UK Menu Prices
PizzaExpressStarters & Sides

Mac & Cheese Side

£7.25

494 kcal

Updated 12 September 2026

PizzaExpress Mac & Cheese Side
PizzaExpress's own photograph of Mac & Cheese Side.

Mac & Cheese Side sits 7th of 22 on price in PizzaExpress’ Starters & Sides section, at £7.25 and 494 kcal. Updated 12 September 2026.

A comforting classic. Macaroni baked with a mozzarella, Cheddar and Gran Milano cheese sauce, with garlic oil and a crisp breadcrumb topping

That price is PizzaExpress’ own published figure, and it sits close to the average for the Starters & Sides section. Branch pricing still moves it: an airport, motorway or station site charges more than a high street one for the same thing.

Allergens PizzaExpress declares

cereals containing glutenmilk

May contain traces

mustardsoya

PizzaExpress notes: Suitable for coeliacs if served with gluten-free Fusilli pasta.

Source: PizzaExpress Allergen Information, England, Scotland, Wales and Jersey (September 2026). Shared kitchens mean cross-contamination is possible. Ask in the restaurant if an allergy is severe.

Nutrition Information

Per serving

As published by PizzaExpress

NutrientAmount% RI (calculated)
Energy494 kcal25%

% RI is our calculation against the UK reference intake for an average adult: 2,000 kcal, 70g fat, 20g saturates, 260g carbohydrate, 90g sugars, 50g protein and 6g salt. PizzaExpress publishes the amounts, not these percentages.

Everything You Need to Know About PizzaExpress Mac & Cheese Side

How to order Mac & Cheese Side at PizzaExpress

Mac & Cheese Side is available at the till, on the kiosk screens and through the PizzaExpress app, for collection or for delivery. It is filed under Starters & Sides. Not every branch stocks it, and the app is honest about that before you pay.

PizzaExpress Mac & Cheese Side price in 2026

The PizzaExpress Mac & Cheese Side price in 2026 is £7.25 on the figures we hold. The figure is PizzaExpress’ own published price. Within the Starters & Sides section that puts it 7th of 22 on price. Expect more at airport, motorway and station branches than on a high street, and more again through a delivery app.

A lighter choice in the same section

Buttermilk Ranch Slaw sits in the same part of the menu at 235 kcal, which is 259 fewer than this for £6.45. That swap is the single biggest change available inside this section, and it needs no substitution or special request at the counter.

Allergens declared

PizzaExpress declares 2 of the 14 allergens UK law requires to be listed for this item: cereals containing gluten and milk. It also lists mustard and soya as a possible trace, meaning PizzaExpress cannot rule those out. A declaration covers the recipe and not the kitchen, and every one of these chains prepares food in shared fryers and on shared surfaces. For a severe allergy the only reliable check is asking staff on the day.

Where it sits on price

6 items cost less than this one in the Starters & Sides section and 15 cost more, out of 22 we hold a price for. The closest thing to it on price is Garlic Bread with Mozzarella at £7.45, so those two are the real comparison when you are deciding.

What 494 kcal means here

494 kcal is a little below the Starters & Sides average. That is a full meal's worth on its own, before anything else goes on the tray. The 2,000 kcal figure printed on UK menus is a reference intake for an average adult, not a target, and it is the number these percentages are worked against.

Pro Tips for Ordering Mac & Cheese Side

The side is where a meal grows

Sides are priced low enough to feel incidental and carry enough energy to change a meal's total. The smaller size, or one shared between two people, keeps the main choice intact. PizzaExpress lists sides separately from meals for exactly this reason.

Diet marking

PizzaExpress marks this as vegetarian. That is the chain's own classification of the recipe rather than a statement about how it is cooked, and vegan marking in particular sits alongside shared equipment at most of these brands.

Finding it near you

We list 341 PizzaExpress branches across 4 of the four UK nations, with the London SW postcode area holding the most at 19. Menus vary by site, so a listing here is national rather than a promise about your nearest one. The PizzaExpress app confirms it in seconds.

Frequently Asked Questions About PizzaExpress Mac & Cheese Side

How much is Mac & Cheese Side at PizzaExpress?
£7.25 on PizzaExpress’ own published figures. Prices are set per branch, and delivery apps add a markup on top, so use this as the figure to expect.
How many calories are in Mac & Cheese Side?
494 kcal, as PizzaExpress publishes it for a standard portion. That makes it 9th lowest of 22 in its section. Anything ordered alongside it counts separately.
What is a lighter alternative to Mac & Cheese Side?
Buttermilk Ranch Slaw, in the same section at 235 kcal. That is 259 fewer than this item for a comparable price, and it needs no special request.
What allergens does PizzaExpress declare in Mac & Cheese Side?
Cereals containing gluten and milk. Mustard and soya are marked as a possible trace. Recipes and suppliers change, and shared kitchens carry a cross contamination risk that no published list removes. Ask in the restaurant if an allergy is severe.
Is Mac & Cheese Side available at every PizzaExpress in the UK?
No. PizzaExpress varies its menu by branch, by region and by season, and limited time items come and go through 2026. A check against your own branch in the app takes a moment and saves the trip.

About PizzaExpress - Casual Dining Restaurant

PizzaExpress trades as a casual dining chain in the UK, and we list 341 of its branches. We track 127 of its menu items across 8 sections, recheck them on a rolling schedule, and name the source of every figure. UK Menu Prices has no connection to PizzaExpress and earns nothing from your order.