The season for Christmas markets is now upon us. Hundreds of wooden huts are erected across the country, selling vats of steaming glühwein and mountains of bratwurst.
The cost-of-living crisis has also exacerbated public feelings towards food pricing. Inflation, which hit a 41-year high last month, means rising costs across the board, however, is it ever OK to charge £7 for a hotdog?
Manchester Evening News writer Dianne Bourne visited the city's popular markets to see how much the food cost. And there's been a steep increase compared to previous years - here's her breakdown of how much some of the most popular foods cost.
