Results Day 2026 - free pizza, food and treats to celebrate or commiserate A levels
Students can claim free pizza and food on Results Day 2026 (Image: monkey business images)
The waiting is almost over - and students celebrating their exam results this week can tuck into free food, drinks and treats at some of Britain's biggest restaurant chains.
From thousands of free pizzas at Zizzi to free meals, burgers, desserts and drinks, there are plenty of Results Day deals worth knowing about.
And you'll need to be quick for some of them.
Zizzi is giving away more than 3,700 free Classic Pizzas to students across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, while other chains including Nando's, Bella Italia, Frankie & Benny's and Las Iguanas have also launched special offers.
There is even a free Moonpig card up for grabs when customers buy a sweet treat at Millie's Cookies.
Here's everything students need to know before heading out to celebrate.
Zizzi is giving away thousands of free pizzas
Zizzi is offering students a free Classic Pizza when they buy a soft drink on Results Day.
But there is a catch - only the first 30 students through the doors at each Zizzi restaurant will get their pizza for free.
To claim the offer, students need to show their 2026 exam results, either digitally or on paper, and mention the deal when ordering.
The offer is available at Zizzi restaurants across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
A-Level students can claim the offer on Thursday, August 13, while GCSE students can claim it on Thursday, August 20.
Students receiving their Leaving Certificate results in the Republic of Ireland can claim the deal on Friday, August 21.
There are several pizzas to choose from, including the Classic Margherita, Classic Pepperoni Campagna, Classic Pollo & Pesto Fresca, Classic Pinoli and Vegan Margherita, as well as non-gluten alternatives.
And if you're not one of the first 30, you can still get 50% off a Classic Pizza until 5pm when buying a soft drink.
Millie's Cookies is giving away a free Moonpig card
There's another freebie for anyone with a sweet tooth.
From August 6 to August 31, customers buying a sweet treat at Millie's Cookies can receive a promotional code for a free standard Moonpig card.
The card can be personalised with a message to congratulate someone on their results - or celebrate your own achievement.
The offer is available to new Moonpig customers and is limited to one use per customer.
You must be over 18 and a UK resident, while delivery costs are not included.
The free card is subject to availability and the promotional code needs to be entered at checkout.
PizzaExpress Results Day deal
Students can get 90 minutes of bottomless pizza and dough balls for £12.50 on Results Day.
The first pizza order must be placed before 5pm and everyone dining at the same table must participate in the offer.
You'll need to show your results slip to claim the deal.
PizzaExpress is running deals for Results Day 2026
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They have also launched a new limited-edition pizza.
The Chipotle Corn Palooza is available nationwide for a limited time as part of the restaurant's ExpressFest '26 summer celebration.
The pizza combines smoky chorizo and chicken with sweetcorn purée, mozzarella, roasted peppers, garlic oil and red onion, finished with parsley and Sauce Shop Chipotle & Lime Aioli.
It has been created around the flavours of festival season and is described as sweet, smoky and gently spicy.
Singer Ella Eyre has already named the Chipotle Corn Palooza as her favourite PizzaExpress order, alongside Hot Honey Dough Balls and Lemon & Raspberry Cheesecake.
Bella Italia is giving away free starters and desserts
Bella Italia is offering a free starter and dessert with any main.
You'll need to sign up for a voucher online and show your results slip.
The offer is available to everyone sitting at the same table.
Frankie & Benny's has a similar offer
At Frankie & Benny's, students can get a free starter and dessert with a main meal.
Again, you'll need to sign up for a voucher online and show your results slip.
The offer applies to everyone at the table.
Las Iguanas is offering free extras
Students visiting Las Iguanas can claim a free starter and dessert with any main.
The voucher must be claimed online and your results slip shown when you visit.
The offer is available to everyone at the table.
Nando's is offering free chicken or a starter
Nando's is offering students a free quarter chicken or starter when they spend at least £7.
Students need to show their student ID and results at the till.
The offer is available for eating in or collection but does not apply to delivery orders.
Banana Tree is giving away starters and desserts
Banana Tree is also offering a free starter and dessert with any main.
Students need to claim a voucher online and show their results slip.
Free iced matcha at Bird & Blend
Bird & Blend Tea Co. is giving students a free iced matcha with no minimum spend.
Simply show your results slip at the till.
Teachers can also claim the offer by showing school ID.
Wildwood pizzas
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Wildwood is giving away food and a drink
At Wildwood, students can get a free starter or dessert plus a free Coke Zero when ordering a main.
You'll need to show your results slip, and the restaurant also mentions student ID, so it's worth taking that with you.
Bill's is offering a free dessert
Students can get a free dessert with any main at Bill's by showing their results slip.
The offer is available from 11.30am and applies in England and Wales.
Over 100 free Pad Thai are available at each of Rosa's Thai's 42 restaurants across England and Wales, with the purchase of one of Rosa’s Thai’s iconic bubble teas.
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Rosa's Thai is giving away free Pad Thai
Students can get a free Pad Thai when they buy a bubble tea at Rosa's Thai.
You'll need to pre-register on the restaurant's website for a unique code, then show the code alongside your results on the day.
TGI Fridays has a free drink
TGI Fridays is offering students a free Dirty Soda when they show their results slip.
Byron is offering two burgers for the price of one
Students can get buy one, get one free on selected Byron burgers.
The offer applies to the Double Smash, Chicken Ranch, Signature Smokey and V-Rex.
You'll need to show your results slip to claim.
ASK Italian has a rather unusual free meal offer
ASK Italian has come up with a challenge for parents.
Students can get a free main meal if their parent correctly answers a GCSE-style question.
The parent will need to answer a question in Maths, English or Science, while the student shows their results slip.
Free Slim Chickens tenders
A-Level students can claim three free Slim Chickens tenders and a dipping sauce on Thursday, August 13, whatever grades they get. Simply show your results and a valid QR code at participating restaurants to claim the giveaway.
Students can also upgrade to a meal with fries and a soft drink. Full details and participating restaurants are available from Slim Chickens.
Dim t has free food and a drink
Students visiting dim t can claim a free starter or dessert plus a free Coke Zero when ordering a main.
You'll need to show your results slip, and taking student ID with you is also recommended.
Urban Outfitters has free photobooths
The Results Day freebies aren't limited to food.
Urban Outfitters is offering free photobooth sessions at selected stores on both A-Level and GCSE Results Days.
Students should check the list of participating stores before heading out.
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Don't leave it too late to claim your Results Day freebies
The biggest thing to remember is that some of these offers are limited or first come, first served.
Zizzi's free pizzas, in particular, are only available to the first 30 students at each restaurant, while some other offers require vouchers or online registration before you arrive.
And if you're looking for a local deal, don't forget to check the social media pages of independent restaurants and cafes in your area - many local businesses run their own Results Day promotions.