a range of exotic game served with handmade preserves.

The Office by Mark Addy

The Office by Mark Addy

Appearing Fri 21 Sep - Sun 7 Oct

From the imagination of Robert Owen Brown, a wacky yet gourmet street food experience.

Harvey Nichols

Harvey Nichols

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Elegantly-styled French food, served with panache.

Streatza Mobile Pizzeria

Streatza Mobile Pizzeria

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Wood-fired pizza from the mobile kitchen that is housed in a beautiful 1969 Citroen van.

Chaat Cart

Chaat Cart

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Typical vegetarian Indian roadside snacks made with organic local produce from Manchester.

The Fresh Lemonade Company

The Fresh Lemonade Company

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Traditional hand-pressed lemonade.

Solsolet

Solsolet

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Catalan dishes such as noodle paella and mash doughnuts.

Tampopo

Tampopo

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Recreating flavours and aromas from East Asia.

Churros Susanna

Churros Susanna

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Spanish doughnuts, served with Spanish chocolate and cinnamon.

63 Degrees

63 Degrees

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Contemporary French food including beech- smoked duck and mini macaroons.

Zouk

Zouk

Appearing Wed 26 Sep - Sun 7 Oct

Chicken tikka wraps, balti-style curries as well as lamb or chicken masala and more.

Ginger’s Comfort Emporium

Ginger’s Comfort Emporium

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

A winner at last year’s British Street Food Awards, tuck into flavours like marmalade and salted caramel.

Almost Famous

Almost Famous

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Popping up with their infamous burgers.

Everyday is Like Sundae

Everyday is Like Sundae

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Bringing a bit of seaside glamour to the Fest with classics such as 99 ice creams.

Chaophraya

Chaophraya

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

A taste of Bangkok in Manchester city centre, plus a mini masterclass area.

Fresh Falafel

Fresh Falafel

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Hot falafel wraps with a choice of different accompaniments such as fresh chilli or tahini.

Pancake Corner

Pancake Corner

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Sweet and savoury pancakes.

Levanter Fine Foods

Levanter Fine Foods

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Spain comes to Manchester with traditional paella, and other dishes made from ingredients made in small, artisan villages in Granada.

All Star Lanes

All Star Lanes

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Expect a US-extravaganza from the forthcoming 1950s themed bowling alley and restaurant.

El Kantina

El Kantina

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Fast, fresh and tasty Mexican street food including ‘Cowboy Burritos’ with slow-roasted, spicy pulled pork wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.

Fire and Slice Pizza

Fire and Slice Pizza

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Serving up gourmet pizza cooked in a clay wood fired oven.

Coffee Carriage

Coffee Carriage

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Trained in the art of coffee making by Lavazza, Italy's favourite and largest coffee company.

Castro

Castro

'Put some south in your mouth' Castro are a southern American street food company bringing amazing 12 hour slow roasted pulled pork and beef, along with fresh homemade 'slaws, pickles and a wide range of homemade chilli sauces and ketchups, to the streets of the UK.

All day!

The Brasswurst Bavarian Beer Band

Street Food hits Festival Hub @ Albert Square

Street Food hits Festival Hub @ Albert Square

Friday 21st September - Monday 8th October at Albert Square, M2 5DB

Oktoberfest comes to Manchester!

Oktoberfest comes to Manchester!

Celebrate the changing seasons at MFDF's tribute to the Munich Oktoberfest with award-winning German beer brand Veltins. This event returns in 2012 with its own dedicated Bier Keller on the Sqaure. Entry is completely free and visitiors will find litre steins of authentic German beer on sale, as well ...

Friday 5th - Sunday 7th October at Albert Square, M2 5DB

Chili Banana

Chili Banana

Appearing Fri 21 - Sun 30 Sep

Fresh Thai dishes served from a ‘tuk tuk’, cooked with the finest local produce.

