1 /5 Alyssa Crookes: We attended the drive-through at approximately 12:30am. The restaurant was still open and not due to close until 2am. We spent around ÂŁ30 on food.
The chicken we were given was stone cold and soggy, clearly not freshly cooked and not acceptable to serve. We politely asked if we could have fresh chicken because the food was cold.
The manager told us that they would not be making any fresh chicken and stated that “what’s standing is what you get”. He also said they do not cook fresh chicken in the last hour and a half before closing, despite still taking orders. We were told that nothing warm could be made.
The manager’s manner was rude and dismissive, and we were told they “can’t make fresh food for everyone” and that their holding policy is “just how it is”.
I have video evidence of the manager clearly stating that no fresh chicken would be made and confirming that customers are expected to accept food that has been standing, regardless of temperature or quality.
If a store is open and taking payment, it should be serving hot, fresh, and safe food. Serving cold, soggy chicken is unacceptable and a potential health risk. If fresh food cannot be provided, the store should stop taking orders.
This experience was disgusting, and I will not be returning.