The Real Greek launches nationwide aubergine scavenger hunt to celebrate new winter menu

UK-based restaurant chain The Real Greek will be launching a nationwide scavenger hunt from 19^th to 25^th November to mark the introduction of their updated winter menu. The event, which involves hiding hundreds of aubergines across the country, will take place within a half-mile radius of each of the chain’s 28 restaurants, including locations in London, Liverpool, Brighton and Birmingham. Participants who find a tagged aubergine can exchange it at a nearby restaurant for a complimentary Smoky Aubergine Grill Plate, valid for dine-in customers only during the campaign period. One specially tagged golden aubergine will also be hidden, with the person who finds it winning a free dish every week for life.

The seven-day campaign is intended to celebrate the launch of the group’s new winter offerings, which include the Smoky Aubergine Souvlaki Grill. The dish features the Greek staple, flame-grilled, and is available in both standard and vegan variations. Further items on the refreshed menu include new dishes such as Pork & Date Stew, Beef Stifado, Vegan Moussaka and a Pork Gyros Souvlaki Wrap, aiming to introduce more variety and seasonal options.

The golden aubergine provides a longer-term reward: the bearer will be entitled to a free dish made with the famous vegetable each week for life at any of The Real Greek’s restaurants. If no aubergine-based options are available on the menu at any point, the winner can instead claim a Souvlaki Grill.

Clues to the aubergines’ locations will be released daily via the company’s official Instagram account throughout the week of the hunt.

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The Real Greek’s aubergine scavenger hunt is on from 19^th to 25^th November 2025 at locations throughout the UK. For further information, visit the group’s Instagram here.

For further information about The Real Greek, visit their website here.