Crepes Temptation

Crepes Temptation

Appearing Fri 21 - Sun 30 Sep

Deliciously sweet traditional French crepes and savoury, gluten-free galettes

Ank Marvin

Ank Marvin

Appearing Fri 21 Sep - Sun 7 Oct

For ‘starvin’ Festival goers, Ank offers a range of exotic game served with handmade preserves.

The Office by Mark Addy

The Office by Mark Addy

Appearing Fri 21 Sep - Sun 7 Oct

From the imagination of Robert Owen Brown, a wacky yet gourmet street food experience.

Harvey Nichols

Harvey Nichols

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Elegantly-styled French food, served with panache.

Streatza Mobile Pizzeria

Streatza Mobile Pizzeria

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Wood-fired pizza from the mobile kitchen that is housed in a beautiful 1969 Citroen van.

Chaat Cart

Chaat Cart

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Typical vegetarian Indian roadside snacks made with organic local produce from Manchester.

The Fresh Lemonade Company

The Fresh Lemonade Company

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Traditional hand-pressed lemonade.

Solsolet

Solsolet

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Catalan dishes such as noodle paella and mash doughnuts.

Tampopo

Tampopo

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Recreating flavours and aromas from East Asia.

Churros Susanna

Churros Susanna

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Spanish doughnuts, served with Spanish chocolate and cinnamon.

63 Degrees

63 Degrees

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Contemporary French food including beech- smoked duck and mini macaroons.

Zouk

Zouk

Appearing Wed 26 Sep - Sun 7 Oct

Chicken tikka wraps, balti-style curries as well as lamb or chicken masala and more.

Ginger’s Comfort Emporium

Ginger’s Comfort Emporium

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

A winner at last year’s British Street Food Awards, tuck into flavours like marmalade and salted caramel.

Almost Famous

Almost Famous

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Popping up with their infamous burgers.

Everyday is Like Sundae

Everyday is Like Sundae

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Bringing a bit of seaside glamour to the Fest with classics such as 99 ice creams.

Chaophraya

Chaophraya

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

A taste of Bangkok in Manchester city centre, plus a mini masterclass area.

Fresh Falafel

Fresh Falafel

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Hot falafel wraps with a choice of different accompaniments such as fresh chilli or tahini.

Pancake Corner

Pancake Corner

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Sweet and savoury pancakes.

Levanter Fine Foods

Levanter Fine Foods

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Spain comes to Manchester with traditional paella, and other dishes made from ingredients made in small, artisan villages in Granada.

All Star Lanes

All Star Lanes

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Expect a US-extravaganza from the forthcoming 1950s themed bowling alley and restaurant.

El Kantina

El Kantina

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Fast, fresh and tasty Mexican street food including ‘Cowboy Burritos’ with slow-roasted, spicy pulled pork wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.

Fire and Slice Pizza

Fire and Slice Pizza

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Serving up gourmet pizza cooked in a clay wood fired oven.

Coffee Carriage

Coffee Carriage

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Trained in the art of coffee making by Lavazza, Italy's favourite and largest coffee company.

Castro

Castro

'Put some south in your mouth' Castro are a southern American street food company bringing amazing 12 hour slow roasted pulled pork and beef, along with fresh homemade 'slaws, pickles and a wide range of homemade chilli sauces and ketchups, to the streets of the UK.

2:30 - 10pm

The Big MFDF Birthday Party

 

JOHN BRAMWELL (7:30pm)

MIKE GARRY (poet)

DJ JOHN ROBB (Goldblade)

FRAZER KING

GET FIT  WITH RUTH GOULDING'S YOUR HEALTH ROOTS 

 

Street Food hits Festival Hub @ Albert Square

Street Food hits Festival Hub @ Albert Square

Friday 21st September - Monday 8th October at Albert Square, M2 5DB

Chili Banana

Chili Banana

Appearing Fri 21 - Sun 30 Sep

Fresh Thai dishes served from a ‘tuk tuk’, cooked with the finest local produce.

