McDonald’s fans are in for a treat this summer as the fast food giant hits the road with its food truck, giving away free fries and exclusive merchandise at some of the biggest festivals around the UK. As part of the brand’s 50th anniversary celebrations, more than 2,000 portions of fries will be given away for free, as well as exclusive merchandise such as bum bags, bucket hats, and Wayfarer-style sunglasses.
The food truck will be popping up at events such as Parklife in Manchester, Isle of Wight festival, Wireless, Flackstock, and Leeds Festival. Festivalgoers will be able to find Maccies in both the main arena and VIP areas to get their hands on some free fries. There will also be an iconic Golden Arches glimmering statue popping up to take Insta-worthy snaps with.
But don’t panic if you don’t have tickets to any of these events, as you can still get your hands on some fabulous freebies throughout the summer. Simply keep an eye on the McDonald’s social media channels over the coming months as there will be plenty of exclusive giveaways happening there. And the chain will also have a few surprises up its sleeve over the coming weeks to celebrate the summer of the Euros.
This comes as McDonald’s summer menu launches in all UK restaurants this week, including the brand new football-inspired, Hat Trick burger, with three beef patties, two slices of cheese, grilled onions, mustard, and ketchup all served in a glazed sesame seed bun.
Other savory items being added to the menu include a chicken share box (six Chicken Selects, 12 Chicken McNuggets, two McNuggets dips, and two Selects dips), and a nine-piece Chicken Selects share box. To accompany these, several classic dips have been given a makeover, with a new and improved recipe – including the Garlic Mayo and the Sweet and Smoky BBQ. Both are being added permanently to the menu alongside Sweet Chili as the perfect chicken companion.
But it doesn’t stop there… For cheese lovers, the iconic mozzarella bites are also making a comeback with a rich tomato dip, and to finish off your meal there are some new sweet treats to choose from. A Skittles McFlurry is joining the line-up, as well as a Galaxy Chocolate and Raspberry Pie.
The Skittles McFlurry (£2.19) is made using soft ice cream swirled with chewy Skittles fudge pieces and sugary pearls, topped with a purple Skittles-flavored sauce. McDonald’s describes the dessert as ‘chewy, refreshing, and undeniably sweet,’ adding that it’s a ‘unique dessert experience.’ Sounds intriguing!
Meanwhile, the new pie shows the love for Galaxy isn’t still going strong. Fans of the chain previously hailed the current Galaxy Caramel pie the ‘best thing ever’ to be on the menu, and it seems McDonald’s is giving the people what they want as they’re set to put a new spin on it. This version is said to be ‘a delicious combination of smooth chocolate and sweet fruit,’ with crispy chocolate pastry filled with a smooth chocolate ganache and a raspberry compote.
Chocoholics will also be able to enjoy the Galaxy Caramel McFlurry (£2.19) once more as it’s also returning, and you can wash the whole thing down with McDonald’s Iced Latte (£2.49), which is also back as a permanent addition for summer.
