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KFC Open Kitchen Tour with Free Original Recipe or Zinger Burger + Regular Chips & Drink (Sat 16/7)

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KFC Open Kitchen Tour with Free Original Recipe or Zinger Burger + Regular Chips & Drink (Sat 16/7)
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SnoozeAndLose on 04/07/2016 - 10:15 kfc.com.au (7217 clicks)
Last edited 05/07/2016 - 00:11 by 2 other users

Hurry Limited places available (book now).

THE OPEN KITCHEN
On Saturday 16th July 2016 we’re re-opening our kitchens to the public so that you can see first hand all the work and care that goes into making our famous delicious chicken!

WHAT YOU'LL SEE
In a half-hour tour you'll be taken into our kitchens to see how we hand prepare our fresh chicken in our secret herbs & spices to create the food you love.

THE TOUR
Our store managers will be your guides. And after you'll get to enjoy an Original Recipe or Zinger burger with a regular chips and drink - FREE! Register early to attend your preferred location and time.

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    • dasher86 on 04/07/2016 - 10:25
      +10

      ahaha, that photo isn't brain.
      It's offal that comes from the thigh piece.
      technically it's meant to be cleaned out before the breading process, no one ever did it when i worked there in my teens.

    • mponderosa on 04/07/2016 - 20:54

      So what's the problem if it's really brain? Brain is very yummy, savoury and delicious.

  • strawberrybug on 04/07/2016 - 10:23
    +3

    This is so random.
    I signed up though haha, thanks for posting!

  • Hirolol on 04/07/2016 - 10:25
    +2

    wow, i dont know how my local store will manage, when ever i am at the register ordering something i can look in and see an absolutely filthy floor.
    its like they dont even have rubbish bins and just throw everything on the floor.

    • dasher86 on 04/07/2016 - 10:27
      +1

      most likely hire extra staff just for the day.

    • SnoozeAndLose on 04/07/2016 - 10:33
      +6

      Why not book a tour and have a look by yourself. Remember you are more than welcome to ask questions during the tour.

      In the past tour I did ask how they reply to the rumor that they have chicken with 7 wings and 5 breasts without head instead of tubs, they did reply with showing me how their chicken come in and clear it out.

      We had a managing consultant on that day of the tour and turn out it is alright.

  • mafmouf on 04/07/2016 - 10:31
    +4

    Annual free KFC lunch. Thanks OP :)

  • fantombloo on 04/07/2016 - 10:35
    -8

    Less than half the story. What about the chicken farm and slaughterhouse tour?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6BBc6Hrr3E

    • aerona on 04/07/2016 - 10:38
      +15

      Does it come with a free Original Recipe or Zinger burger with a regular chips and drink?
      if not, no deal!

    • dasher86 on 04/07/2016 - 10:42
      +6

      KFC don't run that process. They acquire their chickens from Baida, Ingham (at least when I worked there) and other top chicken suppliers in the country. Holding KFC accountable for that practice would be like holding Coles and Woolies accountable for their meat sourcing as well.
      I never i understood why KFC get so much hate yet supermarkets get off so easily…

      • fantombloo on 04/07/2016 - 10:59
        -2

        That second bit's true - whoever sells animal products, large or small, organic or grass-fed or whatever other feel-good label they make up, is involved in the trade of suffering and killing. KFC is not the problem - consumers are the problem.

        • Scrooge McDuck on 04/07/2016 - 16:59
          +4

          is involved in the trade of suffering and killing.

          You forgot deliciousness!

        • fantombloo on 04/07/2016 - 18:02
          -3

          @Scrooge McDuck: It's heartening to see your psychological compensation rather than genuine apathy.

        • Carnal on 04/07/2016 - 19:06
          +5

          @thevofa: Being at the top of the food chain is good for the palette

      • shmahoo on 04/07/2016 - 11:06

        having said that, Coles and Wollies now control the meat sourcing as well, so it IS probably fair to hold them accountable for the animal treatment as well.

        • dasher86 on 04/07/2016 - 11:58
          +1

          True, so KFC less accountable and super markets more accountable.

        • shaiguy on 04/07/2016 - 15:24

          Coles and Woolworths have enforced the RSPCA accreditation for poultry which made Ingham and Baida (Steggles) (which are KFC's major suppliers) seek accreditation including modifications for their growers/facilities.

