Thunderbird Fried Chicken
The Thunderbird Fried Chicken menu is packed with crispy chicken favourites, bold sauces and satisfying comfort food. Choose from signature burgers such as the Thunderbun, The Meltdown, Detroit Burger and Korean BBQ Burger, or try flavour-packed wings including Chipuffalo, BBQ, Detroit Hot Honey and El Diablo. The menu also features crispy chicken strips, generous sharing buckets and plant-based alternatives for meat-free diners. Sides range from Cajun Fries and Tater Tots to indulgent Meltdown Fries and Dynamite Tots, with a wide selection of dips to add extra flavour. For something sweet, finish with freshly prepared churros or a creamy shake in flavours such as Oreo, Biscoff, Strawberry and Mexican Mango. Meal deals and larger bundles also make the menu suitable for solo meals, couples and group orders.
MEAL DEALS
Complete meal combinations bring together burgers, wings, strips, fries, and dips for convenient, filling choices suited to sharing.
| Name & Detail | Price |
|---|---|
| Wings Meal for 1 A choice of 6 wings in any flavour, a side, plus 3 strips and dip | £17.49 |
| Burger & Fries for 1 A choice of burger & fries | £11.95 |
| Burger, Strips & Fries For 1 A choice of burger, a side, plus 3 strips & dip | £17.49 |
| Burger Meal For 2 A choice of 2 burgers, 2 sides, plus 7 strips & choice of dip | £32.49 |
| Big Game Bundle Feed the fam with an Ultra Bucket (20 strips, fries and 5 dips), a tub of Awesome Slaw, some Meltdown Tots and a large portion of Churros! | £44.99 |
WHAT’S NEW 🔥
Explore limited-time creations featuring adventurous sauces, seasonal flavours, and bold twists designed to bring something exciting to every order.
| Name & Detail | Price |
|---|---|
| El Diablo Wings New & hotter than ever! Our El Diablo wings are coated in an eye-wateringly spicy blend of habanero chilli mash and hot sauce, and then sprinkled with fiery habanero powder. Only for the brave! | £9.49 |
| Salted Caramel Wings BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Sweet, salty, and back on the menu. Our infamous salted caramel wings are smothered in sweet salted caramel sauce, sprinkled with smoky chipotle powder and finished with toasted sesame seeds. Limited time only | £9.49 |
| Mexican Mango Shake An homage to the beaches of Mexico & California, and just in time for the summer. Sweet & rich mango puree hand-spun into our shake base and sprinkled with Mexican Tajin seasoning for a chilli, lime and salt kick all in one. It’s a hat trick! | £5.99 |
WINGS
Crispy chicken wings arrive in distinctive sauces and seasonings, balancing smoky, sweet, spicy, tangy, and savoury flavours beautifully.
| Name & Detail | Price |
|---|---|
| Chipuffalo Wings These babies won WingFest, voted as the best Buffalo Wings in London! They’re our take on the classic buffalo wing; chipotle-buffalo sauce, a sprinkle of coriander, and a blue cheese dip | £9.49 |
| BBQ Wings Sweet, sticky and a little smoky. Zig zagged with Awesome Sauce, and showered in toasted sesame seeds and spring onions | £9.49 |
| Detroit Hot Honey Wings Like the ultimate sweet chilli sauce; sweet, tangy, hot and a little smoky | £9.49 |
| Salted Caramel Wings BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Sweet, salty, and back on the menu. Our infamous salted caramel wings are smothered in sweet salted caramel sauce, sprinkled with smoky chipotle powder and finished with toasted sesame seeds. Limited time only | £9.49 |
| El Diablo Wings New & hotter than ever! Our El Diablo wings are coated in an eye-wateringly spicy blend of habanero chilli mash and hot sauce, and then sprinkled with fiery habanero powder. Only for the brave! | £9.49 |
| Korean BBQ Wings Korean BBQ sauce, Awesome Sauce, spring onion, red chillies, toasted sesame seeds. Tangy, sweet, and with a bit of a kick | £9.49 |
| Naked Wings Naked wings coated in our super crispy 12 herb & spice breading and a choice of dip | £9.49 |
BURGERS
Juicy chicken and plant-based burgers combine soft buns, crisp pickles, fresh lettuce, cheeses, and signature sauces for indulgent bites.
