The bucket is KFC. South African buckets come in 9, 15 and 21 pieces of Original Recipe chicken — no sides, just chicken. Per piece, the price drops as the bucket grows: roughly R20.0 a piece in a 9-piece against about R17.1 in a 21-piece. If you need sides included, compare the sharing meals instead.
KFC Buckets Prices
9, 15 and 21 pieces of Original Recipe chicken for the table. Prices checked August 2026.
KFC Buckets Price List (August 2026)
3 items, from R179.90 to R359.90 — range average R273.90.
| Item | What you get | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Piece Bucket | 9 pieces of Original Recipe chicken · 3–4 people | R179.90 |
| 15 Piece Bucket Popular | 15 pieces of Original Recipe chicken · 5–6 people | R281.90 |
| 21 Piece Bucket | 21 pieces of Original Recipe chicken · 7–8 people | R359.90 |
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