SCRAN: A Manchester Food Forum
Information
When: Monday 19th January, 2026
Where: Track Brewing Co, M1 2NP
Time: 10am - 5pm (Followed by Sticky Fingers: A Mancunian Banquet)
About
SCRAN is an innovative one-day event designed to convene key figures from across Manchester’s food landscape. Our mission is to get chefs out of the kitchen and into meaningful connection with the region’s farmers, food producers and community projects.
By showcasing inspiring examples of best practise and facilitating deep-dive discussions, we’ll explore the power and potential of thriving regional food economies - and how their potential to deliver environmental, social and business benefits.
Future thinking
Exploring fresh approaches to developing regional food economies and sustainability
Cross-sector collaboration
Bridging gaps between chefs, farmers, food producers and community projects
Broader inclusion
Creating valuable connections and ensuring diverse voices shape regional food futures
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Programme
Full programme to be announced in October. Below you will find a flavour of what to expect.
Beyond survival
Kitchen economics. Margins, viability and the future of resilience
Chairs at the table
Exploring hospitality's role in feeding vulnerable communities
Cultivating taste
The question of customers & how to build demand for independent food
Reserve your seat
Hosted by our friends at Track Brewery, space is limited to 120 delegates - carefully balanced to reflect the breadth and variety of Manchester's food, hospitality and farming communities. We hope to grow the event for future editions. Day tickets are £150.00. A limited number of funded places and bursaries will be available, so don't let cost be a barrier to applying.
Apply via the form below