Quick answer: KFC family meal prices on US delivery menus: 8 piece $36.83, 12 piece $48.54, 16 piece $60.59. That is about $9.21 per person for a family of four. Build-a-Bucket costs $24.40.
KFC family meal prices per person
Each one bundles a bucket of chicken or tenders with large sides and biscuits. To compare the sizes fairly we divide the price by the number of people it feeds, assuming two pieces of chicken or tenders per person.
Family meals
| Meal | Typical price | Price range | Feeds about | Per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 pc. Chicken Family Meal | $36.83 | $32.39 – $52.79 | 4 | $9.21 |
| 12 pc. Chicken Family Meal | $48.54 | $42.35 – $70.79 | 6 | $8.09 |
| 16 pc. Chicken Family Meal | $60.59 | $54.83 – $91.19 | 8 | $7.57 |
| 8 pc. Tenders Family Meal | $36.41 | $32.39 – $52.79 | 4 | $9.10 |
| 12 pc. Tenders Family Meal | $47.90 | $43.43 – $70.79 | 6 | $7.98 |
| 16 pc. Tenders Family Meal | $60.38 | $53.99 – $91.19 | 8 | $7.55 |
| Build-a-Bucket: 8 pc. Chicken | $24.40 | $24.00 – $35.99 | 4 | $6.10 |
| Build-a-Bucket: 8 pc. Tenders | $24.40 | $24.00 – $35.99 | 4 | $6.10 |
Larger meals are cheaper per person: the 16 piece meal works out to $7.57 a head against $9.21 for the 8 piece. Tenders meals cost about the same as chicken meals of the same size — $36.41 against $36.83 for 8 pieces.
Family meal or bucket and sides?
The 8 piece meal costs $11.22 more than the 8 piece bucket alone. Two large sides and four biscuits bought separately would cost $21.04, so the meal saves about $9.82 if you want sides anyway. If you already have sides at home, the chicken-only bucket is cheaper: $25.61 for 8 pieces.
Chicken & tenders only
| Menu item | Typical price | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| 8 pc. Chicken Bucket (chicken only) | $25.61 | $22.19 – $39.59 |
| 12 pc. Chicken Bucket (chicken only) | $35.39 | $20.99 – $43.19 |
| 16 pc. Chicken Bucket (chicken only) | $46.27 | $36.59 – $63.59 |
| 8 pc. Tenders (tenders only) | $25.61 | $22.19 – $39.59 |
| 12 pc. Tenders (tenders only) | $35.08 | $29.99 – $51.59 |
| 16 pc. Tenders (tenders only) | $44.83 | $36.59 – $62.39 |
Bucket sizes, the mix of pieces and the price per piece: KFC bucket prices.
Family meals vs individual combos
For a family of four, four 2 pc. chicken combos cost $43.40 — drinks included — against $36.83 for the 8 piece meal without drinks. Add four medium Pepsis ($14.60) and it comes to $51.43. Two adults and two kids can also mix: two combos and two kids meals cost $35.34.
Feeding a family of four
| Order | Typical total |
|---|---|
| 8 pc. Chicken Family Meal | $36.83 |
| 8 pc. Chicken Family Meal + 4 medium Pepsi | $51.43 |
| 4 × 2 pc. Chicken Combo | $43.40 |
| 2 × 2 pc. Chicken Combo + 2 × 5 pc. Nuggets Kids Meal | $35.34 |
All combos and kids meals: KFC combo prices.
Build-a-Bucket, feasts and fan favorites
Next to the classic buckets with sides, KFC delivery menus list fixed-price bundles that mix sandwiches, tenders, wings or Snackers with sides: Build-a-Bucket, the Fan Favorites Box, the Wings and Wedges box, the Double Mash Meal and the Snacker and Sandwich Box Feasts. What each one includes changes with KFC's promotions, so check your restaurant's menu.
