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Original Charcoal Chicken

3/177 Tapleys Hill Rd, Seaton SA 5023, Australia

Recommended by 42 people

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3/177 Tapleys Hill Rd, Seaton SA 5023, Australia

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+61 8 8445 6362
HoursMonday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Original Charcoal Chicken

Spit-roasted over real charcoal, Seaton's longtime corner fixture turns out crisp-skinned birds with tender meat and zero fast-food grease. Westside regulars lean on proprietor George for custom cuts, hefty schnitzel hot packs, salted chips, and ladles of thick, savoury gravy.

  • Real Charcoal Spit: Chickens rotate directly over hot coals for crisp skin, smoky flavour, and juicy meat.
  • Personal Counter Service: The counter proprietor serves regular patrons by name and breaks birds down to order.
  • Hot Packs & Rich Gravy: Generous takeaway packs layer crisp hot chips and carved chicken under ladles of savoury gravy.
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What's On at Original Charcoal Chicken

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

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Why Choose Original Charcoal Chicken

Real charcoal cooking, dependable takeaway packs, and owner-operated service for daily dinners and gatherings.

  • Rotisserie Cooked Over Real Charcoal

    Whole chickens are rotisserie cooked over genuine coals rather than gas or electric ovens, yielding crisp skin and tender meat.

    Rotisserie chicken over charcoal, made with love for generations.

    Robert Zivkovic

  • Hearty Hot Packs with Savoury Gravy

    Generous hot packs and snack packs pair seasoned chicken or schnitzel with thick savoury gravy and crisp chips.

    thick savory gravy, crispy chips and juicy chicken schnitzel

    Davo Zillas

  • Generational Quality and Comfort

    Decades of consistent charcoal cooking provide a familiar, reliable meal that locals have trusted across generations.

    Been coming for years and it’s as good as I first remember it.

    Katina Sahara

  • Supporting a Proven Local Icon

    Customers directly back an independent, long-standing local shopkeeper over impersonal fast food drive-throughs.

    I much prefer to hand my money over the the little guys n help keep a local icon open

    Shane Thompson

  • Dependable Event and Party Catering

    The kitchen accommodates bulk orders of freshly cooked chickens on short notice for family parties and functions.

    Ordered 8 chickens the morning of a party and he fixed me up straight away.

    Michael Magaletta

  • Personalised Orders and Custom Portions

    Owner-operated service means regular customers receive warm hospitality and personalised cuts to suit their dinner needs.

    Beautiful freshly cooked chickens and cut into any way you like.

    Shaun Clements

Signature rotisserie chicken and hot meal staples

  • Charcoal Chicken

    Amazing place for Charcoal Chicken and hot chips with gravy.

    Praba Bala

  • Chips

    Chips very good. Gravy top shelf. Can’t go wrong.

    Carradean Farley

  • Gravy

    Chicken shops are in my opinion often made by their gravy and mm delicious.

    Davo Zillas

  • Chicken Schnitzel Hot Pack

    Grabbed 2 hot packs, thick savory gravy, crispy chips and juicy chicken schnitzel.

    Davo Zillas

Before you head over

Essential pointers on timing, parking, and ordering for your visit.

  • Peak-Hour Rush

    Expect a bustling crowd during standard lunch and dinner rush windows, so plan for a short wait when picking up peak-hour meals.

  • Takeaway Parking

    While situated along a busy main road, dedicated parking is available on-site for convenient customer takeaway pickups.

  • Custom Cuts & Bulk Orders

    Staff are happy to portion whole rotisserie chickens however you prefer, and large function orders can often be arranged on the day.

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