Marston’s is Making Mealtimes Marvellous, with a Limited Edition, Matilda-Inspired Menu Available in Over 350 Pubs Across the UK
Families can surround themselves in the marvellous world of Matilda with new dishes including Miss Trunchbull’s Mighty Meatballs, Miss Honey’s Honeycomb Sundae and Matilda’s Mischievous Munch Box
Guests can visit one of over 450 pubs to try Bruce Bogtrotter’s Chocolate Cake Sharer from the adults menu, to be in with a chance of winning tickets to the 30th anniversary screening of Matilda at the Royal Albert Hall
This month, UK pub group Marston’s will be making mealtimes marvellous with a brand new, limited-edition Matilda-inspired menu, with dishes available in over 450 pubs across England, Scotland and Wales.
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. Our partnership will launch in February, just in time for the half term.
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, plus a voucher allowing them to return and dine again for just £1*.
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. To celebrate, Marston’s is giving pub-goers the chance to win tickets to a special 30th anniversary screening of Matilda at the Royal Albert Hall. All they need to do is post a picture of them tucking into the cake on social media between 17th February and 19th April, tagging their local pub and using the hashtag #MarstonsBruceBogtrotterCake**.
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.
Helping families make mischievous memories for less, Marston’s will be offering Miss Trunchbull’s Mighty Meatballs as part of their Kid’s Eat for £1 promotion*** in the 353 participating pubs during February Half Term and the Easter holidays.
As well as introducing the new menu, 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 on Friday 20th/Saturday 21st February, and on Friday 10th/Saturday 11th April.
On Friday 6th March, venues will be holding Matilda’s Mischievous After School Party, where kids will be able to eat for just £1. Over the Easter weekend, venues will be hosting Matilda’s Marvellous Easter Hunt, tasking keen spellers with a hunt to find letters that will spell a Matilda-themed word.
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 limited-edition Matilda-inspired menu will be available in participating Marston’s pubs until 19th April.
For more information, or to find your nearest participating pub, visit: www.marstonspubs.co.uk/matilda