KFC bucket prices and price per piece
Most people asking for a bucket mean the Bargain Bucket: Original Recipe chicken with fries, in 6, 10 or 14 pieces. The tenders version is boneless and costs exactly the same at each size.
Bargain Buckets
| Size | In restaurant (est.) | Delivery apps | Restaurant range (est.) | Per piece (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Bucket: 6 pc | £15.43 | £19.99 | £15.43 – £15.82 | £2.57 |
| Bargain Bucket: 10 pc | £20.06 | £25.99 | £20.06 – £20.45 | £2.01 |
| Bargain Bucket: 14 pc | £24.69 | £31.99 | £24.69 – £25.08 | £1.76 |
| Tenders Bargain Bucket: 10 pc | £20.06 | £25.99 | £20.06 – £20.45 | £2.01 |
| Tenders Bargain Bucket: 14 pc | £24.69 | £31.99 | £24.69 – £25.08 | £1.76 |
Each step up adds four pieces for about £4.63, or £1.16 a piece — far less than the £2.31 one piece costs on its own. That is why the bigger size nearly always wins once three or more people are eating.
Which size should you order?
Our rule of thumb is two or three pieces per adult. For two people the 6 piece (£15.43) is enough; for three or four the 10 piece (£20.06); for four to six the 14 piece (£24.69), which also has the lowest price per piece. If someone wants mash, gravy or beans, compare a Family Feast with the plain version plus a couple of regular sides at £2.31 each. If your group likes variety more than value, the Wicked Variety and Party options mix pieces with Hot Wings and tenders.
Family Feast, Wicked Variety and Party prices
For more than chicken and fries, the bigger sharing options add sides, Hot Wings, tenders or popcorn chicken. They cost more per piece, but you are paying for the extras.
Other sharing options
| Menu item | In restaurant (est.) | Delivery apps | Restaurant range (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Feast: 6 pc | ≈ £19.29 | £24.99 (+30%) | £19.29 – £19.68 |
| Family Feast: 10 pc | ≈ £23.92 | £30.99 (+30%) | £23.92 – £24.31 |
| Tenders Family Feast: 6 pc | ≈ £19.29 | £24.99 (+30%) | £19.29 – £19.68 |
| Tenders Family Feast: 10 pc | ≈ £23.92 | £30.99 (+30%) | £23.92 – £24.31 |
| Wicked Variety Bucket: 6 pc | ≈ £20.06 | £25.99 (+30%) | £20.06 – £20.45 |
| Wicked Variety Bucket: 10 pc | ≈ £24.69 | £31.99 (+30%) | £24.69 – £25.08 |
| Wicked Variety Bucket: 14 pc | ≈ £29.32 | £37.99 (+30%) | £29.32 – £29.71 |
| Party Bucket: 6 pc | ≈ £27.78 | £35.99 (+30%) | £27.78 – £28.17 |
| Party Bucket: 10 pc | ≈ £33.18 | £42.99 (+30%) | £33.18 – £33.57 |
| Party Bucket: 14 pc | ≈ £38.59 | £49.99 (+30%) | £38.59 – £38.97 |
| Tenders Dipping Feast: 10 pc | ≈ £25.46 | £32.99 (+30%) | £25.46 – £25.85 |
| Mozza Dipping Feast: 10 pc | ≈ £23.92 | £30.99 (+30%) | £23.92 |
| Boneless Banquet | ≈ £10.03 | £12.99 (+30%) | £10.03 – £10.41 |
A 6 piece Family Feast is £3.86 more than the 6 piece Bargain Bucket; the 6 piece Party option is £12.35 more. Everything for groups, compared: KFC family meals.
Bucket for one
Eating on your own? The Mighty Bucket For One Meal costs £9.26. For less, a 2 piece Colonel's Meal is £6.94 and a 3 piece £8.10; the Snack Box with one piece of Original Recipe is £3.85.
