The Manchester hit list

Manchester's biggest food challenges

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.

5 verified now 13 worth calling first 10 original videos

Updated 12 October 2026 · A video proves the attempt, not that it is still bookable.

Featured challengeChocolate ChallengeSlattery Patissier & Chocolatier

10,000-Calorie French Toast ChallengeDiggle Lock

Wheelbarrow of TiramisuCiaooo Neapolitan Pizzeria

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20 challenges found

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Chocolate Challenge

Slattery Patissier & Chocolatier · Whitefield

Warm chocolate fudge cake, chocolate ice cream, fresh cream, two pots of chocolate sauce and a hot chocolate, eaten on your own with no help from friends.

Entry: £25
Time: No time limit stated
Prize: Slattery chocolate medal and a 100g box of handmade chocolates

Before you go

Served all day in the dining room and no booking is needed. Check opening times before you go.

Checked 3 Oct 2026

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Evidence: Slattery chocolate challenge page

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Irish Breakfast Challenge

Irish World Heritage Centre · Cheetham Hill

A full Irish with four of almost everything, served 9am to noon, Monday to Saturday. Eat it all on your own in under 25 minutes and it is free.

Entry: £15.95
Time: 25 minutes
Prize: Breakfast refunded and your photo on the wall of fame

Before you go

The centre suggests calling ahead, as the breakfast can sell out.

Checked 3 Oct 2026

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Evidence: Official challenge page

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10,000-Calorie French Toast Challenge

Diggle Lock · Diggle / Oldham

Around 3.5kg of French toast, roughly 10,000 calories. Finish it in 30 minutes and it is free.

Entry: £30
Time: 30 minutes
Prize: Meal free. Past winners have also had a goodie bag and a wooden winner's spoon.

Before you go

Book at least 48 hours ahead, as the venue asks.

Checked 3 Oct 2026

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Evidence: Diggle Lock challenge page

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Wheelbarrow of Tiramisu

Ciaooo Neapolitan Pizzeria · Northern Quarter

A wheelbarrow of homemade tiramisu for two people to finish in 30 minutes.

Entry: Reported as £150 in May 2026
Time: 30 minutes
Prize: Reported as free if finished, plus T-shirts, a meal for two and a wall-of-fame photo

5.8m YouTube views when checked 3 Oct 2026.

Before you go

Book in advance. The challenge is not on the menu online yet, so confirm the price and rules with Ciaooo.

Checked 3 Oct 2026

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Evidence: May 2026 launch report

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All-You-Can-Eat Taco Record

Kong's Chicken Shop · Northern Quarter

Unlimited tacos on Tuesdays, served five at a time for an hour. In 2023 beating the house record won a T-shirt and fizz, and BeardMeatsFood set it at 50 tacos.

Entry: Reported as £20 in 2023
Time: Reported as 60 minutes in 2023
Prize: Reported in 2023 as a T-shirt and a bottle of fizz for beating the house record

13.4m YouTube views when checked 3 Oct 2026.

Before you go

No current official listing found. Ask Kong's whether the record and prize still stand.

Checked 3 Oct 2026

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Evidence: BeardMeatsFood attempt, Nov 2023

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All-You-Can-Eat Wings Leaderboard

Kong's Chicken Shop · Northern Quarter

All-you-can-eat wings on Wednesdays with a house leaderboard. BeardMeatsFood and UFC heavyweight Tom Aspinall took it on in 2024.

Entry: Current price needs confirmation
Time: Not publicly stated
Prize: Reported in 2024 as a T-shirt and a bottle of fizz for beating the house record

4.9m YouTube views when checked 3 Oct 2026.

Before you go

No current official listing found. Ask Kong's whether the leaderboard and prize still run.

Checked 3 Oct 2026

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Evidence: BeardMeatsFood attempt, Mar 2024

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Solo Sharer Pie Challenge

The Black Friar · Salford

The Black Friar's sharer pies serve four to six with two sides. In 2024 the pub covered the bar tab of anyone who finished one on their own.

Entry: Sharer pies £65 to £95 on the January 2026 menu. The 2024 attempt cost £85.
Time: No time limit published
Prize: In 2024, your bar tab covered for the night. Not mentioned on the current menu.

8.3m YouTube views when checked 23 Aug 2026.

