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The Meaty Collab Arrives

The Meaty Collab Arrives

Back in September, we took things up a notch at our Blackburn branch with the exclusive launch of a game-changing new menu — and yes, it included the UK’s most expensive halal sandwich.

In partnership with the legendary Malik Butchers, King’s Castle Blackburn unveiled a lineup of new menu items designed to elevate your diner experience, packed with bold flavours and premium ingredients. From handcrafted sausages to ultra-tender beef, this collaboration is all about quality, innovation, and pushing boundaries in halal food culture.

The centrepiece? Our Wagyu Pastrami Toastie — a £20 indulgence featuring Chilean wagyu beef pastrami that’s brined, smoked, and slow-cooked over two weeks. Served Reuben-style in a crisp toastie, it’s a flavour bomb that’s already turning heads and lighting up social media.

The official launch took place on Saturday, September 16, with a special offer for the first 100 customers, who received 50% off their bill as a thank you for joining us on this delicious new chapter.

But before the big reveal to the public, we treated a select group of social media stars to a VIP tasting experience. Food bloggers like Heyman, Mr Munchbox, Halalmunchiesreviews, and Mashtag Brady joined magician Dawud, DJ Tariq, Qas Khan, and TikTok favourite Shabaz Says to get the first bite — and their reviews didn’t disappoint.

As Arif Patel, founder of King’s Castle, shared:
“I’m always looking for ways to push our menu forward and bring something different to the table. After seeing Malik Butchers’ content, I knew they were the right partner to help us level up the King’s Castle experience. From the quality of the beef to their innovative approach to meat, this partnership has brought something really special to our customers.”

Adnaan Malik, founder of Malik Butchers, added:
“Our aim has always been to raise the standards of the halal meat industry with premium, handcrafted products. Collaborating with King’s Castle has allowed us to bring our creations to a wider audience, and we’re thrilled to see how well the new menu has been received.”

For now, the new menu is exclusive to our Blackburn location, but fear not — we’ll be rolling it out to Preston and Haslingden in the coming months. Stay tuned for updates and get ready for the next level of halal dining.

We’re proud to continue leading the way with bold flavours, creative partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to quality.

Your crown’s waiting — come and try it for yourself.