What Y’all Are Saying

In the News

October 28, 2020 – The Memphis Flyer

“New Wing Order (NWO) is Memphis-clusive … for now, anyway. But what they have in common makes them our winners; their food is so good you’ll want to punch someone in the face. Get the Maine lobster roll at Cousins. Get the Hot Wing Nachos at NWO. [read more]”

August 13, 2020 – The Commercial Appeal

“We try to introduce people to small businesses,” said tour coordinator Justin Salit, pointing out that New Wing Order was a company they were excited to discover. [read more]”

August 12, 2020 – The Memphis Flyer

“If you’ve been anywhere around Memphis during happy hour, you’ve probably seen the New Wing Order food truck slinging out chicken doused in anything from classic Memphis Buffalo to Midtown Masala sauces. That diverse flavor selection recently caught the attention of professional eater and influencer Randy Santel, who packed his bags and booked a trip to Bluff City for a challenge of spicy proportions. [read more]”

July 28, 2020 – I Love Memphis

“New Wing Order has captured the love and attention of wing lovers across Memphis, but don’t stop with the chicken. I’ve raved about these vegan tacos multiple times, and I’ll do so again now: you have to try these. [read more]”

April 10, 2020 – The Commercial Appeal

“The food truck industry has always been good at helping each other,” said Forrest. “We want each other to be successful and make it through this.” [read more]

January 29, 2020 – The Memphis Flyer

“And it’s not all about the wings: New Wing Order also has some of the best nachos around (both the fried chicken barbecue nachos and the hot wing nachos are creative and delicious) and a vegan avocado taco that puts other tacos to shame. [read more]”

December 27, 2019 – Memphis Business Journal

“There’s no end to what New Wing Order’s Memphis Buffalo sauce can enhance: wings (grilled or smoked), burgers, and chicken. [read more]”

October 17, 2019 – I Love Memphis

“They’re one of the most popular food trucks in town, but they’ve just celebrated their first anniversary and I think they deserve some props. They serve wings with different sauces and fries, but they also have a shockingly delicious fried avocado vegan taco. People look at me like I’m crazy when I recommend that, but trust me. New Wing Order also does fun specials, like Wing of the Month flavors. [read more]”

September 30, 2019 – Thrillist

“In less than 10 years, a group of friends went from frequenting the Southern Hot Wing Festival to competing to winning to owning their own truck. How’s that for dedication?

The truck offers traditional or boneless wings with signature sauces (Memphis Buffalo, Grind City Gold, Midtown Masala, Pineapple Habanero, Ring of Fire) and seasonings (lemon pepper, Nikki’s hot). Don’t miss out on the hot wing nachos, fried chicken barbecue nachos, and buffalo chicken tacos! Go ahead, bring a vegetarian — they have mighty fine avocado tacos, several varieties of fries, salad, and chips.” [read more]

June 19, 2019 – Paul Ryburn Journal

“For those unfamiliar with the truck, these are good folks who became obsessed with wings, cooking, and entrepreneurship, competed in Southern Hot Wing Fest and won the grand championship twice, and then started a food truck. I’ve said it many times before, the best businesses are extensions of the owners’ personalities, and that is the case here.” [read more]

May 13, 2019 – World Golf Championships / FedEx St. Jude Invitational

“Fans heading to the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational can not only expect wings but arguably the best wings in the South, courtesy of New Wing Order! New Wing Order, which started just as a group of friends with a love for wings, is a two-time Southern Hot Wing Competition Grand Wing Champion and will be serving Memphis’ best wings and southern grub all week.” [read more]

November 9, 2018 – We Are Memphis

“While these trucks offer an eclectic mix of specialties, one Memphis classic was sorely missing: hot wings. In Memphis, hot wing restaurants are just as prolific as barbeque restaurants, but no mobile operations were bringing the product directly to the consumer. In wings, I saw an opportunity to realize my dream of starting a new life in Memphis.” [read more]

