Legendary restaurant chain Nando's has officially unveiled its highly anticipated Christmas menu for 2025, marking its first festive food launch in three years. The new selection, available from Tuesday, November 18, 2025, introduces three brand-new items designed to bring a Portuguese-inspired twist to classic holiday flavours.
What's New on the Nando's Christmas Menu?
The 2025 festive offering is a significant one, as it's the first new Christmas menu from the peri-peri chicken specialists since 2022. The launch features a trio of innovative dishes that promise to deliver a merriment of flavours, each putting a unique spin on traditional festive fare.
A Closer Look at the New Items
The three new additions to the menu are set to delight customers seeking a festive Nando's experience. The selection includes a starter, a main, and a dessert, creating a complete holiday meal.
Bubble and Squeak Croquettes kick off the festivities as a brand-new starter. This dish reimagines the classic Portuguese croquette with a British Christmas twist. Each croquette features a crispy coating and is filled with a hearty mixture of Brussels sprouts, mashed potato, and red onion. They are served with a side of Caesar dressing for dipping.
The Total Sleigh is the show-stopping main event – a festive chicken burger built for the season. This substantial burger is stacked high with melted cheese, the new Bubble & Squeak Croquettes, caramelised onions, fresh lettuce, and Churrasco PERinaise, all served in a rustic roll. It comes accompanied by a generous serving of PERi-Chicken Gravy for the full festive experience.
To finish, the Warm Chocolate Orange Brownie offers a decadent dessert option. This features a rich, fudge brownie covered in melted chocolate with distinct orange flavours, served alongside a scoop of refreshing vanilla gelado.
The Return of Festive Cheer
The launch positions Nando's firmly within the competitive Christmas dining scene, joining other restaurants and coffee shops that have revealed their seasonal offerings. For many Brits, the return of a dedicated Nando's Christmas menu after a three-year hiatus will be a welcome development, offering a familiar yet festive dining option during the holiday season.
The menu successfully blends the chain's famous Portuguese-style chicken with quintessentially British Christmas ingredients, creating a unique fusion that is likely to prove popular with customers looking for something different from the traditional Christmas dinner.
