Burger King Whopper Prices UK: How Much Is A Whopper? (2026)
Everything you need to know about the burger king whopper range in the UK — every variant, what’s in it, and how much each one costs on its own or as a meal. The Whopper has been Burger King’s flame-grilled signature burger since 1957, and the UK menu now carries several versions of it, from the smaller WHOPPER Jr. up to the fully loaded Double WHOPPER with Bacon and Cheese.
What Is A Whopper? What's In It & What It Costs
The Whopper is Burger King’s flame-grilled beef burger, first introduced in Miami in 1957 and still the brand’s best-known item worldwide. What sets it apart from most fast-food burgers is the cooking method: BK flame-grills its patties over an open flame rather than using a flat griddle, which is part of why the brand markets it as having a distinctive smoky, char-grilled flavour that’s harder to replicate on standard fast-food equipment.
The classic build is a flame-grilled beef patty topped with fresh tomato, lettuce, mayonnaise, ketchup, pickles and sliced onion, served in a toasted sesame-seed bun. See burger king whopper meal calories
Burger King Whopper Price UK | Full Range
Short answer: a standard WHOPPER costs around £7.99 on its own, or around £10.49 as a meal with fries and a drink. The WHOPPER Jr. starts at around £4.49, and the Double WHOPPER is around £9.49.
Here’s the full burger king whopper range with current UK pricing. Because BK UK restaurants set pricing at a local/franchise level, treat these as a realistic guide rather than a fixed national price — always confirm the exact price in the app or in-store before ordering.
| Whopper Variant | Burger Only | Meal (Fries + Drink) |
|---|---|---|
| WHOPPER Jr. | £4.49 | £7.49 |
| WHOPPER Jr. with Cheese | £4.99 | £7.99 |
| WHOPPER | £7.99 | £10.49 |
| WHOPPER with Bacon and Cheese | £8.99 | £11.49 |
| Double WHOPPER | £9.49 | £11.99 |
| Double WHOPPER with Bacon and Cheese | £10.49 | £12.99 |
| Plant-Based WHOPPER | £7.99 | £10.49 |
Note: Prices and availability can vary by restaurant, location and time. Check the BK app or your local Burger King before ordering to confirm current pricing.
For the same figures set alongside every other item on the menu, see our full Burger King prices page.
To see how Whopper prices have changed over time, check our Whopper price history page.
Whopper Meal Price | Is The Upgrade Worth It?
A Whopper meal costs around £10.49 — that’s the burger, medium fries and a medium drink. The meal upgrade adds roughly £2.50 on top of the £7.99 burger-only price, which works out cheaper than buying all three separately. A Double Whopper meal comes in at around £11.99, and a Whopper Jr. meal at around £7.49. Prices vary by restaurant, so confirm in the app before ordering.
What's In A Whopper? | Ingredients
Here’s the standard build for the classic WHOPPER:
| Component | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| Patty | 100% flame-grilled beef |
| Bun | Toasted sesame-seed bun |
| Salad | Fresh lettuce and sliced tomato |
| Pickles | Dill pickles |
| Onion | Sliced white onion |
| Sauce | Mayonnaise and ketchup |
Whopper ingredients stay broadly consistent across the range — the WHOPPER Jr. uses a smaller patty with the same toppings, the Bacon and Cheese versions add a slice of cheese and streaky bacon, and the Double variants simply add a second beef patty. The Plant-Based WHOPPER swaps the beef patty for a soy-and-wheat-based alternative while keeping the rest of the build the same.
For full calorie, protein and macro data on each variant, see our Nutrition & Calories guide. For allergen and gluten-free information — including which Whopper variants can be made gluten-free-friendly — see our Allergen Menu and Gluten Free pages, since every standard Whopper bun contains gluten.
