Meat is back on the menu as one of Basingstoke's KFCs has today reopened.

Last week the fried chicken chain announced that it was to reopen 80 more restaurants for deliveries. But unfortunately for many, Basingstoke was not on that list.

But earlier today the Gazette spotted a sign outside the store near the Leisure Park in Euskirchen Way that read "drive-thru now open."

Basingstoke Gazette:

And while there has been no official word that the store has reopened, a quick look on UberEats will confirm the news that many around town were waiting to here.

KFC said it will serve a “limited menu” to help smaller kitchen teams maintain social distancing, while “stringent processes and hygiene measures” are in place.

Paula MacKenzie, managing director for KFC UK & Ireland, said: “I’m really proud of the way we, with our franchise partners, have been able to carefully get some of our restaurants back open for delivery over the last two weeks.

Basingstoke Gazette:

“This next stage allows us to continue to provide wider access to hot food for those who need it most, whether that’s key workers after a long shift or those working from home who need a quick, affordable dinner for the family.

“I’m hugely appreciative of our team members who have returned to work – it’s a challenging time for everyone, but we’re so glad to play our part in helping to feed the nation.”

This news comes on the same day that McDonald's announced that Basingstoke would not play host to one of the 15 restaurants that reopened early.