September 17, 2018 – Vegan Crunk

“New Wing Order – a new Memphis food truck specializing in hot wings — also offers something for vegans! Yay! They have Fried Avocado Tacos with vegan sriracha aioli and pineapple slaw, and they are to die for. They’re even marked VEGAN on the menu, which I think is super-rad because it’s really nice that they offer something for everyone.” [read more]

September 13, 2018 – Memphis Flyer

“One thing they didn’t touch was their famous Memphis Buffalo wings — their pride and joy and the wing that helped them nab the championship at the Memphis Hot Wings Festival.” [read more]

September 9, 2018 – Paul Ryburn Journal

“Love that Alabama white sauce. The garlic parmesan fries were a hit too.” [read more]

August 7, 2018 – High Ground News

“Forrest and McDonald, who met as students at Snowden Middle School, stayed connected through the years. With one friend in Memphis and the other in Nashville, they found an opportunity to come together by participating in local cook-offs. Eventually, their Memphis Buffalo hot wing recipe garnered them top marks at the Southern Hot Wing Festival, which is held every April in Memphis. They’ve won twice in the past four years.” [read more]

April 20, 2018 – Memphis Flyer

“New Wing Order, two-time grand champions at Southern Hot Wing Festival, held a taste test for their hot wings at a former art gallery on South Front.” [read more]

April 1, 2018 – Vegan Crunk

“I’m especially impressed that a hot wing truck would even think to add a vegan option. That’s a cuisine that typically doesn’t lend itself to being inclusive for non-meat eaters. And even though it’s just one item, it’s a very delicious, gorgeous dish that they put lots of thought and care into. And that’s awesome.” [read more]

March 30, 2018 – Paul Ryburn Journal

“They NAILED it with the pork verde taco. Having been on a BBQ team for 12 years, I know good pork, and this was the stuff. Slow smoking does wonders. Tender and juicy, the pulled pork soaked in the flavor. The best dish of the night…” [read more]

March 15, 2018 – Memphis Daily News

“There are plenty of hot wing restaurants in the city, he thought, but not enough food trucks focused on wings. Another catalyst? Under the New Wing Order moniker, he’s been part of a team that’s won the Southern Hot Wing Festival two out of the last three years.” [read more]

March 8, 2018 – Memphis Flyer

“New Wing Order, Cole Forrest and Jesse McDonald’s team, scored first at the Memphis Hot Wings Festival in 2015 and 2017. Their winning wing was a hybrid of Buffalo and barbecue. They worked on it for a year, asking their friends for feedback. All they heard was praise.” [read more]

September 22, 2017 – Jubilee Schools

“Speaking of competitions, this year 20 teams turned out and competed for the title of “Holiest Hotwings in Memphis,” and the Northwestern Mutual team took home the first place trophy along with the one thousand dollar prize which they generously donated back to the cause. Other teams included 901 Q, Central BBQ, New Wing Order and Riko’s Kickin’ Chicken.” [read more]

May 1, 2017 – Southern Hot Wing Festival

“Hall of Flame: 2017: New Wing Order / 2016: Hold My Beer and Watch This / 2015: New Wing Order” [read more]

August 20, 2015 – Zombies In My Blog

“Recently, at the Music City Hot Wing Festival, New Wing Order made its presence felt in a big way. The team was the life of the party, creating a fun atmosphere while dressing and acting like wrestlers and offering some amazing chicken wings. Throughout the event, the group cooked up 400 lbs. of wings and was consistently one of the most popular cooking teams of the festival.” [read more]

August 6, 2015 – Minutes Per Mile

“Which brings me to today’s post: An interview with Jesse McDonald of New Wing Order, one of the best wing teams in town. We fell in love with NWO last year at the Music City Hot Wing Festival and can’t wait to see what flaming hot yet delicious creations they’ll bring to the competition this year.” [read more]

Testimonials

“The best 👌” – Max T.

“Great food by great people. The truck rocks. They’ve placed in the top three for several years at the Southern Hot Wing Festival. Check them out…well worth it.” – Louis D.

“Best wings ever!” – Sonya D.

“BEST-WINGS-EVER!!!!! New Wing Order. I’d go anywhere in Shelby Co to find this truck. Sooo goooood” – Dante T.

