Events Saturday 1st October

Main Programme

ARTISAN FOOD MARKET [ 29th - 2nd OCTOBER ]

The much anticipated Artisan Food Market will take place across the duration of the Festival, opening 22nd–25th & 29th-2nd October September from midday to 7.00pm. This free to attend market will showcase some of Manchester’s finest food and drink producers.

Thursday 29th September - Sunday 2nd October at Festival Hub - Cathedral Gardens, M4 3BG

The Leftovers Kitchen

This year, MFDF are teaming up with Recycle for Greater Manchester and Open Kitchen MCR to host ‘The Leftover Kitchen’ - a full-day event surrounding demonstrations on how to ditch excess food waste and cook amazing meals with leftovers from the fridge.

Saturday 1st October 12:00 at Festival Hub - Cathedral Gardens, M4 3BG

Festival Fringe

BUNDOBAR!

Bundobust does Oktoberfest with German inspired food and beer specials.

Taking place at Bundobust Brewery + Bundobust Manchester Piccadilly!

Friday 16th September - Sunday 23rd October at Bundobust, M1 2AG

£25 FOR 25 YEARS

Across the city for the duration of the festival, MFDF are also curating a line-up of fantastic restaurants to take part in their £25 for 25 years menu collaboration. Northern Quarter favourite District will be creating an exclusive £25 menu to showcase their 3 New Wave Thai dishes to celebrate ...

Thursday 22nd September - Sunday 2nd October

MFDF x Zouk 25th Anniversary Special Cooking Class

MFDF x Zouk 25th Anniversary Special Cooking Class - Manchester's Favourite Dishes!

This year is the 25th anniversary of the MFDF so Zouk is hosting a special one off cooking class in honour of the festival. The class will teach students to prepare and cook a selection of Manchester's ...

Saturday 1st October 10:00 at Zouk, M1 5QS