Monday the 9th of March saw the annual Northern Restaurant and Bar (NRB) x @eatwellmcr fundraising dinner, this year held in the stunning surroundings of Circolo Popolare. some of the most exciting chefs from Manchester and beyond came together to raise money for Eat Well MCR.

It’s a rare chance to enjoy dishes from this calibre of talent in one room, on one night – alongside welcome drinks, canapés, a multi-course dinner with pairings, and music from Living Room Dance Club and DJ Lenny, all hosted by the brilliant Emily Spowage.

It’s an evening that directly supports our work delivering chef-made meals to families in temporary accommodation, women in refuge, schools, food banks and others facing food insecurity across Greater Manchester. Every ticket helps us continue that work. Every seat in the room translates into meals made with care and dignity for someone going through a difficult time.

This year we raised an incredible £32,400. Our best ever yet. A heartfelt thank you to our headline partner Toast, whose support helped make the whole evening possible, and to Circolo Popolare for hosting us so beautifully.

We’re so grateful to the partners and supporters who helped shape the evening — St Pierre, Hallgarten Wines, Papa Salt Gin, Fever-Tree, El Rayo Tequila, Hip Pop, Cloudwater, Erst, Caterite, Options Great Hire, DBN Audio, Decaf No Milk, 10 Tib Lane and Treehouse Hotel — and to everyone who contributed to the goodie bags, from San Juan Café, Chu Lo Drinks, Fizzle Pickles and Cedar Candles.