Meal vs. buying separately
Meal vs. ordering separately
| Meal | Meal price | Main + side + drink bought separately | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Mac Meal (medium) | £7.24 | £10.40 | £3.16 (30%) |
| Quarter Pounder with Cheese Meal (medium) | £7.24 | £10.40 | £3.16 (30%) |
| Big Arch Meal (medium) | £10.38 | £13.63 | £3.25 (24%) |
| McCrispy Meal (medium) | £7.76 | £11.01 | £3.25 (30%) |
| McChicken Sandwich Meal (medium) | £6.93 | £10.05 | £3.12 (31%) |
| Filet-O-Fish Meal (medium) | £6.80 | £9.88 | £3.08 (31%) |
| 9 Chicken McNuggets Meal (medium) | £7.76 | £10.84 | £3.08 (28%) |
| Sausage & Egg McMuffin Meal | £5.93 | £8.27 | £2.34 (28%) |
The meal discount is roughly the same in pounds for every main, so in percentage terms it is worth the most on cheaper mains such as the Filet-O-Fish and McChicken. The Saver Menu burgers (Cheeseburger, Double Cheeseburger) are not offered as meals on delivery menus.
Meal upgrade prices
"Make it a meal" upgrade
| Meal | Medium upgrade | Large upgrade | Medium range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Mac Meal (medium) | £1.75 | £2.53 | £1.31 – £2.36 |
| Quarter Pounder with Cheese Meal (medium) | £1.75 | £2.53 | £1.31 – £2.36 |
| Big Arch Meal (medium) | £1.66 | £2.75 | £1.31 – £2.62 |
| McCrispy Meal (medium) | £1.66 | £2.53 | £1.22 – £2.27 |
| McChicken Sandwich Meal (medium) | £1.79 | £2.71 | £1.05 – £2.44 |
| Filet-O-Fish Meal (medium) | £1.83 | £2.79 | £1.40 – £2.44 |
| 9 Chicken McNuggets Meal (medium) | £1.83 | £2.79 | £1.13 – £2.44 |
| Sausage & Egg McMuffin Meal | £1.75 | — | £1.31 – £2.18 |
Sharing deals vs. individual meals
For two people, the Double Burger Deal costs £13.08, against £14.48 for two medium Big Mac Meals. For four, the Deluxe Sharer Deal is £30.54.
Sharing deals
| Menu item | In restaurant (est.) | Delivery apps | Restaurant range (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The McDelivery Meal Deal | ≈ £6.97 | £7.99 (+15%) | £6.10 – £6.97 |
| The Chicken Combo Deal | ≈ £9.59 | £10.99 (+15%) | £9.59 |
| The Family Combo Meal | ≈ £9.59 | £10.99 (+15%) | £9.59 |
| The Double Burger Deal (for Two) | ≈ £13.08 | £14.99 (+15%) | £13.08 |
| The Deluxe Sharer Deal (for Four) | ≈ £30.54 | £34.99 (+15%) | £30.54 |
| The McMuffin Duo Deal (for Two) | ≈ £8.72 | £9.99 (+15%) | £7.85 – £8.72 |
| The Double Duo McMuffin Deal (for Two) | ≈ £10.47 | £11.99 (+15%) | £8.72 – £10.47 |
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Big Mac Meal in the UK?
A medium Big Mac Meal was £7.24 at the typical restaurant: the Big Mac at £5.49 plus a £1.75 meal upgrade.
How much more is a large meal?
Going large added a median £0.78 on top of the medium meal price, for large fries and a large drink.
Is a meal cheaper than buying separately?
Yes, in every case we checked. A Big Mac with medium fries and a medium Coca-Cola bought separately would cost £10.40, the meal £7.24 — a saving of £3.16.