Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Southern Comfort Food & Catering in Virginia Beach
Pollard's Chicken has been a family-owned tradition in Hampton Roads since 1967, serving fresh, homestyle Southern comfort food with a legacy rooted in quality and community. Founded by Clyde W. Pollard and now led by Betty Ann Gravely and Johnny Pollard, our restaurants deliver time-honored recipes and award-winning fried chicken across five Virginia locations. With over 50 years of culinary expertise, we specialize in catering services for events of all sizes, combining generations of experience with a commitment to using fresh ingredients and supporting local causes like the American Cancer Society.Our dedication to exceptional service, recognized by 21 consecutive Gold Awards for Fried Chicken from The Virginian-Pilot, ensures every customer experiences the warmth of family-owned hospitality. From crispy fried chicken to scratch-made sides, Pollards remains a trusted name in Southern cuisine, blending tradition with innovation to serve Hampton Roads communities.
Services
Fried Chicken
Catering Services
Southern Sides
Seafood Selections
Bulk Orders
Details
- Year established: 1967
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience serving Southern comfort food in Hampton Roads.
- Our recipes blend family traditions with modern culinary techniques for authentic flavor.
- We offer full-service catering for events with customized menus and expert staff.
- Our chicken is freshly marinated and cooked on-site daily for superior taste.
- We support local communities through partnerships like free meals for cancer survivors.
What people say
Fresh and delicious
Best Fried Chicken
Friendly staff
Tasty meals
Loyal customers
Services
Fried Chicken
Our signature fried chicken features crispy, golden-brown exteriors with juicy, flavorful meat. Available in dark meat, white meat, tenders, and specialty cuts, each piece is marinated in-house daily using family recipes perfected over 50 years. Ideal for dine-in, takeout, or catering events.
Catering Services
Pollards Catering delivers fresh, homestyle Southern meals for weddings, corporate events, and family gatherings. Our full-service team handles menu customization, setup, and service, offering options from fried chicken platters to bulk orders. Trusted for 21 years as Hampton Roads' top caterer.
Southern Sides
Complement your meal with scratch-made Southern sides like mashed potatoes, collard greens, macaroni and cheese, and sweet potato fries. Each dish uses fresh ingredients and traditional recipes to capture authentic comfort food flavors for dine-in or catering orders.
Seafood Selections
Our seafood menu includes fried shrimp, clam strips, and fish served with fries or vegetable sides. Prepared fresh daily, these dishes offer a coastal twist on classic Southern fare, perfect for lunch or dinner at any of our five Virginia locations.
Bulk Orders
Order chicken or pork barbecue by the pound for large groups, with pricing starting at $14.95. Ideal for events, bulk orders combine quality ingredients and family recipes to serve crowds without compromising flavor or freshness.
People
Johnny Pollard
Owner
Johnny Pollard co-founded Pollard's Chicken in 1967 and has led its growth into one of Virginia's largest caterers. With decades of experience, he oversees operations and maintains the family's commitment to quality food and community service.
Questions
What catering services does Pollards offer?
Pollards Catering provides customized menus for events including fried chicken, Southern sides, and seafood. We handle orders from 10 to 1,000+ servings with delivery and setup options.
Do you serve seafood?
Yes, our menu includes fried shrimp, clam strips, and fish options available as baskets or plated dinners with sides.
What are your restaurant hours?
All locations operate daily from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM for dine-in, takeout, and catering orders.
How can I place a catering order?
Order online through our website or call 757-463-2530 for assistance with menu selection, payment, and event details.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit cards and online payments for catering orders. In-store payments include cash and card options.
How long has Pollards been in business?
Pollards Chicken has served Hampton Roads since 1967, maintaining family-owned traditions for over 50 years.
