Restaurant
Bird Box & Co
139 McKinnon Rd, McKinnon VIC 3204, Australia
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139 McKinnon Rd, McKinnon VIC 3204, Australia
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Real charcoal smoke hits the air the second you approach Bird Box & Co in McKinnon. Locals treat this counter as their trusted dinner shortcut—turning out juicy spit-roasted chooks alongside crisp chips and house-made gravies. The salad bar goes well beyond routine takeout cabbage, packing quinoa, broccoli with feta, and sweet roast pumpkin into overflowing boxes. Round it out with a lamb souvlaki wrapped in warm pita, or grab a tray of scalloped potatoes straight off the hot line.
- Real Charcoal Spit: Free-range birds spit-roasted over hot coals for crisp skin and deep smoke flavour.
- Gourmet Fresh Salads: Varied daily options including roast pumpkin, quinoa, and broccoli tossed with feta.
- Warm Souvlaki & Sides: Charcoal-grilled chicken and lamb wraps paired with salted chips and garlic dips.
What's On at Bird Box & Co
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Choose Bird Box & Co
Discover why McKinnon locals rely on Bird Box & Co for flavorful charcoal chicken, fresh gourmet salads, and effortless family dining.
Charcoal-Roasted Chicken Cooked to Juicy Perfection
Whole free-range chickens cooked over real charcoal ensure deep, smoky flavor and exceptionally tender meat across every cut.
juicy Smokey chicken
Esca K Generous Meal Packs with Fresh Gourmet Salads
Packs easily satisfy family dinners with freshly made specialty sides, including quinoa, roast pumpkin, and broccoli with feta.
The bird box pack feeds our family of five easily and you can opt for two small salads instead if one large which is great for variety.
Ben Forte Stress-Free Weeknight Dinners You Feel Good About
Take home an easy, comforting dinner that requires zero prep and provides a wholesome alternative to conventional fast food.
My new lazy evening go to for dinner. And a healthy one.
KittyMKing Reliable Quality That Holds Up for the Drive Home
Hot takeaway stays piping hot and juicy even after the drive home, removing the pressure of cooking after long days.
The chicken sat in a box for at least 20 minutes but it was still hot, juicy, and delicious.
Leo Bonomi-bowen Crowd-Pleasing Catering for Workplace Gatherings
Large-scale platters of hot charcoal chicken, crisp chips, and diverse salads make office functions and group lunches simple.
The rest of the crew were really impressed with the quality and taste as well, I think you guys have won yourselves some new customers!
Leo Hoang Hassle-Free Event Catering for Family Milestones
Custom party portions and attentive planning take the stress out of milestone celebrations and family parties.
Everyone loved the food and I really appreciated Nick's help working out quantities and providing different options.
Wil de Souza
Most popular items
Customer favorites cooked hot over charcoal for quick dinners and easy catering
Roast Charcoal Chicken
The chicken was probably one of the best charcoal chickens that I've tasted
Leo Hoang Chicken Souvlaki
this has been by far the juiciest, most flavoursome chicken Souvlaki I have had the pleasure of eating.
GW Nicoletti Lamb Souvlaki
The lamb souvlaki was also delicious.
Kari Sip Chicken Parmigiana
Best Chicken Parmigiana in Melbourne / McKinnon
John Giannakoulias
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Bird Box accommodate family meals or group catering?
Yes. Reviewers frequently order the Bird Box family pack—which comfortably feeds a family of five—as well as large catering orders with whole chickens and varied salads for parties and functions.
What kinds of salads are available with the chicken?
The menu goes well beyond traditional slaw, featuring freshly made choices such as quinoa, beetroot with broccoli and feta, Greek salad, bean salad, couscous, and roast pumpkin. You can also mix multiple small salads in meal packs for variety.
What options are available besides roast chicken?
Along with charcoal chicken, they serve freshly cooked lamb and chicken souvlaki / gyros, chicken parmigiana, schnitzels and burgers, and scalloped potatoes.
Can you dine in, and when is the shop open?
Bird Box operates exclusively as a takeaway shop with no dine-in seating. They are open Monday through Saturday from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM and closed on Sundays.
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