| Name & Detail | Price |
|---|---|
| The Meltdown This one’s our favourite; oozing with molten miso-jalapeño cheese sauce, garlicky red pepper aioli, fresh lettuce, snappy pickles and a squishy bun | £10.49 |
| BBQ Burger Sweet, sticky BBQ sauce, American cheese, Awesome Sauce, crispy fresh lettuce & pickles, all in a squishy bun. Yes please | £10.25 |
| Veggie Thunderbun ALL HAIL THE (Veggie) THUNDERBUN. Our OG classic burger; A crispy plant based patty, slathered in Awesome Sauce (like a smoked burger sauce), some crunchy lettuce, snappy pickles and a squishy bun. That’s it. Excellent. | £11.25 |
| Plant Based BBQ Burger All the sweet sticky pleasure of our regular BBQ burger, but substituting the chicken for a crispy plant based patty, with herby vegan ranch, lettuce and pickles | £11.99 |
| Thunderbun ALL HAIL THE THUNDERBUN. Our OG classic burger; juicy chicken, slathered in Awesome Sauce (like a smoked burger sauce), some crunchy lettuce, snappy pickles and a squishy bun. That’s it. Excellent. Every Thunderbun sold, supports Centrepoint; helping give young homeless a future | £9.25 |
| Dynamite Burger Molten jalapeño-miso cheese, chipotle ketchup, lettuce, pickles and heap of jalapeños… It’s a cheesy, spicy, mamba jamba of a burger! | £11.75 |
| Detroit Burger Sweet & spicy Detroit hot honey, some cooling blue cheese sauce, zingy pickles and some American Cheese | £10.75 |
| Korean BBQ Burger Korean BBQ sauce, Awesome Sauce, creamy Korean slaw, spring onion, red chillies, pickles, toasted sesame seeds. Tangy, sweet, and with a bit of a kick | £10.75 |
MEALS, STRIPS & DIPS
Generous chicken strip meals and buckets offer crispy portions, flavourful dips, fries, and plant-based alternatives for satisfying appetites.
| Name & Detail | Price |
|---|---|
| 7 Strips Comes with 2 dips | £12.99 |
| 5 Strips Comes with 1 dip | £9.99 |
| Bucket Chicken by the bucket load; 12 strips, 3 dips and a heap of fries. To share or not to share? | £26.49 |
| Ultra Bucket An even bigger bucket load… 20 strips, 5 dips and loads of fries | £33.49 |
| Plant Based Nuggets Meal 8 Impossible nuggets, fries and your choice of dip | £13.49 |
| 3 Strips Comes with 1 dip | £7.99 |
| Plant Based BBQ Nuggets Meal 8 Impossible nuggets coated in our sweet, sticky, smokey BBQ sauce, with a little sesame, chives and a heap of fries | £14.49 |
| Plant Based Chipuffalo Nuggets Meal 8 Impossible nuggets coated in Chipuffalo sauce (chipotle-buffalo sauce), with a sprinkle of coriander, some chipotle flakes and a heap of fries on the side | £14.49 |
SIDES
Round out your meal with seasoned fries, tater tots, cheesy toppings, slaw, strips, and irresistible snackable extras.
| Name & Detail | Price |
|---|---|
| Meltdown Tots These are fully decadent; covered in molten jalapeño-miso cheese, streaked with red pepper aioli, and sprinkled with chives | £6.49 |
| Cajun Fries Cajun Dusted | £3.75 |
| Tater Tots Tater tots are like mini hash brown balls… they’re awesome. You should get some. | £3.99 |
| Regular Fries Lightly Salted | £3.75 |
| Meltdown Fries These are fully decadent; covered in molten jalapeño-miso cheese, streaked with red pepper aioli, and sprinkled with chives | £6.49 |
| Dynamite Tots Meltdown cheese, jalapeños, chipotle ketchup and a sprinkle of chives. Hot, cheesy mess incoming | £6.49 |
| Dynamite Fries Meltdown cheese, jalapeños, chipotle ketchup and a sprinkle of chives. Hot, cheesy mess incoming | £6.49 |
| 3 Strips Comes with 1 dip | £7.99 |
| 6 Meltdown Bombs Molten jalapeño cheese bombs… yum | £6.49 |
| 9 Meltdown Bombs Molten jalapeño cheese bombs… yum | £8.25 |
| Korean Slaw | £3.25 |
DIPS
Signature sauces range from smoky and creamy to spicy, tangy, cheesy, and sweet, adding extra character to every bite.
