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 seen some exciting new McFlurry flavours become available and the drinks options have had a bit of a refresh.
But perhaps the biggest menu shake-up the UK has seen in years has just dropped, as Maccies has introduced a World Heist, featuring burgers, fries, nuggets and desserts from other countries, including Canada, Japan and Poland.
If you want to keep up with all the major menu changes over the coming months, we’ll be keeping track of them below, so be sure to check back regularly to see what’s joining the current line-up.
Here’s everything you need to know…
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
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
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
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
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
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
Chocolate or Caramel Pretzel McFlurry
The McFlurry from Malaysia is a ‘sweet and salty masterpiece’ according to Maccies, and sees soft serve topped with crunchy pretzel pieces and your choice of either chocolate or caramel sauce. Mini and regular sizes are available, priced at £1.89 and £2.49 respectively.
Available from: October 22
Sakura x Sprite
McDonald’s is continuing on with their Sprite range, with this Sakura x Sprite from Japan, which is Sprite Zero combined with a sugar-free sakura syrup for a ‘crisp, floral and fizzy’ refreshment that costs £2.29.
Available from: October 22
Philly Cheese Stack
This burger, which costs £6.29, features two beef patties, cheese sauce, two cheese slices as well as grilled and crispy onions and pickles in a toasted bun, often sends McDonald’s fans wild and was previously hailed as ‘sensational’ and ‘the best’.
Available from: September 10 until October 21
Mozzarella Dippers
Available from: September 10 until October 21
Honeycomb Latte
A seasonal drink launch, this latte mixes coffee with honeycomb syrup and is topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of honeycomb pieces. Customers can get one from the McCafe menu for £2.89 for a regular size.
Available from: September 10
Caramel Loaded McFlurry
The Caramel Loaded McFlurry launched to celebrate the return of McDonald’s Monopoly game but was removed from the menu just over a week after it debuted.
It contained ice cream, caramel cubes, milk chocolate chips and white chocolate coated shortbread pieces all drizzled in caramel sauce.
According to McDonald’s it’s been removed from restaurants due to a ‘quality control issue’, although they did not share what the issue is.
A spokesperson for McDonald’s told Metro: ‘We are aware of a quality control issue relating to the Caramel Loaded McFlurry and can confirm that the item has been removed from our menu.
‘At McDonald’s, we place a strong emphasis on quality control and are disappointed by any instance where we fall short of our standards. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.’
Available from: September 10, but was axed 10 days after launching
Sausage Sandwich
In September McDonald’s rolled out a brand new breakfast item nationwide – the Sausgae Sandwich.
For this, a pork sausage patty, melted cheddar cheese (optional) and ketchup or brown sauce are served in a soft bun for £1.99 or £2.99 with a selected drink.
Available from: September 8
New Spritze Zero drinks
McDonald’s is shaking up its drinks menu with a new way for customers to customise their Sprite Zero. For the first time ever you can now add a pump of fruity syrup to your beverage, in either Green Apple or Mango & Passionfruit flavours. Prices start from £2.19 for a medium drink.
Available from: July 30
Jaffa Cake McFlurry
A new McFlurry has entered the chat. This one sees the vanilla ice cream base swirled with chocolate covered shortcake pieces and an orange sauce for the price of £2.49.
Available from: July 30
Milky Way McFlurry
This £2.49nostalgic treat features ice cream, milk chocolate stars, malt-flavoured pieces and a chocolate sauce.
Available from: July 30
Chilli Cheese Bites
For £2.69 cheese lovers can get a spicy chilli side, in a crispy batter, served with a spicy dip. One portion contains four bites, but you can up your order to 12.
Available from: July 30
The Fajita Chicken One
The Katsu Wrap has been replaced on the menu with a fajita chicken one, featuring a creamy fajita sauce, tomato salsa, onions, cheese, lettuce and either crispy or grilled chicken.
Available from: July 30
Spicy Chicken McNuggets
The spicy twist on everyone’s favourite nuggs is back, served with a spicy chilli dip for £4.89 for six.
Available from: July 30
The Big Tasty and Big Tasty with Bacon
Last sold in 2024, the burgers both feature a beef patty, Emmental cheese, onions, tomatoes and a smoky sauce, all served in a toasted sesame bun, and one has some extra bacon.
