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Highett Charcoal Chicken

505 Highett Rd, Highett VIC 3190, Australia

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505 Highett Rd, Highett VIC 3190, Australia

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HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM Thursday: 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM Friday: 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM Saturday: 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 7:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Highett Charcoal Chicken

Smoky rotisserie chicken, stacked lamb gyros, and gluten-free gravy make this independent Highett takeaway a dependable local staple. Trays arrive piled high with crisp chips, tender charcoal-cooked meat, and fresh Greek salad. Commuters treat the spot as their benchmark for hot snack packs along the Frankston line, while coeliac diners order chips and house gravy without the usual cross-contamination dread. Warm pita wraps come stuffed with shaved meat and tangy tzatziki.

  • Charcoal Chicken & Greek Gyros: Spit-roasted chicken and tender lamb shaved fresh onto warm pita with Greek salads and loaded snack packs.
  • Coeliac-Friendly Chips & Gravy: Coeliac diners get dedicated options, including gluten-free chips and hot house gravy.
  • Substantial Servings: Generously packed takeaway trays that easily satisfy ravenous appetites without cutting corners.

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Why Choose Highett Charcoal Chicken

Why locals choose Highett Charcoal Chicken for hearty takeaway, Greek specialties, and coeliac-safe meals.

  • Generous, Filling Hot Feeds

    Portion sizes are notably generous, packing takeaway containers full of tender chicken, hot chips, and seasoned gravy so every meal leaves you completely satisfied.

    They actually fill the containers properly and make sure you leave full.

    kazanas christos
  • Classic Tender Charcoal Chicken & Gravy

    Rotisserie birds are cooked over proper charcoal for a tender, flavorful finish, paired with crispy chips and rich gravy.

    cannot fault the chicken and chips chicken is very soft and chips are fresh and hot, gravy is next level aswell!

    Paskalee Tsoukalas
  • Coeliac-Safe Chips and Gravy Options

    Coeliac patrons and gluten-sensitive diners can safely satisfy takeaway cravings with dedicated gluten-free chips and gravy options.

    have gluten free options for chips and gravy and cater to coeliac requirements on certain menu items

    Gavin Silberbauer
  • Reliable Dietary Accommodations

    Dietary accommodations are handled attentively, offering peace of mind and substantial portions for guests managing gluten intolerance.

    Great serving sizes, fresh food, and they cater to gluten intolerant/celiacs which I really appreciate.

    Sam Barta
  • Spit-Roasted Greek Souvlakis & Gyros

    Beyond standard chicken shop items, vertical spits turn out juicy lamb and mixed gyros wrapped in soft pita with house-made sauces.

    Just ate a mix souvlaki and it was one of the best I've ever had! Generous serving of 100% juicy meat.

    Matthew Shepherd
  • Smoky Charcoal Flavours & Loaded Packs

    Charcoal-grilled meats and loaded snack packs provide a rich, smoky Greek street food experience loaded straight from the charcoal grill.

    Had the lamb gyros with salad and it was absolutely fantastic—juicy, smoky, and full of flavour straight from the charcoal grill.

    Trung “Travel4food”

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful community care and dedicated dietary touches that set this local takeaway apart.

  • Coeliac-Conscious Chips & Gravy

    The kitchen specifically offers gluten-free chips and gravy alongside dedicated awareness for coeliac dietary requirements, accommodating restrictive diets rarely catered for at standard chicken takeaways.

  • Curbside Carry Assistance

    For bulky family-sized feast collections, team members actively carry large food orders out to customers' parked cars.

  • Community Attentiveness & Care

    Counter staff demonstrate warm neighborhood familiarity, tracking down and returning forgotten personal items like reading glasses to regular customers.

  • Packed-to-the-Brim Portions

    Takeaway boxes are generously loaded and filled completely to the brim, ensuring nobody leaves hungry after grabbing a feed.

Before you head over

Helpful advice on portions, dietary options, and ordering at Highett Charcoal Chicken

  • Ask About Gluten-Free Options

    Take advantage of dedicated gluten-free options including chips and gravy, with the team accommodating coeliac requirements on select menu items.

  • Plan for Generous Portions

    Containers come packed generously—even a quarter chicken combo provides a hearty serving of chips that easily satisfies big appetites.

  • Customise Your Souvlaki or Gyros

    Beyond classic rotisserie chicken, explore the spit-roasted lamb gyros, souvlakis, or loaded snack packs, and feel free to customise toppings.

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