Bristol Farms’ Chicken Makes the Draft—Ranked #7 by Food Influencer Johnny Novo

1515 Design
Jul 21
3 min read

There are food rankings, and then there are rotisserie chicken rankings. And when content creator and food influencer Johnny Novo (@jnov_) drops his annual list of the Top 50 Rotisserie Chickens, people take notice.

Johnny’s list isn’t just about flavor—it's about consistency, presentation, juiciness, seasoning, and the full customer experience. It’s the chicken equivalent of making it onto the Billboard Hot 100. So when Bristol Farms clinched the #7 spot, it wasn’t just a win for them—it was a win for every chef, food prepper, and designer behind the scenes making that moment possible, including us.

So, what makes a chicken go from grocery store grab-and-go to cluckin’ legendary?

Let’s be real—there’s a lot of good rotisserie chicken out there. But what separates the contenders from the champions often comes down to the tools. And in Bristol Farms’ case, they’re using Doregrill rotisserie ovens supplied and supported by 1515 Design.

These ovens aren’t just pieces of equipment—they’re precision-engineered culinary machines designed to:

Ensure even, consistent cooking every time
Enhance flavor with gentle rotation and self-basting technology
Create that drool-worthy, golden brown skin customers crave
Display chickens beautifully to boost point-of-sale purchases\

With our support, Bristol Farms didn’t just cook a chicken—they elevated it.

The Chicken’s Acceptance Speech?

(Unconfirmed, but we’re pretty sure it went like this…)

“I'd like to thank my chef, the team at Bristol Farms, and most importantly, 1515 Design and Doregrill, for giving me the rotation of a lifetime. Without you, I’d be just another dry bird sitting under a heat lamp.”

You’re welcome, chicken.

Why This Matters for Your Business

In a competitive grocery and foodservice market, hot bar offerings like rotisserie chicken are major profit drivers. They bring in foot traffic, offer convenience, and have excellent margins. But here’s the catch—customers expect quality. A dry, unevenly cooked chicken won’t cut it anymore.

That’s where we come in.

At 1515 Design, we provide commercial kitchen design and equipment solutions tailored to help businesses like yours stand out. Whether you're launching a new food concept, renovating an existing space, or just want to upgrade your current setup, our team works with you to ensure everything is functional, efficient, and future-proof.

Because the right setup doesn’t just make food—it makes headlines.

Why This Moment Signals a Bigger Shift in Grocery Strategy

Rotisserie chicken is no longer just a hot bar add-on—it’s a brand builder. When done right, it drives repeat visits, cross-category sales, and consumer trust. And with today’s grocery shoppers demanding more from their store experience, hot food offerings are under a whole new spotlight.

As foodservice and retail continue to overlap, and as shoppers crave convenience without compromising quality, we’re seeing forward-thinking brands make serious investments in:

Elevated in-store food experiences that mimic restaurant quality
Global flavor rotations to keep offerings exciting and culturally relevant
Digital tie-ins, like QR codes that link to recipes, nutritional info, or sourcing transparency
Sustainable packaging that meets the values of today’s eco-conscious shopper
Visual merchandising upgrades, including open-concept rotisserie displays that stop customers in their tracks

Rotisserie programs are evolving fast—and so are consumer expectations. The grocers that will win the next decade are the ones who treat private label and hot bar strategy with the same level of care, creativity, and culinary ambition as national restaurant chains.

At 1515 Design, we help you meet that moment—by combining commercial kitchen expertise with aesthetic excellence and customer flow strategy.

So whether you're aiming to impress an influencer or simply feed your local community better, we’re here to help you turn your next batch of chickens into something worth talking (and posting) about.