These are fan-favourites and many will be thrilled to see them return to the menu, but there’s a bit of a catch… they’re not available nationwide.
The Big Tasty range will only be a regional exclusive in East Anglia for a limited time from July 30, priced at £7.19 without bacon and £8.09 with bacon.
Available from: July 30 in restaurants across East Anglia
The Steakhouse Stack
For this burger, two beef patties are stacked up with a slice of cheddar cheese, crispy onions, red onions and lettuce. The whole thing is then topped with a black peppercorn sauce and served in a toasted sesame topped bun.
Prices start from £6.49.
Available from: July 30, only at McDonald’s restaurants in Tyne & Tees
The Chicken Big Mac
The chicken version of the classic, which features two patties, a slice of cheese, pickles, lettuce and Big Mac sauce, will be back on McDonald’s menus everywhere except for East Anglia and Tyne & Tees, for a limited time. You can order one for £5.19.
Available from: July 30 everywhere except East Anglia and Tyne & Tees
The Double Filet-O-Fish
It’s the menu item that fish fans have been waiting for… After 50 years on the menu, the fast food chain is now selling a double version of the Filet-O-Fish burger, with two pollock fish patties in crispy breadcrumbs, melted cheese and tartare sauce inside a steamed bun.
Priced at £5.29 it has since been hailed as ‘the best’, ‘truly amazing’ and ‘worth the wait’.
Available from: July 1
Big Arch
This beast of a burger is said to bring ‘maximum McDonald’s flavour’ and is even bigger and wider in size than the iconic Big Mac, featuring not one but two Quarter Pounder beef patties.
The star of the show with this burger is the Big Arch sauce, which features McDonald’s ketchup, mustard and pickle juice. There’s also some pepper in there and a few other ingredients, though the others are being kept top secret.
The signature sauce is squeezed over the top and bottom halves of a new toasted sesame and poppy seed bun, which is then loaded with crispy onions on one side and slivered raw onions on the other, before shredded lettuce and pickles are added too.
A slice of white cheddar and a Quarter Pounder patty is placed on each half, with one side being topped with a third and final slice of cheese. This sandwiches nicely between the two beef patties as the box is closed and the two sides of the burger come together to create the Big Arch.
The burger costs £7.99 on its own or £9.99 as part of a medium meal.
Available from: June 18
Cheesy McCrispy
The chicken burger is a ‘levelled up’ version of the classic McCrispy and sees a chicken breast in a crispy coating topped with lettuce, crispy onions, bacon, two slices of cheese and a pink pickled onion chutney. This is then covered in a cheese sauce and served in a toasted bun.
The whole thing costs £6.69 on its own or £8.49 as part of a medium meal.
Available from: June 18 to July 30
Halloumi Fries
The beloved side dish is back on the menu, priced at £2.99 for a four-piece box. The cheesy sticks are served with a Sweet Chilli dip.
Available from: June 18 to July 30
Toffee Crisp McFlurry
Soft dairy ice cream is swirled with Toffee Crisp pieces and topped with toffee sauce to create this sweet treat, which costs £2.39 for a regular McFlurry.
Available from: June 18 to July 30
Toffee Apple Pie
No, it’s not Halloween but this £2.09 autumnal dessert has arrived early at Maccies, featuring a spiced apple filling with toffee sauce and toffee pieces.
Available from: June 18 to July 30
Biscoff McFlurry
The sweet treat has been hailed a ’10/10′ by fans online who begged for its return and now its back. This McFlurry features the classic vanilla soft serve, swirled with a Biscoff biscuit crumb and costs £1.69 for a mini and £2.29 for a regular.
Available from: May 7 until June 17
Biscoff Frappe
The popular beverage is also making a comeback (£3.09) just in time for summer. This is an iced drink with a vanilla flavour base. The base is blended with ice and Biscoff crumbs, topped with a caramel flavoured cream and dusted with more biscuit pieces.
Available from: May 7 until June 17
Frozen Cherry Lemonade
The chain claims this brand new drink is the ‘perfect refreshing drink to take on a sunny stroll with’. The beverage is made with ‘tangy’ frozen lemonade and has a sweet cherry-flavoured swirl, creating a vibrant two-tone effect, and is priced at £2.99.