Before you go

The pies need booking and pre-ordering 24 hours ahead. Ask the pub whether the solo bar-tab offer still stands.

Checked 3 Oct 2026

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Evidence: BeardMeatsFood attempt, Apr 2024

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Man vs Food Challenge

Celia's Kitchen · Prestwich

Three beef burgers, two big dogs, a butterfly chicken, a spiced chicken pargiyot, 1kg of chips, coleslaw and a grilled tomato, on your own in 30 minutes.

Entry: £60 if not completed
Time: 30 minutes
Prize: Meal free and a place on the wall of fame

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 3 Oct 2026

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Evidence: Celia's official takeaway page

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The Gutbuster

The Brotherhood of Pursuits & Pastimes · Manchester city centre

Six 8oz bacon cheeseburger patties, dirty fries, five chicken strips, coleslaw and a two-pint pitcher in 25 minutes. Filmed in 2023.

Entry: £30 in 2023
Time: 25 minutes in 2023
Prize: Meal free and a wall-of-fame place in 2023

6.3m YouTube views when checked 23 Aug 2026.

Before you go

The bar is open, but the challenge is not on its June 2026 Manchester menu, so treat it as finished unless the bar says otherwise.

Checked 3 Oct 2026

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Evidence: BeardMeatsFood attempt, Jan 2023

Bunny Jackson's in First Street — Venue photo · Bunny Jackson's

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Hotter Than The Sun Challenge

Bunny Jackson's · First Street

Ten of Bunny Jackson's hottest wings in five minutes, with a pint of milk to help.

Entry: £25 per person
Time: 5 minutes
Prize: T-shirt win or lose, plus your picture on the wall

Before you go

Ask at the bar. The venue page lists the challenge on Friday nights at 9pm.

Checked 3 Oct 2026

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Evidence: Bunny Jackson's official page and 2026 menu

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Man vs A380 Wing Platter

The Airport Pub · Manchester Airport

3kg of wings in BBQ, jerk and piri piri sauces with fries, in one sitting. Filmed in 2020, with no recent evidence that it still runs.

Entry: Reported as £25 in 2020
Time: One sitting, no fixed time reported
Prize: Not free if you win. Winners got a T-shirt and a wall-of-fame place in 2020.

2.9m YouTube views when checked 23 Aug 2026.

Before you go

Nothing recent confirms it still runs, so ring the pub before making a special trip.

Checked 3 Oct 2026

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Evidence: BeardMeatsFood attempt, Aug 2020

Quantity challenge

Dive NQ

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The House Always Wins

Dive NQ · Northern Quarter

Triple cheeseburger, triple mac and cheese, fried chicken, pulled pork and half a pound of fries. Finish it and you paid nothing; fail and you went on the wall of shame.

Entry: £30
Time: 30 minutes
Prize: Free if completed, plus a T-shirt and a photo on the wall

Before you go

Dive NQ has closed. NQ64 took over its 12 Tib Street site in summer 2023, so this challenge is no longer running.

Checked 3 Oct 2026

Check source

Evidence: Total Guide to Manchester eating-challenges listing

The Royal Sovereign in Salford — Venue photo · The Royal Sovereign

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The Big Daddy

The Royal Sovereign · Salford

Four flame-grilled beef burgers, four rashers of smoked bacon, BBQ pulled pork and burger sauce in a whole brioche loaf, with six onion rings, corn on the cob and seasoned fries.

Entry: Not published
Time: No time limit stated
Prize: Certificate

Before you go

The only source is a 2023 directory listing and the pub's online menu does not mention it. Ring ahead before travelling.

Checked 3 Oct 2026

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Evidence: Total Guide to Manchester listing, Jan 2023

Shogun Ramen and Bar in Chorlton — Venue photo · Shogun Ramen and Bar

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The Sumo Ramen Challenge at Shogun Ramen

Shogun Ramen and Bar · Chorlton

Leah Shutkever features the Sumo Ramen Challenge at Shogun Ramen & Bar, where participants have 10 minutes to eat a massive bowl of ramen. If completed, the meal is free; if not, it costs £45.

Entry: Price not confirmed
Time: Time limit not confirmed
Prize: free meal

Before you go

Confirm the current rules, price and availability directly with the venue.

