Greggs unveils Christmas menu 2026 — including return of ‘elite’ discontinued item

| Lifestyle Reporter Published October 2, 2026 12:59pm Updated October 2, 2026 12:59pm The first round of Christmas-themed eats are now in Greggs shops nationwide (Picture: Getty) Attention Greggs fans: the festive season has officially landed! Depsite us being 83 days away from December 25, the beloved bakery chain has launched its Christmas menu — and one of the most missed items is finally back in shops this week. Pigs in Blankets are making their triumphant return to Greggs stores nationwide. The chain’s version features six pork sausages wrapped in smoked streaky bacon, served in a takeaway pot for £2.50. First launched in 2018, the popular festive snack hasn’t been available for four years, but it’s now in store and available for delivery by Just Eat and Uber Eats. They’re back! Are you excited? (Picture: Greggs) What do people say? Back when they were in shops, people were big fans, with Garry Gammans calling them ‘smashing!’ on Facebook. Panayiota K. Theodosiou called them a ‘dream come true.’ Theresa Louise exclaimed: ‘Whoever thought of this should be awarded an OBE.’ It seems the demand is still strong, as since their discontinuation, Alan Smith wrote ‘need them now,’ and Ros Thomson asked if they were still around. Well, it looks like their wishes have come true! On Instagram, following the release @crookesjuliamarion added ‘Christmas dinner sorted’, while @saskiacurran said: ‘Looks elite.’ What else is new at Greggs? Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. There are several newly-announced items in the bakery’s Christmas rollout, with more to follow in the coming weeks. Here’s everything we know so far… New for this year is the Sweet Mince Pie Roll (Picture: Greggs) New for 2026 is the Sweet Mince Pie Roll, from £1, which wraps sweet mincemeat made from vine fruits, Bramley apples, and candied orange and lemon peel inside puff pastry, finished with a dusting of icing sugar. Also back this year are the Sweet Mince Pies, priced from £2.60 for a 6-pack. The traditional shortcrust pastry mince pies are vegan-friendly, and include vine fruits, sweet mincemeat, candied orange and lemon peel, Bramley apple, lightly dusted with icing sugar. Greggs are also supplying the sweet treats this festive season (Picture: Greggs) The Christmas Cake Slice is also making a welcome return. Priced from £1.50, the treat is packed with festive fruit and ground almonds, layered with apricot jam, almond marzipan, and white icing. Joining it are the Christmas Mini Caramel Shortbreads, priced from £2.50 for a 6-pack and featuring a crumbly shortbread topped with caramel and white chocolate. Which of the new or returning Greggs Christmas menu items are you most excited to try? Sweet Mince Pie RollCheck Christmas Cake SliceCheck Christmas Mini Caramel ShortbreadsCheck Sign up to Metro's The Slice newsletter for your guide to what's on in London, with trusted reviews, offers and giveaways. In other foodie news, McDonald’s is finally bringing back an iconic menu item from the 00s – can you guess what it is? Deals of the Day Kurt Geiger's new Notting Hill collection is a love letter to London's chaotic weather I’ve found the Hoover gadget that could make cleaning your floors so much easier I tried L'Oréal Paris's new PDRN serum and my skin looked glossier after one use This new Cricut gadget turns your favourite photos into stickers in minutes From kitchen hatches to burgundy walls – the biggest home trends for 2027 Check out Metro’s salt and vinegar crisps taste test – the winning brand costs only £1. Plus, our Pumpkin Spice Latte taste test of high street shops – right on time for the burr months. Christmas food from Metro Do you have a story you’d like to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@metro.co.uk Arrow MORE: Aunt Bessie has had a major makeover — now people think she’s ‘fit’ Arrow MORE: Greggs to axe around 740 jobs and shut four factories Arrow MORE: The ‘gentrified’ crumpets that taste so good they’re getting their own London cafe The Slice Your free newsletter guide to the best London has on offer, from drinks deals to restaurant reviews.