Available from: May 7 until June 17
The Steakhouse Stack
Beef burger lovers can rejoice as the Steakhouse Stack is also returning from May 7. The stack features two beef patties, cheddar cheese, crispy onions, red onions, lettuce and a savoury black peppercorn sauce, all served in a toasted, glazed sesame bun.
Available from: May 7 until June 17
McSpicy x Frank’s RedHot
One for the spice fans, this is McDonald’s hottest burger of all time, that sees a chicken burger with a crispy coating, topped with lettuce, Emmental cheese, jalapeños, slivered onions and Frank’s RedHot Mayo.
Available from: May 7 until June 17
Frank’s RedHot Mayo
For the first time ever the Frank’s RedHot Mayo from the McSpicy x Frank’s RedHot will be available to order on its own as a dip, so you can use it to turn up the heat on any item from McDonald’s. And the best part? This dip is only available to order in the UK.
Available from: May 7
Nether Flame Sauce
Those who like a bit of spice will want to try the Nether Flame Sauce, inspired by the Nether in Minecraft – a land where lava is more common than water. The sauce is made with crushed red pepper and cayenne, with hints of garlic and sweetness. The chain recommends pairing it with your nuggs and fries for an added kick.
Available from: March 26 until May 6
Apple Cake McFlurry
A new addition as part of the Minecraft collab, the dessert features soft dairy ice cream that’s swirled with apple and shortcake pieces and finished off with a sour apple sauce. McDonald’s describes the sweet treat as its ‘most innovative flavour combination in a long time’ and believes it’s ‘sure to excite’ fans across the UK.
Available from: March 26 until May 6
Minecraft Happy Meal
Little ones don’t have to miss out on all the fun though, as the classic Happy Meals are also getting a Minecraft makeover for the next few weeks. The box will be Minecraft themed and the meal will include one of 12 brand new toys inspired by the movie characters such as Evoker, Bee, Skeleton, Sheep and Creeper, along with a Grass Block and Llama or Stone Block and Garret.
For those who prefer books to figurines, there’s a Minecraft Adventures Book available with the Happy Meals too, as part of McDonald’s continued commitment to providing access to books for as many families as possible through its Happy Readers programme. This has distributed over 160 million books to date.
Available from: March 26 until May 6
Minecraft Movie Meal
McDonald’s in the UK is launching a brand new meal especially for adults which fans online have already dubbed an ‘adult Happy Meal’.
The Minecraft Movie Meal launches in restaurants nationwide from Wednesday, March 26 and will feature one of six exclusive collectible toys, crafted especially for adults.
There are six different collectibles to get your hands on, which see the iconic McDonald’s characters like Grimace, Hamburglar and Birdie the Early Bird, ‘blockified’ like in Minecraft.
The adult meal will cost £8.19 and in terms of the food itself, it’s all pretty standard Maccies fare. Pick between a Big Mac, nine Chicken McNuggets, or four Veggie Dippers for the main event, plus a side of your choosing and a carbonated drink.
Available from: March 26 until May 6
Shamrock Shake
For years, McDonald’s fans in the UK have been begging the fast food chain to bring one very specific menu item over from the US.
And these prayers have finally been answered, as the ‘legendary’ Shamrock Shake is finally going to be making its UK debut.
For the first time ever, the vivid green milkshake will be available here, but it’s only going to be on sale for a limited time, so you’ll have to be quick to give it a try.
McDonald’s will be launching the drink on Wednesday, March 12 for just two weeks only until March 25 – and when it’s gone, it’s gone.
The milkshake features a peppermint-flavoured syrup blended with a creamy vanilla base, and comes hot on the heels of the launch of the Grimace Milkshake, which arrived in the UK in 2024.
Available from: March 12 to March 25
The Stormzy Meal
McDonald’s is bringing its ‘Famous Orders’ campaign from the US over to the UK for the very first time.
In the States, stars like Travis Scott, J Balvin, Saweetie, BTS and Mariah Carey have all previously revealed their go-to menu orders for fans to try for themselves.
And now it’s time for Stormzy to follow in their footsteps, as Croydon’s finest has created his own Maccies meal – and soon you’ll be able to have exactly what he’s having too.
