Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Award-Winning Artisan Bakery & Deli in Manchester
Established in 1964, Barbakan Deli is a family-run artisan bakery and continental delicatessen in Chorlton, Manchester. Our heritage of traditional baking methods and commitment to quality ingredients has earned us recognition as an award-winning destination for freshly baked breads, pastries, and deli products. Our master bakers produce over 75 varieties of hand-moulded loaves daily, using recipes passed down through generations. The deli showcases an unparalleled selection of local and continental cheeses, charcuterie, and olives, personally served by knowledgeable staff. Our breakfast and lunch menus feature dishes crafted around our own baked goods, offering a unique culinary experience.We extend our expertise through wholesale deliveries to independent food outlets across Greater Manchester, ensuring fresh products six days a week. Our catering service, praised for its Mediterranean-inspired menus, accommodates events from 20 to 300 guests, with options for dietary requirements. Customer testimonials highlight our consistent quality, attentive service, and ability to create memorable dining experiences. We maintain transparency in operations, using only the finest ingredients and adhering to traditional preparation techniques. Our teams decades of collective experience in artisan baking and deli services position us as a trusted leader in Manchesters food scene.
Services
Artisan Bakery
Continental Deli
Catering Services
Wholesale Deliveries
Breakfast & Lunch Menus
Event Catering
Pastries & Cakes
Details
- Year established: 1964
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years of experience in traditional artisan baking.
- Our bakery uses time-honoured methods for authentic continental breads.
- We offer an unparalleled selection of local and imported deli products.
- Our catering service accommodates dietary requirements with seasonal menus.
- Customer testimonials consistently praise our food quality and service.
What people say
Delicious catering
Excellent service
Memorable dining experience
Seasonal menus
Attentive staff
Services
Artisan Bakery
Our on-site bakery produces over 75 varieties of hand-moulded breads using traditional methods. Master bakers craft continental loaves like German Norlander, French Campagrain, and our famous Chorlton Sourdough. All products are baked fresh nightly for morning delivery to our counter and wholesale clients.
Continental Deli
The deli offers an extensive selection of local and imported cheeses, olives, and charcuterie. Knowledgeable staff provide personalized service, slicing meats fresh and preparing custom orders. These premium ingredients feature in our made-to-order quiches, soups, and sandwiches.
Catering Services
We cater events from 20 to 300 guests with Mediterranean-inspired menus using fresh baked goods and deli products. Options include allergy-friendly, gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan dishes. Clients commend our presentation, taste, and communication during event planning.
Wholesale Deliveries
Baked-to-order breads, rolls, and pastries are delivered six days weekly to independent food outlets across Greater Manchester. Minimum orders ensure freshness, with delivery by 3pm for next-day service. Products maintain quality through traditional baking techniques.
Breakfast & Lunch Menus
Our all-day menus feature dishes centered on freshly baked breads and pastries. Options include ciabatta sizzlers, quiches, cold sandwiches, and hot drinks. The Saturday outdoor pan serves sausages and burgers on homemade rolls with seasonal sides.
Questions
What makes Barbakan Deli's breads unique?
Our breads use traditional baking methods and recipes passed down since 1964, including award-winning German Norlander and Chorlton Sourdough.
Do you cater for dietary requirements?
Yes, we provide allergy-friendly, gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options in our catering menus.
What wholesale delivery areas do you cover?
We deliver to independent food outlets across Greater Manchester six days weekly.
Are there outdoor seating options?
Yes, our terraced seating area hosts Saturday sausage pans and coffee service.
How can I place a catering order?
Complete our online form specifying event details and dietary needs for a seasonal menu proposal.
Reviews (6)
Alex Bell
Dec 23, 2021
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Don't make much effort interms of vegan options but not bad for veggies. Coffee isnt great though. There's a good selection of Eastern European products as well as others. Has a reputation for good sausages and deli counter, not forgetting that they are of course specialists in making bread.
Leighton Holtam
Dec 05, 2021
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Had some fantastic sausage rolls at a fairly reasonable price. I was a little disappointed with my sandwich but the sausage rolls more than made up for it. Everything seems freshly made and there's a BBQ area out front which I look forward to see in operation!
Abby Ola
Oct 20, 2021
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It's a lovely local shop for the locals, just a bit pricey. If you're thrifty like me, it may not be for you. My nice 100mls cappuccino cost abt 3.
Diego Dominici
Oct 07, 2021
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If you are looking for a great place where to have a proper breakfast, this place is for you. A lot of choices and pastries are really amazing. Staff is very polite and friendly.
Jonathan Agger
Oct 06, 2021
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The array of bread on offer is second to none. The sandwiches and melts are delicious. They also do fantastic salads and patisseries. Add to that the meat and cheese counter and all the different pastas and the hot dog stand. The staff are both knowledgeable and highly courteous. This long standing business is truly one of the great jewels in Chorlton's crown. We'll worth a visit!
Brian George
Aug 14, 2021
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As a deli it's great lots of variety in meats, cheese fresh and packaged. food etc. Bakery is excellent again lots of choice, so we decided to have coffee n cake and sat outside. The drinks came in paper cups, and the cakes came in a paper bag !! No plates no cups n saucers such a shame
