FAT CHEF Carrum Downs

FAT CHEF Carrum Downs FAT CHEF Carrum Downs is a complete dining experience serving modern Australian cuisine, open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The restaurant offers a range of parmas with different toppings as well as a steak night every Wednesday. They also have cocktail specials on Friday nights. Located on Frankston-Dandenong Road, this Australian restaurant, café, bar & grill is perfect for any occasion.
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02/10/2026

Made for sharing. Built for hungry crews. 🔥
The Meat Lover’s Platter at Fat Chef Carrum Downs.
Big feeds. Big moments.
Who are you bringing? 👇

📍 Fat Chef Carrum Downs
1095 Frankston-Dandenong Rd, Carrum Downs
📞 03 9782 0618

Midweek hunger? Sorted, mate. 🔥🥩 Juicy steak, hot chips and a proper feed — exactly what Wednesday calls for.Grab your c...
30/09/2026

Midweek hunger? Sorted, mate. 🔥

🥩 Juicy steak, hot chips and a proper feed — exactly what Wednesday calls for.

Grab your crew and get stuck in. 😎

📍 Fat Chef Carrum Downs
Book your table today.👇
📞 03 9782 0618
🔗https://fatchef.au/

Our new menu is here! 🍽️  From breakfast favourites and hearty mains to sharing platters, cocktails, wines and more, the...
29/09/2026

Our new menu is here! 🍽️
From breakfast favourites and hearty mains to sharing platters, cocktails, wines and more, there’s something for every appetite.
Explore the new Fat Chef Carrum Downs food & drinks menu and plan your next visit.
📍 1095 Frankston-Dandenong Rd, Carrum Downs
📞 (03) 9782 0618

29/09/2026

This isn't dinner for one.😋

❤️Bring the family.
❤️Bring the mates.
❤️Bring someone who's actually hungry!

✨Tuesday = Platter Night✨
📍 Fat Chef Carrum Downs
1095 Frankston-Dandenong Rd, Carrum Downs
📞 03 9782 0618

Grand Final weekend calls for a proper feast 🏉🍻Get the crew together and dig into our Grand Final Weekend Platter Specia...
26/09/2026

Grand Final weekend calls for a proper feast 🏉🍻
Get the crew together and dig into our Grand Final Weekend Platter Special — packed with
BBQ ribs, grilled chorizo, fried & dry-rubbed chicken wings, lamb skewers, steakhouse chips, fresh garden salad and warm pita bread.
And yes — it comes with 2 pints of b**r of your choice.
Only $139
Available this Saturday & Sunday only
📍 Fat Chef Carrum Downs
1095 Frankston-Dandenong Rd, Carrum Downs
📞 03 9782 0618
Tag your mates and lock in your weekend feed.

25/09/2026

Long weekend loading… 🏉🍻

Friday public holiday?
Yep — we’re OPEN.

Big feeds, live tunes, cocktails and plenty of room for the whole crew.

📍 Fat Chef Carrum Downs
🍳 Breakfast until 2pm
🍽️ Lunch from 11am
🎶 Live Music Friday

See you for the long weekend.

🏆 GRAND FINAL WEEKEND PLATTER SPECIAL 🏆Get the crew together and feast your way through the Grand Final weekend!🔥 BBQ Ri...
24/09/2026

🏆 GRAND FINAL WEEKEND PLATTER SPECIAL 🏆

Get the crew together and feast your way through the Grand Final weekend!

🔥 BBQ Ribs
🌶️ Grilled Chorizo
🍗 Fried & Dry-Rubbed Chicken Wings
🍢 2 Lamb Skewers
🍟 Steakhouse Cut Chips
🥗 Fresh Garden Salad
and warm pita bread
And the best part…

🍺 COMES WITH 2 PINTS OF B**R — YOUR CHOICE!

ONLY $139

Available THIS SATURDAY & SUNDAY ONLY.
📍 Fat Chef Carrum Downs
1095 Frankston-Dandenong Rd, Carrum Downs
📞 03 9782 0618

Grand Final long weekend starts here. 🏉🔥Round up the family, grab your mates and kick off the long weekend with big feed...
24/09/2026

Grand Final long weekend starts here. 🏉🔥

Round up the family, grab your mates and kick off the long weekend with big feeds, cold drinks and good vibes.