“EVERYTHING! FOOD WAS PHENOMENAL, Service IMPECCABLE, STAFF FRIENDLY & ALWAYS A STEP ABOVE! I WILL BE USING THEM AGAIN!” – Tara R.

“Finally got to try the wings today. Inferno lives up to the name but has a ton of flavor as well. Chipotle honey was tasty but the Grind City Gold quite possibly was the best wing I have had in Memphis! Do yourself a favor and visit this truck.” – Michael K.

“Best wings. Awesome sauce. Great service!” – Amber S.

“Okay. This is definitive now. @newwingorder has the best wings in Memphis. Hands down.” – Zac (@zacattac)

“Best wings ever” – Jonin A.

“Mane I have had New Wing Order 3 years @ Southern Hot Wing Festival and Japan Festival as well. BEST WINGS HANDS DOWN! This is coming from someone that’s had wings from a lot of ALLEGEDLY LEGENDARY SPOTS…still wasn’t impressed. Y’all wings are crispy, seasoned, flavorful, and pretty creative!” – Jamee H.

“Their avocado tacos and nachos are simply amazing and the crew is friendly yet professional. Cannot wait to try more items soon!!” – Mami W.

“Great wings and Parmesan fries!” – Kathy M.

“First time trying New Wing Order and I loved it! Plenty of food for a great price! I hand the boneless wings and Cajun fries! So good y’all.” – Erica M.

“New Wing Order always serves up the most delicious wings, fries, and sides fresh and with a smile!” – Renee’ P.

“Delicious food every time I have ordered. My husband and I sampled their wings last year at the Southern Hot Wing Festival. You won’t be disappointed.” – Dianna W.

“Excellent wings! 💯💯💯 This is Memphis 😎” – Theresa L.

“Best wings on the planet!” – @gerryinthe901

“Delicious food, great folks! Best wings in Memphis, hands down.” – Hazel M.

“The avocado tacos are AMAZING!!!!” – Ash C.

“Great stuff! Their Memphis Buffalo sauce is the perfect blend of bbq and wing sauce. Love that they offer Alabama white sauce also. The avocado tacos were awesome. We got one fried and one raw. Both are great, but like the crunch of the fried just a bit more.” – Jim L.

“Best wings ever!!!!!” – Beverly W.

“Finally got to try New Wing Order out and I was not disappointed. Probably the best wings I’ve had. I’ll be chasing down this food truck again.” – Rebecca S.

“I visited the New Wing Order food truck for the 1st time yesterday, and it was an all around great experience. Great customer service, great food, low prices. I recommend the Memphis Buffalo wings and the Avocado Tacos.” – James N.

“Best wings in Memphis? My champ right now is @newwingorder Memphis Buffalo style” – @memphisfoodpics

“The Buffalo tacos and the jerk wings 💣 💣 💣🧨🧨🧨🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾. If you haven’t tried New Wing Order you’re missing out.” – Robin P.

“We found a great food truck Friday night called New Wing Order. Memphis BBQ is friggin’ delish!” – Patti K.

“I loved the Garlic Parmesan boneless wings. Best I’ve ever had!” – Shay E.

“The Garlic Parmesan fries are the BIZness!!!!” – Tee G.

“You should try New Wing Order. They’re sssoooo good.” – Catherine J.

“These wings are amazing!!” – Natasha W.

“I’ve been wanting to try NWO for the longest time and HOLY COW…best wings in Memphis, hands down! Service was great, super fast and very kind. Will definitely be a customer for life!” – Mia M.

“OMG the fried avocado taco is amazing!! And the wings…award winning! Thanks New Wing Order!” – Kim E.

“The wings here are a one of a kind. Very well seasoned, sauces are perfect – not over spiced and wings are very crispy!! I recommend this place to anyone that can catch this truck on the streets!!! Recommended from a chef.” – Jimmy S.

