Every six weeks, McDonald’s changes up its menu in the UK, adding something new or bringing back a discontinued favourite.
And so far this year, there have been some exciting changes at the fast food chain, kicking off with the launch of the Big Arch burger, a Katsu Wrap and the Double Filet-O-Fish.
We’ve also recently seen one of the biggest menu shake-ups in years, as Maccies introduced a World Heist range in October, featuring burgers, fries, nuggets and desserts from other countries, including Canada, Japan and Poland.
But now it’s time for festive food to join the line-up, and for Christmas 2025, McDonald’s has teamed up with an iconic Dr. Suess character for the first time ever.
A cult favourite item is also returning in December and there are some new drinks, desserts and fries.
Here’s everything you need to know…
Is this the adult Happy Meal we’ve all been waiting for? Kind of…
For this £9.09 meal, customers can choose between a Big Mac, McPlant or 9 McNuggets. The main is then served with Grinched McShaker Fries (which have a gherkin seasoning), and a regular drink.
Instead of a toy, you then get a pair of Mismatched Grinch x McDonald’s festive socks in a box.
Available from: November 26
Grinched McShaker Fries
Just like the Sour Cream McShaker Fries from the World Heist menu, these feature a flavour sachet and a bag. You pour the fries and flavouring, which in this case is gherkin, into the bag and give it a good shake to season.
These will be available to order for £2.19 (Medium) or £2.99 (Large).
Available from: November 26
Grumble Pie
Carrying on with the Grinch theme, there’s a bright green Grumble Pie (£2.39), inspired by the main man himself. This sweet treat features a custard filling along with a cranberry and apple fruit mixture.
Available from: November 26
New McFlurry flavours
If you prefer ice cream there’s a new Mischief McFlurry (£2.49 regular, or £1.89 mini) that sees dairy ice cream swirled with Smarties, sugar Christmas trees, and strawberry sauce.
Or those who like chocolate can get a Chocolate Brownie McFlurry, with brownie cookie pieces and chocolate sauce.
Cheesy Chicken Stack
Also new on the menu is the Cheesy Chicken Stack (£8.99 for a meal), a burger that sees a chicken breast topped with a mega cheese melt, chipotle salsa, lettuce and a cheese slice, because really you can never have too much cheese.
Available from: November 26
Big Tasty and Double Big Tasty
The cult favourite is back, but there are a few changes for 2025.
Customers can order a Single (£7.99 for a meal) or Double Big Tasty (£9.49 for a meal) and now have the option to add on bacon for an additional 90p.
The burger now uses quarter pounder patties, white cheddar instead of emmental and shredded lettuce instead of a slice.
Available from: November 26
Cheesy Melt Dippers
The classic festive cheese treat is back for £2.79, served with a rich tomato dip. A bigger sharing box portion is also on the menu.
Available from: November 26
Frozen Grinch Lemonade
A vivid green and yellow frozen lemonade drink featuring a melon swirl. You can get one of these for £3.19.
Available from: November 26
Coconut Hot Chocolate and a Coconut Latte
There are some festive additions to the McCafe menu as well, with a new Coconut Latte (£2.89) and a Coconut Hot Chocolate (£2.49). Both feature coconut syrup as well as coconut sprinkles on top.
Available from: November 26
Maple BBQ and Bacon Double Quarter Pounder
Heading over from Canada as part of the World Heist, the new Maple BBQ & Bacon Double Quarter Pounder from Canada, will cost you £7.69 on its own, or £9.99 as part of a meal.
The burger features two Quarter Pounder beef patties, creamy Maple BBQ sauce, bacon, cheese, crispy onions and pickles, all served in a toasted sesame seed bun.
Available from: October 22 until November 25
Pineapple McSpicy
Next up on the World Heist menu is a treat that might divide those who hate sweet and savoury combos – the Pineapple McSpicy from Australia.
Priced at £6.29 on its own of £7.99 in a meal, the fiery chicken burger puts a a tropical spin on the McSpicy as we already know it, with a chicken breast in a crispy coating, classic sandwich sauce, a slice of pineapple, bacon, cheese and lettuce in a toasted sesame seed bun.
Available from: October 22 until November 25
Garlic & Black Pepper McNuggets
McNugget fans also have something different to try, as Garlic & Black Pepper McNuggets from Japan are part of the new line-up too (£4.99 for 6, £5.99 for 9, £6.99 for a 6-piece meal, £7.79 for a 9-piece meal and £8.29 for a 20-piece sharebox).
For these, the classic McNugget coating is given a glow-up with garlic and a kick of black pepper, and then they’re served with a garlic & soy mayo dip.
Available from: October 22 until November 25
Sour Cream & Black Pepper McShaker Fries
The McShaker Fries have been taken from Poland and are a little bit reminiscent of Walkers Salt & Shake Crisps.
For these, fries are served in a bag and you add a sachet of sour cream and black pepper seasoning to them, before giving them a shake. They cost £2.19 for a medium and £2.99 for large fries.
Available from: October 22 until November 25
Mac & Cheese Triangles
The final World Heist side is Mac & Cheese Triangles from The United Arab Emirates (UAE), which are £2.79 for a portion and £7.09 for a sharebox.
These see macaroni pasta in a cheddar cheese sauce coated in crispy breadcrumbs and served with a Tomato Ketchup dip, and according to McDonald’s it’s the ‘perfect comforting snack’.
Available from: October 22 until November 25
Choco Caramel Pie
The pie, from Indonesia, is described as a ‘gooey, chocolatey dessert’ with ‘molten’ caramel and chocolate ganache inside, and costs £2.39.
Available from: October 22 until November 25
