King Rooster Peri

King Rooster Peri brings the heat to Cheltenham with its fiercely flavoured peri-peri chicken. This newcomer has already earned a spotless Food Hygiene Rating, suggesting a kitchen that cares as much about cleanliness as it does about those fiery marinades. Locals are quickly discovering that this isn't just another chicken shop — the charcoal-grilled birds here are basted in house-made sauces that range from a gentle warmth to a proper, sweat-inducing kick. The peri-peri salt they use is a game-changer, adding a citrusy, herby crunch to every bite.

The menu goes beyond the classic quarter or half chicken, with grilled peri-peri wings that are sticky, smoky, and moreish. Burgers get the same treatment, with juicy thigh meat and that signature spicy glaze. Everything comes with proper sides — chunky chips dusted in peri salt, a creamy coleslaw that cuts through the heat, and maize-based rice for something a bit different. Whether you're ordering for a Friday night feast or a quick lunch, the cooking is consistently punchy and fresh. Just head to their Cheltenham spot and prepare for a proper flavour assault.