Calling all lovers of fried chicken and spice (aka everyone, right?), a flaming new hot chicken spot is about to pop up in London. The celebrity-loved, and backed, Dave’s Hot Chicken is winging its way from America to London for a secret pop-up later this week. And for those who find them, they’ll be giving out hundreds of free chicken sandwiches. (And we’ve got all the juicy details!)
The pop-up, which will land at a carpark in East London on November 20 (that’s today!), will be the very first chance for Londoners to try Dave’s Hot Chicken here in the city. (You know, without actually travelling to the States to try it.)
The chain counts Drake, Usher, and Samuel L. Jackson among their celebrity fans. In fact, they love the hot chicken so much that they’ve even invested in Dave’s! And the brand’s founders themselves, Arman Oganesyan and Dave Kopushyan, will be on hand to dole out the free sliders.
The pop-up comes ahead of the cult US chain’s plans to expand into the UK. They’ll be opening their first UK location this December right here in London, near Soho. And that’s not all, they’re following that up with a whopping 60 more stores planned nationwide.
How to get free Dave’s Hot Chicken
The Dave’s Hot Chicken founders will pop up at a carpark down a side street in Shoreditch today. You’ll find it opposite 5A Club Row, E1 6JX. The pop-up will open to the public at 5pm, so if you want some free hot chicken, just find them and join the line.
They’re giving away chicken sandwiches until they run out. But it’s sure to be incredibly popular – so don’t leave it too late to find them!
The pop-up is taking place in an East London carpark – mirroring the story of the chicken brand, which began in a carpark in East Hollywood with “portable fryers and folding tables in tow, in 2017.”
(Oh, and just FYI – you’ll have to wait to try the INCREDIBLE-looking fries and chicken tenders… It’s free sandos only at the pop-up!)
Said Arman Oganesyan:
“We started in a parking lot, so we’re excited to kick off our exciting London adventure with that same energy. We can’t wait to greet Londoners and visitors alike and give them the full Dave’s experience…on us!
“All we can say is be prepared to get your hands on some of the hottest, most succulent chicken you’ve ever had.”
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📍 Dave’s Hot Chicken pop-up in the carpark opposite 5A Club Row, E1 6JX (behind Rich Mix Cinema). Nearest station is Shoreditch High Street.
⏰ 5pm, November 20. Get there early to secure a spot in the queue and guarantee yourself a free slider!