2025 Programme
Eat Well, Do Good Month - city wide fundraising from the best of Manchester this October
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One month. One city. Thousands of meals.
Eat Well, Do Good Month is back – for October 2026! Across Greater Manchester bars, restaurants and businesses will be coming together for a month-long city-wide fundraiser to help us provide chef -made meals to people in need.
How it works.
Throughout the month, venues will be getting creative with special dishes, cocktails, events and donation points – all to raise funds for Eat Well MCR. Just £2 funds a meal for someone in our community who needs it most — whether that’s a family living in temporary accommodation, a woman staying in refuge, a parent of a sick child in hospital, a child taking food home from school for the weekend, or someone else facing tough times.
We’ve also got an amazing raffle running throughout October, featuring prizes from some of the very best across the city – click the ticker tape below to find out more.
Browse the full line-up of events, special menus and creative ways our incredible hospitality community is fundraising this October. Whether you’re booking a supper club, trying a one-off menu item, or simply adding a donation to your bill, you’ll be helping make sure more people in our city can eat well.
Explore the 2026 programme.
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Saturday 26 September
Ghosts of Garage x 10 Years at The Refuge
Ghosts of Garage will host a courtyard takeover at The Refuge on Saturday, 26 September 2026, as part of the venue's 10th-anniversary celebrations.
For one very special celebration, The Refuge is bringing together everything Refuge has been - and everything still to come.
In keeping with Refuge's commitment to the local community, all ticket proceeds (£2) will be donated to Eat Well MCR, £2 = a chef made meal for someone in need in Greater Manchester.
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Monday 5 October
SCRAN is an innovative one-day gathering uniting chefs, farmers, producers, policy-makers and community leaders.
The aim is to to reimagine what’s possible for Manchester’s food economy, spark connections, build networks and develop ideas in support of resilient regional food economies.
A discussion built around one open question: what’s possible when chefs, farmers, food producers, community projects and policy makers stop working in silos and start working across sectors to build the food system we need for the future? -

Wednesday 7 October
One Night Only: ‘Eat Well' with MasterChef: Professionals Champion Gareth Baty
An extraordinary evening of food, community, and local pride. For one night only, MasterChef: Professionals champion Gareth Baty joins forces with Refuge Head Chef Cameron Tetlow to host an exclusive charity dining event.
The evening kicks off with a glass of fizz and a selection of elegant, handcrafted canapés, followed by a spectacular four-course menu. Every single dish is a celebration of the North, packed with rich, nostalgic northern flavours and the very best seasonal ingredients our region has to offer.
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Thursday 8 October
Renae Fund-raving ft. Chunky, Il Bosco, Lil’ Minx, Metrodome, Sarah Sweeney & Synna G
A music-led bar in the Northern Quarter hosts some of Manchester’s finest selectors and party-starters.
Unmissable. Every ticket funds 5 meals.
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Monday 26 October
Record Breaking Pickle Making at Track Brewing Co
Founder of Pickle Fest and Track Pickle Club, Holly Pickle, the plunkiest pickler around, will be attempting a world record picking event and you’re all invited!
Supported by Dunsters Farm and Organic North.
A perfect family day out this half term at Track Brewing Co in Ancoats. Ticket link to follow.
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Sunday 25 October
Eat Well Do Good Dishoom Breakfast
Begin your day in the best possible way with breakfast at Dishoom!
10% of all sales will be donated to Eat Well MCR.
Between 09:00-11:45 you can idulge in a Bacon Naan Roll, a Parsi Omelette or The Big Bombay and 10% of all sales will go to Eat Well MCR.
Dishoom cook meals every week for Eat Well MCR—dishes like their incredible Chicken Ruby Murray—which are then collected and delivered to people in need across Manchester.
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Sunday 25 October
Odioba Supper Club soundtracked by Stan Chow
Odioba, Stockport’s hi-fi listening bar, is holding a supper club at their Hi-Fi listening bar in Stockport.
Artist Stand Chow will be selecting choice cuts from his vinyl collection throughout the evening.
Odioba will also be adding an optional £1 donation to every bill for diners at its in-venue ramen pop-up throughout the month.
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Throughout October
A negroni safari at Manchesters
The Eat Well, Do Good Negroni Safari
Four brilliant Manchester bars. Four of the city’s best Negronis. The Eat Well, Do Good Negroni Safari takes you on a tour of four distinctive city-centre venues.
Buy your ticket, then visit each bar at a time that suits you to enjoy its take on the classic Negroni —you can choose where to begin and complete the safari in any order.