Crepes Temptation

Crepes Temptation

Appearing Fri 21 - Sun 30 Sep

Deliciously sweet traditional French crepes and savoury, gluten-free galettes

Ank Marvin

Ank Marvin

Appearing Fri 21 Sep - Sun 7 Oct

For ‘starvin’ Festival goers, Ank offers a range of exotic game served with handmade preserves.

The Office by Mark Addy

The Office by Mark Addy

Appearing Fri 21 Sep - Sun 7 Oct

From the imagination of Robert Owen Brown, a wacky yet gourmet street food experience.

Harvey Nichols

Harvey Nichols

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Elegantly-styled French food, served with panache.

Streatza Mobile Pizzeria

Streatza Mobile Pizzeria

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Wood-fired pizza from the mobile kitchen that is housed in a beautiful 1969 Citroen van.

Chaat Cart

Chaat Cart

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Typical vegetarian Indian roadside snacks made with organic local produce from Manchester.

The Fresh Lemonade Company

The Fresh Lemonade Company

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Traditional hand-pressed lemonade.

Solsolet

Solsolet

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Catalan dishes such as noodle paella and mash doughnuts.

Tampopo

Tampopo

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Recreating flavours and aromas from East Asia.

Churros Susanna

Churros Susanna

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Spanish doughnuts, served with Spanish chocolate and cinnamon.

63 Degrees

63 Degrees

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Contemporary French food including beech- smoked duck and mini macaroons.

Zouk

Zouk

Appearing Wed 26 Sep - Sun 7 Oct

Chicken tikka wraps, balti-style curries as well as lamb or chicken masala and more.

Ginger’s Comfort Emporium

Ginger’s Comfort Emporium

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

A winner at last year’s British Street Food Awards, tuck into flavours like marmalade and salted caramel.

Almost Famous

Almost Famous

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Popping up with their infamous burgers.

Everyday is Like Sundae

Everyday is Like Sundae

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Bringing a bit of seaside glamour to the Fest with classics such as 99 ice creams.

Chaophraya

Chaophraya

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

A taste of Bangkok in Manchester city centre, plus a mini masterclass area.

Fresh Falafel

Fresh Falafel

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Hot falafel wraps with a choice of different accompaniments such as fresh chilli or tahini.

Pancake Corner

Pancake Corner

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Sweet and savoury pancakes.

Levanter Fine Foods

Levanter Fine Foods

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Spain comes to Manchester with traditional paella, and other dishes made from ingredients made in small, artisan villages in Granada.

All Star Lanes

All Star Lanes

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Expect a US-extravaganza from the forthcoming 1950s themed bowling alley and restaurant.

El Kantina

El Kantina

Appearing Mon 1 - Sun 7 Oct

Fast, fresh and tasty Mexican street food including ‘Cowboy Burritos’ with slow-roasted, spicy pulled pork wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.

Fire and Slice Pizza

Fire and Slice Pizza

Appearing Wed 26 - Sun 30 Sep

Serving up gourmet pizza cooked in a clay wood fired oven.

Coffee Carriage

Coffee Carriage

Appearing Fri 21 - Tue 25 Sep

Trained in the art of coffee making by Lavazza, Italy's favourite and largest coffee company.

Castro

Castro

'Put some south in your mouth' Castro are a southern American street food company bringing amazing 12 hour slow roasted pulled pork and beef, along with fresh homemade 'slaws, pickles and a wide range of homemade chilli sauces and ketchups, to the streets of the UK.

festival event highlights

Come Dine With Metrolink: Trains and Tram

Come Dine With Metrolink: Trains and Tram

Sunday 30th September 12:00 at Kro Piccadilly , M1 1RG

Oktoberfest comes to Manchester!

Oktoberfest comes to Manchester!

Friday 5th - Sunday 7th October at Albert Square, M2 5DB

Metrolink Mini Chefs

Metrolink Mini Chefs

Sunday 7th October 12:00 at Croma, M2 4DE

Independent Manchester Beer Convention

Independent Manchester Beer Convention

Friday 5th - Saturday 6th October at Victoria Baths, M13 0FE

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