          An article here on what RSPCA accreditation is (different arguments as to its effectiveness) but it is some sort of standard and my understanding is that it was not a walk in the park to obtain initial compliance.

          http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/food/eat/inside-an-rspca-ac…

  • the69thhokage on 04/07/2016 - 10:39
    +22

    Did someone say OzBargain Meetup?

  • Fixit on 04/07/2016 - 10:42
    +2

    Sorry, Open Kitchens are not available near your area. Maybe the cleaning crew has not yet reached Perth

    • tdw on 04/07/2016 - 11:14

      i can see sessions available at ellenbrook and rockingham

  • [Deactivated] on 04/07/2016 - 10:43
    +1

    Oh yes I went last year was great complain free food so booked again for this year.
    Finally got the closest store. I had to drive 25 minutes last time!!!

    • WatchNerd on 04/07/2016 - 11:04
      -4

      So you spent more money on petrol than what the meal was worth, haha.

      • [Deactivated] on 04/07/2016 - 11:46
        +2

        More or less bout the same.
        My car is only a 1.6 so very economical

  • aerona on 04/07/2016 - 10:52
    +1

    KFC Tour Guide: So that's the end of our tour, where did you guys hear about our this?

    • XCOM v2 on 04/07/2016 - 12:25
      +1

      "Ahh… Facebook?"

  • scraggers on 04/07/2016 - 10:59
    +2

    Asquith KFC booked in. Told the gf i'm bringing an SLR camera and taking photos during the tour, I can tell she is looking forward to it..

    • Confiliate on 04/07/2016 - 11:03
      +2

      "Can I take photos or videos on the tour?
      As part of our occupational health and safety standards, electronic devices such as phones and cameras cannot be used during the tour."

  • RickyNelson on 04/07/2016 - 11:00
    +3

    I registered and ticked the box to bring a guest.
    Received email did not mention about the guest. Anyone has idea?

    • cornbeef on 04/07/2016 - 11:04
      +6

      sneak them in under your coat

    • shmahoo on 04/07/2016 - 11:07
      +2

      pose as conjoined twins?

  • railspider on 04/07/2016 - 11:05
    +2

    What a fun way to spend a Saturday morning!

    10.30AM is a bit earlier than I'd normally tuck in to a Zinger burger, but can't complain about FREE

    • SnoozeAndLose on 04/07/2016 - 11:33
      +3

      Your tour will be around 30 to 45 mins therefore it will be around time for lunch, the early the better as the kitchen may get dirty in the later of the day

      • railspider on 04/07/2016 - 11:38
        +5

        It's a great idea for a first date. Taking your lady to see your favourite restaurant!

  • tedibaba on 04/07/2016 - 11:06
    +1

    Thanks I was lucky this time.

  • GreatWhiteHunter on 04/07/2016 - 11:10
    +1

    Salamander Bay NSW 2315 KFC is not participating

  • [Deactivated] on 04/07/2016 - 11:22
    +1

    10:30AM is the start of their work day, the kitchen will be clean (ideally) and chicken fresh for good reviews with these tours. I know because I once waited for a KFC to open at 10:30AM..

    • JimB on 04/07/2016 - 11:38
      +7

      Must have been a top night out!

  • [Deactivated] on 04/07/2016 - 11:47
    +5

    Unfortunately children under the age of 16 cannot attend the tour for safety reasons.

    Looks like the kids are staying home and just a romantic date for the wife and I

    • trev likes bargains on 04/07/2016 - 12:52

      I booked it for the little one but looks like it is going to be a romantic date for me too.

    • pasey25 on 04/07/2016 - 19:50

      What about all the kids who work there??

  • peterpeterpumpkin on 04/07/2016 - 11:49

    Missed out. But then I read you need long pants and closed shoes anyway.

    • babo on 04/07/2016 - 11:57
      +6

      yeah I've only got singlets and thongs. Not worth buying the clothes just to attend this

      • WatchNerd on 04/07/2016 - 12:00
        +11

        They don't want their existing customers turning up.

    • tdw on 04/07/2016 - 11:58
      +2

      Such a deal-breaker lol

  • Tasmaniac on 04/07/2016 - 11:52
    +2

    Will the Colonel give me the restaurant chain at the end of the tour ? or do I need to be last man standing.

