Haven Hot Chicken and Paki Taco One-Night-Only Pop-Up Event

Haven Hot Chicken and Paki Taco are thrilled to announce an exclusive collaboration event on Sunday, April 6th, from 5 PM to 8 PM at Haven Hot Chicken’s Middletown location (545 Main Street). This unique partnership brings together the best of Nashville-style Hot Chicken and Pakistani-Mexican fusion cuisine, promising an evening of delectable dishes and vibrant entertainment.

Event Highlights include:

• Exclusive menu items crafted exclusively for this event including:
  • Butter Chicken Gordita Crunch – HHC’s Crispy Jumbo Halal tender dipped in The Paki Taco butter chicken sauce, crunchy taco pieces, white sauce, Mexican blend cheese, stuffed in a garlic naan wrapped in crispy cheese. 
  • Paki Poutine – HHC’s fries, topped with Nihari gravy braised beef, crispy cheddar curds, The Paki Taco Sabz sauce & diced red onion. 
  • The Garam Masala Chicken Sandwich – HHC’s signature item, THE Sandwich, dipped in aromatic The Paki Taco Garam Masala oil, seasoned with Garam Masala shake, topped with fresh cilantro, crunchy cabbage & fresh jalapenos, served on a potato roll.
• Enjoy the beats from RSVP Entertainment live from 6-8p.
• Capture your experience and share it on social media for a chance to win exciting prizes. Tag @havenhotchicken and @thepakitaco with your best pics to be chosen for a $100 gift card, loyalty points and merch! 
• These special menu items are available for one night only and in limited quantities for walk-in guests, online ordering and delivery through the Haven Hot Chicken app.

About Haven Hot Chicken

Haven Hot Chicken is a rapidly expanding Nashville-style Hot Chicken concept with a mission to satisfy the world’s craving for something better and serve the BEST Hot Chicken and Not Chicken its guests have ever had.  With nine locations in Connecticut, the concept was founded in 2020 by local restaurateurs Rob LaTronica, Craig Sklar, Jason Sobocinski, and Etkin Tekin. 

Serving chicken and its “not chicken” vegetarian option ranging from no spice to very spicy, the menu features the epic and signature “THE Sandwich,” as well as other featured mains, classic sides and seasonal limited-time offerings. The restaurant’s convenient locations offer easy online ordering for pick-up and delivery through both its branded and third-party apps, and extensive catering options.  Community initiatives include a long-term fundraising partnership with Connecticut Foodshare through “The Great Banana Pudding Drive,” local and collegiate sports sponsorships, product donations to local charities and non-profits and the use of packaging and paper goods that are environmentally friendly. 

Haven Hot Chicken was featured on Food Network and Guy Fieri’s “Best Bite in Town” in 2024 and ultimately named the Best Bite in New Haven, and highlighted in 2023 as one of the “8 Fast-Food Chains that Serve the Best Hot Chicken” around the country by Eat This, Not That!.  It was also the winner of The Perfect Pitch concept competition at the 2023 Fast Casual Executive Summit, recognized on The 40/40 List for 2024 of America’s Hottest Startup Fast Casuals by QSR and one of the 2024 20 Fast Casual Brands to Watch by FastCasual.com.  In 2024, the brand was highlighted on The 2024 Inc. 5000 List, ranking No. 160 overall, No. 7 in food and beverage and No. 1 in Connecticut.

For more information, visit @havenhotchicken on Instagram, Tik Tok, and Facebook or sign up for the company’s newsletter at havenhotchicken.com.

About Paki Taco

Paki Taco is a Connecticut-based food truck offering a unique blend of Pakistani and Mexican cuisines. With a focus on fresh, locally sourced ingredients, Paki Taco delivers an array of flavorful dishes that celebrate the rich culinary traditions of both cultures. The owner, Suleman Dode, a Pakistani-American and a local CT foodie, spent many childhood summers in Pakistan enjoying the local flavors and unique cooking techniques all over the country. The menu was conceptualized during the month of Ramadan mid-fast in 2020 and was brought to life in 2023. “I wanted to bring Pakistani flavors to the masses and what’s a better way to do that than a taco?”

The best sellers are the Butter Chicken Gordita Crunch and the Nihari Birria Tacos, but The Paki Taco is always coming up with new and exciting dishes! Follow @thepakitaco on Instagram for location updates, bookings and contact information.