“100% the best wings! The Parmesan fries are to die for and the avocado taco is the best taco I’ve ever eaten. The Memphis bbq wings are out of this world! My boyfriend and I have (on multiple occasions) gone places we know NWO will be cause we love their food! Don’t even get me started on their exceptional service! I’ve always been served with a smile and a couple of laughs. You’d be crazy to not eat here!” – Lauren S.

“Food is amazing. Customer service is EXCELLENT” – Keith C.

“Really LOVED my New Wing Order food tonight! Thanks for being in our neighborhood! “YUM!!! 6 boneless Memphis Buffalo sauced wings with a side of Alabama White sauce, blue cheese dipping sauce, and classic fries. Can’t beat these wings anywhere else in Memphis!” – Debbie P.

“Service is outstanding and food is even better. Recommend it all as I haven’t had anything that wasn’t good.” – Sandi R.

“Best wings in Memphis” – Patrick R.

“Great lunch and supper from New Wing order ….Delicious Cajun fries are great and I don’t normally eat fries. Whenever you see the NWO food truck, buy anything you won’t go wrong, it is all good.” – Jacqueline C.

“Got the Memphis Buffalo and cajun fries, and BOY if I don’t come back soon, I need someone to slap me silly with the Cajun Honey Hot because that’s what I’ll be getting next 😂” – Christina H.

“My husband and I have eaten from this food truck five times in the past three months (their food is seriously delicious so we’re not ashamed). 😆 Our favorite wings are Tennessee Teriyaki and Chipotle Honey, and of course we love their avocado tacos. So good!” – Amy L.

“Great food all around but the Avocado Tacos are to die for!!! My picky kiddos love the wings and new sliders. Best food truck in Memphis!!!” – Andrea S.

“Best wings in Memphis. if you disagree, try them and see 🔥🔥🔥” – Chris L.

“Our employees ate until they dropped – New Wing Order Food Truck rocked today!” – Cornerstone Systems

“Best wings and yummy grub in town! Hands down the friendliest and fastest service! The Avocado Taco is to die for!” – Abby S.

“Best wings ever. Come get em!” – Grant B.

“Your wings are my favorite but these nachos are so addictive. Oh and the tacos too.” – Jill W.

“Just tried the hot wing nachos, they were delicious and priced right!” – Josh J.

“NWO is where it’s at. Order everything.” – Meghan S.

“New Wing Order is delicious and has the most pleasant welcoming front desk worker ever!” – Zach C.

“Yes! Avocado taco, buffalo nachos, and the dry wings were all AMAZING!” – Kelly B.

“Okay, the boneless wings and fries were DELICIOUS…but the avocado taco?!?!? 🔥🔥🔥” – Heather N.

“The food was AMAZING! We had the wings and the nachos. Delicious!!” – Ashley H.

“Delicious food! But that avocado taco? To. Die. For.” – Rosemary R.

“Best wings I’ve ever had!!” – Jennifer K.

“The wings are fantastic! The flavors are great and there is a lot of meat on each wing. We ordered six traditional wings of the Tennessee Teriyaki, Garlic Parm, and Alabama White Sauce flavors. We also ordered a side of Garlic Fries and a Fried Avocado Taco. Also delicious! Customer service was wonderful and pricing was reasonable – especially for the quality of food we received. We will be back, for sure!” – Anna T.

“I loved the Tennessee Teriyaki and Inferno wing flavors. I will definitely be back to try more.” – Tommy K.

“If you ever have the opportunity to check out the @newwingorder truck, DO IT!!!! The avocado tacos are out of this world!” – @RenKylau

“My sister and I tried New Wing Order out for the first time at Mempho Music Fest. Not only was the food delicious (she had wings and Cajun fries, I had avocado taco and garlic Parmesan fries) but the price was unbeatable. Definitely all my pregnant self has been wanting to eat since Sunday!” – Donna C.

“Some of the best wings I’ve ever had. Excellent customer service and pretty affordable pricing. Check these guys out!!!” – Michael M.

“Best wings I’ve ever had” – Courtney R.

“The best hotwings I have ever eaten!” – Jordan B.

