# Empire Chicken, Christchurch Central City Empire Chicken is a chicken takeaway at 96 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City. [Call 022 496 4858]() · [Directions]() · [Google Maps]() **Listed.** On OpenStreetMap and in the council’s 2024 directory. ## About, in one paragraph It opens six or more days a week. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Bus Interchange (Intercity stop), route 3, route 8, route 80) is 265 m away; a cycle lane passes the door; council off-street parking (90 spaces) is 57 m away. The address’s own page keeps 66 council reports on file. _Summary written by the site from the public record, sources below._ ## Opening hours - Monday – Sunday: 11 am, 9 pm _Source: OpenStreetMap, confirm before a special trip._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** 96 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch 8011 _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Kind:** Fast food, Chicken _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Phone:** 022 496 4858 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Website:** https://www.empirechicken.co/, gone when last read 3 Oct 2026 _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Email:** hello@empirechicken.nz _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **NZBN:** 9429046735102, NZ Limited Company _(NZBN register)_ - **Registered name:** EMPIRE CHICKEN LIMITED _(NZBN register)_ - **Registered since:** 2018-04-30 _(NZBN register)_ - **Industry:** Chicken, takeaway and retailing - cooked and ready to eat _(NZBN register)_ - **Food registration:** reg CCC002317/1, Template FCP, verified by Auditing Solutions NZ Limited, expires 6 July 2027 _(MPI food register)_ ## In its own listing When you want the best buttermilk fried chicken on offer, look no further. At Empiure Chicken they buy top quality local ingredients (wherever possible), source whole, local, and happy chickens, then serve all their food in organic or recyclable packaging. Open Monday - Thursday 11am-9pm, Friday - Sunday 10am-9pm _Source: Find Christchurch, 2024._ ## The ground it stands on _Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._ - **District Plan zone:** City centre zone _(District Plan)_ - **Address record:** [96 Oxford Terrace](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/96-oxford-terrace), 66 reports on file ## The reports nearby 4,986 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/9092624), [98 Tuam Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/98-tuam-street) - [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/9092241), [112 Oxford Tce, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/112-oxford-terrace) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9089081), [95A Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/95a-oxford-terrace) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9089082), [95A Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/95a-oxford-terrace) - [Pavement - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9084452), [60 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/60-cashel-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9078326), [131 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/131-saint-asaph-street) - [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9076150), [50 Lichfield St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/50-lichfield-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9059717), Matai Common 10 Mollett Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand - [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9058674), [5 Lava Lane, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/5-lava-lane) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9057502), [115 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/115-cashel-street) - [General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9053409), [119 Cashel St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/119-cashel-street) - [Litter](https://www.chch.live/report/9046204), [94 Tuam St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/94-tuam-street) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Bus Interchange (Intercity stop), 265 m (routes 3, 8, 80) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Bus Interchange (Platform A), 280 m (routes 3, 5, 60, 80, 81, 84, 85, 86) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Bus Interchange (Platform B), 282 m (routes 1, 7, 8, 27, 44, 91, 92, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Cycle lane, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_ - Car park, Central Park off-street parking, 57 m (90 spaces, 3 mobility, 1 EV) _(Council parking data)_ - [Oxford Terrace](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/oxford-terrace), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Empire%20Chicken%2C%2096%20Oxford%20Terrace%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5340835,172.6338047) ## Nearby - [Le Panier](https://www.chch.live/business/le-panier-christchurch-central-city), Bakeries, 1 m - [The Creperie](https://www.chch.live/business/the-creperie-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 7 m - [Castro's Tapas & Bar - Riverside Market](https://www.chch.live/business/castro-s-tapas-bar-riverside-market-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 8 m - [Pedro's Kitchen](https://www.chch.live/business/pedro-s-kitchen-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 8 m - [Herba Gourmet](https://www.chch.live/business/herba-gourmet-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 11 m - [Indo Tempeh](https://www.chch.live/business/indo-tempeh-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 12 m - [Friendship Corner](https://www.chch.live/park/1371-friendship-corner), Botanic, 82 m - [Tiffany Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1486-tiffany-reserve), park, 95 m - [Bridge Of Remembrance](https://www.chch.live/park/1518-bridge-of-remembrance), Botanic, 117 m _Source: [Environment Canterbury’s Canterbury Maps Parks layer](https://gis.ecan.govt.nz/arcgis/rest/services/Public/Canterbury_Maps/MapServer/26), refreshed 2026-10-10. Distances are straight-line from the business pin, not walking routes._ - [Re:start - Lichfield Street](https://www.chch.live/facility/car-park-31), Car park, 208 m ## The nearest other fast food - [Pedro's Kitchen](https://www.chch.live/business/pedro-s-kitchen-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 8 m - [Herba Gourmet](https://www.chch.live/business/herba-gourmet-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 11 m - [Indo