The first events have been announced for A Taste of Altrincham 2027, with tickets for three exclusive sourdough workshops and demonstrations going on sale this weekend.
The town's annual celebration of food and drink will return from Friday 26 February to Sunday 7 March, bringing together independent restaurants, cafés, chefs and producers for 10 days of culinary experiences.
And organisers have revealed that award-winning artisan bakery Lovingly Artisan will be among the first businesses taking part, with three events being released ahead of Christmas.
Lovingly Artisan co-founders Aidan Monks and Catherine Connor will host two Discovering Sourdough workshops and a demonstration exploring the bakery's approach to making sourdough pasta.
The events will also raise money for Bounceback Food CIC, a social enterprise working to tackle food poverty across Greater Manchester and beyond, with all proceeds going to the organisation.
The first event, Discovering Sourdough, takes place on Saturday 27 February and will offer an introduction to traditional breadmaking.
Buy tickets to Discovering Sourdough on February 27 at 10am or 12pm (tickets on sale this weekend)
Aidan and Catherine will explore everything from choosing the right flour and understanding slow fermentation to the relationship between sourdough and gut health.
The sessions will also feature tastings, practical baking advice and opportunities for guests to ask questions.
On Sunday 28 February, the pair will turn their attention to pasta with Discover Why Sourdough Pasta, a demonstration revealing how Lovingly Artisan produces its slowly fermented pasta using a 35-year-old sourdough starter.
Guests will learn about the ingredients and techniques behind the product, including organically grown wheat from Northumberland and traditional stone-milling in the Lake District.
The demonstration will also include tastings and cooking inspiration.
The early ticket release is being promoted as an opportunity to buy an experience as a Christmas gift, with limited places available across the three events.
Lovingly Artisan is the first business to be confirmed for the 2027 festival, with the full programme set to be unveiled in the New Year.
Organisers say the wider event will once again showcase Altrincham's independent food and drink scene through supper clubs, chef demonstrations, hands-on workshops, tastings and other special experiences.
The festival will run across two weekends, giving residents and visitors the chance to discover more of the town's food and drink offering.
Tickets for the Lovingly Artisan events are available through Eventbrite, with further announcements about A Taste of Altrincham 2027 expected in the New Year.
