What to Expect!?

Gourmet Chain Food

Iconic Chain Throwbacks

Over-the-Top Interactive Activations

Mixology and Beverages

Exclusive Chain Debut Items

one of nyc's leading food festivals, ChainFEST will feature exclusive gourmet versions of iconic Chain menu items cooked up by a Michelin starred chef. With each Chain showcasing one-of-a-kind interactive pop up restaurant, experience your favorite Chains in all-new and elevated ways! PLUS All food (12+ unique gourmet bites) is included in your ticket!

Chain's Culinary offering

Our Michelin-starred chef creates gourmet versions of iconic Chain dishes showcasing exclusive menu items using premium ingredients! 

discover our 2024 NYC lineup Below!

KFC

KFC is bringing its finger lickin’ good flavor with a soon-to-be fan favorite KFC menu item, and collaborating with Chain on the ultimate saucy experience.

panda express

Panda Express is back! In tandem with its nationwide launch, the iconic chain is bringing their spiciest item on the menu to ChainFEST, Blazing Bourbon Chicken, in collaboration with Hot Ones™

cracker Barrel

Cracker Barrel and Chef Tim Hollingsworth have teamed up to create a dish inspired by one of the brand’s menu staples – Country Fried Steak. The dish, available exclusively to ChainFEST attendees, features Chef Tim’s country fried steak topped with a special Dijon cheddar gravy sauce and served between one of Cracker Barrel’s hand-rolled buttermilk biscuits.

red robin

The home of gourmet burgers is collaborating with Chain to unveil their spiciest burger ever – and a dill-icious side dish. Red Robin will be making every table the fun table at ChainFEST

KRISPY KREME​

Krispy Kreme will be collaborating with Chain to launch a brand new donut offering at ChainFEST, which will become available at stores nationwide this Fall.

red lobster

VIP ticket holders will be able to try the Cheddar Bay Biscuit® inspired Butter Poached Lobster Biscuit – a decadent dish developed by Michelin-starred chef Tim Hollingsworth.

(VIP ONLY)

Portillo's

The iconic Chicago chain is coming to New York! Portillo’s in collaboration with Chain and Michelin-starred chef Tim Hollingsworth, will be serving a one-of-a-kind gourmet take on a classic Portillo’s dish – only available at ChainFEST!

Chuck E. Cheese

ChainFEST will have the world’s largest Chuck E. Cheese arcade pop-up, complete with prizes and an appearance by Charles Entertainment Cheese himself. Plus: all games are free!

hot dog on a stick

Hot Dog on a Stick in collaboration with Michelin-starred chef Tim Hollingsworth, guests at ChainFEST NY will be able to try a gourmet take on this iconic treat, as well as a soon-to-be-released smashing new lemonade flavor.

trader vics

Trader Vic’s is bringing the tropical spirit to ChainFEST with their collection of authentic memorabilia and decor from one of the world’s largest tiki collections alongside delectable tiki-themed cocktails

pernod-ricard

Fans ages 21 and older will be able to head to the Pernod-Ricard activation and any festival bar to pick up a custom cocktail featuring one of the Pernod-Ricard iconic brands to enjoy while walking around the festival!

Tums

 TUMS is joining the party and invites you to experience the Gummy Bites Bodega at ChainFEST in New York City – your go-to booth if heartburn strikes! Here, TUMS will help make sure you have everything you need to enjoy all the deliciousness and “love food back.” Stop by for free samples of the brand’s latest innovation – TUMS Gummy Bites – offering quick relief from heartburn in a yummy gummy. 

cash app visa​

Cash App and VISA are bringing exclusive benefits to Cash App Card holders and ChainFEST fans alike! Cash App is offering an exclusive Cash App Card pre-sale beginning this Thursday for 24 hours. In addition to the exclusive pre-sale, Cash App Card holders will receive an exclusive 10% discount on beverage and merchandise at ChainFEST as well as receive a taste of iconic New York flavors at the Cash App Neighborhood.

PRESS HIGHLIGHTS

the location

RANDALL’S ISLAND PARK
NEW YORK CITY

 

ChainFEST NY will transform Randall’s Island Park into chain food enthusiast heaven with over 5,000 fans! Centrally located within Manhattan, easily accessible from all 5 boroughs, there are multiple ways to travel to and from the festival. Review everything you need to know about getting to and from ChainFEST at Randall’s Island Park!