The Burger King Christmas menu 2026 is already on sale in the UK, with the chain's first festive collection arriving in participating restaurants on 3 November, while McDonald's World Menu Heist, the limited range of dishes borrowed from other countries, is in its final days, with the remaining items due to leave UK and Irish restaurants on Monday 16 November. Burger King's line-up is built around wagyu: The Ultimate Camembert Wagyu, part of its Gourmet Kings range, pairs 100% British wagyu with tomato and cranberry ketchup, truffle and black pepper mayonnaise, rocket and a crispy camembert topping in a brioche bun, at £13.99 for a festive meal. The OG Wagyu meal costs £13.49, a Festive Big King meal with five onion rings £12.99, and a Chocolate Orange Cheesecake with a Jaffa Cake-style orange layer £2.79, according to prices reported by FOODbible. Festive Whoppers, in classic and plant-based versions with a swirl of tomato and cranberry ketchup, are available only for home delivery, as the Westminster newsroom of The WP Times reports.
At McDonald's, the World Menu Heist that launched on 22 September is winding down. The German-inspired Big Rösti, Canada's Maple and Cheddar Chicken and India's Guava and Sprite Zero drink left the menu on 19 October; the S'mores McFlurry from Canada at £2.69, the Mac and Cheese Triangles from the UAE at £2.89, the Netherlands' Paprika McShaker Fries at £2.29, China's Szechuan Sauce at 70p and Australia's Chicken and Egg McMuffin at £4.39 and Chicken and Bacon McMuffin at £4.59 remain until 16 November, while stocks last. McDonald's festive menu usually follows in the second half of November, and fans are watching for the return of favourites such as the Big Tasty, Cheese Melt Dippers and the Terry's Chocolate Orange pie, which appeared in recent festive ranges. For shoppers in Westminster and the West End, where many outlets of both chains trade around Oxford Street, Victoria and Leicester Square, the overlap means a fortnight in which limited-edition items from two menus are on sale at the same time. Prices vary by restaurant, and some items are available only while stocks last.
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Burger King Christmas menu 2026: what is on sale
Burger King unveiled its festive collection on 29 October and put it on sale from 3 November in participating restaurants.
Festive menu and prices
| Item | What it is | Price |
|---|---|---|
| The Ultimate Camembert Wagyu meal | British wagyu, tomato and cranberry ketchup, truffle and black pepper mayo, rocket, crispy camembert, brioche | £13.99 |
| The OG Wagyu meal | British wagyu with caramelised, pink pickled and crispy onions and caramelised onion mayo | £13.49 |
| The Big King meal | two patties, cheese, pickles, onions, lettuce, pickle relish sauce | £11.29 |
| Festive Big King meal | Big King meal with five onion rings | £12.99 |
| Festive Whopper | classic or plant-based, with tomato and cranberry ketchup | delivery only |
| Chocolate Orange Cheesecake | chocolate base and ganache with an orange jelly layer | £2.79 |
The wagyu focus
Burger King calls The Ultimate Camembert Wagyu a "hearty festive upgrade" on its original wagyu burger. The chain has used its Gourmet Kings range to push into higher-priced burgers, and the festive meal at £13.99 is among the most expensive items on its UK menu.
McDonald's World Menu Heist: the final days
McDonald's launched the World Menu Heist in UK and Irish restaurants on Tuesday 22 September, bringing in dishes from menus abroad for a limited time.
What is still available until 16 November
| Item | Country of origin | Most common price |
|---|---|---|
| S'mores McFlurry | Canada | £2.69, mini £1.99 |
| Mac and Cheese Triangles | UAE | £2.89, sharebox £7.09 |
| Paprika McShaker Fries | Netherlands | £2.29 |
| Szechuan Sauce | China | 70p |
| Chicken and Egg McMuffin | Australia | £4.39 |
| Chicken and Bacon McMuffin | Australia | £4.59 |
Already gone
The Big Rösti from Germany, the Maple and Cheddar Chicken from Canada and the Guava and Sprite Zero drink from India were withdrawn on 19 October. The Mac and Cheese Triangles are a returning item from the previous year's promotion, and the Chicken and Egg McMuffin is the first time that breakfast item has appeared in the UK range, according to McDonald's.
McDonald's festive menu: what to expect
McDonald's has not published the details of its 2026 festive menu in its UK newsroom at the time of writing, but its seasonal range normally replaces limited-time promotions in the second half of November.
"NO FLIGHTS. NO PASSPORT. JUST EIGHT HEISTED FAN FAVOURITES."
(McDonald's UK and Ireland, launch announcement for the World Menu Heist 2026)
Recent festive favourites
- The Big Tasty, including a version with bacon.
- Cheese Melt Dippers, offered in a sharebox in recent years.
- Terry's Chocolate Orange pie and McFlurry.
- Galaxy Caramel McFlurry, latte and hot chocolate.
Why the timing matters
The end of the World Menu Heist on 16 November leaves a gap that McDonald's traditionally fills with its Christmas range. Customers should check the McDonald's app for the confirmed launch date and local availability, as items vary by restaurant.
Prices, value and the cost of eating out
Fast-food prices have risen in recent years as food, energy and wage costs have climbed, and limited-edition menus are often priced at a premium.
What a festive meal costs
| Meal | Price |
|---|---|
| Burger King Ultimate Camembert Wagyu meal | £13.99 |
| Burger King Festive Big King meal | £12.99 |
| McDonald's Chicken and Bacon McMuffin, single item | £4.59 |
| McDonald's S'mores McFlurry | £2.69 |
Ways to save
- Use the official apps, which often carry vouchers and deals not shown in restaurants.
- Order items individually rather than as meals if you do not need a side and drink.
- Check whether delivery prices are higher than in-store prices, as they often are.
- Compare with value menus, which remain cheaper than limited-edition burgers.
Fast food in Westminster and the West End
Central London has one of the highest concentrations of fast-food outlets in the country, from Victoria station to Oxford Street, Leicester Square and the Strand.
Busy periods
The run-up to Christmas brings more shoppers and visitors to the West End, particularly after the Christmas lights switch on. Queues at restaurants near Oxford Circus, Leicester Square and Covent Garden are longest on weekend afternoons and evenings. Our guide to London Christmas lights 2026 lists switch-on dates.
Healthier choices
Calorie labels are shown on menus in larger chains in England. Customers can find full nutritional information on the McDonald's UK website and in the Burger King app.
Fast-food festive menus: questions and answers
When did the Burger King Christmas menu 2026 launch
On 3 November 2026 in participating restaurants, after being revealed on 29 October.
How much is the Burger King Camembert Wagyu
The Ultimate Camembert Wagyu festive meal costs £13.99, according to FOODbible.
When does the McDonald's World Menu Heist end
The remaining items are available until 16 November 2026, while stocks last.
Is the Festive Whopper in restaurants
No, the Festive Whopper is available only through home delivery.
When is the McDonald's festive menu 2026
McDonald's had not published the date in its UK newsroom at the time of writing. The festive range usually arrives in the second half of November.
Background: limited-time menus
Fast-food chains use limited-time menus to drive visits and generate social media attention. McDonald's World Menu Heist, which brings international items to the UK, has run in several recent years, while Burger King has expanded its premium Gourmet Kings range.
For more on spending and the cost of living, read our reports on the Bank of England interest rate decision and London concerts in November 2026.
Sources used: Burger King, FOODbible, McDonald's UK and Ireland, GB News