| Name & Detail | Price |
|---|---|
| Chipuffalo Chipotle-Buffalo sauce. Our fave | £1.00 |
| Awesome Sauce Awesome by name, Awesome by nature… It’s kinda like a smoked burger sauce | £1.00 |
| Blue Cheese Blue Cheese Dip | £1.00 |
| Red Pepper Aioli Chargrilled peppers, blitzed into a garlicky aioli | £1.00 |
| Chipotle Ketchup We love the super smoky chipotles in this sauce | £1.00 |
| Vegan Ranch Ranchy. Vegany. | £1.00 |
| BBQ Sweet n’ sticky | £1.00 |
| Trio of Dips Chipuffalo, BBQ and Awesome Sauce Dips | £2.49 |
| XL Gravy Dip A tub of herby gravy to bathe your chicken in | £2.00 |
| Meltdown Dip Our signature molten jalapeño-miso cheese to bathe your chicken in | £1.50 |
| Detroit Hot Honey Dip | £1.00 |
| Sriracha Glaze Dip Sweet, spicy, a little tangy | £1.00 |
DESSERTS
Warm cinnamon churros come with indulgent dips, chocolate, Biscoff, and Oreo toppings for a rich and satisfying sweet finish
| Name & Detail | Price |
|---|---|
| Small Churros 6 Churros + 1 Dip | £7.99 |
| Small Biscoff Churros 6 Cinnamon dusted churros, Zig-Zagged with Biscoff sauce and sprinkled with Biscoff crumbs | £9.49 |
| Small Oreo Churros 6 Cinnamon dusted churros, Zig-Zagged with Chocolate sauce and sprinkled with Oreo crumbs | £9.49 |
| Large Churros 10 Churros + 2 Dips | £10.99 |
| Large Oreo Churros 10 Cinnamon dusted churros, Zig-Zagged with Chocolate sauce and sprinkled with Oreo crumbs | £12.49 |
| Large Biscoff Churros 10 Cinnamon dusted churros, Zig-Zagged with Biscoff sauce and sprinkled with Biscoff crumbs | £12.49 |
SOFT DRINKS
Classic fizzy drinks and refreshing bottled waters offer simple, cooling choices to complement spicy chicken, burgers, and savoury sides.
| Name & Detail | Price |
|---|---|
| Coke | £2.49 |
| Diet Coke | £2.25 |
| Coke Zero | £2.25 |
| Still Water | £2.25 |
| Sparkling Water | £2.25 |
| Fanta | £2.49 |
| Sprite | £2.49 |
| Dr Pepper | £2.25 |
SHAKES
Creamy hand-spun shakes feature familiar favourites and inventive flavours, delivering a rich, refreshing treat alongside any meal.
| Name & Detail | Price |
|---|---|
| Oreo | £5.99 |
| Vanilla | £5.99 |
| Chocolate | £5.99 |
| Mexican Mango Shake An homage to the beaches of Mexico & California, and just in time for the summer. Sweet & rich mango puree hand-spun into our shake base and sprinkled with Mexican Tajin seasoning for a chilli, lime and salt kick all in one. It’s a hat trick! | £5.99 |
| Creme Brulee Shake | £5.99 |
| Banoffee Shake | £5.99 |
| Biscoff Shake | £5.99 |
| Strawberry Shake | £5.99 |
Popular Items at Thunderbird Fried Chicken
Thunderbird Fried Chicken focuses on fried chicken burgers, wings and strips, with several distinctive sauces and plant-based choices also available.
- The Thunderbun is a straightforward choice if you want the restaurant’s original chicken burger with a simple combination of sauce, lettuce and pickles.
- Chipuffalo Wings suit diners looking for Thunderbird’s recognizable buffalo-style wing option with a smoky chipotle influence.
- The Meltdown works well when you want a richer burger with jalapeño-miso cheese and a stronger overall flavour.
- Detroit Hot Honey Wings are worth considering if you enjoy a mix of sweetness, tanginess and heat.