“NWO is by far one of the most superior wing joints in Memphis! […] SUPERIOR flavor and great service! Will 10/10 recommend!” – Joshua B.

“Just tried @newwingorder and they did not disappoint Loved the Cajun Honey Hot.” – @HutchinsJustin

“Looooooove those tacos so much!” – Bianca P.

“Great wings and service!” – Jason L.

“The Memphis Buffalo wings are AMAZING and the service is great of course!! Best wings in Memphis! I can’t wait to track them down again and try more flavors!” – Erica and Jeremy W.

“Wonderful to enjoy this great new food truck. Will be looking forward to visiting again.” – Omar M.

“Finally had the chance to eat @newwingorder at @GhostRiverBrew and it was fantastic! The Cajun honey hot wings were perfect and I tried 3 different types of tacos, including a fried avocado taco that could turn me vegetarian. Anyone around the 901, make sure to check them out!” – Eric B.

“Award winning Memphis Buffalo Sauce from @newwingorder is absolutely the most amazing Wing sauce I’ve had so far!” – Chetna M.

“THE best wings you will EVER put in your mouth!! Thanks for our fix today, guys!!” – ‎Darla T.

“Amazing wings!!!! Had them for the first time today and very happy! Had the Lynchburg Fire and the Backyard BBQ. The dry rub on the wings was amazing could have ate 2 or 3 dozen. Thanks for the good food and everyone was sooo nice!!!!” – Joshua G.

“Truly enjoyed the wings” – Sultan A.‎

“Awesome wings” – Rob F.

“We tried y’alls wings at the Jack Daniel’s World Championship Barbecue and they were awesome!!” – Sherry W.

“You guys had the best wings!” – Teresa B.

“Not gonna lie these were probably the best wings I’ve ever had.” – @gatorjrj15

“Those were some delicious wings. Most well deserved win. Congrats!” – @art_mogul ‏

“The best wing makers in the south are coming back to the Southern Hot Wing Festival. So excited.” – @darknite125

“Had a blast eating NWO’s wings – they were the BEST! We might have to come back down from Boston again next year 4 more!” – @erinlambi

“The highlight of the weekend was once again getting to eat wings from @newwingorder” – @darknite125

In the News

October 17, 2019 – I Love Memphis

“They’re one of the most popular food trucks in town, but they’ve just celebrated their first anniversary and I think they deserve some props. They serve wings with different sauces and fries, but they also have a shockingly delicious fried avocado vegan taco. People look at me like I’m crazy when I recommend that, but trust me. New Wing Order also does fun specials, like Wing of the Month flavors. [read more]”

September 30, 2019 – Thrillist

“In less than 10 years, a group of friends went from frequenting the Southern Hot Wing Festival to competing to winning to owning their own truck. How’s that for dedication?

The truck offers traditional or boneless wings with signature sauces (Memphis Buffalo, Grind City Gold, Midtown Masala, Pineapple Habanero, Ring of Fire) and seasonings (lemon pepper, Nikki’s hot). Don’t miss out on the hot wing nachos, fried chicken barbecue nachos, and buffalo chicken tacos! Go ahead, bring a vegetarian — they have mighty fine avocado tacos, several varieties of fries, salad, and chips.” [read more]

June 19, 2019 – Paul Ryburn Journal

“For those unfamiliar with the truck, these are good folks who became obsessed with wings, cooking, and entrepreneurship, competed in Southern Hot Wing Fest and won the grand championship twice, and then started a food truck. I’ve said it many times before, the best businesses are extensions of the owners’ personalities, and that is the case here.” [read more]

May 13, 2019 – World Golf Championships / FedEx St. Jude Invitational

“Fans heading to the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational can not only expect wings but arguably the best wings in the South, courtesy of New Wing Order! New Wing Order, which started just as a group of friends with a love for wings, is a two-time Southern Hot Wing Competition Grand Wing Champion and will be serving Memphis’ best wings and southern grub all week.” [read more]

