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Making Mealtimes Marvellous with Limited‑Edition Matilda-Inspired Menu
17th February 2026
Marston’s has partnered with The Roald Dahl Story Company and Quentin Blake to make mealtimes marvellous, bringing one of the most-loved children's book characters to life in a new way, through a limited-edition Matilda menu.
Available in participating Marston’s pubs until 19th April, Matilda’s Mischievous Munch Box will add a dash of mischief and a sprinkle of magic to meals out, with a choice of sandwiches, crisps, a Robinsons Fruit Shoot and an ice cream sundae to finish. Each Munch Box will come with a Matilda-themed game pack to keep little geniuses busy.
For bigger appetites, Miss Trunchbull’s Mighty Meatballs features pork and beef meatballs with penne pasta and a cunningly hidden veg and tomato sauce, topped with cheese. For dessert, Miss Honey’s Honeycomb Ice Cream is a little bit sweet and a whole lot delicious, as vanilla ice cream is topped with toffee sauce, honeycomb pieces and sugar curl wafers for dunking.
Making sure adults don’t miss out on the mischief, Marston’s has recreated the iconic Bruce Bogtrotter’s Chocolate Cake Sharer, which is available as a dessert from the adults’ menu.
As well as introducing the new menu, Marston’s venues will also be hosting a series of special themed events, taking place from February to April. Matilda’s Marvellous Party will see locations host crafts, party games and more.
Claire Robertson, Director of Operations for the South from Marston’s, said:
“Families all over the UK are making memories at their locals but we want to add a sprinkle of magic and mischief to their visits over the upcoming school holidays and beyond.
“We’ve partnered with The Roald Dahl Story Company, to recreate iconic dishes such as the Bruce Bogtrotter’s Chocolate Cake Sharer and introduce Miss Trunchbull’s Mighty Meatballs and Matilda’s Mischievous Munch Box, to give our big and little visitors something new, exciting and nostalgic to try.
“We’re proud to be sharing our love of such a special story with our guests and to encourage them to experience Matilda with a side of mischief.”
The entire Matilda menu will be available at 353 pubs, with Bruce Bogtrotter’s Chocolate Cake Sharer also available at an additional 112 pubs across the UK.
For more information, or to find your nearest participating pub, visit: www.marstonspubs.co.uk/matilda