Black Pudding

Bury Black Pudding

A delicacy typically associated with Bury, black pudding is a dark sausage made from pig's blood and fillers such as barley, oats and suet. Can be purchased in a hot boiled form on many local markets, and eaten locally as a takeaway snack dowsed with malt vinegar. If you'd like to take some home as a souvenir, it can normally be found in the regional produce section of most supermarkets

Eccles Cake

Real Lancashire Eccles Cakes

A small round flaky pastry cake filled with currants, sugar and spice, found at all good local bakers in the area.

Manchester Tart

Manchester Tart

A traditional English baked tart, which consists of a shortcrust pastry shell, spread with raspberry jam, covered with a custard filling and topped with flakes of coconut. A staple of the 1940s and 50s school dinner, but now scarcely seen. You may be lucky enough to spot it on a specials menu at one of the many British restaurants in the city.

Pasty barm

A Bolton speciality consisting of a floured bread roll (referred to as a barm cake) filled with a meat and potato pasty. Head to any good bakery in Bolton to try it for yourself.

Parched peas

Made from the purple podded pea which is soaked overnight and simmered to produce a type of mushy pea. Also known as black peas or maple peas, this delicacy popular in Rochdale, Oldham, Bury and Bolton is traditionally sold on or around Bonfire Night at fairgrounds.

Rag Pudding

A savoury dish consisting of minced meat and onions wrapped in a suet pastry which is then boiled or steamed. Originating from Oldham and still widely available at traditional local butchers shops.

Uncle Joe's Mint Balls

Traditional mints produced in Wigan by William Santus & Co since 1898. 

Vimto

A drink made from a blend of fruit, herbs and spices, originally known as Vim Tonic when it was created in Manchester in 1908. Now sold in over 40 countries worldwide and available at most supermarkets and convenience shops.

Rhubarb Crumble 

A classic British dessert made with tangy rhubarb topped with a buttery crumble often served warm with custard or cream that is also loved in Manchester. You can try this delightful treat at Crumbled in Manchester.

Fish and Chips

Hip Hop Chip Shop

A beloved British takeaway dish consisting of crispy battered fish, typically cod or haddock, served with chunky chips and often accompanied by mushy peas or tartar sauce that is also popular in Manchester. To try a classic Fish and Chips in Manchester, visit the Hip Hop Chip Shop.

Pies 

Pies from Pieminister

A staple of British cuisine, pies come in a variety of forms, from savoury fillings like steak and ale or chicken and mushroom to sweet options like apple or treacle, all encased in flaky pastry. Pies are a comforting favourite in Manchester that you can try at Pieminister in Manchester. 

Sunday Roast

Elnecot Sunday Roast

A traditional British meal, typically served on Sundays, featuring roasted meat (such as beef, lamb, or chicken), accompanied by roast potatoes, vegetables, Yorkshire pudding, and gravy. Mancunians love to enjoy a Sunday roast as it's a great way to end the week with family and friends. You can savour a hearty Sunday roast at Elnecot in Manchester.