Last checked: 16 October 2026, against McDonald's UK vegan menu. Menus change, so always confirm with staff on the day.
In January 2026, McDonald's UK removed most of its meat-free range, including the Veggie Dippers, the Vegetable Deluxe, the Spicy Veggie wrap and the Veggie Dipper Happy Meal. The chain said the vegan McPlant would stay, and it's now the only vegan main on the menu.
What's vegan at McDonald's
The McPlant
The UK McPlant is fully vegan as standard. It has a plant-based patty co-developed with Beyond Meat, a vegan cheese alternative, vegan sauce, ketchup, mustard, onion, pickles, lettuce and tomato in a sesame bun. McDonald's says it's accredited as vegan by the Vegetarian Society and cooked separately from its other burgers using dedicated utensils.
You can order it on its own or as a meal with fries and a drink.
Sides
- McDonald's Fries
- Carrot Sticks
- Apple Slices
That's the full list. McDonald's UK vegan menu has just four items: the McPlant, fries, carrot sticks and apple slices. Hash browns, the apple pie and the desserts aren't on it, and the McFlurry, sundaes and milkshakes all contain dairy.
Drinks
Bottled water, orange juice and the soft drinks are the safest choices. McDonald's coffee isn't listed as vegan, as it may contain traces of milk.
What was removed in 2026
- Veggie Dippers and the Veggie Dipper Happy Meal
- Vegetable Deluxe
- The Spicy Veggie wrap
That means there's no vegan Happy Meal main for children at the moment, although the carrot sticks and apple slices are vegan.
How to order with confidence
- Order the McPlant as it comes. It's vegan as standard, so there's no need to remove the cheese or sauce. Adding extras could change that, so check before you customise it.
- Stick to the vegan list. Only four items are on it, so if something isn't the McPlant, fries, carrot sticks or apple slices, check before you order.
- Use the app or kiosk. It's the easiest way to check what your restaurant has today and to see allergen information.
Allergies: vegan isn't the same as allergy-safe. If you have an allergy, check McDonald's allergen information before ordering.
McDonald's vegan FAQs
Here are quick answers to the questions vegans ask most about eating at McDonald's.
Is the McPlant vegan in the UK?
Yes. The UK McPlant is vegan as standard, with a vegan cheese alternative and vegan sauce, and McDonald's says it's accredited as vegan by the Vegetarian Society.
Did McDonald's UK get rid of Veggie Dippers?
Yes. In January 2026 McDonald's UK removed the Veggie Dippers, the Veggie Dipper Happy Meal, the Vegetable Deluxe and the Spicy Veggie wrap, citing poor sales. The McPlant stayed.
Are McDonald's fries vegan in the UK?
Yes. McDonald's Fries are on its UK vegan menu. That's different from the US, where the fries contain beef flavouring.
Is there a vegan Happy Meal at McDonald's?
Not at the moment. The Veggie Dipper Happy Meal was removed in 2026, so there's no vegan Happy Meal main, though the carrot sticks and apple slices are vegan.
Are McDonald's hash browns vegan?
They're not on McDonald's UK vegan menu, which lists only the McPlant, fries, carrot sticks and apple slices.
Make every meal out a good one
Chains are getting better, but plenty of places still leave vegans with one token option. The Vegan Eating-Out Toolkit shows you how to check any venue in five minutes, spot hidden animal ingredients and ask staff the right questions.
Planning a meal out in January? See every UK chain's Veganuary menu.
Sources: McDonald's UK newsroom: the McPlant, vegconomist: McDonald's UK discontinues vegetarian options, January 2026, Plant Based News: McDonald's UK drops meat-free items, February 2026.