The Piping Hot Chicken and Burger Grill is an Ocean Grove institution. It is the place people flock to for passionately made comfort food and an amazing line up of original live music.

Frequently Asked Questions

Live music in a Chicken Shop! Are you serious?

By day we cook up a huge range of delicious foods, at night we can transform into the quirkiest and funkiest feathered Music venue in Victoria! Check out our archive to see who has played in the past.

 


 

What time do the Gigs start?

Doors open at 7:30 unless otherwise advertised. The Music usually kicks off between 8pm and 8:30 depending on whether there is a support act.

 


 

How do I book?

You can book by phoning, emailing or visiting the shop. Please be aware we require payment prior to the show. (this can be done with credit card over the phone if you can’t make it in).

 


 

Can we reserve seats or tables?

Unfortunately we can’t hold seats or tables. Usually if you arrive at 7:30, you can grab one of the seats and maybe a table!

 


 

Do you serve food at the Gigs?

We can whip up almost the entire menu, unless we have sold out of anything during the day, until the main act starts. After that, we have a large Bar Menu available for the rest of the night.

 


 

I’m coming to the music. What time does it all finish?

Our Liquor License finishes at 11pm, the music will finish by that time.

 


 

I’m coming from out of town. Where can I stay?

Ocean Grove has a huge selection of short term accommodation. Depending on your budget, some are:

 


 

I want to play a gig at The Piping Hot Chicken and Burger Grill. How can I be considered?

It’s important that we hear from you by email, we don’t want to forget who’s contacted us! Go to our contact page or send an email to pipinghotchicken@gmail.com with a bio and links to some of your stuff! Apologies if it takes a while getting back to you!

 


 

Can I bring recording devices like audio, tape, camera or film to a gig?

No, you cannot record an artist's performance. You would require permission from the artist as per the Copyright Act, as the performance is "owned" by the artist. The authority to allow or not allow such recording devices on the night rests with the artists performing and not the venue.