Manchester Food and Drink Festival Awards 2025 - New Century Hall, Manchester - 260123 manchesterfoodanddrinkfestival awards newcenturyhall 291 (the vain carl sukonik @thevainphotos)

Manchester Food and Drink Festival Awards 2025

23rd January 2026

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Over 350 figures from Greater Manchester's hospitality world gathered at New Century to celebrate the best of the region's food and drink scene. Michelin starred Skof took Restaurant of the Year, Stow claimed Newcomer, Matt Bennett of The Pearl was Chef of the Year and Pollen Bakery took Food Producer. Rustica's Outstanding Achievement award was perhaps the most warmly received of the night.