From Christmas dinner Yorkshire pudding wraps to Bury Black pudding scotch eggs – the Manchester Christmas Markets foods you must try

The sights, the sounds, the sizzling smells – yes the Manchester Christmas Markets are back for 2024 with a vengeance – and with lots and lots of tempting foodie treats to draw you in.

And no, it’s not all about the hot sausages, as this year there’s a host of local favourites bringing new twists on their foodie classics to the market stalls.

Whether you’re after a filling savoury lunch or a delicious sweet treat, we’ve headed around the Christmas Markets to find some of the quirkier new foods on offer and the festive favourites you just have to seek out.

With I Love MCR, we’ve got Christmas in the city sorted.

Bury Black Pudding Scotch Eggs from Mr Murrays

Bury Black Pudding Scotch Eggs are a true Manchester treat, crafted with care and dedication by Lauren and James at their Ghost X kitchen in Ardwick. Each scotch egg is handmade from scratch, featuring rich, locally sourced Bury black pudding wrapped around a perfectly boiled egg. The team pours hours of careful prep into each batch, ensuring every scotch egg is crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with flavour. Check out their website here

Price: £4

Where: St Anne’s Square

Deep-fried sprouts at Hip Hop Chip Shop

Hip Hop Chip Shop, Ancoats’ iconic chippie, is bringing something special to the Christmas Markets this year – and trust us, you’ll want to give it a go! Their deep-fried Brussels sprouts are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with bold flavour. Served with a rich wholegrain mustard and fried onion gravy, these sprouts are perfect for dipping. Add a touch of cranberry sauce for a festive twist that’s sure to surprise your taste buds – because, well, it is Christmas!

Price: £6

Where: Piccadilly Gardens

Porky Pig’s Christmas dinner wrap

The “famous” Porky Pig Yorkshire pudding wraps are priced at £9.50 for your choice of meat – veggie wraps are also  £9. They are also serving up a Yates Hot blob if you’re getting chilly – or have a cold – because we all know they are a cure for everything.

Price: £9.50

Where: Exchange Square

Chicken and waffles from Waffle Kart

Waffle Kart is serving up something special on King Street this Christmas! Their 24-hour double-brined fried chicken is tender, juicy, and packed with flavour, perfectly paired with fluffy buttermilk waffles. Drizzled with rich, grade-A Canadian maple syrup, this dish is the ultimate sweet-and-savoury treat. Each bite is a taste of holiday heaven – a must-try for anyone looking to indulge this season!

Price: £13.95

Where: King Street

Deep fried footlong pig in blankets

Yes, you read that right. This festive beast takes the classic pig in blanket to a whole new level! Wrapped in crispy bacon, the footlong sausage is then deep-fried to perfection and topped with a sprinkle of crispy onion bits. Add a dollop of cranberry sauce for that extra hit of Christmas cheer – this is indulgence at its best and guaranteed to keep you warm as you wander the markets.

Price: £9.50

Where: Exchange Square

You can find out more about what’s on at Manchester’s Christmas Markets by clicking here

Roast dinner in a Yorkshire pud

It’s a hefty job, but this roast dinner in a Yorkshire pud is the ultimate Winter warmer for a chilly Manc evening. You can get minted lamb, which we highly recommend – it did not disappoint. Best go on an empty stomach though because this thing is heavy.

Price: £11

Where: Piccadilly Gardens

Build your own apple crumble

Get stuck into this warming Christmas classic, perfect for chilly market nights. Start by choosing your base: go traditional with apple & cinnamon, mix it up with Winter berries, or indulge with chocolate caramel brownies. Next, add your crumble layer – keep it classic or try a crunchy granola twist. Finally, top it off with your choice of vanilla custard or whipped cream for that cozy, creamy finish. A festive dessert just the way you like it!

Price: £7

Where: Picadilly Gardens