Checked 12 Oct 2026

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Evidence: Leah Shutkever on YouTube

MOJO in Spinningfields — Venue photo · MOJO

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MOJO Manchester King Of The Wings Challenger

MOJO · Spinningfields

A food challenge at MOJO Manchester called the King Of The Wings Challenger.

Entry: Price not confirmed
Time: Time limit not confirmed
Prize: Prize not confirmed

Before you go

Confirm the current rules, price and availability directly with the venue.

Checked 11 Oct 2026

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Evidence: MOJO BAR on YouTube

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Dare to Share Challenge at Northern Crafthouse

Northern Crafthouse · Whitefield

The venue hosted a 'Dare to Share' party style challenge where Beard Meats Food previously held the record before the visit.

Entry: Price not confirmed
Time: Time limit not confirmed
Prize: null

Before you go

Confirm the current rules, price and availability directly with the venue.

Checked 4 Oct 2026

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Evidence: Brandon Da Garbage Disposal Clark on YouTube

The Courtyard in Oxford Road — Venue photo · The Courtyard

Confirm with venueOther / unconfirmed

Courtyard Challenge Featuring Seven Burgers

The Courtyard · Oxford Road

The venue offers a food challenge that includes 7 burgers, 7 pieces of bacon, 7 pieces of cheese, lettuce, tomato, 1 kg of chips, and a basket of onion rings.

Entry: Price not confirmed
Time: Time limit not confirmed
Prize: Prize not confirmed

Before you go

Confirm the current rules, price and availability directly with the venue.

Checked 26 Sept 2026

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Evidence: madmanks on YouTube

The Brotherhood of Pursuits & Pastimes in Manchester city centre — Venue photo · The Brotherhood of Pursuits & Pastimes

Confirm with venueOther / unconfirmed

The Gutbuster Challenge at The Brotherhood of Pursuits & Pastimes

The Brotherhood of Pursuits & Pastimes · Manchester city centre

The venue offers 'The Gutbuster' challenge, which involves finishing six 8oz burger patties topped with bacon and cheese, a bowl of dirty fries, five chicken strips, a pot of coleslaw, and a two-pint pitcher of drink within 25 minutes for a cost of £30. If completed, the meal is free and the winner gets a spot on the wall of fame.

Entry: Price not confirmed
Time: Time limit not confirmed
Prize: meal is free and a spot on the wall of fame

Before you go

Confirm the current rules, price and availability directly with the venue.

Checked 11 Sept 2026

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Evidence: BeardMeatsFood on YouTube

Diggle Lock in Diggle / Oldham — Venue photo · Diggle Lock

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10,000kcal French Toast Challenge

Diggle Lock · Diggle / Oldham

Diggle Lock offers a food challenge named the '10,000kcal French Toast Challenge'.

Entry: Price not confirmed
Time: Time limit not confirmed
Prize: Prize not confirmed

Before you go

Confirm the current rules, price and availability directly with the venue.

Checked 6 Oct 2026

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Evidence: Official venue website

Before you take one on

Which Manchester food challenge should you try?

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 food-challenge FAQs

What food challenges are available in Manchester?

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.

Do Manchester restaurants give you the meal free if you win?

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.

Do food challenges need to be booked?

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.

Which Manchester food challenges has BeardMeatsFood attempted?

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.

How often are the challenge details checked?

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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20 challenges found

Chocolate Challenge

Irish Breakfast Challenge

10,000-Calorie French Toast Challenge

Wheelbarrow of Tiramisu

All-You-Can-Eat Taco Record

All-You-Can-Eat Wings Leaderboard

Solo Sharer Pie Challenge

Man vs Food Challenge

Dare 2 Share Platter

The Gutbuster

Hotter Than The Sun Challenge

Man vs A380 Wing Platter

The House Always Wins

The Big Daddy

The Sumo Ramen Challenge at Shogun Ramen

MOJO Manchester King Of The Wings Challenger

Dare to Share Challenge at Northern Crafthouse

Courtyard Challenge Featuring Seven Burgers

The Gutbuster Challenge at The Brotherhood of Pursuits & Pastimes

10,000kcal French Toast Challenge

Which Manchester food challenge should you try?

Manchester food-challenge FAQs

Build a Manchester food day around it