Students across the UK collecting their GCSE results on Thursday, August 20, 2026, can take advantage of a wide range of free food and discount offers from major restaurant chains. From free gyoza at Itsu to free quarter chicken at Nando’s, the deals are available for one day only, with some extending through the week. Students are advised to bring their results slip and student ID where required, and to check with local restaurants before visiting.
Free Gyoza, Chicken, and Tacos: Top Offers for August 20
Itsu is offering students a free tray of steamed chicken or vegetable gyoza, served with dipping sauce, upon showing their results dated for 2026. The offer is valid on Thursday, August 20, and requires no minimum spend.
Nando’s is bringing back its results day offer for one day only. Students can claim a free quarter chicken or any starter when they spend £7 or more. The cheapest starter costs £3.95, while a quarter chicken costs £5.50. To claim, students must show their student ID and GCSE results at the till on August 20. The offer is available for eat-in or walk-in collect only, not delivery. If dining in a group, each person claiming the offer must spend £7 or more on separate bills. The deal cannot be used alongside any other discount and excludes ‘Dare to Share’ menu items.
Slim Chickens is offering three free hand-breaded chicken tenders with a dipping sauce of choice. Students must visit the chain’s website to grab a code, add it to the app, and then show their results in participating restaurants on August 20. The offer is not available at kiosks, click and collect, or delivery.
Two Twins Tacos, with locations in Brixton Village, Notting Hill, and Kilburn, is giving students a free OG soft shell taco with their choice of filling. Simply show your GCSE results certificate in-store.
Pizza Deals: Zizzi, Pizza Express, Pizza Pilgrims and More
Zizzi is offering a free classic pizza (usually from £14.75) with the purchase of a soft drink for the first 30 GCSE students who claim the offer per restaurant on August 20. After that, the deal switches to 50% off any classic pizza or non-gluten classic until 5pm when they purchase a soft drink. Students must show their results (digital or paper) and dine in. The offer is limited to six people per table and cannot be used with any other discounts or promotions.
Pizza Express is offering students 90 minutes of bottomless pizza and dough balls for dine-in only for £12.50. To claim, show your results slip before 5pm on August 20. One student must present a valid results day letter for all diners at the same table to qualify. The offer includes classic pizzas such as Margherita, American, Giardiniera, La Reine, Sloppy Giuseppe, and gluten-free and vegan alternatives. Upgrades to Romana or large classic pizzas are not available. The offer cannot be used at airport locations, Welcome Break, Brixton, Earls Court, Finsbury Park, or Pizza Express Live music venues.
Pizza Pilgrims is offering 50% off pizzas between August 20 and 27 for GCSE students. The offer is valid for pizzas only, not starters, sides, or desserts, and applies to tables of up to four people. Only one person needs to present their results for the whole table to get the half-price deal.
Italian Chains: Bella Italia, Prezzo, Ask Italian, and Zizzi
Bella Italia is offering a free starter and dessert when ordering any main meal. Students must sign up for a voucher online and show their results slip. The offer applies to everyone at the table. It is not available at Center Parcs locations, London Paddington, or Edinburgh Northbridge.
Prezzo Italian is offering a free drink when dining in and ordering an adult main meal. Any additional toppings or upgrades will be charged separately. The offer is valid for up to 12 people per bill and applies to mains from the a la carte, specials, and celebration menus. Students need to show proof of results and proof of age if claiming a free alcoholic drink. The deal runs all day, every day until Friday, December 4. It is not available at Prezzo Italian Euston, Glasshouse Street, St Martin’s Lane, Victoria, Kensington, or Northumberland Avenue.
Ask Italian is offering a free main meal or a glass of fizz (or a non-alcoholic alternative for under-18s) when dining with a parent on results day. The twist: the parent must answer a GCSE-style question on the spot. If the parent gets the wrong answer, the fizz is still free, but the food will be charged. Students must show their results slip.
Wildwood is offering a free starter or dessert, plus a free Coke Zero, when ordering a full-price ‘alla carta’ or special menu main meal (no minimum spend) on GCSE results day. Show your results slip and student ID.
Additional Offers: Byron, TGI Fridays, Rosa’s Thai, and More
Byron Burgers is offering a buy-one-get-one-free deal, saving £14.50, when dining at Byron locations across the UK. Just show your GCSE results slip. The offer applies to the Double Smash, Chicken Ranch, Signature Smokey, and V-Rex burgers.
TGI Fridays is offering a free dirty soda in store by showing your results slip on August 20. Claimants must be 16 or over and may be asked to provide proof of age and results.
Rosa’s Thai is offering a free Pad Thai when purchasing a bubble tea. Students must pre-register on Rosa’s Thai’s website for a unique code, then show it alongside their results on August 20. The offer is available at all restaurants except Edinburgh and Glasgow. It cannot be used with any other offer, set menu, or discount, and is not valid on delivery, takeaway, or click and collect.
Giggling Squid is offering a free portion of sticky chicken (normally £16.95) to GCSE students. The offer is limited to one free portion per student, for dine-in only, with digital or printed proof of results. A main dish must be purchased. The offer cannot be used with any other offer, discount, voucher, set menu, or loyalty reward.
Frankie & Benny’s is offering a free starter and dessert with a main meal on GCSE results day. Sign up for a voucher online and show your results slip on August 20. The offer is available to everyone at the table but excludes Frankie’s Faves Combo, Garlic Pizza Bread Sharer, Frankie’s Classic Meatballs, Medium or Large Wings & Dips, Cookie Jar Sundae, and Freakshake Sundae. Airport locations will not run this promotion.
Bill’s is offering a free dessert when dining in on August 20 only. Purchase any main meal and show your results slip from 11.30am. The offer is available in England and Wales only, not at Bill’s Heathrow T2.
Banana Tree is offering a free starter and dessert with any main meal on August 20 only. Claim a voucher online and show your results slip. The deal is available to everyone at the table.
Las Iguanas is offering a free starter and dessert when ordering any main meal. Claim a voucher online and show your results slip. The offer is available for tables of up to six guests.
The Real Greek is offering a free souvlaki wrap, available before 5pm on any weekday until August 27 for GCSE students. One per student for dine-in only. Sign up online for a voucher code.