Your Negroni Safari stops
10 Tib Lane
A cocktail bar and restaurant in the heart of Manchester, where laid-back sophistication meets great food and drink.The Ivy Asia
A stylish rooftop destination serving Asian-inspired food and signature cocktails, with panoramic views across the city.Studio IV at Mollie’s
Manchester’s liveliest living room—a vibrant cocktail bar and live music venue.Arcane
An atmospheric basement lounge with slick Victorian décor, evocative of the golden age of cocktail making.Your ticket includes one Negroni at each of the four participating venues.
Only 50 tickets are available, so don’t leave it too late to join the safari.
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Monday 2 November
Dinner at the Museum
Step into the Living Worlds gallery at Manchester Museum for an extraordinary evening of community and storytelling through food, prepared by Eat Well MCR Founder and Chef, Mary-Ellen McTague.
Details to follow.
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Monday 3 November
Closing Thank You Party at Nells
A private thank you party for all operators contributing to Eat Well, Do Good Month.
Join us at Nell’s at Kampus as we bring together our brilliant friends and partners from across Manchester hospitality to celebrate Eat Well, Do Good — and to say a very heartfelt thank you for all your support.
Nell’s will be generously serving up their iconic giant pizzas, and Eat Well MCR will provide beer, wine and soft drinks for everyone.
We cannot do this without the amazing support of the Manchester hospitality community and are delighted that Lina Stores has offered to host a party tp say thanks to all the venues that have supported Eat Well, Do Good Month this year.
Register Below.
October 2025
Fundraising initiatives across the city!
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10 Tib Lane
10 Tib Lane cook 50 meals each week for Eat Well MCR.
10 Tib Lane will be taking part in the Negroni Safari which sees four venues serving up some of the city’s best Negronis.
See above for details.
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The Alchemist
The Alchemist, home to creative cocktails and all-day dining in a vibrant setting in Spinningfields, will add an optional £1 to diners' bills throughout October at all three venues.
The Alchemist has also started cooking meals for Eat Well, adding to the collective of quality restaurants providing chef-made meals to people in need in Manchester.
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Arcane
A favourite with the hospitality crowd, Arcane is a late night basement lounge with slick Victorian décor evocative of the golden age of cocktail making.
Jack at Arcane has created a special cocktail for Eat well, Do Good this October with a donation from each one sold.
Arcane will be taking part in the Negroni Safari which sees four venues serving up some of the city’s best Negronis.
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The Black Friar Salford
The Black Friar is a beautifully restored public house and restaurant nestled in Salford. The team is serving their proper good pub grub and adding an optional £2 on every bill for the month of October
They are also generously hosting pie making sessions for young people from the Greater Manchester Youth Network.
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Chin Chin
This neighbourhood wine bar in Prestwich with vinyl DJs, natural wines and Brit-inspired small plates is adding an optional £2 to every bill throughout October.
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Chorlton Cheesemongers
A regular supporter of Eat Well MCR, Chorlton Cheesemongers raise money throughout the year through online donations and optional donations over the counter is their cheese haven in Chorlton.
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Circolo Popolare
Circolo Popolare is a vibrant Italian trattoria in the heart of Manchester, bringing the warmth, energy and flavours of Sicily to the city.
Beyond the restaurant, the team supports Eat Well MCR by providing 150 freshly made lasagnes every week for us to deliver to people in need across Greater Manchester.
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Coselea Walshaw
Coselea in Bury is a local community cafe and bar serving everything from a good breakfast, to bottomless brunch and Sunday lunch, often with live music to go with it.
Coselea have been providing delicious meals for Eat Well MCR to deliver to people in need for many years and we are very grateful.
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Dishoom
On Sunday 25th October—the first Sunday of Half Term—Dishoom will be serving the Eat Well, Do Good Dishoom Breakfast. Between 9:00 and 11:45, 10% of all breakfast sales will go to Eat Well MCR.
Dishoom cook meals every week for Eat Well MCR—dishes like their incredible Chicken Ruby Murray—which are then collected and delivered to people in need across Manchester.
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Elnecot
Throughout October this Ancoats favourite will be adding an optional £2 donation to every bill.
Every time you eat at Elnecot you’re paying for a meal for someone in need.
Eat Well, Do Good.
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Great North Pie Co. with ISCA
For Eat Well Do Good, Great North Pie Co are teaming up with Issy Jenkins of ISCA, Levenshulme to create a special edition pie - Cheese and Kimchi - available from 10th - 31st October.
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Hawksmoor Manchester
Our friends at Hawksmoor donate 50p from one of their delicious puddings to Eat Well MCR, not just in October but all year round.
Hawksmoor also cook meals weekly for Eat Well MCR to deliver to people in need.
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Hello Oriental
Hello Oriental provide weekly meals for Eat Well MCR that go to a local youth group in Hulme.
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The Jane Eyre
This neighbourhood favourite venue serves classic cocktails, interesting wines, local beers and small plates, based in Chorlton.
A £1 donation will be added to every bill throughout October.
