What A Quarter Meal Includes
A quarter meal is built around one quarter chicken portion, usually served hot with two sides, depending on the order. It is a practical choice when you want something substantial without the weight of a full chicken meal, and it works well for solo diners, staff lunches and quick family orders. At our branches in Braamfontein, Soweto, Pretoria Central and Midrand, the quarter meal is prepared fresh for dine-in or takeaway.
The chicken is fried until the skin is crisp and the meat stays juicy inside. Mild, medium and spicy flavour profiles can be requested where available, and the meal can be packed for delivery with sauces on the side so the coating stays crisp for longer. If you are ordering for a group, the quarter meal can also be combined with wings platters, family bulk orders or crew meal drops.
Sizes, Sides And Add On Choices
Quarter meals are usually ordered as an individual portion, but there are a few useful ways to tailor them to the appetite and the occasion. Some customers want a lighter lunch, while others want a bigger plate for dinner after a long shift. When ordering for offices, schools or community groups, it helps to confirm the side mix in advance so each meal is packed consistently.
- Standard quarter meal: 1 quarter chicken with 2 sides
- Hearty option: larger portion sides for stronger appetites
- Family order: multiple quarter meals packed together for easy serving
- Event pack: labelled meal boxes for distribution at functions or meetings
- Flavour option: mild, spicy or mixed, subject to branch availability
Common side choices include chips, rice, slap chips, coleslaw and other staple sides, depending on the branch and the day. For school catering or church groups, we can keep the menu simpler so the food is easier to portion and serve. It saves time and cuts waste, which matters when you are feeding a crowd.
Where The Quarter Meal Works Best
This meal suits everyday buying patterns across Johannesburg and nearby areas because it is quick, filling and easy to carry. It is a good fit for lunch breaks in Braamfontein, shift meals in Midrand, and early evening dinners in Soweto or Randburg when families want something straightforward after a busy day. It also travels better than many saucy meals, so it remains a practical takeaway choice.
- Office lunches: easy to serve and simple to budget
- School catering: manageable portions for learners and staff
- Community feeding: dependable portion size for distribution
- Birthday packages: works alongside snacks, drinks and sides
- Corporate lunches: suitable for meetings and staff appreciation days
For events in Sandton, Centurion or Newtown, quarter meals are often chosen because they are tidy to hand out and do not need much extra table space. If you are planning an outdoor function, keep in mind that summer heat and summer rain can affect holding time, so meal drops should be timed carefully.
Preparation, Holding Time And Delivery Needs
Quarter meals do not need installation, but they do need proper hot holding and clean packing if you are collecting them or having them delivered. For short trips around Johannesburg, a well packed box is usually enough. For longer runs to Pretoria, Centurion or out towards the north, insulated carriers help keep the chicken hot and reduce moisture build-up in the box.
If the meal is being held before serving, it should stay covered and away from direct wind, dust and excessive heat loss. That matters especially during load-shedding, when kitchens may need to plan prep and dispatch around power interruptions. If your order is for an event, tell us whether there will be access to a warming area or if the meals need to arrive ready to hand out.
- No power required: the meal itself does not need electricity or gas once cooked
- Hot holding recommended: insulated bags or heated cabinets for event service
- Delivery setup: boxes stacked flat, not tilted, to protect the coating
- Outdoor service: keep under cover in windy or dusty areas
Care, Reheating And Food Safety
Quarter meals are best eaten fresh, but leftovers can be kept safely if they are handled well. Once the meal has cooled, it should be refrigerated promptly and kept in a sealed container. When reheating, use enough heat to warm the chicken through without drying it out. The coating will soften a little after storage, so a dry heat method is usually better than a wet one.
For larger orders, especially catering for offices, churches or community groups, portion control is worth planning from the start. Ask for separate packing if you want different sauces or sides kept apart. That makes the meal easier to serve and reduces mix-ups, which can be a problem when people are moving through a queue fast.
- Eat soon after collection for best texture
- Refrigerate leftovers quickly if they are not eaten
- Keep sauces separate when possible
- Label meal boxes for larger group orders
What To Check Before You Order
Before placing a quarter meal order, it helps to confirm the branch, the quantity and the side choices. If you are ordering for a business meeting or school event, ask about delivery windows and whether the meals will be packed individually or in bulk trays. Small details like this save time on the day and prevent confusion at handover.
Check the following: the number of quarter meals needed, the flavour level, any side preferences, the delivery address and whether setup is required at the venue. For corporate lunches and birthday packages, it is also useful to confirm if cutlery, serviettes and serving tongs are needed. The more clearly the order is specified, the smoother it runs. And yes, a few extra minutes on the front end can save a whole lot of back and forth later.
- Number of meals and preferred sides
- Collection or delivery area
- Serving time and event start time
- Any dietary notes or packaging requests
- Need for setup, warming or bulk packing
Why The Quarter Meal Stays A Favourite
The quarter meal remains a popular choice because it gives enough food to feel like a proper meal without being too heavy for daytime eating. It suits workers, students, families and event organisers who need something dependable, easy to serve and familiar to most tastes. In a city like Johannesburg, where lunch time can be short and traffic can stretch orders, that matters.
Kung Fu Chicken has been serving crispy chicken meals since 2012, with Thabo Mokoena leading the business and a team that handles operations, kitchen service, customer care and events. From Braamfontein to Pretoria Central, from Soweto to Midrand, the quarter meal is one of those orders that fits neatly into daily life. It is simple, filling and practical, which is exactly why people keep coming back for it.
Key facts
| Product type | Quarter chicken meal |
|---|---|
| Serving size | 1 quarter chicken with 2 sides |
| Best for | Lunch, dinner, takeaway and catering |
| Preparation | Freshly fried and packed hot |
| Service areas | Braamfontein, Johannesburg, Soweto, Pretoria, Midrand |
| Order methods | Dine-in, takeaway, delivery and events |
