KFC just unveiled its Christmas menu for 2026 — but fans say one thing’s missing

KFC has unveiled its festive menu for 2026 (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

It’s been five years since the Gravy Burger was last available at KFC.

But there’s good news for those who’ve been missing the ‘messy’ treat, as it’s making a grand return – and it’s had a Christmas ‘glow-up’.

The fast food chain has just unveiled its festive menu for 2026, and it’s giving gravy fans exactly what they want.

There’s the Gravymas Burger, a Gravymas Box Meal, Festive Loaded Fries, a Fully Festive Meal, and Festive Buckets.

Here’s everything you need to know…

What is the Gravymas Burger?

The Gravy Burger has had a festive makeover (Picture: KFC)

The beast of a burger (£7.99) sees a crispy Original Recipe Fillet stacked with a hash brown, melted cheese, and a sprinkle of sage and onion seasoning. 

Served in a soft sesame-topped bun, the bread is slathered with a ‘generous’ amount of gravy mayo, and if that’s not enough, it also comes with a regular pot of warm KFC gravy, so you can dunk or drizzle your food to your heart’s content.

For those wanting to go the whole hog, you can order the Gravymas Burger as part of a Gravymas Box Meal (from £11.99), which contains the burger, regular gravy, regular fries, an Original Recipe Tender, and a regular drink.

What are the other new menu items?

The chain has some festive buckets too (Picture: KFC)

There are brand new Festive Loaded Fries (£3.99), which combine the chain’s signature fries with Popcorn Chicken, and gravy mayo, plus sage and onion seasoning.

You can combine these fries with the Gravymas Burger, and a Kwench shake as part of an easy-to-order bundle, if you opt for the Fully Festive Meal (£13.49).

Or if you’re feeding the whole family, then one of the Festive Buckets could be ideal.

First up is the Festive Double Bucket (from £20.99) which comes in three combinations – six pieces of Original Recipe Chicken and six Tenders, or six pieces of Original Recipe Chicken and eight Hot Wings, or six Tenders and six Tenders. 

Then, for maximum feasting, there’s the Festive Triple Bucket (from £24.99) which stacks all three of those options together.

Both bucket options are completed with four regular portions of fries, two large sides, and a large drink. 

In addition to the new items, the chain has also confirmed that the Mega Mozza Sticks are staying on the menu throughout the Christmas season. 

When does KFC’s Christmas menu launch?

The full line-up of festive items will be hitting the menu at KFC UK & Ireland from November 9.

They’ll be available for six weeks only, sticking around until January 3, while stocks last. 

What are fans saying about the festive food?

People were hoping the stuffing burger would return(Picture: In Pictures via Getty Images)

While many are excited for the return of the Gravy Burger, lots of people have been making the same comment about the menu.

They’re in agreement that there’s a key item missing from the list, and that item is a stuffing patty.

Last Christmas KFC offered two different burgers, both containing sage and onion stuffing. There was the Stuffing Tower Burger, which contained an Original Recipe chicken fillet with sage and onion stuffing, cranberry sauce, and cheese in a brioche bun. While the Stuffing Stacker Burger featured two Original Recipe fillets, a stuffing patty, cranberry sauce, and cheese in a brioche bun.

These went down a treat with fans who have been wondering why they haven’t made a comeback this year.

On Instagram, @gordon_n7 was disappointed with the festive choices, saying: ‘The one with the sage and onion stuffing  and cranberry sauce was better than this.’

Similarly, @coreysean_ wrote: ‘I want the stuffing burger.’

Tom Gittings agreed on Facebook, commenting: ‘Was hoping they would do the stuffing burger and Stuffing Stacker they did previously.’

And Josh Hassall posted: ‘Errrrrm the stuffing stacker?! Where’s that bad boy hiding?! It’s been my go-to for a takeaway for the past two years.’

‘Where’s the festive stack,’ asked Chloe McGuired. ‘What about the sage and onion patty?’

However, some thought the Gravymas menu was a ‘dream come true’, while Ana Pinho proclaimed the menu announcement was ‘the best’ news.

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