Festive Menus 2023

We all love a bit of fast food this time of year, whether to take away or eat out when about doing the last-minute Christmas shopping. Tuck into the festivities by grabbing yourself something off these Christmas menus to keep you going at the busiest time of year. We’re going to dive into much-loved fast-food chains as we take a look into their take on festive favourites.

Dominos

Dominos brought back it’s crowd pleaser from last year ‘The Festive One’. It combines turkey breast, classic tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and sausage, crispy bacon and onions, drizzled with cranberry sauce. While most customers are buzzing with the festive return, some fans have taken to social media to express their improvements on the pizza. With many agreeing it’s missing a key ingredient – stuffing. Agreeing with this improvement the pizza would be ‘perfect!’. Keep your eyes out next year to see if Dominos have taken this on board.

Dominos has also launched their new menu item – loaded fries with cheese. Loaded with cheese sauce and the option to add tasty toppings just in time for the festive season. With options such as ‘Pepperoni Loaded Fries’ and ‘Cheeseburger Loaded Fries’ they’ve most definitely gone big this Christmas.

Those looking for a sweet treat are also able to pick up the twisted chocolate cinnamon doughballs. The desert first hit the menu this September however are currently only available until January 2nd so try them while you can.

Subway

Subway released their ‘Winter Warmers’ range this year consisting of 3 festive items, pigs in blanket lovers, you’re in for a treat. First is the new festive edition to Subways Submelts range – which are hot, pressed cheesy panini-style subs. The V.I.Brie consists of brie with American-style cheese, maple smoked streaky bacon, caramelised red onions and sweet onion sauce, available to try in 6-inch or footlong sandwich, so no matter the appetite everyone is able to get their hands on the cheesy delight.

Not to worry Subway didn’t forget about the fan favourite of the much-loved pigs in blankets pot. For those just looking for a small festive fix, the bite-sized snack comes with a choice of multiple Subway sauces, or you may enjoy them for their true beauty.
Subway didn’t disappoint this year as the provided all the festive needs by providing us with our daily dose of a sweet treat by returning another fan favourite the ‘Sticky Toffee Pudding Cookie’.

McDonald’s

The highly anticipated McDonald’s menu definitely didn’t disappoint this year as they brought Christmas early. They continue to treat us as they gift us SIX treats to unwrap early. Due to its previous success they have brought back the iconic Chicken Big Mac for you to tuck into this festive season. The alternate burger they have also released the new ‘Big and Cheesy’ featuring a beef patty, two slices of cheese, red onions, crispy onions and cheese sauce all in a freshly toasted snowflake flour dusted bun. The option to add bacon to the Big and Cheesy is also available for those wanting the full festive trimmings experience.

Back by popular demand the ‘Cheese Melt Dippers’ also make a return. Stuffed with Camembert and served with a tomato dip, these really are a bite-size taster of Christmas. Christmas time is all about having a sweet treat and indulging and so McDonalds have of course spoilt us with three options to tuck into. With the Galaxy Chocolate McFlurry as well as the Galaxy Chocolate Caramel McFlurry making a return to the festive menu as well as the new festive pie this year ‘The Galaxy Caramel Pie’ which is a combination of crispy chocolate pastry filled with Galaxy Caramel sauce.

KFC

KFC has been the talk of the town this year with their controversial twists on classic festive flavours, but fans are saying they have missed a trick. KFC have recently introduced their two festive burgers ‘The Stuffing Stacker Burger’ and ‘The Stuffing Tower Burger’ both burgers combine the original recipe chicken fillet with sage and onion stuffing and spicy cranberry sauce all in a soft brioche bun. The Stuffing Stacker Burger features two pieces of the original recipe chicken fillets whilst the Stuffing Tower Burger features one piece.

However, this has caused a lot of talk around the fast-food chain missing a trick by not adding turkey onto their menu this year. With all this talk we’ll have to see next year if KFC take some of this advice on, for now, let’s let the burger do the talking.

Greggs

Greggs know how to bring the spirit with an extensive menu of treats including soups, sandwiches, cakes and drinks with a Christmas blend. A new addition for 2023 is the ‘Spicy Vegetable Curry Bake’ to broaden the options for non-meat eaters, this is made with mixed vegetables, chickpeas and rice in a spicy curry sauce with added chillis for an extra kick to keep you warm. The fan favourite ‘Festive Bake’ returns, pastry filled with pieces of cooked chicken, sage and onion stuffing and cooked sweet-cure bacon, covered in a creamy sage and cranberry sauce. The ‘Christmas Lunch Baguette’ shares the essence of the festive bake however is more of a substantial lunch option. As well as the vegan alternative ‘Vegan Festive Baguette’ using sage and onion plant based goujons. Adding to the list they have also included a ‘Christmas Lunch Soup’ made with diced smoked bacon, pork sausage, tasty chicken, turkey, sage & onion stuffing and vegetables blended with a mix of herbs and spices.

Additionally, they have a variety of festive drinks this season to keep you warm throughout the day. Varying from Orange Hot Chocolate, Orange Mocha, Mint Hot Chocolate, Mint Mocha and an Iced Salted Caramel Latte

Leon

Also to join the Festive menu trend is Leon with the star of their show being their ‘Festive Feast Wrap’. If you’re a Friends fan you’d be happy to know Leon claims to be inspired by Ross’s Christmas left over sandwich (the Moist Maker). Featuring succulent turkey braised in their festive gravy paired with pork stuffing balls, bacon, and a tangy cranberry and orange sauce bundled up with aioli, lettuce and crispy onions. The gravy is also available as an extra side perfect for dunking tour waffle fries. The ‘Turkey Christmassaman Curry’ is back for another festive season, it features marinated turkey, roast potatoes and carrot, cooked in a rich coconutty sauce and served with crispy onions and pink kraut.

For those with a sweet tooth, you’ve not been left out, ‘The Nutty Choc & Blood Orange Porridge’ features blood orange curd, chocolate hazelnut and cashew butter, topped with mandarin segments and cacao nibs. Also introducing a ‘Spiced Christmas Latte’ for all the coffee lovers, infused with a signature blend of spices and almond syrup topped with dark chocolate, sure to warm any Grinch’s heart.

Burger & Sauce

Lastly but by no means least, Burger & Sauce have recently introduced a new Christmas item to their menu, ‘The Festive Burger’. Taste the festivities this season with their handmade beef patty, turkey rashers, onions, pickles, caramelised onion and cheese slice topped with their signature classic sauce. Burger & Sauce has truly gifted the Midlands this season with a mouth-watering festive burger to get into the Christmas spirit.

Unfortunately, I didn’t get round to taste testing each of these festive items this season so get in touch and let us know your thoughts and recommendations if you manage to try any of these exclusive menu items. Contact us on Instagram or X at @jellybeanagency .