Lifestyle: Food

Oldham's 2015 BBC Masterchef winner Simon Wood

It's the end of the road for WOOD Manchester as Simon announces restaurant closure

In a shock move, Oldham MasterChef winner Simon Wood announced yesterday (Wednesday) that he had closed his Manchester restaurant WOOD with immediate effect.

Date Published 02/10/2024


Aldi launch five-day Easter meal plan for kids - at the cost of school meal voucher

TV Nutritionist Lily Soutter has created 15 nutritional kids’ meals for £15 with Aldi in time for the Easter holidays, as new research commissioned by the supermarket reveals a...

Date Published 02/04/2021

Morrisons launches Gingerbread Donut in time for Christmas

Just when you thought Supermarkets couldn’t think of anything else they could sprinkle the Christmas dust over, well now it’s the turn of the humble donut for the festive...

Date Published 19/11/2020


Don't miss out on your copy of the Oldham Chronicle Magazine

After taking a summer break, largely due to the coronavirus pandemic taking hold, the fantastic, glossy 40-page quarterly Oldham Chronicle Magazine is back and out on the streets...

Date Published 06/11/2020

Vegan Queen drag act pens free ebook to encourage more people to vegan lifestyle

One half of local drag duo The Vegan Queens has penned a free ebook to encourage people to try veganism.

Date Published 19/08/2020


Cooking brightens Jane's soul

An Oldham-born mother of two who says cooking brightens the soul has won a coveted place in BBC One’s Masterchef.

Date Published 05/03/2020

Resturants in Oldham and Rochdale are among the best in Britain

The AA has unveiled The Restaurant Guide 2020, the food lover’s guide to the best cuisine in Britain.

Date Published 17/10/2019


Oldham food business has improved since zero rating

Mould on chopping boards and evidence that rats and mice had been in the premises, were just some of the dirty conditions Oldham Council Environmental Health officers found when...

Date Published 05/03/2019

The Manchester Cook Book - a melting pot of city delights

Featuring culinary contributors from the Ancoats to Chorlton and First Street to Stockport, The Manchester Cook Book: Second Helpings, is full to bursting with over 55 recipes and...

Date Published 18/10/2018


BBQ Bus team have their Cake and eat it!

When two finalists from the Oldham Business Awards team up, you know it’s going to be a winner!

Date Published 17/10/2018

Wood Manchester offers the ultimate Ginema experience this Halloween!

Are you looking for grown up or gin-based plans this Halloween? Then why not head to Wood Manchester?

Date Published 12/10/2018


Simon and friends get behind Action Against Hunger event

After the success of 2017’s sell-out event, international development organisation Action Against Hunger will once again bring its Moveable Feast to Manchester to coincide with...

Date Published 03/09/2018

Wood you believe it? - Simon's special birthday celebration

Chadderton superchef Simon Wood is celebrating his first year in business at Wood Manchester with a month-long celebration.

Date Published 11/07/2018


Unmissable offer for military personnel down at the Toby Carvery

Toby Carvery is inviting military personnel to rally the troops and join them for a free breakfast or carvery meal on Saturday.

Date Published 27/06/2018

Gunning for a top-class 'Ginema' experience

Wood Manchester, owned by Chadderton-based Masterchef winner Simon Wood, is offering Top Gun fans an exciting and delicious dining experience this Independence Day as they team up...

Date Published 18/06/2018


Join in the 'Big Iftar' at Cafe Lahore

This year's 'Big Iftar' is set to take place at Cafe Lahore in Oldham tomorrow evening (Thursday) from 8pm.

Date Published 23/05/2018

Simon celebrates double award win

It’s proven a hit with the foodies of Manchester and now Wood Manchester has won awards for it’s quality food and fine dining experience.

Date Published 09/05/2018


Food and fizz at Simon's restaurant

Wood Manchester and C&O Wines are coming together to create an evening of fine dining and fizz at Chadderton MasterChef champion Simon Wood’s restaurant on Wednesday, March 28.

Date Published 13/03/2018

Masterchef champion Simon reveals new restaurant plans

Chadderton's star MasterChef champion Simon Wood has revealed plans to open his second restaurant.

Date Published 06/03/2018


Oldham pizza lovers have got what it takes!

During the month of February, Oldham-based catering equipment supplier Linda Lewis Kitchens invited pizza lovers to take part in an exciting challenge.

Date Published 02/03/2018

A decade of fair trade in Oldham

This month marks a decade of Oldham being a Fairtrade borough.

Date Published 26/02/2018


'Come Dine With Me' scouting for local contestants

Do you reckon you can whip up a food frenzy and host a dinner party like no other?

Date Published 23/02/2018

Erhan nominated for British Kebab Awards gong

Erhan Karakoc, from the Istanblue restaurant in Royton, is up for the prestige Chef of the Year prize at this year’s British Kebab Awards after finalists were unveiled having...

Date Published 13/02/2018


Enjoying a Simon Wood masterclass

Chadderton MasterChef winner Simon Wood surprised six unsuspecting employees with a lunch that they’ll never forget.

Date Published 06/02/2018

Are you up for the epic Pizza Challenge?

Oldham-based pizza oven specialists Linda Lewis Kitchens (LLK) are taking on an epic food challenge like no other, all in the name of charity, and are inviting other local...

Date Published 02/02/2018


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