Marcus Webb
Founder & Head ChefWith 20+ years in professional kitchens, Marcus brings culinary mastery and an unwavering commitment to flavor to every Starbird recipe he develops.
Our Story
About Starbird chicken
We're a Los Angeles-based starbird chicken restaurant obsessed with bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and making every meal an experience worth repeating. Discover the people, values, and passion behind every dish we serve.
2017
Founded
How It Started
The Starbird Story
Starbird chicken was born from a simple conviction: that fast, convenient food and exceptional quality don't have to be opposites. Our founder, a Los Angeles native with decades of culinary experience, set out to create a chicken restaurant that truly respected the ingredient — and the customer.
"We wanted every bite of our starbird chicken to taste like it was made by someone who cared deeply — because it was."
Starting from a single location on Beverly Blvd, we built our reputation one perfectly seasoned, hand-crafted chicken sandwich at a time. Word spread quickly across Los Angeles about the bold, layered flavors we were putting on the menu — and about our unwavering commitment to sourcing responsibly and cooking honestly.
Today, starbirds from all over LA and beyond recognize us as the destination for premium chicken done right. We've grown, but our values haven't changed one bit.
7+
Years Serving LA
50K+
Happy Customers
30+
Menu Items
100%
Fresh Ingredients
What We Stand For
Our Core Values
Everything we do at Starbird is guided by a set of principles that keep us honest, humble, and hungry to do better.
Fresh & Honest
We use only fresh, high-quality ingredients with no hidden additives. You know exactly what's in your food — and that's the way we like it.
Crafted with Passion
Our recipes are developed with genuine care and creativity. Every dish in the starbird chicken lineup reflects hours of testing and refinement.
Community First
We're proud to be a Los Angeles institution. We support local suppliers, local charities, and the neighborhoods that have embraced us since day one.
Sustainable Choices
From eco-friendly packaging to responsible sourcing, we're committed to reducing our footprint and making choices that are good for the planet.
Our Journey
A History of Bold Flavors
From our first day on Beverly Blvd to becoming a beloved starbird chicken destination — here's how we got here.
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2017
Grand Opening on Beverly Blvd
Starbird chicken opens its first location at 7150 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles. The menu features 12 signature items and draws a loyal crowd within the first week.
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2018
First LA Food Award
Starbird is recognized by the Los Angeles Food Critics Circle as "Best New Chicken Restaurant," putting our starbird brand on the map across Southern California.
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2019
Menu Expansion & Catering Launch
We doubled our menu offerings and launched a full catering service, bringing the starbird chicken experience to corporate events, weddings, and community gatherings across LA.
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2020
Online Ordering & Delivery
We launched our digital ordering platform, making it easier than ever for starbirds fans to get their favorites delivered straight to their door across Los Angeles.
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2022
Sustainability Initiative
Starbird chicken committed to 100% compostable packaging and partnered with three local California farms to source free-range chicken, aligning our practices with our values.
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2024
50,000 Customers Milestone
We celebrated serving our 50,000th customer — a milestone that reminded us why we started and inspired us to keep raising the bar for every starbird chicken experience we create.
The People Behind the Flavor
Meet Our Team
Our dedicated team is the heart of Starbird chicken. Meet the passionate people who make every dish, every day.
Priya Nair
Operations DirectorPriya ensures that every visit to Starbird chicken delivers a seamless, welcoming experience — from the moment you walk in to the last bite.
Jordan Cole
Head of CateringJordan leads our catering division, orchestrating events large and small with the same bold starbird chicken flavors and impeccable attention to detail.
Sasha Torres
Sustainability LeadSasha drives our green initiatives — from sourcing free-range chicken to eliminating single-use plastics — keeping Starbird's conscience as sharp as our flavors.
Interested in joining the Starbird chicken team in Los Angeles?
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