The restaurant was praised for their “international cooking and interesting wines”
17:22, 13 Feb 2026Updated 17:24, 13 Feb 2026
Fold Bistro and Bottle Shop in Marple Bridge in Stockport(Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News)
A popular restaurant in Stockport has been given a major culinary accolade. Fold, a bistro and bottle shop in Marple Bridge, on the edge of the borough, has been awarded two AA Rosettes this week, acknowledging their consistently high standards of cooking and use of quality ingredients.
The long-established Rosette scheme celebrates successful cooking at different levels across the UK. Achieving a Rosette is a significant milestone can elevate a restaurants profile, while two signifies a restaurant that has even greater precision and obvious attention to the selection of quality ingredients.
Family-owned, with the kitchen led by Head Chef, Jake Rossington, the neighbourhood restaurant opened in 2023. It boasts a menu of delicious British seasonal sharing plates with multi-cultural influences and a touch of North West nostalgia.
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Co-owner, Mike Harrod said: “We are delighted to have received two AA Rosettes, which recognises the commitment from the whole team to bring the best dining experience to our community in Marple Bridge and beyond.
“We have always cared passionately about using the highest quality, seasonal ingredients and we are grateful to work with brilliant suppliers – the best in the region, many of whom are small indies, just like us.”
Fold Bistro and Bottle Shop in Marple Bridge in Stockport(Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News)
The restaurant was praised for their “international cooking and interesting wines” adding “there is a cool vibe to this neighbourhood bistro”. Popular dishes on the menu include their highly-praised Mushroom Parfait and Grandmas Malt Loaf (a family malt loaf recipe, passed down from Jakes Grandma) and, with a passion for reducing food waste, a nose-to-tail approach to a Halibut, using the bones in a stock and the fillet in the Wild Halibut, Bordelaise Sauce and Sea Herbs dish.
Head Chef, Jake Rossington, said: “We are incredibly proud to be awarded this accolade. Since receiving the first Rosette in 2024, we have been continually pushing things forward, we’ve really found our groove with our approach to each menu, and it’s great this has been noticed by the AA.”
On the last Thursday of every month, Fold also hosts a ‘Locals Night’ with plates priced from £10 to £12, with a different theme each month. Designed to get the whole community together, round the table, with an accessible menu for all. On the 26 February they will hold their Après-Ski with plenty of cheese from local supplier, The Crafty Cheeseman.
Fold is open Thursday for lunch and dinner, Friday and Saturday for brunch, lunch and dinner and Sunday for roasts. The bottle shop is open Thursday to Sunday.