Whole Chicken 1200

Whole Chicken 1200 is a whole bird supplied to the 1200 weight grade, bone-in and complete rather than pre-jointed. Whole birds are ordered by grade rather than simply as ‘a chicken’ because size decides both roasting time and how many covers one bird will serve; grade 1200 is one of the smaller sizes we carry, suited to single or twin-cover service.

What it is

As with every grade in the whole chicken range, the bird arrives whole and on the bone, skin on unless you ask us to remove it. Nothing is jointed unless you specify it — the grade number is the only variable, so the kitchen decides how the bird is broken down and cooked.

How it is prepared

We can supply it whole, spatchcocked flat for the grill, halved, quartered, or fully jointed into breast and leg portions. Giblets can be left in or taken out, and skin can stay on or come off — tell us which when you order.

Typical trade use

Kitchens buying grade 1200 typically want single-portion roasts, spatchcocked grill or charcoal service, or small-format dishes where the whole bird is the plate rather than a component of it. Where a larger yield suits two to three covers, Whole Chicken 1300 sits just above this grade. For a bird sized specifically for one-cover plating, Poussin is worth comparing.

Ordering notes

Weight grades are trade designations rather than a promise of an exact figure — confirm the grade and case quantity you need when ordering, and we will supply that grade rather than substitute a neighbouring one without asking. Ingredient and allergen information is supplied with the goods; confirm the current specification.

At a glance

Frequently asked questions

Is Whole Chicken 1200 sold jointed or whole?

It is supplied whole by default. If you need it broken down into breast, leg and wing portions, tell us when you order and we will joint it to your specification.

What separates grade 1200 from the next grade up?

Both are whole, bone-in birds prepared the same way — the difference is size. Whole Chicken 1300 is the next grade and gives a slightly larger yield; the choice comes down to covers per bird.

Can I get a smaller whole bird than grade 1200?

Yes — Whole Baby Chicken is a smaller whole-bird grade, and Poussin is smaller again for strict one-per-cover service.