Introducing the Coronation Prawn Baguette
Long-time Pret fans might remember our Coronation Chicken – one of the very first recipes on our menu and a much-loved favourite for years. So beloved in fact, that we once printed the recipe on our sandwich bags, so you could make it too!
Now it’s 2026, and we’re looking to reinvent this classic. We can’t lose the heart, the essence of what makes it such a British staple – but we can add some exciting new layers of flavour.
Introducing our latest Chef's Special: the Coronation Prawn Baguette.
A fresh take on a Pret favourite
Our Executive Chef, Zoe, had a daunting task ahead of her. How could one possibly improve on the classic Coronation Chicken?! The answer? Prawns.
This isn't just a straight swap of chicken for prawns. We've taken everything we love about coronation’s comforting, nostalgic and given it a little Pret-style twist.
It all starts with the sauce: months in the making, we've carefully developed a taste profile that's smoky, creamy and packed with flavour. Inspired by a vintage Pret recipe from our early days, it's familiar enough to spark a little nostalgia, while bringing something completely new to the table.
Then come the prawns.
We've chosen juicy king prawns, marinated in chilli and coriander to add a little something extra to every bite. These beauties soak up the marinade beautifully, creating a delicious contrast with the richness of the coronation sauce.
And because every great sandwich needs texture, we've added crispy onions for the perfect crunch. It's a small touch, but it makes a big difference.
So, why prawns?
For Zoe, this one has been a long time coming.
She's wanted to bring a coronation-inspired baguette back to the menu for years, but only if it felt fresh, exciting and worthy of a Chef's Special.
Enter: king prawns.
They're tender, full of flavour and work brilliantly with the smoky coronation sauce. Together, it’s comforting and familiar, with a little unexpected yumminess.
Classic Pret heritage, reimagined.
Built around brilliant ingredients
One thing you'll notice about every Chef's Special is that they’re generously filled – we don't hold back on the star ingredients.
For the Coronation Prawn Baguette, that means flavour-packed king prawns, a coronation sauce we've spent months perfecting and just the right amount of crispy onions to bring everything together.
Every ingredient has earned its place.
Available for a limited time only
Like all Chef's Specials, the Coronation Prawn Baguette won't be around forever.
It's a chance for our Executive Chef Zoe to experiment, explore new flavour combinations and bring exciting ideas to the menu. Some become fan favourites, some surprise us – but every single one helps shape what's next.
And that's where you come in.
We'd love to know what you think. Did we do justice to a Pret classic? Is this your new favourite lunch – or have we lost the plot? Got ideas for where we should take Chef's Specials next?
Your feedback helps us shape the future of flavour at Pret.
So, if you're curious, hungry, or simply love a bit of British nostalgia with a twist, keep an eye out for the Coronation Prawn Chef's Special in shop soon.
We can't wait for you to try it.