Christmas is fast approaching, meaning it's time to tuck into some festive fast-food specials.
From Pret a Manger to Greggs, those looking for a seasonal snack have plenty of choice when buying turkey and sage stuffing-inspired dishes.
Why not fuel your Christmas shopping this year with a festive bake from Greggs and a gingerbread latte from Pret?
Prepare to prep your tastebuds for your Christmas Day dinner with this list of festive fast-food favourites.
Greggs
From November 9, Greggs introduced its Christmas menu at stores. This includes the return of the Festive Bake, the Christmas Lunch Baguette, as well as new treats such as the Vegan Festive Baguette.
Expect lots of chicken breast, onion and sage stuffing, and even a dash of gravy.
Greggs is also offering a festive drinks menu, including its Orange Mocha about which it says: “It’s chocolatey, it’s orange-y, and it’s a lovely sip of something different.”
Pret a Manger
Pret a Manger's Christmas menu is already back in stores, meaning you can now grab a Vegan Nut Roast sandwich on your lunch break.
Pret is also offering its famed collection of Christmas drinks, which includes the Merry Berry Hot Chocolate, Gingerbread Latte, and Salted Caramel Latte. Each of them is topped with delicious festive treats.
Each year, Pret donates 50p from the sale of its Christmas meals to the Pret Foundation, supporting those in need.
Starbucks
No Christmas would be complete without a Starbucks seasonal drink. And this year, the coffee shop is back with plenty of festive delights.
Beat the colder weather by sipping on one of Starbucks' Christmas drink ranges, which includes the Toffee Nut Latte, Eggnog Latte, or Caramel Waffle Latte. Those who want an alternative to caffeine can order themselves a Hazelnut Crunch Hot Chocolate.
What's more, this year you can also pick up Starbucks' Festive Feast Panini and the Holiday Ham Sub Roll.
Costa Coffee
Costa Coffee's festive range of drinks and meals has already been revealed. There are plenty of delicious classics on offer, such as the Sticky Toffee Latte, Sticky Toffee Iced Latte, Roasted Hazel Latte, and Roasted Hazel Hot Chocolate.
Fancy some turkey and cranberry sauce? Costa Coffee has you covered.
There are plenty of sandwiches available, including the Brie & Cranberry Toastie, Brie, Maple Bacon & Cranberry Stone-Baked Panini, Costa British Turkey Feast, Turkey & Trimmings Toastie, Vegan Turkey & Trimmings Toastie, Pigs & Blankets Toastie, Honey-Roast Ham & Wensleydale Ciabatta, and Melton Mowbray Pork Pies.
Leon
Offering natural as well as many plant-based dishes, food chain Leon introduced its festive menu on November 15.
This features some festive classics such as the Festive Feast Wrap, Spiced Christmas Latte and the Turkey Christmassaman Curry.
Leon is also launching a pop-up Festive Grotto featuring a variety of festive activities and entertainment in Hanover Square on November 24 and 25.
KFC
KFC also got in on the festive fun from November 13 by launching two new meals — the Stuffing Stacker Burger and the Stuffing Tower Burger.
Adding a festive twist, the burgers include some delicious Christmas flavours such as sage and onion stuffing as well as spicy cranberry sauce.
The Christmas menu will be available until January 1, so there's plenty of time to grab a tasty, seasonal KFC bite to eat.
Wetherspoons
From November 15, those heading to Wetherspoons can also grab a festive bite. The pub chain is offering a collection of Christmas food options including a brie and bacon burger.
Don't wait for Christmas Day to tuck into some stuffing. Head to Wetherspoons for its chicken and stuffing burger instead.
This year, diners can also get their hands on a festive pizza menu — as well as pigs in blankets and mince pies.
McDonald's
McDonald's has finally released its Christmas menu 2023 with a stellar list of five festive classics such as its indulgent cheese Melt Dippers, Galaxy McFlurry and Galaxy Caramel Pie.
What's more, Maccy D lovers can also get their hands on the chicken Big Mac, for £4.79. This is back for a limited time.
Subway
Who doesn't love a pot of pigs in blankets around Christmas? Luckily, thanks to Subway you don't have to wait until Christmas Day to enjoy such delights.
Subway has brought back this treat as part of its festive menu 2023.
The fast-food chain has also launched an IV Brie SubMelt, a warm sandwich topped with streaky bacon and runny American cheese.
Wahaca
Of course, nothing screams Christmas like some festive Mexican food.
Transport yourself to a Mexican Christmas fiesta by tucking into the restaurant's seasonal sharing menu.
This year, diners can enjoy the tastes of Ham Hock Tacos (£7.50), Roast Potato Esquites (£6.95) and Toasted Corn Bread (£6.95).
This December, you can also order a complete Festive Feast Menu for £35 per person packed with build-your-own-tacos, and all the festive trimmings. Plus, for adults, you even get a chance to sip on some tequila along with your meal.
