Mayfield Depot s Freight Island food and drink festival hit with complaints over long queues and lack of food I noticed that the majority of food vendors were unavailable, all that was available were carrots and asparagus
Customers reported a confusing queue system which meant they ended up waiting for around 45 minutes for a pre-booked table (Image: Paddy Wilson)
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UK festival organisers are hoping to put on events as early as May and have already signed some of the biggest names in the industry to provide food and drink.
Held over the May bank holiday weekend (28 - 31) at Manchester s Depot Mayfield, the Kantina Weekender features chefs including Sam Buckley, Mary Ellen McTague, Simon Martin, Stosie Madi, Brad Carter and Gary Usher.
Restaurant brands offering food include Higher Ground, Tast, Ombra and Dishoom with natural wines supplied by Top Cuvée’s Shop Cuvée and cocktails supplied by Three Sheets.
Tickets are £35 per person, which is redeemable as credit to spend at Kantina Weekender.
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Escape to Freight Island will host Kantina Weekender in May (Image: Jody Hartley)
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