Believe it or not, it’s been less than a year since Dave’s Hot Chicken made its UK debut. The American fast food joint landed on Shaftesbury Avenue in London last December to riotous success – fans were rumoured to be queuing up to four hours just to get a taste of Dave’s spicy goodness.
Ten months later, DHC now has four UK locations and no plans to slow down. A recent deal signed with restaurant group Azzurri sees the brand set out to conquer Europe, and open nearly 200 stores across Britain, Portugal, Spain, and Germany. A second London branch is also on its way, set to open on October 24.
If you’re yet to taste what all the fuss is about, we have great news: next week, you’ll be able to sample Dave’s Hot Chicken’s famous goodies completely for free. Dave’s has announced that on Thursday October 23 it will be handing out 69 million of its much sought-after chicken sliders (essentially a fancy chicken burger) on the house. Yep, 69 million.
How to get free Dave’s Hot Chicken sliders
How do you grab one? Very easily, actually. All you have to do is download the Dave’s Hot Chicken app, log in, and claim your free voucher. Then, turn up to any Dave’s UK location next Thursday (October 23) between 11am and 9pm and enjoy your nosh.
The figure of 69 million isn’t arbitrary either; it’s been chosen specifically because that is the population of the United Kingdom, meaning that there is very much enough to go around. Be warned though: these restaurants can get busy even when there isn’t sufficient free chicken to feed the nation, so you might end up in a fairly long queue.
Find the app on Apple’s App Store here and Google Play here.
Where to get free Dave’s Hot Chicken – list of locations
Where can you grab your complimentary slider? The current Dave’s UK outposts are as follows:
- London: 40 Shaftesbury Avenue
- Birmingham: 56 New Street
- Manchester: The Printworks
- Stevenage: Unit 15, Stevenage Leisure Park
A spokesperson for Dave’s said that the company is going ‘all out’ to bring new fans through the doors. They added: ‘Whether you’re a diehard Dave’s fan, a hot chicken addict, or just slider-curious, Thursday is your chance to join the party’.
According to Time Out’s food and drinks editor Leonie Cooper, Dave’s chicken is ‘actually really very good’. She also praised it for being ‘a lot juicier than other high street chicken joints’, so you can expect great things from your free midweek lunch. Read Leonie’s full review here.
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