KFC is opening its doors to the public to find out if they’ve got what it takes to make its iconic fried chicken, just like the Colonel did.

Up to 300 KFC stores across the country will be opening up their kitchens on Saturday 30^th March. Fans will be given an exclusive look behind the scenes to see first hand how KFC cooks make the famous Original Recipe chicken fresh in restaurants every day.

More than just a chance to have a nosey, Open Kitchen offers a unique hands-on experience. Ticket holders will be put through their paces to see if they can master the art of hand-breading, handle the heat of the frying and work at pace to build their own KFC burger.

After all that hard work, each attendee will be rewarded with the chance to devour their own burger creation, along with a piece of Original Recipe Chicken, fries, drink and a side. If that wasn’t enough, you’ll also be the proud owner of an exclusive KFC branded apron and hat… and maybe even some elusive chicken cheques.

Rob Swain, Chief Operations Officer at KFC UK & Ireland, said: “We’re really proud of the food we serve, and of all the care that goes into making our chicken taste as incredible as it does. We want to welcome everyone in to give them the chance to see what makes it so finger lickin’ good, and invite them to try keeping pace with our amazing team members. We can’t wait to show the nation how it’s done.”

Tickets for KFC Open Kitchen cost £5 and are allocated on a first come first served basis, so grab yours quick and apply here: kfc.seetickets.co

All profits will go to the KFC Foundation, which supports local charities who are passionate about developing and nurturing young people.

KFC first launched Open Kitchen in 2017, inviting fans behind the counter at 100 of its restaurants across the country.

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To celebrate Mother’s Day in the US, KFC is giving away a free romance novella, ‘Tender Wings of Desire’, featuring founder (and now brand character) Colonel Harland Sanders as the love interest.

The company has made the novella available as an e-book, which can be downloaded for free for a limited time on Amazon.com. KFC also plans to surprise 100 fans on Facebook with the chance to win dinner and a hard copy of the book.

The novella is being given away for free with the KFC $20 Fill Up, which includes eight pieces of Extra Crispy Chicken, a large coleslaw, four biscuits and two large helpings of mashed potatoes and gravy.

George Felix, director of advertising for KFC U.S., said: “The only thing better than being swept away by the deliciousness of our Extra Crispy Chicken is being swept away by Harland Sanders himself. So this Mother’s Day, the bucket of chicken I get for my wife will come with a side of steamy romance novella. Dinner is taken care of and she’ll have the time to escape her busy schedule.”

Set in Victorian England, the novella follows rebellious Lady Madeline Parker, who finally feels like she is in control of her life after running away from Parker Manor and a loveless betrothal. When she finds herself swept into the arms of Harland, a handsome sailor with a mysterious past, she realizes she cannot control how she feels. Madeline must choose between a life of order and a man of passion.

Mother’s Day in the US falls on the second Sunday in May every year (so in 2017 it is May 14) and is KFC’s best-selling day of the year. The restaurant chain says it sees a 40% sales jump, serving about 380,000 families each year on Mother’s Day.

KFC Corporation, based in Louisville, Ky., is the world’s most popular chicken restaurant chain and is a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc.

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