Red Rooster’s sides menu goes well beyond just chips. In 2026, the full lineup includes Famous Chips, mash and gravy, crunchy coleslaw, battered corn wheels, peas, sweet potato chips, mac and cheese, roast veg medley, garlic cheese bites, and a couple of newer additions like cheesy bread rolls and gooey chocolate cake. Most sides sit in the $3–$8 range on their own, though a lot of them come bundled into box meals and family packs rather than needing to be bought separately.
If you’re only going to add one extra side to any order, make it the chips — they’re consistently rated the standout of the whole range thanks to the seasoning.
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Red Rooster Sides Prices
Complete your meal with a variety of crispy sides and classic favorites. From golden chips to garlic bread and creamy mash, these sides pair perfectly with burgers, wraps, and chicken meals.
| Item Name | Price | Calories | Description |
| Cheesy Garlic Bites | $5.00 | 2030 kJ | Warm garlic bites topped with melted cheese. |
| Chips | From $4.65 | 1350 kJ | Golden crispy chips cooked until perfectly crunchy. |
| Sweet Potato | From $5.25 | 1250 kJ | Crispy sweet potato fries with natural sweetness. |
| Crunchy Potato | From $5.85 | 1350 kJ | Seasoned potato bites with a crispy texture. |
| Crunchy Slaw | From $5.25 | 690 kJ | Fresh coleslaw with a crunchy, creamy finish. |
| Pineapple Fritter | From $3.65 | 630 kJ | Sweet pineapple coated in a crispy batter. |
| Snack Subs | From $5.25 | 1150 kJ | Mini sub roll perfect as a light snack. |
| Kids Cheeseburger | $6.45 | 1840 kJ | Smaller cheeseburger made for younger guests. |
| Battered Corn Wheels | From $4.45 | 530 kJ | Crispy battered corn served hot and fresh. |
| Garlic Bread | $6.45 | 2500 kJ | Toasted garlic bread with rich buttery flavor. |
| Gravy | From $4.75 | 210 kJ | Rich gravy served warm for dipping or topping. |
| Mash & Gravy | From $5.25 | 310 kJ | Creamy mashed potatoes topped with savory gravy. |
| Peas | From $6.65 | 910 kJ | Tender green peas served as a healthy side. |
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The Full Red Rooster Sides Menu
Here’s every side currently on offer, broken down simply:
1. Famous Chips
Red Rooster’s signature side and arguably the most talked-about item on the whole sides menu. Seasoned with a distinctive savoury blend rather than plain salt, available in Small, Regular, and Large sizes. This is the side most bundled into combo and box meals by default.
2. Mash & Gravy
A classic pairing with the roast chicken, available in Regular and Large sizes. This is the traditional “meat and three veg” style side that leans into Red Rooster’s roast dinner roots rather than its fried chicken side.
3. Crunchy Slaw (Coleslaw)
A traditional coleslaw side, generally offered in Large size as part of bigger family and fried chicken packs. A good way to add something fresher to a meal that’s otherwise heavy on fried or roasted items.
4. Battered Corn Wheels
Corn on the cob, cut into wheels and battered before cooking. These show up specifically in the bigger family roast packs, generally in sets of five, and give a bit of variety alongside the more standard sides like chips and mash.
5. Peas
A simple, straightforward side, usually offered in Large size as part of family roast packs. The lightest, most traditional option on the whole sides list.
6. Sweet Potato Chips
A newer addition to the sides range, offered as a Family-size serving. A good alternative if you want something a bit different from the standard Famous Chips without straying too far from a similar format.
7. Mac & Cheese
Another newer addition — a large helping of creamy mac and cheese, positioned as a comfort-food alternative to the more traditional roast dinner sides.
8. Roast Veg Medley
Oven-roasted pieces of carrot, pumpkin, and red and white potato, served as a Family-size portion. The closest thing on the menu to a genuinely “healthy-adjacent” side, and a good pick if you want something roasted rather than fried.
9. Garlic Cheese Bites
Golden, crispy bites filled with cheese and garlic — a smaller, snackable side that leans more toward indulgence than the roast-style options.
