A strange signal is crackling across the UK — and it smells a lot like fried chicken.
To celebrate the long-awaited release of Stranger Things Season 5 on Netflix UK, KFC has teamed up with the series to launch a fully immersive fan experience: the Hawkins Fried Chicken Hotline. Appearing in secret locations across London, Birmingham, and Manchester, this eerie pop-up brings the supernatural charm of 1987 Hawkins, Indiana straight into our world.
If you love Stranger Things as much as you love a Zinger, this is one crossover you don’t want to miss.
Step Into Hawkins With the Fried Chicken Hotline
Much like the Upside Down, the Hawkins Fried Chicken Hotline won’t be easy to find. Fans who track down the hidden installations will enter a retro 80s-style phone box — a direct line to a live theatrical experience that drops visitors right into the Stranger Things universe.
Lift the receiver and the adventure begins. Expect riddles, atmosphere, and maybe even a few surprises from the Hawkins Fried Chicken crew. Crack the secret code and you’ll unlock exclusive KFC x Stranger Things menu items, available only to those who dare to answer the call.
But be quick. Once the hotline goes silent, it’s gone for good.
KFC Gets Stranger Than Ever
Phoebe Syms, Brand Manager at KFC UK&I, says the collaboration is designed to push things further than any previous KFC pop-up:
“With the fifth and final season of Stranger Things dropping, we wanted to go bigger & stranger than ever. Our Hawkins Fried Chicken Hotline is more than just a KFC x Stranger Things pop-up – it’s a portal into 1987 Hawkins… When that phone rings, it’s time for Stranger Wings…”
The Hotline tour will hit each city for only one day, coinciding with the Season 5 release schedule. That means fans will need to move fast to experience it IRL.
Hotline Dates and Cities
London – 26 November
Birmingham – 28 November
Manchester – 30 November
Can’t Make It? The Stranger Things Menu Has You Covered
Even if you miss the Hotline, the collab continues nationwide. KFC is rolling out a limited-edition Stranger Things menu, including:
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Stranger Things Burger – £7.99
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Stranger Things Wings – £3.99
Both are drenched in KFC’s brand-new Sweet & Spicy Secret Sauce, a smoky red glaze built for late-night episode marathons. You can find your nearest KFC via their official site: https://www.kfc.co.uk
And of course, Season 5 of Stranger Things is streaming exclusively on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com
The Final Season Beckons
As fans prepare for the final chapter of Stranger Things — dropping in the UK on 27 November — the Hawkins Fried Chicken Hotline invites you to step into the mystery yourself. Tune into the frequency. Follow the static. And when you hear that phone ring… answer it.
Because once the line goes dead, it’s gone forever.
