# Festive Gravy Flights KFC is Introducing a Gravy Flight as Part of Its Extra Crispy Festive Feast By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2025-11-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gravy-flight References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kfc-says-cluck-turkey-and-get-a-better-bird-this-holiday-season-with-a-25-extra-crispy-festive-feast-and-brand-new-gravy-flight-302617399.html) & [kfc](http://www.kfc.com/)  [KFC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gravy-lovers-menu) is making it easy for people to savor a taste of the holiday season with an Extra Crispy Festive Feast and a brand-new new Gravy Flight. Appealing to the 35% of consumers who dislike turkey, this [festive meal for four](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-feasts) comes in at $25 and includes an eight-piece bucket of Extra Crispy fried chicken, biscuits, two large sides of mashed potatoes and [three sides of eight-ounce gravy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peri-peri-gravy-granules). The Gravy Flight features Signature Brown, White Peppercorn, and the new Southwest Cheddar Gravy. Sauce has evolved from a simple side accompaniment to a star ingredient that defines the flavor and character of a meal. The right sauce can elevate a dish, creating a memorable and immersive dining experience that keeps people coming back for more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 56% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gourmet Sauce Pairings:** Flavor-focused sauce options have gained traction, transforming them from mere accompaniments to essential components that enhance and define the culinary experience. - **Holiday Menu Innovations:** Seasonal menu adaptations like festive-themed meals are captivating consumers, offering novel dining experiences that cater to evolving holiday traditions and tastes. - **Alternative Protein Preferences:** The declining appeal of traditional holiday proteins among certain consumer segments is prompting culinary experiments with alternative and flavorful options, such as crispy fried chicken. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food Chains:** Fast food chains are leveraging seasonal and diverse menu items to attract customers seeking convenient yet innovative dining experiences during holiday periods. - **Sauce Manufacturing:** The demand for unique and premium sauces is creating new pathways for manufacturers to capitalize on the evolving consumer palate. - **Food Tourism:** Experiential dining trends are boosting the food tourism industry as travelers seek out unique culinary creations that offer both novelty and local flavor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Upscale Buffet Brunch Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunday-buffet-brunch.md) - [Spiced Holiday Cranberry Creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-spray-2.md) - [Grab-and-Go Festive Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-sandwiches.md) - [Festively Themed Pet Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pooch-mutt-2025-christmas-range.md) - [Festive Season Lunchtime Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coop-christmas-sandwiches.md) - [Extra-Saucy Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saucy-chicken-sandwiches.md) - [Festive Lentil Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lentiful.md) - [Member-Inspired Festive Feasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/members-mark-thanksgiving-feast.md) - [Festive French Cuisine Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cte-at-home.md)