Mmmmmm Nando’s, how would you share yours?

Calling all Nando’s fans! We’re giving you and five friends a chance to get their hands on lots of delicious PERi-PERi chicken with our, “Who Shares Wins” competition (#whoshareswins).

At Nando’s, we believe the fun is in sharing so we we’ve launched Who Shares Wins, a competition that gives you the chance to get your hands on a platter to share with five friends absolutely free!

All you have to do is simply visit www.nandos.co.uk/share and tell us about the people you would most like to share your platter with. It could be anyone you like from your favourite gran to a Hollywood star!

To give you some food for thought some of our celebrity friends told us theirs and you won’t believe what they said.

The gorgeous Marvin from JLS included musical legend Michael Jackson, Movie star Will Smith, the ultra cool Bob Marley, mega babe Beyoncé oh and of course his beautiful finance Rochelle Wiseman from the Saturdays – What a combination!

Marvin Humes

Freshly Squeezed’s Matt Littler and Darren Jefferies would share their hot wings with cult film director Quentin Tarantino, comic actor Simon Pegg, Beatles hero the late George Harrison and Batman – An interesting bunch!

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The stunning Jameela Jamil loves her chicken so much she vowed to eat alone, confessing the reason being “then t’s more Nando’s for me”. So hands off!

Jameela-Jamil

So what are you waiting for? Tell us who you would share yours with and who knows you could be sitting with your very own favourite five enjoying a delicious Nando’s platter.

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Chicken Dash at Manchester Arndale today!

Calling all Nando’s fans in Manchester . . . there’s a Chicken Dash (#ChickenDash) on today at Nando’s Manchester Arndale!

Between 11:30 and 12:30pm, we’re giving away a free 1/2 chicken, pitta or burger to each of our fans*, on a first-come-first-served basis. You have to eat-in though, so make sure you get your dash on as there’s a limited number of seats available (though we’ll try and accomodate as many of you as we can within the hour).

So, what are you waiting for? Come and get some free chicken, on us!

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*Terms & Conditions: Only available between 11:30 and 12:30pm at Nando’s Manchester Arndale, 19th January 2012. One free 1/2 chicken, burger or pitta per person, on a first-come-first-served basis, eat-in only. You need to pay for any extras, including sides or drinks (only if you want them!).

Get some PERi-PERi in your pocket!

Yes, it’s finally here! To kick off 2012 as we mean to go on, we’re rather excited to announce that the official UK Nando’s app is ready to download right now, for free.

We reckon it’s a must-have app for every Nando’s fan:

1. Find us when you get a Nando’s craving – find your nearest restaurant, get GPS directions, save & share your favourite Nando’s

2. Check in with Facebook Places – share your location with friends and let them know you’re getting your PERi-PERi on

3. Meet at Nando’s – Gather your friends together and organise a meet-up at Nando’s with Facebook events

It’s available free for iPhone, iPad and Android, so go get some PERi-PERi in your pocket and head on over to the App Store or Android Marketplace right now (or our App page) and give it a spin.

[Download it now on iTunes and Android Marketplace]

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Questions or feedback?

Here are some answers to the two main ones we think you might have. Got any more or want to give us some feedback? Tweet us (use #NandosApp) or drop us an email to feedback (at) nandos.co.uk

Q. Um, Why is it only available on iOS and Android? I’ve got a Blackberry/Nokia and I feel left out.

A. Sorry, we had to choose which platforms to develop the app for and we went with the two most popular for smartphones – based on general technology trends and also what we see from the stats for our website and other online activity. Remember too, we recently launched a mobile-friendly version of our website, so if you visit nandos.co.uk on *any* mobile device, then you’ll be able to easily find and get directions to your nearest Nando’s as well as check out the full Nando’s menu. There’s also an official Nando’s Nokia app that’s been around a while and we’re already looking at options for Blackberry and how we can bring some more app love to our Nando’s fans that like a side of BBM with their chicken.

