At La Rosa Chicken & Grill, the sides have never been an afterthought.
They’re an important part of the meal—and some of the most familiar flavors our customers have come to know over the years. That’s why our signature sides are made from scratch using simple ingredients and La Rosa recipes rather than relying on frozen, ready-made products.
Our mashed potatoes are a perfect example.
It Starts with Whole Potatoes
La Rosa mashed potatoes begin with fresh, whole potatoes—not a powdered mix.
They’re prepared in our commissary kitchen with butter, cream, salt, and pepper to create the creamy, familiar mashed potatoes served alongside our chicken and other menu favorites.
It’s a straightforward recipe, and that’s exactly the point: start with real ingredients and prepare them properly.
More Than Mashed Potatoes
That same made-from-scratch approach extends to the signature sides that have become an important part of the La Rosa menu.
Alongside our mashed potatoes, customers can choose from favorites such as creamed spinach, mac & cheese, rice pilaf, sweet mashed potatoes, and other available selections.
For many customers, choosing their sides is as much a part of building a La Rosa meal as choosing between rotisserie roasted, grilled, or crispy chicken.
Why We Make Our Sides in a Commissary Kitchen
Preparing our signature sides in one central kitchen allows us to maintain greater control over the recipes and preparation methods behind them.
Instead of asking every La Rosa restaurant to independently recreate the same recipes, our commissary team prepares them using standardized ingredients and methods. The products are then chilled—not frozen—and distributed to our restaurants.
It’s a system designed to help us preserve both the made-from-scratch preparation and the consistency of the food our customers expect.
The Sides Complete the Meal
Chicken may be at the heart of La Rosa, but a La Rosa meal has always been about more than the chicken.
It’s rotisserie chicken with mashed potatoes and creamed spinach. Crispy chicken with mac & cheese. Grilled chicken with vegetables or rice pilaf.
Those combinations allow families to build a meal around the foods they enjoy, whether they’re stopping in for lunch, picking up dinner, or ordering food for a larger gathering.
Made From Scratch Is Part of the La Rosa Difference
For us, “made from scratch” isn’t simply a phrase we put on the menu. It describes how we approach some of the foods that have helped define La Rosa since 1994.
Simple ingredients. Familiar recipes. Centralized preparation for consistency. And sides made to complement the chicken at the center of our menu.
Because when something has been part of your customers’ meals for decades, how you make it matters.
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FAQs
Are La Rosa Chicken & Grill side dishes made from scratch?
Yes. Our signature sides are prepared from scratch in our commissary kitchen using La Rosa recipes and standardized preparation methods.
Are La Rosa mashed potatoes made from real potatoes?
Yes. Our mashed potatoes begin with fresh, whole potatoes and are prepared with butter, cream, salt, and pepper. We do not use a powdered mashed potato mix.
Are La Rosa’s sides frozen?
No. Our commissary-made sides are chilled rather than frozen before being distributed to our restaurants.
Why does La Rosa prepare its sides in a commissary kitchen?
Centralized preparation allows us to maintain greater control over ingredients, recipes, and preparation methods. It also helps keep the flavor and consistency of our signature sides uniform across La Rosa locations.
What sides does La Rosa Chicken & Grill offer?
Selections include favorites such as mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, mac & cheese, rice pilaf, sweet mashed potatoes, and additional sides. Available selections may vary, so check the current menu at your preferred location.
Can I order made-from-scratch sides with catering?
Available catering menus include a variety of La Rosa sides to accompany chicken and other selections. For current catering options and quantities, check with your preferred La Rosa location.
