Trafford Centre serves up Dave’s Hot Chicken at The Orient

15th October 2026 | Jack Oliver

The Trafford Centre in Manchester is set to welcome Dave’s Hot Chicken to The Orient, its food and beverage quarter, this October.

The restaurant will serve the brand’s signature Nashville-style hot chicken tenders and sliders, alongside sides and shakes.

Designed for occasions ranging from grab-and-go lunches to late-night dining, the fast-casual concept joins a lineup of over 50 food and beverage operators at Trafford Centre.

Keyana Mohammadi, director of marketing at Dave’s Hot Chicken UK, said: “Manchester is a key market for Dave’s Hot Chicken as we continue our UK expansion. Trafford Centre’s strong footfall and established retail offering make it an ideal location for our next opening.

“This opening marks another important milestone in our growth strategy, strengthening our presence in Manchester while creating new local employment opportunities and reaching a wider customer base.”

Kitty Vaughan, head of UK F&B and leisure at Pradera, Trafford Centre’s asset manager, added: “Dave’s Hot Chicken is a fantastic addition to The Orient and reflects the appetite we continue to see from international brands to establish a presence at Trafford Centre.

The arrival of Dave’s Hot Chicken brings a distinctive, globally recognised concept to our dining line-up, and will give the millions of visitors we welcome each year another exciting food vendor to explore when they visit us.”

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