About Us
FOUR GENERATIONS OF GOOD, HONEST FOOD
Blink and you might miss us driving through Douglas - but KC's has been a Cork institution for over 65 years, and once you've found us, you never forget us.
It all started in 1958, when Ken Crawford, the original KC, and his wife Edith opened their doors in the heart of Douglas Village. Pioneers from the very beginning, they were among the first to bring the hamburger to Cork, and the spirit of innovation they started has never stopped.
Four generations of the Crawford family later, we're still at it. Inventors and purveyors of many unique delicacies: the legendary King Creole, the bold Chicken Bombay, the unforgettable Big Dipper, our flavours have become part of the city's story. Current custodians Zac and Tuesday continue to build on what Ken and Edith started, keeping the same values, the same spot, and the same commitment to doing things right.
We serve thousands each week, always with heart, hustle, and a side of something special. At KC's it's simple: big taste, small space, family roots. And as we like to say, it's all good.
kc's and the environment
Sustainability isn't an afterthought at KC's, it's been part of how we operate for years.
We've gradually been eliminating single-use plastic from our business and now most of our packaging is fully compostable, sourced from Down To Earth Materials. We operate a strict composting policy for any food or paper waste we generate. Our team are well trained and take it seriously.
We source as close to home as possible. Our chips are made from locally grown organic potatoes when in season. Our fish is caught locally. Our beef and pork are locally reared. We make our own sauces and mix our own spices in-house,
because we think that makes for better food, and because we know exactly what's in it.
It's not something we shout about for the sake of it. Our customers notice, and that's enough for us.