    • howbazaar on 04/07/2016 - 19:01
      +2

      The other fanatics will drop off on by one with each case providing a moral and song sung by delightfully obese helpers (the lumpy loompas).

  • abc on 04/07/2016 - 11:58
    -3

    Photos allowed?

  • sydney.jj on 04/07/2016 - 12:03
    +1

    can i just get the free meal without the tour? lol ( kitchen's been prepared well, i knew it)

  • mooreshady on 04/07/2016 - 12:06
    +1

    sold out Victoria. shikes missed it again…

    • ragdollbaby on 04/07/2016 - 12:15
      +1

      When I looked up just now areas near me it showed Mentone wasn't booked out. Couldn't be bothered driving that far though

    • Soluble on 04/07/2016 - 17:16
      +1

      Just got into my local in vic with a +1

  • JayCeeJay on 04/07/2016 - 12:11
    +1

    Everywhere is booking closed… :(

  • rictee on 04/07/2016 - 12:12
    +1

    No booking available at all stores in SE Vic. Put myself on the wait list though.

  • richmond12 on 04/07/2016 - 12:25
    +1

    Went last time, it was good but tour was half empty . It seems like a lot of people register here but don't turn up. Such a shame.

    • tdw on 04/07/2016 - 12:27
      +7

      yeah there's always a few :( should be a refundable deposit when you book to put off the selfish idiots

  • jaypee06 on 04/07/2016 - 12:45

    See you guys there

    • Abaddon on 04/07/2016 - 13:21
      +1

      Not so, I just booked (Woy Woy)

  • Praeto on 04/07/2016 - 13:32
    +3

    As someone who spent years as a cook at KFC, I have no idea how they are going to fill up 30 minutes with a tour. I'm fairly sure that was the length of my original training!

    • tdw on 04/07/2016 - 13:36
      +4

      i've done a few of these tours now. depending on how in-depth the manager is in describing the processes, as well as any demos they let you watch, they can fill out the 30 minutes quite easily. the last tour i did was over in about 18 minutes as hardly anyone asked questions.

      • Praeto on 04/07/2016 - 13:38
        +2

        I picture them having everyone just stare at the fryer for its entire cycle and then walking you back out of the kitchen. :P

        • tdw on 04/07/2016 - 13:46

          staring at the fryer, drooling uncontrollably lol

    • dasher86 on 05/07/2016 - 12:14

      after the tour they'll know how to bread and fry chicken too.

  • bwad on 04/07/2016 - 13:42

    I bet the Dog Swamp, WA store doesn't have this, every time I go through the drive thru the floor is covered from one end to the other of food, people trampling over it, bags all over the place. Its got to be one of the filthiest store I've ever seen. I even sent a photo once to complain and never heard back. They could care less.

    • tdw on 04/07/2016 - 13:47

      they were participating during the last round of open kitchens

      • bwad on 04/07/2016 - 17:10

        I just went there actually and the place is immaculate, so i guess they are after all.

    • Samwise Gamgee on 05/07/2016 - 12:29
      +2

      *couldn't care less

  • chooky12 on 04/07/2016 - 13:57

    There use to be a KFC just up the road from me but they closed down ages ago.
    Nothing near me.
    The store finder isn't very good, no matter what suburb I put it keeps coming up with the stores near me.

    • WatchNerd on 04/07/2016 - 14:00
      -1

      Must be less fat people where you live.

    • trev likes bargains on 04/07/2016 - 19:52
      +4

      Not a valid reason for a neg haha

      • hahaboy on 04/07/2016 - 21:08
        -3

        so a deal being non-existent is not a valid reason to neg?

        Neg got revoked anyways because of too many downvotes.

        • tdw on 04/07/2016 - 21:41
          +7

          "non-existent"?
          other people got tickets. don't be a sook just because you were late to the party

        • hahaboy on 04/07/2016 - 23:00
          -3

          @tdw: isn't the point of the negative button to share your thoughts on a deal and it's value?

          If someone else gets it good for them they should upvote. If the deal is not working or just restrictive, that should be a downvote unless it was clearly outlined in the title or body that it is for a particular state or region etc.

          Not trying to be a sook, but what's the point of the negative button if you can't share your view on a deal.

