Little-known hack to score free roast chook

A Perth woman has shared a little-known tip to score a free roast chicken when your local Coles is sold out.

Coles’ rotisserie chickens are among the most purchased items in the supermarket, according to the retail giant, so it’s little wonder they’re always flying off the shelves.

However, unfortunately for protein lovers, this means you might not be able to find one the second you get a hankering for some perfectly seasoned, ready-to-eat chook.

But fear not, friends – someone on TikTok has just shared a little-known hack to soften the blow, and score a free roast chicken in the process!

Coles itself has even confirmed it’s legitimate.

Miranda Brady, a Perth fitness and nutrition content creator, took to her account to share the surprising policy.

“I went to Coles to get a roast chicken for dinner,” she explained. “It was 6.30pm, and they had completely sold out.”

She asked the deli worker if there were any more chickens out the back, but they returned with a voucher for a complimentary hot chook instead, which was valid for up to a week at Coles stores.

“They have a policy that they need to have at least one in stock until 8pm,” she revealed, before taking her followers along as she excitedly went to pick up her free bird.

She filmed the transaction to prove that the poultry item, which is usually $12.50, was indeed free.

A woman has scared a hack to score free roast chook. Picture: TikTok

A Coles spokesman told news.com.au, “As part of Coles’ RSPCA approved ‘Hot Roast Chicken Promise,’ we strive to ensure they are available when our customers want them most!

“As such, customers are eligible to collect a voucher for a free RSPCA Hot Roast Chicken to use within seven days if the RSPCA Hot Roast Chicken is unavailable during certain hours, as stipulated on signage in the deli area of the store.

“This ‘Promise’ is available in most stores nationwide; however, as there are different trading hours by state/store, different stores have varying time periods on their signage.”

If they’re sold out during certain hours, you can get a voucher for a free chook. Picture: TikTok

Some commenters were as shocked as Ms Brady was by the policy, with one saying, “OMG. If only I knew this.”

“How did I only just find this out now? My Coles is ALWAYS out by 7pm,” someone else wrote.

“I’ve never known this, and our local always runs out,” another commented.

However, some fans of the bachelor’s handbag said they’ve known about this “for years”.

New roast chicken offer

It comes after the supermarket released a deal in March that allows shoppers to buy a Coles’ roast chicken and a 1.25L soft drink for $13.50 – meaning the bottle of soda is just $1.

Drinks included in the promotion are Fanta, Sprite, Diet Coke, Coke Zero and Classic Coke, which are usually $4.

“Right now, nationally until Feb 2026, customers can enjoy a Coles RSPCA hot roast chook along with a 1.25L Coke variety for $13.50,” a spokesman told news.com.au.

Originally published as Little-known hack to score free roast chook