- If you prefer something particularly spicy, El Diablo Wings provide one of the menu’s strongest chilli-focused choices.
Budget-Friendly Choices at Thunderbird Fried Chicken
For UK diners keeping an eye on spending, single burgers, smaller strip portions and bundled meal deals can make ordering more manageable than building a large order from individual items.
| Option Type | What to Expect | Smart Choice Example |
|---|---|---|
| Value meals | Burger and side in one simple order | Burger & Fries for 1 |
| Light meals | Smaller chicken portion with dip | 3 Strips |
| Saver deals | Wings, side and strips together | Wings Meal for 1 |
| Everyday picks | Straightforward signature burger | Thunderbun |
- Choosing Burger & Fries for 1 keeps the order simple by combining a burger and fries without requiring several individual additions.
- 3 Strips can suit a smaller appetite when a full burger meal or bucket feels unnecessary.
- Meal deals are generally easier to plan when you want chicken, a side and extras within one order.
What to Order at Thunderbird Fried Chicken Based on Your Needs
The menu makes it easy to choose according to appetite and flavour, with burgers for complete individual meals, wings for sauce-focused choices and larger strip bundles for sharing.
- For solo meals: Burger & Fries for 1 offers a straightforward burger-and-side combination without creating an oversized order.
- For chicken lovers: Chipuffalo Wings provide crispy wings with Thunderbird’s distinctive chipotle-buffalo flavour.
- For burger lovers: Thunderbun is a practical choice when you want the original chicken burger without too many additional toppings.
- For budget-conscious users: 3 Strips can help keep the order smaller while still including chicken and a dip.
- For quick takeaway: 5 Strips provides an uncomplicated chicken-focused order that is easy to carry and share if needed.
- If you prefer a spicier flavour, Dynamite Burger combines jalapeños, chipotle ketchup and jalapeño-miso cheese for a more intense option.
- If you are looking for a meat-free option, Plant Based BBQ Burger provides a crispy plant-based patty with BBQ sauce and vegan ranch.
What to Know Before Ordering from Thunderbird Fried Chicken
Thunderbird offers everything from small strip portions to large sharing bundles, so checking how many people you are ordering for can help prevent unnecessary extras.
- Portion sizes vary considerably between individual burgers, strip portions, meal deals and sharing buckets.
- Bundles such as the Burger Meal For 2 combine several components and are designed around sharing rather than a single small meal.
- Adding loaded fries, tots, sauces, shakes and desserts separately can increase the overall cost quickly.
- The Ultra Bucket includes a large quantity of strips, dips and fries, making it more appropriate for sharing or bigger appetites.
- Some wing flavours, including Salted Caramel Wings, are presented as limited-time choices, so availability can change.
Is Thunderbird Fried Chicken Halal, Vegan, or Vegetarian Friendly?
Thunderbird states that its chicken is halal certified, while its menu also includes dedicated plant-based burgers and nugget meals. Halal arrangements can depend on the location, so customers with strict dietary requirements should confirm with the specific restaurant before ordering.
| Category | Availability |
|---|---|
| Halal | Thunderbird states that its chicken is halal certified; location-specific confirmation is recommended, particularly outside its regular London restaurants. |
| Vegetarian | Available, with options including Veggie Thunderbun and several plant-based menu items. |
| Vegan | Plant-based choices such as Plant Based BBQ Burger and plant-based nugget meals are available, but confirm preparation methods and cross-contamination if following a strict vegan diet. |
Alternatives to Thunderbird Fried Chicken
If you want another UK restaurant centred on fried chicken, wings, burgers or tenders, several established chains offer similar meal formats with their own flavour styles.
- Wingstop UK is an alternative for diners primarily interested in chicken wings, fries and sauce-focused fast-food meals.
- Popeyes UK offers Louisiana-style fried chicken with Chicken Sandwiches, wings and marinated tenders for diners wanting another chicken-focused menu.
- Slim Chickens is suitable for diners looking for chicken tenders, crispy wings, sandwiches, wraps and plant-based alternatives.
Thunderbird Fried Chicken Frequently Asked Questions
General FAQs
1. What type of food does Thunderbird Fried Chicken serve?
Thunderbird Fried Chicken specialises in fried chicken, with a menu featuring chicken wings, burgers, strips, loaded fries, sides, dips, desserts, and shakes.
