Best Food Events In Manchester

Wing Fest lands at Victoria Baths on 18, 19 and 20 September 2026 for a three-day celebration of the humble chicken wing, and it's exactly as good as it sounds. The world's biggest chicken wing showdown brings together the city's best wing slingers competing across three categories: Best Buffalo Wing, Best Classic Wing and Best Boneless, with you as the judge. Beyond the eating, expect live music across R&B, pop and 80s, axe throwing, beer, cocktails and the full festival atmosphere inside one of Manchester's most stunning Victorian venues.

Tickets run from £25.85 and include a Wing Fest signature trucker hat on arrival. Sessions run across Friday evening (18+), Saturday afternoon and evening (18+ for evenings), and Sunday afternoon, so there's an option whatever your weekend looks like. Book early; this one sells out.

Looking for a foodie event that's a little more hands-on? Then head to Pizza Pilgrims on Deansgate, where they host a regular Dough It Yourself pizza masterclass. Here, their talented chefs will teach you how to create the perfect margherita, from shaping the dough to balancing toppings.

The class begins with a selection of tasty Italian snacks, while you learn more about the restaurant's history. All this is included in the price of your ticket, as well as two drinks each and a delicious Nutella ring dessert.

Food Escapes completely reimagines the traditional food tour by turning the city's food scene into an interactive, puzzle-led game. Guided entirely via WhatsApp, you'll unlock a route that takes you to three exceptional independent restaurants, with delicious food included at every single stop. From the spice-laden Indian Street Eats and comforting Dumpling Trail to mid-morning Rise & Dine Brunch tours, these trails showcase the very best culinary talent the city has to offer.

The game clock completely pauses while you eat, allowing you to relax, savour the incredible local dishes, and soak up the atmosphere at your own pace. Just make sure to arrive hungry.

Looking for a fun and unique way to spend time with friends or family in Manchester? The Big Manchester Bake offers an immersive baking experience that combines creativity, competition, and a touch of sweetness.

Held in a spacious marquee, participants have 90 minutes to bake and decorate a cake based on a new theme each month, with all ingredients and instructions provided. A head baker guides each team, ensuring everyone feels like a pro, regardless of their baking skills. With 12 cooking stations available, the event accommodates up to 24 participants, making it perfect for groups looking to add a bit of friendly rivalry to their day.

Looking for the best food events in Manchester? Found just a short drive from the city, Cherry Jam is serving up a tasty bottomless afternoon tea from its home in Stockport. Enjoy unlimited spritzes, cocktails and beers with a wide choice of sweet and savoury bites.

We couldn't not mention Electric Shuffle's Brunch as one of the best food events happening around the city every weekend. Gather your mates and head to the Deansgate spot to enjoy an hour's worth of shuffleboard paired with a bottle of prosecco each and unlimited pizza; all from just £30 per person.

For something genuinely different on a Saturday morning, Chotto Matte's rooftop Pilates and brunch series with Studio 34 runs every other Saturday from April through to mid-September. The session kicks off at 10:30am with a 45-minute mat Pilates class on the rooftop high above the city, led by the Studio 34 team, expect strength work, controlled flow and breath-led movement with Manchester's skyline as the backdrop. Once the class wraps, brunch follows from 12pm in the form of a Chotto protein bowl created exclusively for the collaboration, featuring bases like Chotto Caesar or quinoa with pickled veg and anticucho-style grilled proteins. At £40pp with the class and protein bowl included, it's one of the more distinctive food events in Manchester right now, and given the previous run sold out, booking ahead is essential.