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Is this the world’s greatest chicken sandwich?

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Grundy, R. (2026, November 1). Is this the world’s greatest chicken sandwich? The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/goodfood/recipes/peter-rowland-chicken-sandwich-recipe-20261102-p61aiu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The Sydney Morning Herald · collected 2026-11-01 · by Ros Grundy

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The Peter Rowland chicken sandwich, served in Melbourne since 1962, is celebrated for its enduring popularity and has been featured at numerous high-profile events. Over the past six decades, approximately 50 tonnes of these sandwiches have been produced. The recipe includes poached chicken mixed with homemade mayonnaise and herbs, all layered between soft white bread with butter, emphasizing simplicity and elegance that has kept it beloved over time.
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In Melbourne, the Peter Rowland chicken sandwich has been a staple at high-profile events since 1962. Over the past 64 years, 50 tonnes of these sandwiches have left the Peter Rowland kitchen. The group executive chef, Matthew Haigh, emphasizes that despite changing food trends, the popularity of the chicken sandwich remains unchanged.

The signature sandwich uses soft crustless white bread lightly spread with butter and filled with poached chicken breast and house-made mayonnaise flecked with chopped chives and parsley. Although the exact recipe was once a closely guarded secret, its ingredients are now public knowledge. The Peter Rowland Group continues to serve this iconic dish at swanky luncheons and parties in Melbourne.

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Ros Grundy
1 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction
🔮 “While some food trends have come and gone, the chicken sandwich has stood the test of time and shows no signs of losing its popularity.” The Peter Rowland version uses soft, crustless white bread lightly spread with butter and filled with a combination of poached chicken and house-made mayonnaise flecked with chopped chives and parsley.
2026-11-01 · assertive framing · Is this the world’s greatest chicken sandwich?
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Topics

Melbourne Peter Rowland Peter Rowland Group

Subjects

Peter Rowland PERSON · 3× Melbourne GPE · 2× Matthew Haigh PERSON · 1× Peter PERSON · 1× Peter Rowland Group ORG · 1×

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“While some food trends have come and gone, the chicken sandwich has stood the test of time and shows no signs of losing its popularity.” The Peter Rowland version uses soft, crustless white bread lightly spread with butter and filled with a combination of poached chicken and house-made mayonnaise flecked with chopped chives and parsley.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-02
🔮 “While some food trends have come and gone, the chicken sandwich has stood the test of time and shows no signs of losing its popularity.” The Peter Rowland version uses soft, crustless white bread lightly spread with butter and filled with a combination of poached chicken and house-made mayonnaise flecked with chopped chives and parsley.
2026-11-02 · The Sydney Morning Herald
Is this the world’s greatest chicken sandwich? · assertive framing

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And in Melbourne, the one sandwich to rule them all is the one made by caterer Peter Rowland. asserted
sandwich → rule → Rowland
It’s been seen at some of Melbourne’s swankiest luncheons, parties and events since 1962 – an astonishing 50 tonnes have left the Peter Rowland kitchen over the past 64 years. asserted
tonnes → see → years
Matthew Haigh, the group executive chef of Peter Rowland Group, says the chicken sandwich remains timeless. asserted
sandwich → say → Group
“While some food trends have come and gone, the chicken sandwich has stood the test of time and shows no signs of losing its popularity.” The Peter Rowland version uses soft, crustless white bread lightly spread with butter and filled with a combination of poached chicken and house-made mayonnaise flecked with chopped chives and parsley. asserted
version → come → chives
The exact recipe has remained a closely guarded secret. asserted
recipe → remain → ?
With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the oil and when it has all been incorporated, add 1 tbsp hot water and remaining lemon juice or wine vinegar and mustard. asserted
it → run → water
Make sure the eggs are at room temperature when you start. asserted
you → make → temperature
Peter’s tip: Shredded rocket leaves or watercress make a good peppery addition to these sandwiches. asserted
leaves → shred → sandwiches
A pinch of hot paprika or cayenne will also add a little spice. asserted
pinch → add → spice
The mayonnaise recipe makes twice as much as you need but keeps well in the fridge. asserted
you → make → fridge
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