New Trader Playing Chicken at St. James' STACK

A successful Yorkshire street food brand is heading to the North East for the first time, providing the perfect solution for anyone feeling peckish.

Clucking Oinks Fried Chicken has two outlets in York, which includes a stall at an outdoor community hub and a stand-alone restaurant, after starting life as a food truck a decade ago.

And now the company, which offers its own unique range of fried chicken which comes with a variety of seasonings, is opening its doors tomorrow (Friday 21 November) at St. James STACK.

Diners will be able to enjoy the signature fried chicken served as a burger, with options that include Rodeo which comes with American cheese sauce, Asian barbeque sauce, crispy onions and bacon, Buffalo Blue with blue cheese slaw and buffalo hot sauce and Spice Bag Burger, which is accompanied by grilled pepper and onions, fries, curry sauce, sweet chilli sauce and spice bag seasoning.

The menu includes chicken strips – again with different coatings – munchboxes and a number of side dishes such as deep fried mozzarella sticks, mac ‘n cheese and a whole host of different varieties of fries.

Ben Copeland, area manager for Clucking Oinks, said the company is delighted to be moving into St. James’ STACK.

“We’ve been in our current location in York for seven years, since the day it opened,” he said.

“It remains massively popular and we’re excited to be replicating that here in the North East for the first time.

“We thought it was time to make the leap into starting to expand and when I was looking at possible outlets I came across STACK and thought it was absolutely perfect for us.”

The company – originally started up by owner and former hospitality expert Mike Brand – prides itself on the quality of its food and the care and attention it receives.

“We are constantly evolving and developing our food and it’s very much a team effort,” said Ben.

“We can’t wait for people in the North East to try it for themselves.”

Gemma Dishman, Project Development Director for STACK, said that Clucking Oinks would be a great addition.

“At STACK we are always looking to bring in new street food which not only compliments our existing traders but also offers something new and exciting,” she said.

“It’s great news that Clucking Oinks has chosen us for their first move outside of their native Yorkshire and recognised the huge potential for them as a brand to be part of STACK.

“We are sure they will be a huge success.”

For further information about other vendors at St. James’ STACK visit www.stackleisure.com