The Double Whopper
The double whopper burger king build doubles the beef — two flame-grilled patties instead of one, with the same classic toppings. It’s the choice for a bigger appetite, and it’s also available with bacon and cheese for an even more loaded version. As with the standard range, expect the Double WHOPPER to sit a little above the single WHOPPER in price, with the meal upgrade adding roughly the same £2–£2.50 as the rest of the range.
How To Customise Your Whopper
BK’s “Have It Your Way” approach means every Whopper in the range can be customised at the counter, kiosk or in the app:
| Customisation | How To Order |
|---|---|
| No bun | Ask at the counter, or deselect on the kiosk/app |
| Extra patty | Upgrade from single to double |
| Remove mayo, pickles or onion | Deselect at the kiosk or ask at the counter |
| Add cheese or bacon | Available as an add-on to any Whopper |
| Extra salad | Ask at the counter |
Limited-Time & Collab Whoppers
From time to time, BK UK runs limited-time Whopper variants tied to film releases or seasonal campaigns — for example, past promotional tie-ins have included Spiderman Whopper UK-style superhero collabs and Star Wars-themed meals. Estimated — these are time-limited promotions rather than permanent menu items, so availability depends entirely on what’s currently running; check our Burger King news page for the latest collab announcements rather than assuming a past promotion is still live.
FAQs | Burger King Whopper
How much is a Whopper at Burger King?
The standard WHOPPER is priced at around £7.99 on its own, with the meal (fries and a drink) typically adding roughly £2.50 on top. Estimated — prices vary by restaurant and location, so check the app for your local price.
How much is a Whopper meal?
A Whopper meal — burger, medium fries and a medium drink — typically costs around £10.49. Estimated, and worth checking against any live app deals, since Whopper meal pricing is a common target for BK’s rotating offers.
What’s in a Whopper?
A classic Whopper contains a flame-grilled 100% beef patty, fresh tomato, lettuce, mayonnaise, ketchup, pickles and sliced onion, served in a toasted sesame-seed bun.
How much is a Double Whopper?
The Double WHOPPER is typically priced a little above the single WHOPPER — around £9.49 on its own, or roughly £12 as a meal. Estimated — confirm current pricing in the app or in-store.
What are the Whopper ingredients if I want it plain?
You can remove any topping — mayo, pickles, onion or salad — at the counter, on the kiosk, or in the app, and still keep the flame-grilled beef patty and bun as the base.
Is the Whopper gluten free?
No standard Whopper is gluten-free as sold — every version uses a sesame-seed bun containing wheat gluten. You can ask for any Whopper without the bun to remove the main gluten source, though cross-contact risk remains from shared kitchen equipment. See our Gluten Free page for full details.
What is the Whopper Bar?
The BK Whopper Bar was a separate, higher-end limited-service restaurant concept launched by Burger King in 2009, distinct from the standard Whopper menu you’ll find at a typical UK restaurant — it isn’t a menu section within regular UK stores.
How many calories are in a Whopper?
Calorie and full nutrition figures vary by Whopper variant — see our dedicated Nutrition & Calories guide for the complete breakdown across the whole range.
Whopper vs Big Mac — what’s the difference?
The Whopper is Burger King’s flame-grilled beef burger with lettuce, tomato, mayo, ketchup, pickles and onion in a sesame-seed bun. The Big Mac is McDonald’s two-patty burger with a middle bun layer, shredded lettuce, cheese and Big Mac sauce. The Whopper uses a single larger flame-grilled patty; the Big Mac uses two smaller griddled patties.
Final Thoughts
The Whopper range gives you a genuine choice of sizes and builds, from the lighter WHOPPER Jr. through to the fully loaded Double WHOPPER with Bacon and Cheese, plus a Plant-Based option for non-beef eaters. As a rule of thumb, expect the standard WHOPPER to sit around £7.99 on its own, with the meal upgrade generally worth the extra couple of pounds. For full pricing across the rest of the menu, visit our Burger King prices page, or head back to the Burger King menu to browse everything else on offer.