Q. How come the Nando’s app doesn’t have a menu or let me order Nando’s straight from my phone?

A. We decided to focus on the social side of things with the first version of the app – making it easier to find and get directions to your nearest Nando’s, meet up with your mates and check-in using Facebook, as well as a load of other nice things like being able to save and share your favourite Nando’s. We’re already working on version two which will include a tasty pocket version of the menu, as well as other top secret, yet-to-be announced, features that we think you’ll love. So, watch this space!

Merry Christmas from Nando’s

Just a quickie to wish you a Merry Christmas (and a Happy New Year). It feels like we’ve had a great year together and we’ve already got loads of exciting plans up our sleeves for next year. We can’t wait to share them with you and think you’re going to love getting involved in what we’re up to in 2012.

In the meantime, we’ve pulled together a quick Nando’s Christmas checklist for you, because we’re thoughtful like that.

- Want to check if your nearest Nando’s is open over Christmas? [here]
- Need to get in touch with us? [here]
- Looking for last minute gifts for the PERi-PERi lovers in your life? [here]
- Want to support our Campaign For No Turkey (and win a £50 gift card)? [here]

Thanks for being such amazing fans and see you next year.


(Big thanks to @SweatyEskimo for our beautiful Christmas card design)

Nando’s Christmas Jumper Giveaway

So, by now you should all be feeling festive. The tree is up, you’ve bought (almost) all your presents and your Christmas playlists are blasting out the stereo.

However, there’s one thing missing. A massive hole that needs filling with a bit more festivity – the ultimate celebration of Christmas in a single wool garment. Yep, you need a Nando’s Christmas Jumper.

As you know, these extremely limited edition jumpers are not for sale. But, because of the amount of love you’ve shown us (and there was a lot of it) we’ ve managed to get our hands on the very last one* to give away to one lucky Nando’s fan. Because, after all, it’s Christmas and we think you deserve it!

So, how do you get your hands on the last remaining Nando’s Christmas Jumper? Well, we’d like to see your finest festive photos, ones that make us laugh, smile or just feel all Christmassy.

So, tweet us your festive pics to @Nandos_official using the hashtag #NandosXmasjumper and if yours is our absolute favourite (usually the one that makes us do the biggest LOL), there’ll be a Nando’s Christmas Jumper on its way to you in time for Christmas. Oh and you’ll be the envy of the rest of the internet, well the Nando’s bit of it anyway.

*Jumper is a size medium and is literally the very last one available on this planet

Christmas jumper

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T&C’s – Competition closes midday 21st December 2011. One Winner will be notified by twitter shortly after where they will be posted one Medium Nando’s Christmas Jumper on confirmation of address. We will do everything we can to ensure you receive it before Christmas.

PERi PERi Phurrrrr Ha-Ha-Ha!

Back in October, we asked you what noise you make when you think of Nando’s. After three months searching, entries from Nando’s fans across the country (including Olly Murs, Rizzle Kicks and Rio Ferdinand) and thousands of votes at NandosNoise.com we can now crown the winner of the Ultimate Nando’s Noise competition!

You decided that Mitchell’s ‘PERi PERi Phurrrrr Ha-Ha-Ha!’ is the Ultimate Nando’s Noise, just beating finalists Sasha and Danai to win an amazing holiday to South Africa.

So, massive thanks to everyone that took part and voted, especially everyone who uploaded their own Nando’s Noise and of course our three shortlisted finalists who’ve all won themselves free Nando’s for a year!

Finding out about having his noise being voted the Ultimate Nando’s Noise, Mitchell said: “I am thrilled to be have won. From hearing the ads on the radio, I just had to enter, not only for the holiday but for the year’s supply of Nando’s. I will be celebrating my win with a medium half chicken and chips! Thanks to everyone that voted!”

So that’s a wrap. (ba-doom-tsssh) We hope you agree as we speak on behalf of the PERi nation that Mitchell captures that very moment that we all love when eating PERi-PERi chicken!

Rizzle Kicks Nando's Noise

Check out below who helped us along the way to find the Ultimate Nando’s Noise. PERi-PERi Phurrrrr Ha-Ha-Ha !

Rizzle Kicks Nando's Noise

…even adding their own take on the Ultimate Nando’s Noise…

Rizzle Kicks Nando's Noise

…Olly Murs, Jameela Jamil, Rio Ferdinand to name a few familiar faces joined in too, submitting their entries in the search for the Ultimate Nando’s Noise . . .

