Greggs has done it again. The nation’s favourite bakery chain has officially launched its new Chicken Sausage Roll, and fans are already calling it the completion of an iconic trilogy.

The new product, which went on sale on April 9, sits alongside the original pork sausage roll and the vegan sausage roll to form what devotees are dubbing a holy trinity of pastry perfection. Priced at £1.35 and coming in at 305 calories, the Chicken Sausage Roll has been one of the most anticipated new menu additions in recent memory.

 

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Greggs has always had a knack for generating buzz around its new launches. The vegan sausage roll, released in 2019, caused a near-frenzy when it arrived, with queues forming outside branches and social media going into meltdown. The chicken version has already sparked similar levels of excitement online, with food bloggers, influencers and regular customers racing to get their hands on one.

The filling is made with seasoned chicken, wrapped in the same flaky, golden pastry that has made the original sausage roll a British institution for decades. Early reviews have been largely positive, with many noting that the lighter flavour of the chicken works surprisingly well against the buttery pastry.

To celebrate the launch, Greggs threw a pop-up party in the heart of Soho, transforming a venue at 15 Bateman Street into a 90s-themed event complete with chicken-themed cocktails and mocktails. Tickets were given out on a first-come, first-served basis, and guests had to arrive in a trio, keeping perfectly on brand.

For a company that has become something of a cultural phenomenon in the UK, the launch feels like a natural next step. Greggs now has over 2,400 stores across the country and has continued to expand its menu while staying true to the affordable, no-fuss ethos that built its reputation.

Whether the chicken version will ever topple the pork original in the popularity stakes remains to be seen, but for now, the trilogy is complete and the people are very much here for it.

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Elle Diaz

Elle Diaz is a freelance journalist and fitness model based in the UK. With a background in health, wellness, and popular culture, she covers the stories people are actually talking about — from viral trends and celebrity news to science, lifestyle, and human interest. Elle brings a sharp, relatable voice to every piece she writes.

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