November 9, 2018 – We Are Memphis

“While these trucks offer an eclectic mix of specialties, one Memphis classic was sorely missing: hot wings. In Memphis, hot wing restaurants are just as prolific as barbeque restaurants, but no mobile operations were bringing the product directly to the consumer. In wings, I saw an opportunity to realize my dream of starting a new life in Memphis.” [read more]

September 17, 2018 – Vegan Crunk

“New Wing Order – a new Memphis food truck specializing in hot wings — also offers something for vegans! Yay! They have Fried Avocado Tacos with vegan sriracha aioli and pineapple slaw, and they are to die for. They’re even marked VEGAN on the menu, which I think is super-rad because it’s really nice that they offer something for everyone.” [read more]

September 13, 2018 – Memphis Flyer

“One thing they didn’t touch was their famous Memphis Buffalo wings — their pride and joy and the wing that helped them nab the championship at the Memphis Hot Wings Festival.” [read more]

September 9, 2018 – Paul Ryburn Journal

“Love that Alabama white sauce. The garlic parmesan fries were a hit too.” [read more]

August 7, 2018 – High Ground News

“Forrest and McDonald, who met as students at Snowden Middle School, stayed connected through the years. With one friend in Memphis and the other in Nashville, they found an opportunity to come together by participating in local cook-offs. Eventually, their Memphis Buffalo hot wing recipe garnered them top marks at the Southern Hot Wing Festival, which is held every April in Memphis. They’ve won twice in the past four years.” [read more]

April 20, 2018 – Memphis Flyer

“New Wing Order, two-time grand champions at Southern Hot Wing Festival, held a taste test for their hot wings at a former art gallery on South Front.” [read more]

April 1, 2018 – Vegan Crunk

“I’m especially impressed that a hot wing truck would even think to add a vegan option. That’s a cuisine that typically doesn’t lend itself to being inclusive for non-meat eaters. And even though it’s just one item, it’s a very delicious, gorgeous dish that they put lots of thought and care into. And that’s awesome.” [read more]

March 30, 2018 – Paul Ryburn Journal

“They NAILED it with the pork verde taco. Having been on a BBQ team for 12 years, I know good pork, and this was the stuff. Slow smoking does wonders. Tender and juicy, the pulled pork soaked in the flavor. The best dish of the night…” [read more]

March 15, 2018 – Memphis Daily News

“There are plenty of hot wing restaurants in the city, he thought, but not enough food trucks focused on wings. Another catalyst? Under the New Wing Order moniker, he’s been part of a team that’s won the Southern Hot Wing Festival two out of the last three years.” [read more]

March 8, 2018 – Memphis Flyer

“New Wing Order, Cole Forrest and Jesse McDonald’s team, scored first at the Memphis Hot Wings Festival in 2015 and 2017. Their winning wing was a hybrid of Buffalo and barbecue. They worked on it for a year, asking their friends for feedback. All they heard was praise.” [read more]

September 22, 2017 – Jubilee Schools

“Speaking of competitions, this year 20 teams turned out and competed for the title of “Holiest Hotwings in Memphis,” and the Northwestern Mutual team took home the first place trophy along with the one thousand dollar prize which they generously donated back to the cause. Other teams included 901 Q, Central BBQ, New Wing Order and Riko’s Kickin’ Chicken.” [read more]

May 1, 2017 – Southern Hot Wing Festival

“Hall of Flame: 2017: New Wing Order / 2016: Hold My Beer and Watch This / 2015: New Wing Order” [read more]

August 20, 2015 – Zombies In My Blog

“Recently, at the Music City Hot Wing Festival, New Wing Order made its presence felt in a big way. The team was the life of the party, creating a fun atmosphere while dressing and acting like wrestlers and offering some amazing chicken wings. Throughout the event, the group cooked up 400 lbs. of wings and was consistently one of the most popular cooking teams of the festival.” [read more]

August 6, 2015 – Minutes Per Mile

“Which brings me to today’s post: An interview with Jesse McDonald of New Wing Order, one of the best wing teams in town. We fell in love with NWO last year at the Music City Hot Wing Festival and can’t wait to see what flaming hot yet delicious creations they’ll bring to the competition this year.” [read more]