Deliveroo has teamed up with some of the UK’s most popular Asian restaurants to give away free food this weekend in celebration of Chinese New Year 2023.
Chopstix, YO! Sushi, Thaikhun, and Sushi Daily are just some of the popular chain restaurants to have joined forces with the food delivery company to give away free food in celebration of the Year of the Rabbit, so that hungry customers across Greater Manchester can start the Lunar New Year feeling luckier than ever.
With over 20,000 Asian restaurants on the platform, and a wide range cuisines like Chinese, Thai, and Japanese to choose from, Deliveroo is a go-to all year round.
But this Chinese New Year, foodies have got even more of a reason to get their orders in.
Deliveroo is giving away FREE food to celebrate Chinese New Year this weekend / Credit: The Manc Eats
The food delivery company says its data has revealed that some of the most-ordered Asian dishes from the platform are Katsu curries, pad thais, chicken chow meins, and pork belly ramen, with some of the top sides being egg fried rice, prawn crackers, and miso soup – but a freebie or two to go along with those orders wouldn’t go a miss, right?
From free gyozas and tofu skewers worth £7, to complimentary spring rolls, fruity bubble tea, and so much more, Deliveroo customers tuck into some free food with every order when they spend £30 or more from any of the participating restaurants.
The limited-time offer is currently live, and is running over the Chinese New Year weekend right through to Tuesday 24 January.
Speaking on the exclusive Chinese New Year offers this weekend, Sheng Goh – Head of Chinese Category at Deliveroo – said: “We hope free items from our partners will bring some added excitement to customers celebrating the Lunar New Year at home.
“Whether it’s a free bubble tea or gyoza’s on the house, we hope to bring you some extra good fortune when delivering mouth-watering meals from your favourite Asian restaurants.”
Nostalgic ready-to-drink Breezer makes UK return after a decade
Daisy Jackson
An iconic ready-to-drink favourite has launched back into the UK – oh yes, Breezer is back.
First launched in the 1990s, Breezers – then pitched as an ‘alcopop’ – were a staple on dancefloors and at barbecues right across the UK.
And now Bacardi has decided to bring these delicious, fruity, easy-drinking bottles back to British shores.
There are three new flavours to try as Breezers return to your fridges – Zesty Orange, Zingy Lime, and Crisp Watermelon.
And Breezer launched back into Manchester last night with a suitably memorable party, turning a spot in the Northern Quarter into a corner shop.
The ‘local Cornerbop’ was stacked with your usual essentials, plus shelf after shelf of these colourful glass ready-to-drink bottles.
Inside the Breezer ‘Cornerbop’ corner shop in ManchesterBreezer is back, in three new flavours
The Breezer relaunch party saw Tarsza and Rennie Peters spinning nostalgic anthems with a modern twist at a pop-up party in a corner shop.
Steve Young, business unit director for Bacardi in the UK & Ireland, said: “We know there is a lot of love for Breezer in the UK, and we are confident a new generation of consumers will fall in love with the new Breezer.
“RTDs are booming, however, the Flavoured Alcoholic Beverages category could do with a bit more excitement. By bringing back Breezer we’re definitely putting the fruity taste into FAB.”
The iconic ready-to-drink classic is back – and better than ever.
Drinks prices for Manchester Oasis gigs announced – and you’ll be pleasantly surprised
Daisy Jackson
The prices of drinks at Heaton Park for the five huge Manchester Oasis shows have been released in advance.
With the Gallagher brothers reuniting on stage in their hometown for the first time this weekend (and then again next week), it’s a huge moment for our city.
Those lucky enough to snag tickets have already forked out a small fortune to witness this moment in history (still scarred from the dynamic pricing debacle).
And most of us were probably bracing to spend another small fortune on beers at the Oasis Manchester gigs.
But you might be pleasantly surprised at the drinks prices up at Heaton Park for Oasis Live ’25.
It’s now been confirmed that pints of lager and cider will be just £6.50.
Before you turn your nose up, remember that pints at our two arenas – the AO Arena and Co-op Live are now sitting around the £9 mark.
Prices for other drinks, like wine and spirits, we’ll have to wait until Friday to see.
Heaton Park will also be the home of the ‘largest beer garden’ and the longest bars in the city for the Oasis reunion.
With a major heatwave predicted for the first shows, fans are being encouraged to stay hydrated (on WATER, not beer, please).
Ticket-holders will be allowed to bring a sealed bottle of water up to 500ml in with you, but it must be collapsible plastic.
Solid plastic and metal containers will be rejected on safety grounds.
There’s a free water point on site where you can fill up your bottles again.
Oasis will perform at Heaton Park in Manchester on 11, 12, 16, 19 and 20 July.
Emily Sergeant -
20th January 2023 