        • tdw on 05/07/2016 - 01:29
          +2

          @hahaboy: the whole point of negative votes is to highlight a major issue with the retailer, the product or the price. Missing out on a bargain isn't a valid reason. You've been here 5 years; can't exactly plead ignorance

        • hahaboy on 05/07/2016 - 07:55
          -2

          @tdw: I did look up voting guidelines afterwards, and whilst you are right about how/when to down vote, it does seem a bit restrictive and authoritarian.

          Yeh,been here a while, but never really had a deal I was interested in and felt deserved a down vote.

          Most deals I pick up are good and I up vote accordingly.

  • Darron65 on 04/07/2016 - 21:02

    Cool. I've never even heard of this in past years. Pakenham was taking bookings; just 10 minutes away.

  • mickey888 on 05/07/2016 - 10:19
    +1

    Does the guest get free meal as well after the tour?

    • SnoozeAndLose on 05/07/2016 - 10:22
      +3

      I believe so, everyone in the tour will receive a free meal

  • ChronoSphinx on 05/07/2016 - 10:42

    Is there any tours in WA? Search.function brings up nothing :(

    • tdw on 05/07/2016 - 10:45

      there were 5 stores participating but all have been booked out now

      • ChronoSphinx on 08/07/2016 - 18:44

        There are some stores I just found in WA - Willetton, Innaloo, Thornlie, Harrisdale, Rockingham Beach. There might be more.

  • fl0ra on 14/07/2016 - 22:38
    +1

    For Brisbane people, I just had to cancel my booking for Browns Plains store so that is available. And I saw Acacia Ridge is still available for those interested. It's this Saturday!!

  • dealsucker on 16/07/2016 - 11:03

    Went to the broadmeadows store but absolutely no one was present. Came back because I was too embarassed to do it alone. The staff did not ask me either when I entered the store.

    • INFIDEL on 16/07/2016 - 15:19
      +2

      Should have done it for the free food.
      I was only 1 at store for tour. Just needed to say you were there for tour. Manager was relieved as she was anxious of taking 5 people into small kitchen. Got 5 extra chicken pieces.
      Personal tours are better ;-)

    • tdw on 16/07/2016 - 15:35

      too embarassed to do it alone

      aww, social anxiety?

      i always walk up to the counter and say i'm here for the tour. the staff at the counter aren't going be asking every customer who walks in if they were there for the tour.

      • dealsucker on 16/07/2016 - 17:43

        A bit of that and the fact the nothing in the store indicated that were doing tours today.

        • tdw on 16/07/2016 - 17:58
          +1

          all five tours i've been in, there were never any signs up about the tour.

  • awoff1 on 16/07/2016 - 12:05
    +1

    Finished my tour just 5mins ago >.>

    • dyziplen on 16/07/2016 - 12:10
      +1

      My one was pretty long as well. Pretty interesting though, and got to pick anything off the menu:)

      • awoff1 on 16/07/2016 - 17:25
        +1

        Although it was long it went quickly. Was just a mate and I at this store. Got the tour around, then shown in detail dunking, folding + 'patting' the chicken pieces with the flour. (Like in CookDaChook :P) Then it was our turn! After that it was the same with burger building, shown how it's done then we got to choose any burger and make it ourselves. Ready on a tray was our chips and drinks, out we went to eat and then we noticed the time. First time the store has done the tour, manager didn't know about it being only a 'half-hour' :D Interesting start to the day before some Pokemon hunting.

  • INFIDEL on 16/07/2016 - 14:22
    +1

    Still finishing the free chicken pieces…
    5 people booked (max allowed on tour), I was the only one to turn up. So personal tour.

    Interesting tour - brought back memories of my student days, manager & I had great time & joked with staff.

    Ate the 2 pieces with chips & drink at end of tour & was given 5 pieces to go :-)

  • SnoozeAndLose on 16/07/2016 - 14:23
    +3

    Great to hear you guys with positive experience.

    • tdw on 16/07/2016 - 15:45
      +1

      i always enjoy these tours. have done 5 of them now and i learn something new from each different store and their respective managers.

  • inthemoney114 on 16/07/2016 - 20:45
    +1

    Done that today. I and one other showed up. Was a nice tour. Got a free zinger meal. Yay!

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