Manchester’s Christmas Markets are back and many favourite food stalls have returned, from Porky Pig’s Yorkshire pudding wraps to the Dutch mini pancakes. There are some newer faces too. Ancoats favourite Hip Hop Chip Shop makes its debut and The Flat Baker returns for its second year.

Whether you fancy spicy street food or a sweet treat, there’s so much to choose from. This year there are stalls to suit every taste and spanning nearly every continent. But with dozens to choose from across nine zones it can be tricky to know where to begin.

We’ve rounded up some of the best foods to try this year at the markets. READ MORE: Manchester Christmas Markets 2024 price list for food and drink at every location Tuck into spicy Indian street food, munch on fried Brussel sprouts or take a shot of melted chocolate - whatever you choose, one thing is for certain: you won’t go home hungry. Read on for the best places to try.

Shepherd’s Pie Loaded Yorkies, Piccadilly Gardens Shepherds Pie Yorkshire (Image: Sean Hansford | Manchester Evening News) Yorkshire pudding wraps may be a Christmas Market staple, but this year there’s a new kid on the block - Shepherd’s Pie loaded Yorkshire puddings. It doesn’t stop there either. You can choose between a minted lamb Shepherd’s pie, chicken Christmas dinner, Butchers sausage or Mexican chilli beef filling, then it’s all topped with fluffy mash and baked with cheese on top for £10.

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