. . . 250,000 of you checked out the original video starring Reggie Watts that kicked off the whole search . . .

. . . and two of you took it one step further and mashed things up a bit!

Thanks everyone!

Stars Spice things up at the Nando’s Bullring

This week we were in Birmingham to officially re-open the Nando’s Bullring restaurant. To help us celebrate; Olly Murs, Rizzle Kicks and Loick Essien popped along to entertain 200 lucky fans with an exclusive set, fuelled by Nando’s finest PERi-PERi chicken.

In between the wraps and wings, Rizzle Kicks and Loick Essien couldn’t help themselves with an improptu performance of the Justin Timberlake’s “Like I Love You” to get everyone warmed up and ready for the show.

Loick kicked things off with his favourite tracks, impressing the crowd with his vocal chords and singing his hit, “How We Roll”. Then he treated the crowd to his latest song “Me Without You” – which had everyone swaying and fully in the mood for some more tunes.

Rizzle Kicks were next to storm the stage and performed their hits including, “Down with the Trumpets”, even bringing their very own trumpet player along for the crowd to get down with.

Screams echoed through the Bullring when Olly took to the stage to perform his new number one single, “Dance with me Tonight”. Although remaining tight-lipped on who had his vote on X-Factor this weekend, Olly went on perform “Please don’t let me go”.

Leaving the crowd wanting more, Olly Murs and Rizzle Kicks ended the show with a rather tasty performance of “Heart Skips a Beat” then later stuck around to sign autographs and have their photos taken with fans.

Thanks everyone for joining us and make sure you let us know what you think of the bigger, better, Bullring restaurant if you pop in soon. Don’t worry if you missed out, stay tuned for some exclusive videos….

Olly Murs, Rizzle Kicks and Loick Essien Nando's Bullring reopening

Olly Murs Nando's Bullring reopening

Olly Murs & Rizzle Kicks celebrate the Nando's Bullring reopening

If you couldn’t make it to the Nando’s Bullring re-opening check out the videos of the live performances by Olly Murs, Rizzle Kicks and Loick Essien…

Olly Murs performs “Dance With Me Tonight”

Rizzle Kicks perform “When I was a Youngster”

Loick Essien performs “Me Without You”

Nando’s Bullring is back . . .

bullringblogheaderOur Birmingham Bullring restaurant has had a major makeover (and it’s bigger!) so, to celebrate the reopening, we’re hosting a one-off gig with a few friends… and you’re invited! On Tuesday 6th December, Olly Murs, Rizzle Kicks and Loick Essien will all be performing their favourite tracks to an intimate audience – fancy coming along? We have 50 pairs of tickets to give away!

Loick Essien whose last single, ‘How We Role’ reached number 2 will kick off things around 12pm followed by pop/hip-hop duo Rizzle Kicks. The two cheeky lads will tickle our taste buds with a few of their favourite tracks before being joined by Olly Murs to perform their joint number one hit, ‘Heart Skips A Beat’!

Olly will then close the gig with an acoustic set, showcasing some of his new tracks from his hot new album ‘In Case You Didn’t Know’, which is out today in all good record stores!

Tempted? Head on over here with your answer to the following question and 50 lucky winners will be selected by Thursday!*

What year did the first Nando’s open in the UK?

(Enter Competition)

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* Terms and Conditions: 50 winners will be selected at random and notified via email on 1st December 2011. Prize comprises of admission of the winner plus a guest to attend the Birmingham Bullring Nando’s Gig. Winners that are 16yrs or younger will need to bring written consent from a parent or guardian and if they are 14yrs or under, they must be accompanied by an adult – (ID is required.) Please note that accommodation and/or travel costs are the responsibility of the winner. School and other commitments must always come first!

By attending the event you are complying for images and video obtained form the event to be used for all marketing and PR purposes. Competition closes on 30th November 2011 at midnight.

Have yourself a PERi merry Christmas

With decorations already hanging in our restaurants, it’s fair to say that Christmas is well on its way. (Just 31 sleeps until Christmas Day by the way!).