Feasts & bundles
| Menu item | Typical price | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Build-a-Bucket: 8 pc. Chicken | $24.40 | $24.00 – $35.99 |
| Build-a-Bucket: 8 pc. Tenders | $24.40 | $24.00 – $35.99 |
| Fan Favorites Box | $24.40 | $24.00 – $35.99 |
| Wings and Wedges Fan Favorites Box | $24.40 | $24.00 – $35.99 |
| Double Mash Meal | $24.40 | $24.00 – $35.99 |
| Snacker Box Feast | $8.54 | $8.40 – $11.99 |
| Snacker Duo Box Feast | $10.98 | $10.80 – $15.59 |
| Sandwich Box Feast | $13.42 | $13.20 – $19.19 |
The Snacker and Sandwich Box Feasts cost the least in total, from $8.54; compare their contents before you order for four.
Family meal prices by city
The 8 piece chicken family meal cost from $32.39 in New Orleans, LA to $52.79 in Seattle, WA. Each KFC is run by a franchisee who sets its own prices.
8 pc. Chicken Family Meal price by city
| # | City | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Orleans, LA | $32.39 |
| 2 | Las Vegas, NV | $32.87 |
| 3 | Dallas, TX | $33.11 |
| 4 | Columbus, OH | $33.95 |
| 5 | Pittsburgh, PA | $33.95 |
| 6 | Oklahoma City, OK | $34.19 |
| 7 | Albuquerque, NM | $34.19 |
| 8 | Charlotte, NC | $34.64 |
| 9 | Nashville, TN | $34.79 |
| 10 | Miami, FL | $35.25 |
| 11 | Phoenix, AZ | $35.39 |
| 12 | San Antonio, TX | $35.51 |
| 13 | Houston, TX | $35.61 |
| 14 | Baltimore, MD | $35.61 |
| 15 | Minneapolis, MN | $35.63 |
| 16 | Orlando, FL | $35.73 |
| 17 | Brooklyn, NY | $35.98 |
| 18 | Salt Lake City, UT | $36.23 |
| 19 | Memphis, TN | $36.83 |
| 20 | Jacksonville, FL | $36.95 |
| 21 | Atlanta, GA | $37.08 |
| 22 | Kansas City, MO | $37.08 |
| 23 | Philadelphia, PA | $37.19 |
| 24 | Birmingham, AL | $37.56 |
| 25 | Los Angeles, CA | $37.81 |
| 26 | Indianapolis, IN | $37.81 |
| 27 | Milwaukee, WI | $38.03 |
| 28 | Washington, DC | $38.03 |
| 29 | Chicago, IL | $38.17 |
| 30 | Detroit, MI | $38.78 |
| 31 | New York (Manhattan), NY | $39.64 |
| 32 | Boston, MA | $41.71 |
| 33 | San Diego, CA | $41.99 |
| 34 | Portland, OR | $42.00 |
| 35 | San Francisco, CA | $44.63 |
| 36 | Denver, CO | $45.95 |
| 37 | Seattle, WA | $52.79 |
About these prices
We recorded the delivery menus of 74 KFC restaurants in 39 US cities on October 13, 2026. Bucket sizes were recorded at one restaurant per city. Prices are before delivery and service fees. For a fixed budget, the KFC budget finder works out the most filling order; all prices: KFC menu prices.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a KFC family meal?
The 8 piece chicken meal cost $36.83, the 12 piece $48.54 and the 16 piece $60.59 at the median restaurant. Tenders meals cost $36.41–$60.38.
What comes in it?
A bucket of chicken or tenders with large sides and biscuits. You choose the recipe, the mix of pieces and the sides when you order.
How many people does a KFC 8 piece meal feed?
An 8 piece meal is usually enough for about four people. At $36.83 that is $9.21 per person.
How much is the KFC 16 piece meal?
It cost $60.59 at the median restaurant ($54.83 – $91.19), about $7.57 per person for eight people.
What is the cheapest way to feed a family at KFC?
Per person, the 16 piece meal is the cheapest. Fixed-price bundles such as Build-a-Bucket ($24.40) cost less in total but include less — compare what your restaurant puts in them.
Is a family meal cheaper than buying the bucket and sides separately?
Yes. The 8 piece family meal costs $11.22 more than the 8 piece bucket alone, while two large sides and four biscuits bought separately cost $21.04.
Are these KFC family meal prices the same in the restaurant?
They are delivery-menu prices before fees, recorded on October 13, 2026. KFC does not publish counter prices and we do not estimate them; ordering at the counter or in the KFC app for pickup is usually a little cheaper.