# Festive British Burger Menus McDonald's UK is Serving Up a Festive Food Range for the Holidays By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2024-12-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-food-range References: [brandeating](https://www.brandeating.com/2024/12/mcdonalds-uk-2024-holiday-menu.html)  [McDonald's UK](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-uk-2) is looking to bring in even more guests this holiday season with its new Festive [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/okja-and-glasshouse-salon) Range. Created for the 2024 holiday season, the Festive Food Range includes seasonal burgers, sandwiches, sides, and desserts. The star of this year's menu is the new Cheesy McCrispy, which features a crispy-fried chicken breast filet paired with crispy-fried onions, pickled onion chutney, bacon, Emmental cheese, lettuce, and 'deluxe' cheese sauce on a toasted sesame seed sourdough-style bun. There's also the Big Tasty sandwich, which features a beef patty and a similar cheese made with Emmental, and the Cheese Melt Dippers with Rich Tomato Dip side dish. As for dessert, there's the very festive [Terry's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrys-chocolate-mint) Orange Chocolate Pie, which is a chocolate turnover-style hand pie filled with a Terry’s Chocolate Orange-flavored chocolate ganache. Image Credit: McDonald's UK ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 33% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Seasonal Fast Food Innovations:** Fast food chains are increasingly introducing limited-time menu items themed around holidays to captivate consumer interest and drive seasonal sales. - **Gourmet-inspired Fast Food Menus:** Incorporating upscale ingredients like Emmental cheese and artisanal chutneys into classic fast food offerings reflects a shift towards elevated, gourmet inspired dining experiences. - **Dessert-driven Fast Food Strategies:** Fast food brands are utilizing popular confectionery products like Terry's Chocolate Orange to create exclusive dessert offerings that entice loyal dessert aficionados. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast Food Industry:** The fast food industry continues to innovate with seasonal and gourmet menu options to differentiate itself in a highly competitive market. - **Confectionery Industry:** With fast food giants partnering with confectionery brands for limited-edition desserts, there's a burgeoning intersection between savory and sweet worlds. - **Food and Beverage Marketing:** Seasonal marketing campaigns for fast food offerings highlight the importance of strategic timing and limited-time promotions in the food and beverage sector. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Expansive UK-Based QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-uk-2.md) - [Autumnal Americana QSR Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-uk-menu-items.md) - [Celebratory QSR Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-new-burgers.md) - [Exclusive Cheesy Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-mcchicken.md) - [Festive QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-festive-menu.md) - [Holiday-Ready Pizza Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dominos-festive-range.md) - [Extensive Seasonal Pizzeria Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-pizza-menu.md) - [Festive QSR Chicken Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popeyes-festive-menu.md) - [Festive Holiday Turnovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-pies.md)