10. Cheesy Bread Roll (4-Pack)
A newer side specifically designed to pair with the chicken and gravy combination — described by Red Rooster as an ideal companion to the roast chicken and gravy rather than a standalone item.
11. Cheesy Nuggets
While technically closer to a chicken item, cheesy nuggets are frequently treated and ordered as a side or shareable snack alongside a main meal, particularly in shared burger packs.
12. Gooey Choc Cake
Technically a dessert, but worth mentioning here since it’s been introduced alongside the newer sides as part of the same expanded range — Red’s take on an indulgent chocolate cake with a gooey centre.
Which Sides Come Bundled Into Meals (So You Don’t Double Up)
A lot of Red Rooster’s box meals and family packs already include a side, so it’s worth knowing what’s bundled before adding an extra one and overspending:
- Most box meals include regular mash and gravy plus small chips as standard.
- Family roast packs typically include a combination of family chips, large mash and gravy, large crunchy slaw, peas, or battered corn wheels, depending on the specific pack.
- Bigger fried chicken family packs generally include large mash and gravy, large chips, and large crunchy slaw together.
If your meal already comes with two sides bundled in, you likely don’t need to add anything else unless you specifically want variety (like adding sweet potato chips alongside your included regular chips).
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Best Sides to Order — Honest Picks
- Best all-rounder: Famous Chips. There’s a reason they’re the most consistently praised item on the entire sides menu — the seasoning genuinely sets them apart from a standard fast food fry.
- Best with roast chicken specifically: Mash & Gravy. This pairing is the traditional, classic Red Rooster combination and works best with the whole, half, or quarter roast chicken options.
- Best “something different” pick: Sweet Potato Chips or Mac & Cheese, both newer additions that give you an alternative to the standard chips without going too far outside familiar territory.
- Best if you want a lighter option: Roast Veg Medley or Peas — the closest things to a genuinely lighter side on the whole menu.
- Best for sharing: Garlic Cheese Bites or Cheesy Nuggets, both built more as snackable, shareable items than a traditional plated side.
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Are There Vegetarian Sides at Red Rooster?
Yes — several of the sides work for vegetarians, including sweet potato chips, peas, battered corn wheels, and the standard Famous Chips. If you’re ordering for a mixed group where not everyone eats meat, these are the safe, reliable picks that don’t need any substitution or special request.
Red Rooster Sides Menu — FAQ
What sides does Red Rooster offer?
The full range includes Famous Chips, mash and gravy, crunchy coleslaw, battered corn wheels, peas, sweet potato chips, mac and cheese, roast veg medley, garlic cheese bites, cheesy bread rolls, and cheesy nuggets.
What is the most popular side at Red Rooster?
Famous Chips, by a clear margin — the seasoning blend is consistently called out as one of the best in Australian fast food.
Are Red Rooster sides vegetarian-friendly?
Yes, several are, including sweet potato chips, peas, battered corn wheels, and the standard chips.
Do Red Rooster meals already come with sides included?
Most box meals and family packs include at least one or two sides bundled into the price (commonly mash and gravy plus chips), so check what’s included before ordering extras.
What’s new on the Red Rooster sides menu?
Recent additions include sweet potato chips, mac and cheese, roast veg medley, and cheesy bread rolls — a broader push beyond the traditional chips-and-gravy staples.
How much do Red Rooster sides cost individually?
Standalone sides generally range from around $3 to $8 depending on the item and size, though many sides are more commonly ordered as part of a bundled combo or family pack rather than purchased separately.
What’s the best side to order with roast chicken?
Mash and gravy is the traditional, most popular pairing with Red Rooster’s roast chicken, though battered corn wheels and crunchy slaw are also common additions in the bigger family packs.
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Final Word
Red Rooster’s sides menu has quietly expanded well beyond the classic chips-and-gravy combination, now covering everything from sweet potato chips and mac and cheese to roast veg medley and cheesy bread rolls. That said, the Famous Chips remain the standout of the range for good reason — if you’re only adding one extra thing to your order, that’s still the one to go for.