This summer, Kiwis can expect to see more than swim flags on the beach, with KFC launching its world-first Fish and Chippery, KF&C.
Beached at the Mairangi Bay Surf Life Saving Club, Kiwis will be able to get their hands on Secret Recipe fish, freshly battered in the Colonel’s 11 secret herbs and spices paired with KFC’s iconically seasoned chips.
The limited one-of-a-kind offering emerges as a fundraising effort for KFC’s longstanding charity partner Surf Life Saving New Zealand, who are a welcome sight at some of New Zealand’s iconic coastal locations, keeping beachgoers safe.
During the last summer season, surf lifeguards clocked up over 240,000 hours watching over beachgoers, rescued 893 people and provided 1,719 people with first aid. The service, which relies on volunteers, has highlighted the strong reliance on the generosity of the public and corporate partners, such as KFC.
KFC hoped its new limited-edition Secret Recipe fish and chips, will raise vital funds for Surf Life Saving New Zealand this summer, with all proceeds from every sale being donated towards their work.
The menu will also include a tasty KF&C fish burger boasting a Secret Recipe battered fish fillet, fresh lettuce and the Colonel’s Special Sauce. There will also be KFC’s signature snack box range of Popcorn Chicken and Chips or Nuggets and Chips available to purchase.
It will be open to the public for two days only, Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd of February from 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm, offering a quintessentially Kiwi meal, that’s been elevated with the crave-able taste of KFC.
“In 2023, we got people Hook, Line and Sinker with an April Fools prank… but the response was so phenomenal we challenged ourselves to make it happen for real and bring two Kiwi icons together for a good cause,” said Restaurant Brands NZ Marketing Director Clark Wilson.
“Fish and chips are a summer staple, and now New Zealanders will be able to tuck into their favourite meal combined with the iconic taste of KFC – all while raising money for Surf Life Saving New Zealand.”
Surf Life-Saving New Zealand GM Lifesaving, Andy Kent, noted that the Surf Life Saving community is made up of incredible people who donate their time to keep watch over New Zealand’s coastline every summer.
“We are incredibly grateful for our community of volunteers up and down the country who dedicate evenings, weekends and holidays to ensure those swimming and enjoying our beaches, are safer,” said Kent.
“KFC’s generous support helps us educate people on water safety and support our surf lifeguards so everyone can enjoy the beach more safely this summer.”
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