2. What chicken wing flavours are available at Thunderbird Fried Chicken?
Wing choices include Chipuffalo, BBQ, Detroit Hot Honey, Korean BBQ, Naked Wings, Salted Caramel, and the extra-spicy El Diablo Wings.
3. What burgers are available on the Thunderbird Fried Chicken menu?
Burger options include the Thunderbun, BBQ Burger, The Meltdown, Dynamite Burger, Detroit Burger, Korean BBQ Burger, and plant-based alternatives.
4. Does Thunderbird Fried Chicken offer vegetarian or plant-based options?
Yes. Plant-based choices include the Veggie Thunderbun, Plant Based BBQ Burger, Plant Based Nuggets Meal, and flavoured plant-based nugget meals.
5. Does Thunderbird Fried Chicken offer meal deals?
Yes. Meal deals include Wings Meal for 1, Burger & Fries for 1, Burger, Strips & Fries for 1, Burger Meal for 2, and the Big Game Bundle.
6. Are spicy options available at Thunderbird Fried Chicken?
Yes. Spicy choices include El Diablo Wings, Dynamite Burger, Detroit Hot Honey Wings, Korean BBQ dishes, Chipuffalo Wings, and several spicy dips.
7. What sides can I order with my meal?
Available sides include Regular Fries, Cajun Fries, Tater Tots, Meltdown Fries, Meltdown Tots, Dynamite Fries, Dynamite Tots, Meltdown Bombs, and Korean Slaw.
8. What dips are available at Thunderbird Fried Chicken?
Dip choices include Chipuffalo, Awesome Sauce, Blue Cheese, Red Pepper Aioli, Chipotle Ketchup, Vegan Ranch, BBQ, Detroit Hot Honey, Sriracha Glaze, and Meltdown Dip.
9. Does Thunderbird Fried Chicken serve desserts?
Yes. The dessert menu focuses on churros, including regular, Oreo, and Biscoff varieties in both small and large portions.
10. What drinks and shakes are available?
Soft drinks include Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Fanta, Sprite, Dr Pepper, and water, while shakes include Oreo, Biscoff, Strawberry, Chocolate, Vanilla, Banoffee, and other flavours.
Pricing FAQs
1. How much is a Thunderbun at Thunderbird Fried Chicken?
The classic Thunderbun is listed at £9.25 and comes with fried chicken, Awesome Sauce, lettuce, pickles, and a soft bun.
2. How much do chicken wings cost?
The listed wing flavours, including Chipuffalo, BBQ, Korean BBQ, Detroit Hot Honey, Naked, Salted Caramel, and El Diablo Wings, are priced at £9.49.
3. What is the price of a Burger & Fries meal for one?
The Burger & Fries for 1 meal deal is listed at £11.95 and includes a choice of burger with fries.
4. How much are chicken strips at Thunderbird Fried Chicken?
Three strips cost £7.99, five strips cost £9.99, and seven strips cost £12.99, with dips included according to portion size.
5. How much does the Thunderbird chicken bucket cost?
The regular Bucket is listed at £26.49 for 12 strips, three dips, and fries, while the Ultra Bucket costs £33.49 for 20 strips, five dips, and fries.
6. What is the price of the Big Game Bundle?
The Big Game Bundle is listed at £44.99 and includes an Ultra Bucket, Awesome Slaw, Meltdown Tots, and a large portion of churros.
7. How much do fries and side dishes cost?
Regular and Cajun Fries are £3.75, Tater Tots are £3.99, while loaded options such as Meltdown and Dynamite Fries or Tots are £6.49.
8. How much do dips cost?
Most individual dips are £1.00, while Meltdown Dip costs £1.50, XL Gravy Dip costs £2.00, and the Trio of Dips is £2.49.
9. How much are churros at Thunderbird Fried Chicken?
Small Churros cost £7.99 and Large Churros cost £10.99. Oreo and Biscoff versions range from £9.49 to £12.49 depending on size.
10. How much are drinks and milkshakes?
Soft drinks and water are listed between £2.25 and £2.49, while all listed milkshake flavours cost £5.99. Prices may change, so customers should check the latest menu before ordering.
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