Indian Summers will bring Mumbai and Deli’s street food markets to Cheshire this summer, recreating its very own version at the stately Arley Hall.
Khanawala Street will boast seven totally different food stalls selling everything from kebabs, wraps and Bhangra Burgers to authentic Indian curries and snacks.
Expect wafting scents from charcoal-grilled vegetables and meats to fill your nostrils as you take in the bright colours and aromas of this wonderful part of the world.
There’ll also be a cocktail van, gin bar and Cobra stand selling refreshing Indian beer on hand for adults to enjoy.
Less spicy fare, such as stone-baked pizzas, burgers, chocolate churros and doughnuts, can be found at the artisan food stalls in the market.
A massive Indian street food festival will bring the markets of Mumbai and Delhi to Cheshire this summer
Running on July 3-4, the Indian food festival will take over the site once famously used as the backdrop for the award-winning TV show Peaky Blinders, transforming it into a South Asian street food haven.
There’ll also be a giant sandpit, fairground rides and a donkey sanctuary where you can pet the animals – so if you’re planning on taking the kids, there’s no need to worry about keeping them entertained.
In fact, the festival’s even created its own ‘Kidchella’ – a world-first zone entirely dedicated to children.This is where you’ll find the aforementioned sandpit and donkey sanctuary, both perfect for children of toddler and preschool age.
Then, there’s the fair ground, which will have rides suitable for all ages, plus classes teaching dancing and circus skills for slightly older kids.
Elsewhere, tamasha – or live entertainment – will include performances from an Indian Drummer band and the sensational Mr. Wilson’s Second Liners.
There’ll also be a Bollywood dance party, an Indian-inspired performance by the local Stagecoach Performing Arts School, and free yoga class taking place as part of the programme.
Tickets are on sale for the festival now, priced at £10 for adults or £5 for children. Discounts are available for families and early birds.
Drake-backed fried chicken brand Dave’s Hot Chicken is opening in Manchester
Daisy Jackson
The huge LA-based fried chicken brand backed by Drake is heading to Manchester for the very first time this summer.
Dave’s Hot Chicken is set to open in the Printworks this August – the first UK branch outside of London and Birmingham.
The cult chicken brand has said that its new venue will feature an ‘industrial design inspired by Manchester’s rave scene’ (if we had a pound every time a new venue used that design style, we’d be as rich as Drake…).
Dave’s Hot Chicken is famed for its signature Nashville-style hot chicken, which is served in seven different spice levels from No Spice to Reaper.
Expect sliders, tenders, ‘next-level’ top-loaded shakes and slushes.
It’s grown so quickly that in 2021, it caught the eye of none other than rapper Drake, who is a ‘significant investor’ in the brand.
The fried chicken spot will be moving into the large corner unit at Printworks, which has previously been Busaba Thai, and Floripa, with 139 covers.
Dave’s Hot Chicken is coming to Manchester
Inside, it will feature towering ceilings, exposed steelwork, and laser lights, claiming to be a ‘full-on sensory trip, where music, light and fried chicken will come together to create a high-voltage experience’.
There will also be custom graffiti inspired by L.A.-based street artists Splatterhaus and Dehm.
Dave’s Hot Chicken still has hour-long queues down in London, several months after opening on Shaftesbury Avenue – next up will be a Birmingham branch in July before Manchester opens later this summer.
And this is just the start of a nationwide expansion.
Jim Attwood, Managing Director of Dave’s Hot Chicken UK, said: “Printworks Manchester is the ideal setting for our next UK site – right at the heart of one of the country’s most exciting cities.
“The new restaurant pays homage to Manchester’s legendary warehouse rave scene, with an industrial-inspired design and bold, high-energy atmosphere to match our signature flavours.
“We can’t wait to bring something fresh to this iconic venue and its vibrant mix of entertainment, food and culture.”
Dave’s Hot Chicken will open at Printworks Manchester on 8 August.
Burger King is giving away FREE vegan burgers to meat lovers to prove how ‘tasty’ they are
Emily Sergeant
Reckon you could swap out meat for a vegan alternative?
Now we know there’ll be droves of meat-lovers who read that question with their noses turned up, immediately dismissing the possibility that it would ever be something they’d consider… but what if we told you it was free?
That’s right – Burger King has announced that for the next week or so, it’ll be delivering its delicious Vegan Royale burgers to meat-loving customers for free, all with the aim of giving them a chance to experience just how tasty and satisfying plant-based foods can be, and prove that they won’t miss out by giving it a go.
The Vegan Royale is Burger King’s take on its legendary Chicken Royale burger, and sees a crispy vegan patty – that’s meant to be an alternative to chicken – topped with iceberg lettuce, vegan mayo, and crowned with a toasted sesame seed bun.
Burger King is giving away free vegan burgers to meat lovers to prove how ‘tasty’ they are / Credit: Burger King UK
The fast food chain‘s campaign is in partnership with The Vegetarian Butcher, and comes as shocking new research has revealed that more than 40% of meat eaters admit to having never tasted a plant-based burger.
On the other hand, that same research also found that the UK appears to eb embracing plant-based foods more than ever, as nearly 60% of the population say that are open to trying it.
67% of those who once thought plant-based food wasn’t for them say a great meat alternative burger was what changed their mind – so maybe this is what the Vegan Royale can be for you, if you’re willing to give it a chance.
So, to give hungry customers a taste of what the fuss is all about, Burger King will be offering anyone who orders on UberEats or Just Eat, with a minimum spend of £20, a Vegan Royale burger for free of charge along with the rest of their order.
Georgina Pellant -
8th June 2021 