The hot collab is based on Stormzy’s (real name Michael Ebenezer Kwadjo Omari Owuo Jr.) go-to McDonald’s order and is very imaginatively named ‘The Stormzy Meal’.
So what does a multi-award winning artist order at Maccies, you ask? Nine Chicken McNuggets and a side of fries, with two BBQ Dips.
To finish off there’s a choice between the Oreo McFlurry or an Apple Pie and the whole thing gets washed down with a Sprite Zero.
There’s another surprise too – every Stormzy meal purchased in a McDonald’s restaurant, will come with a set of premium limited-edition stickers.
The Stormzy Meal will be available to order from February 12 at McDonald’s locations nationwide and will cost £7.99 (prices may vary)
Available from: February 12
Philly Cheese Stack
Fans have been known to launch petitions for this burger, which features two beef patties, cheese sauce, and cheese slices, as well as grilled and crispy onions and pickles, all served in a toasted bun.
On social media the menu item has previously been hailed as ‘sensational’, ‘immense’ and one of the ‘best’ burgers that the chain makes, and if you’ve yet to try it, you’ve got plenty of time, as this comeback is going to be sticking around for a few months.
Available From: February 12 until May 6.
White Chocolate and Raspberry Pie
A few sweet treats will be available once more in February 2025, including last year’s Valentine’s special – the Raspberry and White Chocolate Pie.
The twist on the chain’s classic apple pie is a ‘decadent’ dessert with crispy pink pastry (because, of course), filled with a smooth white chocolate ganache and a raspberry compote.
The pink pie proved a smash hit with customers in 2024, who hailed it as ‘dreamy’, ‘pretty’, and even went as far as to say their life was ‘complete’ because of the launch
Available from: February 12 until March 25.
Mars McFlurry
Another fan-favourite is back for Feb, and this one is a classic.
The Mars McFlurry is made with dairy ice cream and crunch chocolate-covered nougat pieces, topped with caramel sauce.
Available from: February 12 until March 25.
Tropicana Apple Juice
A brand new drink is launching in February for the first time on the menu. As well as Tropicana Orange Juice, you’ll be able to order Tropicana Apple Juice, and this will be a permanent addition to the drinks offering at the chain.
Available From: February 12
Katsu Wrap
For those who still miss the Katsu Curry Chicken Nuggets, which launched in the UK in 2021, your prayers have been answered… well, kind of.
McDonald’s has put a twist on the beloved menu item, launching a Chicken Katsu Wrap which will cost just £1.99 when purchased on a Wednesday.
The Chicken Katsu One includes your choice of crispy or grilled chicken, coated in katsu sauce, packed with crispy onions, cucumber, and lettuce – all wrapped in a warm, toasted tortilla.
Price: £3.49 single item, £5.29 with a meal and £1.99 on Wednesday
Available from: January 6 until May 6.
BBQ Ranch Stack
For burger lovers, there’s a new BBQ Ranch Stack which features two 100% beef patties Emmental cheese, lettuce, bacon, and crispy onions, all of which is topped with creamy ranch and sweet BBQ sauce, inside a glazed sesame seed bun.
Price: £5.19 single item, £6.99 with a meal
Available from: January 6 until February 12.
McCrispy BBQ Smokehouse
If you prefer chicken to beef, then you’ll be thrilled to hear the McCrispy BBQ Smokehouse is coming back as well, giving you even more choice.
For this burger, which was first launched in October 2023, 100% chicken breast fillet in a crispy, crunchy coating is layered with a smoky BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese, red onion, and lettuce, in a sourdough-style sesame topped bun.
Price: £5.79 single item, £7.49 with a meal
Available from: January 6 until May 6.
Mozzarella Dippers
The Mozzarella Dippers are a McDonald’s staple and many wish they’d be added to the menu once and for all, but alas for now you’ll have to grab them while they’re available. The cheesy treat comes with a salsa dip.
Price: £2.39 single item
Available from: January 6 until March 25.
Milky Way McFlurry
Another brand new item for 2025, this sweet treat sees McDonald’s classic soft dairy ice cream swirled with milk chocolate stars and malt flavoured pieces. The whole thing is then topped with a chocolate sauce.
Price: £2.19 single item
Available from: January 6 until February 12.
A version of this article was first published in January 2025.
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