Meals for one
| Menu item | In restaurant (est.) | Delivery apps | Restaurant range (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mighty Bucket For One Meal | ≈ £9.26 | £11.99 (+30%) | £9.26 – £9.64 |
| Colonel's Meal: 2 pc | ≈ £6.94 | £8.99 (+30%) | £6.94 – £7.09 |
| Colonel's Meal: 3 pc | ≈ £8.10 | £10.49 (+30%) | £8.10 – £8.25 |
| Colonel's Box Meal | ≈ £9.26 | £11.99 (+30%) | £9.26 – £9.49 |
| Original Recipe Chicken Snack Box | ≈ £3.85 | £4.99 (+30%) | £3.85 |
Restaurant vs delivery price
On delivery apps the 6 piece costs £19.99 and the 14 piece £31.99, before any delivery or service fee. Against KFC's own Click & Collect prices the delivery markup was +29% on the 6 piece, +33% on the 10 piece and +36% on the 14 piece — the bigger the order, the more collecting it yourself saves.
Price by town
The price barely moves around the UK: from £15.43 in London to £15.66 in Reading for the 6 piece.
Bargain Bucket: 6 pc price by city
| # | City | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | London | £15.43 |
| 2 | Birmingham | £15.43 |
| 3 | Glasgow | £15.43 |
| 4 | Liverpool | £15.43 |
| 5 | Sheffield | £15.43 |
| 6 | Bristol | £15.43 |
| 7 | Newcastle upon Tyne | £15.43 |
| 8 | Nottingham | £15.43 |
| 9 | Leicester | £15.43 |
| 10 | Coventry | £15.43 |
| 11 | Bradford | £15.43 |
| 12 | Southampton | £15.43 |
| 13 | Portsmouth | £15.43 |
| 14 | Brighton & Hove | £15.43 |
| 15 | Norwich | £15.43 |
| 16 | York | £15.43 |
| 17 | Hull | £15.43 |
| 18 | Stoke-on-Trent | £15.43 |
| 19 | Derby | £15.43 |
| 20 | Exeter | £15.43 |
| 21 | Bournemouth | £15.43 |
| 22 | Edinburgh | £15.43 |
| 23 | Aberdeen | £15.43 |
| 24 | Dundee | £15.43 |
| 25 | Cardiff | £15.43 |
| 26 | Swansea | £15.43 |
| 27 | Belfast | £15.43 |
| 28 | Middlesbrough | £15.43 |
| 29 | Luton | £15.43 |
| 30 | Plymouth | £15.55 |
| 31 | Oxford | £15.55 |
| 32 | Leeds | £15.62 |
| 33 | Sunderland | £15.62 |
| 34 | Manchester | £15.66 |
| 35 | Reading | £15.66 |
How many kcal are in a Bargain Bucket?
KFC UK publishes kcal per piece rather than per order, because the mix of cuts varies. Every Original Recipe piece falls between 179 and 310 kcal:
Original Recipe chicken, per piece
| Piece | Energy | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Drumstick | 179 kcal | 14 g |
| Wing | 182 kcal | 16 g |
| Keel | 220 kcal | 23 g |
| Thigh | 268 kcal | 20 g |
| Rib | 310 kcal | 33.1 g |
A large Signature Fries adds 372 kcal. Shared between four, a 14 piece gives each person three or four pieces — roughly 537–1,240 kcal of chicken before fries. All cuts: KFC chicken.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a KFC bucket in the UK?
The Bargain Bucket costs about £15.43 for 6 pieces, £20.06 for 10 and £24.69 for 14 at a typical UK restaurant. Delivery apps charge £19.99, £25.99 and £31.99.
What comes in a Bargain Bucket?
Original Recipe chicken on the bone with fries. The number in the name is the number of pieces of chicken.
Which size is the best value?
The 14 piece: about £1.76 per piece of chicken, against £2.57 in the 6 piece — and both include fries.
Does KFC do tenders in a bucket?
Yes. The tenders version costs the same as Original Recipe: about £20.06 for 10 tenders and £24.69 for 14.
How much is a KFC Family Feast?
About £19.29 for the 6 piece and £23.92 for the 10 piece. It adds sides and a large bottle of drink.
Is there a KFC bucket for one?
Yes — the Mighty Bucket For One Meal, about £9.26 in a typical restaurant.
How many kcal are in a Bargain Bucket?
KFC UK lists kcal per piece, not per order: from 179 kcal for the lightest cut to 310 kcal for the heaviest. Large fries add 372 kcal.
Is it dearer in London?
No. The 6 piece cost £15.43–£15.66 across the 35 towns we checked, London included.