Tempeh](https://www.chch.live/business/indo-tempeh-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 12 m - [Black Burger](https://www.chch.live/business/black-burger-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 15 m - [The Dounut Dispensary](https://www.chch.live/business/the-dounut-dispensary-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 15 m - [Dimitris Greek Food](https://www.chch.live/business/dimitris-greek-food-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 16 m - [Fritz's Weiners](https://www.chch.live/business/fritz-s-weiners-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 17 m - [Flash Browns](https://www.chch.live/business/flash-browns-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 18 m - [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/fast-food#in-christchurch-central-city) ## Also in Christchurch Central City - [Pure Pulp](https://www.chch.live/business/pure-pulp-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 18 m - [Riverside Candy Shoppe](https://www.chch.live/business/riverside-candy-shoppe-christchurch-central-city), Sweets & snacks, 18 m - [The Mediterranean Food Co](https://www.chch.live/business/the-mediterranean-food-co-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 20 m - [Sweet Revenge](https://www.chch.live/business/sweet-revenge-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 21 m - [Canterbury Brewers Collective](https://www.chch.live/business/canterbury-brewers-collective-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 22 m - [Cluck Cluck Slurp](https://www.chch.live/business/cluck-cluck-slurp-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 22 m - [Malaysian Delights](https://www.chch.live/business/malaysian-delights-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 22 m - [Sushi Platter](https://www.chch.live/business/sushi-platter-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 24 m - [Thai Bites](https://www.chch.live/business/thai-bites-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 24 m - [Curiosity Gin](https://www.chch.live/business/curiosity-gin-christchurch-central-city), Bottle stores, 25 m - [Every kind of business in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city#s-biz) ## Reviews Rated **4** on Google, 690 reviews, as at October 2026. Google lists: dine-in · delivery · takeaway · outdoor seating · beer · brunch · lunch · dinner · vegetarian options. > Located at the southwest corner of the building that you can access both from outside the building and from the inside. Chicken burger uses chicken breast but it’s juicy enough and not too dry. You can also order chicken pieces and those are very nicely done and it’s crispy on the outside and still very juicy. Worth a try if you’re in the building., Teck Boon, 7 months ago > DELICIOUS! Natalie served us at about 8.45 tonight. She was very lovely and accommodating! We have been traveling the south island the last week and the hospitality has been absolutely amazing! Top service, top food! We will be back again! Thank you!, Ami Hopcroft, 7 months ago > The best fried chicken I had in Christchurch. It’s fried after ordered. The coating is crispy not to soft not to hard and the meal is juicy. The source is also quite nice. Must choose bone in ones., Catcris Lin, 9 months ago ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5340835&lon=172.6338047) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5340835,172.6338047,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Empire%20Chicken) - [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb - [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1239045874), fix it there ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Empire Chicken?** A chicken takeaway in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch. **Where is Empire Chicken?** 96 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, on [Oxford Terrace](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/oxford-terrace). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5340835,172.6338047,17) **Is Empire Chicken still trading?** On OpenStreetMap and in the council’s 2024 directory. **How do you contact Empire Chicken?** phone [022 496 4858](tel:0224964858) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](https://www.empirechicken.co/), email [hello@empirechicken.nz](mailto:hello@empirechicken.nz) (Find Christchurch, 2024). **When is Empire Chicken open?** Monday – Sunday: 11 am, 9 pm, as mapped on OpenStreetMap. **What other fast food are near Empire Chicken?** [Pedro's Kitchen](https://www.chch.live/business/pedro-s-kitchen-christchurch-central-city) (8 m), [Herba Gourmet](https://www.chch.live/business/herba-gourmet-christchurch-central-city) (11 m), [Indo Tempeh](https://www.chch.live/business/indo-tempeh-christchurch-central-city) (12 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/fast-food). **What’s near Empire Chicken?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/96-oxford-terrace) holds 66 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Le Panier](https://www.chch.live/business/le-panier-christchurch-central-city) (1 m); the Bus Interchange (Intercity stop) bus stop is 265 m away: routes 3, 8, 80; a cycle lane passes the door; nearest park: [Friendship Corner](https://www.chch.live/park/1371-friendship-corner) (82 m). **What stood where Empire Chicken is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5340835&lon=172.6338047) ## Sources - OpenStreetMap, named premises drawn and kept current by its contributors (ODbL) - Find Christchurch, the council’s business directory, a snapshot last touched about March 2024 (CC BY 4.0) - Christchurch District Plan layers, zones, commercial centres and scheduled heritage items, from the council’s open data (CC BY 4.0) - Christchurch City Council off-street parking layer (CC BY 4.0) - Environment Canterbury’s Metro stop record, distances measured here from the pin - Christchurch City Council’s cycleway layer, lanes, separated paths and the named Major Cycle Routes (CC BY 4.0) - New Zealand Business Number register, the public facts every NZBN entity files (legal name, status, registration date, industry), matched here by name and address - Ministry for Primary Industries food-business register, the public Food Act registration for these premises, verified by the named agency, matched here by name and address - Record assembled 2026-10-18 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/empire-chicken-christchurch-central-city Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/fast-food Suburb: https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city