Not only is it a time for us to bring back the Campaign for No Turkey and ask Nando’s fans to show their dedication to chicken this Christmas, but it’s also time to gift that someone who can’t go a day without a touch of PERi-PERi.

We have loads of Nando’s gifts available that would fit perfectly under the Christmas tree, but here are just a few of our favourites for a bit of inspiration.

And guess what? It wouldn’t be a Nando’s Christmas without us giving you the chance to win something special, so we’ve got five extra hot oven glove gift sets up for grabs.

To try your luck at winning, get creative and add your Nando’s take to the chorus of the well-known Jingle Bells song and the best one (basically the one which makes us do the biggest festive LOL) will win!

Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way. Oh what fun it is to ride on a one horse open sleigh

Good luck!

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The ultimate Christmas gifts for the ultimate Nando’s fan

Grow your own PERi-PERi chillis:

Chilli Planter

Ideal for those green-fingered friends and family members, give them their own African Bird’s Eye Chilli Seeds and planter to bring some Nando’s signature spice into their home. Available in Boots, RSP £14.00

For heat seekers:

Extra Hot Glove Gift

This novelty oven glove will prevent cooks overheating this Christmas and the Extra Extra hot PERi-PERi sauce and rub will help them cook up a storm in the kitchen. Available in Boots, RSP £12.50.

To sizzle as well as sparkle:

Chilli sizzler

For those who want to make a hot impression on their guests this Christmas, the chilli sizzler gift pack includes a cast iron sizzler, basting brush and Sweet & Sticky marinade to create a mouth-watering combination of chilli and chicken. Available in Tesco, RSP £15.00.

For the head chef

apron gift set

Give this Nando’s apron to aspiring chefs on Christmas day and they’re guaranteed to run straight to the kitchen and whip up your favourite Nando’s meal. There’s also some Medium marinade to get them started. Available in Tesco, RSP of £12.00.

And, as an added bonus, you don’t even have to fight the crowds as you’ll find a selection of the Nando’s Christmas gifts are also available on our website and from other retailer websites too.

T&C’s – Competition closes midday 30th November 2011. Five winners will be notified by email shortly after where they will be posted one extra hot oven glove gift set on confirmation of address.

Vote Now! It’s time to choose the ULTIMATE NANDO’s NOISE

We’ve heard your ooooohhhs and we’ve heard your brrwwaaakkk’s – it’s fair to say you know how to express your love for PERi-PERi chicken! But, as we continue to search for the Ultimate Nando’s Noise; the explosion of joy you make when you think of Nando’s, our three finalists have now been selected and it’s down to you to decide which one should become the Ultimate Nando’s Noise.

Entries flooded in from far and wide, all competing for the chance to bag free Nando’s for a year and visit our homeland- South Africa. Rio Ferdinand, Olly Murs, Jameela Jamil and Rizzle Kicks all submitted their noises and along with hundreds of other entries, we whittled it down to three.

It’s clear to see how much our fans love chicken and from all of us at Nando’s we thank you for your entries but after much consideration, let us introduce to you our three finalists who have each won free Nando’s for a year. It’s over to you now, which one should be the ULTIMATE NANDO’s NOISE and win a holiday to South Africa?

Danai Gombera is from Bedworth and his favourite Nando’s dish is of course . . . Nando’s PERi-PERi chicken. Danai is big on his music and loves everything from RnB through to Pop and Reggae. When he’s not listening to music, he’s checking out the latest gadgets or learning about new cultures

Mitchell Rowlandson is originally from the Lake District and settled in London so he could fulfill his PERi-PERi passion. When he’s not eating a Nando’s, he can be found playing the drums or having fun with his friends – like he was when he entered the competition after hearing the ads on the radio

Sasha Van Diepen is a student from Kent. When Sasha’s not munching on a lemon and herb PERi-PERi chicken burger, she’s taking part in anything music or drama related. Sasha hopes her noise will get everyone excited about PERi PERi chicken just as much as she does!

So now you know a bit more about our finalists, it’s down to you . . . we’re calling out to the Nando’s nation to tell us who you think has the Ultimate Nando’s noise and should win a trip to South Africa. Vote now for your favourite at www.nandosnoise.co.uk