
We were born in South Africa, with a blend of Portuguese and British culture along the way. It all started in Mozambique, home of the hot sun, rich soil... and African Bird’s Eye Chillies. Also known as PERi-PERi. Small but mighty, these chillies have been used for centuries in local Mozambiquan cooking. The Portuguese then added a squeeze of lemon and kick of garlic to make the first PERi-PERi sauce. Used on just about anything, they found it was the ultimate baste for flame-grilling spatchcocked chicken. And it wasn’t long before two friends in Johannesburg came to experience the taste of PERi-PERi chicken and Nando’s was born. Fast forward a few years, restaurants and Fino Pittas and today, the Nando’s PERi-PERi you know and love still pays homage to those roots.
Staff has given verbal assurance of halal status. From the management: 'Our halal chicken is authorised by leading Halal Food Authorities. The quality, welfare and health of our chicken is a priority and our UK suppliers follow the strict Red Tractor Farm Assurance Standards. Our halal chickens are pre-stunned to minimise suffering and fear before they're hand-slaughtered. All our halal products are kept separate at our suppliers and in our distribution centres. And our restaurants with halal-friendly options are only allowed to receive chicken from our approved distribution centre. In these restaurants, we only serve chicken that's certified halal. And as we don’t handle any pork ingredients, there’s no chance of cross-contamination'
Score reflects admin-confirmed halal status; no additional evidence on file yet.
From the moment we walked in, Hannah and Ben were absolutely unreal. Their customer service was on another level — the kind of experience that genuinely makes you want to come back. Hannah greeted us with a proper warm welcome, full of energy and friendliness. She made us feel looked after straight away, checked in at the perfect moments, and had that rare mix of professionalism and personality that makes the whole visit feel effortless. Nothing was too much trouble, and she made sure everything was spot on from start to finish. Ben was just as impressive. He was attentive without hovering, quick to help, and genuinely cared about making sure we were happy with our food. His knowledge of the menu, recommendations, and attention to detail were brilliant. You could tell he takes pride in what he does. Between them, they nailed every part of great customer service: Warm welcome Clear communication Speed and efficiency Attention to detail Friendly attitude Checking in at the right times Making us feel valued as customers It’s rare to get two staff members who work so well together and create such a positive atmosphere. They turned a normal meal into a genuinely memorable experience. Huge shoutout to Hannah and Ben — absolute credit to Nando’s.