The Manchester hit list
Wheelbarrows of tiramisu, giant lamb-shank pies and wings with a UFC heavyweight. These are the challenges worth knowing about, with original videos and honest checks on whether they're still running.
Updated 23 August 2026 · A video proves the attempt, not that it is still bookable.
Current research
Slattery Patissier & Chocolatier · Whitefield
A chocolate-heavy dessert challenge served in Slattery's dining room.
Before you go
Confirm the latest price and availability with the dining room before travelling.
Checked 23 Aug 2026
Evidence: Slattery dining-room page
Irish World Heritage Centre · Cheetham Hill
A full Irish breakfast challenge with a published time limit and winner updates.
Before you go
Check the official page or contact the centre before making a special journey.
Checked 23 Aug 2026
Evidence: Official challenge page
Diggle Lock · Diggle / Oldham
A huge French-toast challenge with a dedicated section on the venue website.
Before you go
Confirm the current entry process, rules and price directly with Diggle Lock.
Checked 23 Aug 2026
Evidence: Diggle Lock challenge page
Ciaooo Neapolitan Pizzeria · Northern Quarter
A wheelbarrow-sized tiramisu attempt filmed in Manchester in July 2026.
5m YouTube views when checked 23 Aug 2026.
Before you go
Strong recent evidence, but confirm the current booking route and rules directly with Ciaooo.
Checked 23 Aug 2026
Evidence: Challenge report
Kong's Chicken Shop · Northern Quarter
A timed attempt to beat the venue taco record, filmed by BeardMeatsFood.
13.3m YouTube views when checked 23 Aug 2026.
Before you go
The venue remains active, but the challenge and current rules need direct confirmation.
Checked 23 Aug 2026
Evidence: Original YouTube attempt
Kong's Chicken Shop · Northern Quarter
A wings leaderboard attempt featuring BeardMeatsFood and UFC heavyweight Tom Aspinall.
4.9m YouTube views when checked 23 Aug 2026.
Before you go
The venue remains active, but the challenge and current rules need direct confirmation.
Checked 23 Aug 2026
Evidence: Original YouTube attempt
The Black Friar · Salford
A giant lamb-shank pie attempt filmed at The Black Friar in Salford.
8.3m YouTube views when checked 23 Aug 2026.
Before you go
The sharer pie is still evidenced, but the challenge prize and current format need confirmation.
Checked 23 Aug 2026
Evidence: Original YouTube attempt
Celia's Kitchen · Prestwich
A large mixed-food challenge currently listed on Celia's official takeaway menu.
9.1m YouTube views when checked 23 Aug 2026.
Before you go
The official menu lists the challenge, but call ahead to confirm it can be prepared when you visit.
Checked 23 Aug 2026
Evidence: Celia's official takeaway page
Northern Crafthouse · Whitefield
A huge Mexican sharing platter attempted solo by BeardMeatsFood.
13.3m YouTube views when checked 23 Aug 2026.
Before you go
The venue is active, but the current challenge needs direct confirmation.
Checked 23 Aug 2026
Evidence: Original YouTube attempt
The Brotherhood of Pursuits & Pastimes · Manchester city centre
A city-centre eating challenge filmed in early 2023.
6.3m YouTube views when checked 23 Aug 2026.
Before you go
The venue is active, but the challenge is absent from the current public menu.
Checked 23 Aug 2026
Evidence: Original YouTube attempt
Bunny Jackson's · First Street
A hot-wing challenge associated with one of Manchester's best-known wing venues.
Before you go
Ask the venue directly because the challenge is not normally listed on the public menu.
Checked 23 Aug 2026
Evidence: June 2026 Manchester challenge roundup
The Airport Pub · Manchester Airport
An aviation-themed wing platter challenge filmed in 2020.
2.9m YouTube views when checked 23 Aug 2026.
Before you go
This is an older lead and needs complete re-verification before making a special journey.
Checked 23 Aug 2026
Evidence: Original YouTube attempt
Quantity challenge
Dive NQ
Venue photo coming soon
Dive NQ · Northern Quarter
Triple cheeseburger, triple mac and cheese, fried chicken, pulled pork and half a pound of fries. Finish it and you pay nothing; fail and you go on the wall of shame.
Before you go
Directory listing only, and the sources disagree on the time limit. Ring Dive NQ to confirm the challenge is still on and what the rules are.
Checked 23 Aug 2026
Evidence: Total Guide to Manchester eating-challenges listing
Quantity challenge
The Royal Sovereign
Venue photo coming soon
The Royal Sovereign · Manchester
Four flame-grilled beef burgers, four rashers of smoked bacon, BBQ pulled pork, burger sauce, onion rings, corn on the cob and seasoned fries.
Before you go
Directory listing only, with no price published. Ring ahead before travelling.
Checked 23 Aug 2026
Evidence: Total Guide to Manchester eating-challenges listing
Songbird · Bury
The Songbird Cafe offers an Afternoon Tea Challenge where two-person teams attempt to finish a classic afternoon tea within an hour. Successful participants receive a free meal, a spot on the wall of fame, and a gold medal.
Before you go
Confirm the current rules, price and availability directly with the venue.
Checked 23 Aug 2026
Evidence: BeardMeatsFood on YouTube
Taco Bell · Didsbury
BeardMeatsFood attempted the entire Taco Bell menu challenge, showcasing his ability to consume a full menu without any order cap.
Before you go
Confirm the current rules, price and availability directly with the venue.
Checked 23 Aug 2026
Evidence: BeardMeatsFood on YouTube
The Plough · Stockport
The Plough offers a Mega Pie Challenge featuring a pie filled with lamb, mash, veggies, and two pints, priced at £25.
Before you go
Confirm the current rules, price and availability directly with the venue.
Checked 23 Aug 2026
Evidence: BeardMeatsFood on YouTube
Before you take one on
Start with food you genuinely enjoy rather than choosing only by size. Breakfast and dessert challenges can be difficult because of volume and richness, while hot-wing challenges introduce a different kind of risk. Check allergens, the exact rules and whether a booking is required before committing.
We keep venue status and challenge status separate. A restaurant can be open while an old challenge is no longer bookable, so creator videos are treated as evidence of an attempt, not proof of current availability.
Manchester has hosted giant breakfast, hot-wing, taco, pie and dessert challenges. WeOutOut separates officially evidenced active challenges from attempts that still need direct venue confirmation.
Some challenges refund the meal, while others offer merchandise, a wall-of-fame place or a different prize. Check the evidence and contact the venue because rules and prizes can change.
Many require advance notice because the venue must prepare an unusually large dish. Follow the source on each listing and confirm the booking process before travelling.
Published Manchester-area attempts include Ciaooo, Kong's Chicken Shop, The Black Friar, Celia's Kitchen, Northern Crafthouse, The Brotherhood and The Airport Pub. A video proves the attempt happened, not that the challenge is still available.
Every record displays its last-checked date. A challenge marked verified active automatically drops back to needs confirmation after 45 days without a new check.
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