KFC UK and Ireland Unveil 2026 Festive Menu
The limited-time holiday lineup features the return of the Gravymas Burger and several seasonal sides.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Comfort Food
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KFC has announced its 2026 Christmas menu for the United Kingdom and Ireland, highlighted by the return of the Gravymas Burger. The festive collection will be available to customers for six weeks beginning in November.
Why it matters
The seasonal release responds to popular demand for holiday-themed items, including a returning stuffing patty configuration. These limited-time offerings serve as a key driver for foot traffic at KFC restaurants during the year-end shopping period.
The Gravymas Burger is priced at £7.99, while the Gravymas Box Meal starts at £11.99. Festive Double and Triple Buckets are set to retail for starting prices of £20.99 and £24.99 respectively.
The players
KFC
KFC is a global fast-food restaurant chain specializing in fried chicken and is a subsidiary of Yum! Brands.
The details
The lineup includes the Gravymas Burger, Gravymas Box Meal, Festive Loaded Fries, Fully Festive Meal, and various Festive Buckets. Additionally, Mega Mozza Sticks will remain available in stores throughout the holiday season.
Timeline
The festive menu launches in the UK and Ireland on November 9, 2026.
The menu items will be removed from stores on January 3, 2027.
Culture Shift
This menu launch follows the pattern set by seasonal Q4 limited-time offer (LTO) strategies used across the fast-food industry to drive year-end engagement. It highlights how major chains increasingly lean on holiday nostalgia cycles to differentiate their offerings from permanent menu staples.
Customers can expect these festive items to appear at participating KFC locations across the UK and Ireland for a limited six-week window. Shoppers should note that menu availability is subject to local store stock levels until the items are removed in early January.
The takeaway
Fast-food diners should prepare for the return of seasonal holiday menus as chains begin their final promotional pushes of the year. Prioritizing these limited-time items early in the six-week window is recommended to ensure availability before they leave menus in January.
Further reading
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Would you adjust your holiday dining habits to try seasonal limited-time fast food offerings?
