Birds Fried Chicken launches collaboration series with Corner Shop

Birds Fried Chicken is taking its signature Southern-style fried chicken out of its natural Shawlands habitat and into new, unexpected settings with the launch of Rare Birds!

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Last Updated: 3 September 2025 9:33

Rare Birds is a new series of one-off collaboration dinners with some of the most exciting kitchens around.

The first Rare Birds event will take place on Tuesday 23rd September at Corner Shop in Glasgow’s West End. Fresh off a critically acclaimed launch earlier this year, Corner Shop’s intimate and effortlessly stylish space will be the backdrop for a stand out menu that brings together Birds’ cult fried chicken with Corner Shop’s ingredient-led cooking. The theme for this debut? Fried chicken meets caviar.

Rare Birds is about mixing high and low, fine and familiar - taking Birds’ crowd-pleasing fried chicken and giving it a twist that only happens once. It’s about unexpected pairings, creative collaborations, and putting great food in the spotlight without over complicating it.

Guests will be welcomed with a glass of Gusbourne Brut Reserve before moving through a menu that balances Birds’ trademark crunch and Corner Shop’s confident touch. Tickets for the set menu are priced at £45 per person. Places can be reserved by emailing Corner Shop with your preferred booking slot of 6pm or 8pm at hello@cornershopglasgow.co.uk.

Menu:

Crispy Chicken Cracker with Smoked Salmon Roe: a delicate golden bite topped with Yarra Valley Caviar, one of Australia’s most respected producers.

Stuffed Chicken Wing with Bomba Rice and Cider-Poached Chorizo: glazed with sherry vinegar and served with Basque cider and sage sauce.

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Thigh with Katy Rodger’s Crème Fraîche and Smoked Salmon Roe: Birds signature chicken, brined and expertly fried, paired with cool crème fraîche and caviar.

Chicken Fat Hash Browns & Green Salad: crisp, savoury sides to round out the evening.

This is the first collaboration hosted by Corner Shop, which has already earned a reputation for its tight, seasonal take on classic Spanish dishes and stripped-back, stylish interiors. For Birds, it’s the start of a series of creative partnerships designed to bring fried chicken to places you might not expect.

Nick Watkins, co-founder of Birds, said: “Rare Birds is all about doing something we wouldn’t normally do, in places we wouldn’t normally be. Corner Shop has been one of the most exciting openings in Glasgow this year, and the menu we’ve created together is exactly what we had in mind when we started planning this series - comforting and familiar, but with a twist. It’s been a joy to collaborate with the team and Head Chef, Alex Brady and we can’t wait for people to try it!”

Conor McGeady, owner of Corner Shop, added: “We like to keep things simple here, so this collaboration made sense straight away. Birds do what they do brilliantly, and this menu is about letting that shine in a different space. We’re working on some brilliant drink pairings and there might even be a surprise desert available on the night too. It’s going to be fun - one not to be missed!”

Event Details:
Date: Tuesday 23rd September
Location: Corner Shop, 45 Old Dumbarton Road, Glasgow, G3 8RF
Time: 6pm–8pm
Set Menu Price: £45 per person

Booking: Email hello@cornershopglasgow.co.uk with your preferred booking slot of 6pm or 8pm and number in your party to reserve your spot. A member of the restaurant team will contact you directly to take advance payment and send confirmation.

This is just the first in a series of exciting collaborations for Birds, as the restaurant continues to push boundaries and celebrate the best in food, drink and culture.

Don’t miss out - this one-off event is sure to fly! Email hello@cornershopglasgow.co.uk to book now and secure your spot. Seats are limited and once they’re gone, they’re gone.

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