GAIL's has launched its Christmas menu for 2026, introducing a range of new festive bakes and drinks alongside returning seasonal favourites.
The bakery chain's festive offering includes new creations such as Sticky Toffee Madeleines, which put a twist on the classic French bake. Made with a date-based batter and warming spices including cinnamon, cardamom, ginger and clove, they also have a hint of coffee. The madeleines are tossed in butterscotch sauce while still warm before being finished with flaked salt.
New savoury additions and revamped favourites
For those seeking something savoury, the Cavolo Nero Garlic and Pesto Bun is new to the menu. The brioche dough is layered with cavolo nero and pecan pesto, ricotta, alpine Gruyère and spinach, before being coated in Gruyère and sourdough breadcrumbs. It is then brushed with garlic and herb butter straight from the oven.
GAIL's has also given two festive favourites a makeover this year. The Turkey and Swiss Cheese Sandwich now features shredded turkey thigh and breast instead of slices, served in a freshly baked cream bun with bacon jam and chipotle mayonnaise. Meanwhile, the Turkey Hand Pie has been updated with pulled turkey, caramelised onions and a gently spiced redcurrant glaze.
Returning classics and new drinks range
Familiar favourites making a return include Mince Pies, Panettone Slice, Christmas Bun, Ricciarelli and Iced Penguins.
Three new white chocolate drinks are also joining the menu: Salted White Hot Chocolate, White Chocolate Mocha and White Chocolate Matcha. These are all made using a new syrup developed with GAIL's chocolate partner Xoco, with the syrup using cocoa butter sourced from cacao grown and fermented directly by Xoco's partner farms.
Coffee fans can also try the new Black Forest Cold Brew, which combines cold brew coffee with cherry purée made from real fruit and a hint of star anise, topped with vanilla bean cream and cocoa powder.
Launch details
Catie, Head of Food at GAIL's, said: "Christmas is one of our favourite times to develop the menu because there's so much nostalgia around the food people love." She added that the team wanted to balance familiar festive favourites with something new for customers to try.
Alongside the menu, GAIL's is launching its Christmas Gift Shop, featuring pantry products, homeware, gifts and hampers. The festive menu and gift shop both launched on November 5.