The cocktail bar in Ancoats will also be donating!
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Khau Galli
Khau Galli in Royton provides 100 weekly meals for Eat Well MCR to deliver to people in need.
The popular restaurant serves traditional classics, Indian street food, and authentic home-cook-style curries- their biryanis always go down a treat!
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Horse & Jockey, Chorlton
A new chapter in this 500 year old building's history, Horse & Jockey is now back open after an extensive refurbishment, serving proper good pub grub. There will be a optional £1 on every bill, not just for the month of October, but right up until Christmas!
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Mama Z
Our talented friend Zos, from Mama Z in West Didsbury, makes tasty Filipino food using family recipes and food from her travels.
Eat Well MCR collect weekly meals from Mama Z to deliver to people in need.
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Fenix
Fenix blends Greek heritage with modern-mediterranean, elevated cuisine in stunning surroundings.
There is an optional £1 donation added to every bill and Fenix is generously continuing this initiative right up until the end of the year.
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Manchester Bites
Since April 25 Manchester Bites have donated a meal for every guest that joins one of their food tours of Manchester and Stockport. Over 1,200 meals so far have been donated. This October to celebrate Eat Well Do Good month they will be doubling their donation. Meaning for every guest that joins a food tour, 2 meals will be donated to Eat Well Manchester.
A great day out exploring Manchester and supporting our independent food scene. Book your place on the tour @ www.manchesterbites.com -

Manchester Hall
Manchester Hall is one of the city's most remarkable architectural treasures — a Grade II listed landmark where nearly a century of history meets contemporary elegance. Step inside and discover a venue that has been captivating guests since 1929.
Manchester Hall has recently started cooking delicious meals weekly, for Eat well MCR to deliver to people in need.
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Maray
Maray Manchester has become a much-loved part of the city’s dining scene, serving up Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes alongside bold cocktails, unique wines and their signature warm welcome.
Maray continues to cook delicious meals each week for Eat Well MCR to deliver to people in need. Maray also raises much needed funds through the optional £1 donation on every bill, not just in October, but all year round!
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Odioba / UMA
Odioba, Stockport’s hi-fi listening bar, is adding an optional £1 donation to every bill for diners at its in-venue ramen pop-up, UMA, throughout October.
A supper club is also planned - details above.
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Palms Coffee
Palms Coffee, little sister to Palms Bakery and our neighbours at Pollard Yard, will donate all earnings from their autumn special Pumpkin Spice Latte this October.
Blossom Roastery Coffee paired with their homemade syrup goes perfectly with a slice of cake.
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Portfolio
Portfolio is a new Champagne bar created by Julian Pizer (Another Hand) and Cameron Foster (Deux Six), it’s a space designed to make Champagne feel exciting, approachable and worth lingering over — whether you’re popping in for a single glass or settling in to explore something special.
Throughout October Portfolio will add an optional £1 donation to every bill.
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Proloco
Proloco, is a new Ancoats restaurant from chef Richard Carver and Dan Hope. This is a restaurant built for sharing: seasonal plates, 18-inch pizzas, £7 negronis, wine and house-made ice cream
Proloco will be adding an optional £1 to all bills throughout October.
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Refuge
The Refuge is a glam-meets-industrial destination situated inside the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel on Oxford Street. . continue to add an optional £1 donation to bills.
The Refuge is also hosting two fundraising events this October:
Ghosts of Garage x 10 Years of The Refuge
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One Night Only: ‘Eat Well' with MasterChef: Professionals Champion Gareth BatySee full listing details above.
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SAMPA by Caroline Martins
Chef Caroline Martins showcases Brazilian ingredients and cooking techniques, to give a modern twist to dishes found across the 26 states of Brazil in her Michelin listed restaurant.
Throughout October SAMPA will donate £2 from every bill to Eat Well MCR.
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Thomas Franks
Thomas Franks is a family-owned catering partner with a global reputation for serving exceptional food made from locally sourced produce.
Tomas Francks cook weekly meals for Eat Well MCR to deliver to people in need in our community.
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University of Manchester
The University of Manchester has 5 catered halls on campus, providing meals for around 1200 students' daily.
Eat Well MCR collects weekly meals from Dalton Ellis Halls to deliver to people in need.
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Victoria & Albert Marriott
The Manchester Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel is a 4-star historic hotel located on Water Street in Manchester, set along the banks of the River Irwell.
The Restaurant at the V&A will be adding an optional £1 to every bill throughout October.
The V&A also cook weekly meals for Eat Well MCR to deliver to people in need.
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Zouk
Zouk Tea Bar & Grill is a fully halal Indian and Pakistani restaurant in Manchester city centre, serving vibrant dishes inspired by the flavours of South Asia.
Zouk Tea Bar and Grill cook delicious weekly meals for Eat Well MCR to deliver to people in need.