🍳 Breakfast until 2pm
🍽️ Lunch from 11am
🎶 Friday Live Music
🍸 Cocktails
🥩 Big feeds made for sharing

📍 Fat Chef Carrum Downs
1095 Frankston-Dandenong Rd, Carrum Downs
📞 03 9782 0618

Big feeds. Big moments. Grand Final weekend starts now.

Public Holiday? We’re OPEN as usual! 🙌Yes — Fat Chef Carrum Downs will be open this Friday, 25 September.🍳 Breakfast unt...
22/09/2026

Public Holiday? We’re OPEN as usual! 🙌

Yes — Fat Chef Carrum Downs will be open this Friday, 25 September.

🍳 Breakfast until 2pm
🍽️ Lunch from 11am
🌙 Dinner as usual

We’re open and ready for the long weekend. 😎
Just bring the family, grab your mates and come hungry. 😏

📍 Fat Chef Carrum Downs
1095 Frankston-Dandenong Rd, Carrum Downs VIC 3201
Book use the link 👇
🔗https://inline.app/boo.../-N4yy_yLsYeh5u1PXOnt:inline-live-2

Got the crew? We’ve got the feast. 🔥Loaded platters made for sharing, big appetites and even bigger Tuesday nights.📍 Fat...
22/09/2026

Got the crew? We’ve got the feast. 🔥

Loaded platters made for sharing, big appetites and even bigger Tuesday nights.

📍 Fat Chef Carrum Downs
Every Tuesday.

21/09/2026

MONDAY PLANS? PARMA. THAT’S IT. 🍗🔥

Crispy. Cheesy. Loaded.

No cooking. No mucking around.
Just a proper Monday feed at Fat Chef. 😎

Parma Night is on.

📅 Open 7 days | 7am – 8:30pm
📍 1095 Frankston–Dandenong Rd, Carrum Downs
📞 03 9782 0618 or use the link in bio 🔗

18/09/2026

Weekend plans? Feed the whole crew. 🔥

Big plates, fresh seafood, plenty to share — and no one’s leaving hungry. 😏

Our Farmer & Fisherman Platter is made for long lunches, family catch-ups and big weekend feeds at Fat Chef Carrum Downs.

🦪 Seafood
🥩 Big feeds
🍽️ Made for sharing
🙌 Good times guaranteed

BIG FEEDS. BIG MOMENTS.

📍 Fat Chef Carrum Downs
1095 Frankston-Dandenong Rd, Carrum Downs
📞 03 9782 0618

Who are you bringing this weekend? Tag the crew 👇

15/09/2026

Tuesday = Platter Night. 🔥

Big feeds, big flavours and plenty to go around.

Pick your platter and bring the crew:

🔥 Mix Loaded Platter — $99
🔥 Parmalari Platter — $199
🔥 Fat Chef Platter — $249

Whether it’s a family dinner, a catch-up with mates or you’re just seriously hungry — Tuesday night is sorted. 😏

BIG FEEDS. BIG MOMENTS.

📍 Fat Chef Carrum Downs
📞 03 9782 0618
🗓️ Every Tuesday

Tag the crew you’d share this with 👇

🍗 MONDAY PARMA NIGHT 🍗The kind of meal that brings everyone to the table.Crispy, cheesy and served fresh with all the fa...
14/09/2026

🍗 MONDAY PARMA NIGHT 🍗

The kind of meal that brings everyone to the table.

Crispy, cheesy and served fresh with all the favourites.

Whether it's family dinner, date night or catching up with mates, we've got Monday covered.

See you tonight at Fat Chef.
📅 Open 7 days | 7am – 8:30pm
📍 1095 Frankston–Dandenong Rd, Carrum Downs
📞 03 9782 0618 or use the link 👇
🔗https://inline.app/booking/-N4yy_yLsYeh5u1PXOnt:inline-live-2

11/09/2026

POV:
You only planned on "one drink"... 🍸🎶

Then the music starts,
another cocktail arrives,
and suddenly it's the best night of the week.

See you Friday at Fat Chef Carrum Downs.

🎸 Live Music
🍹 Cocktails
🍽️ Big feeds
📍 Fat Chef Carrum Downs
🎸 Live Music from 6PM
Tag the mate you're bringing tonight. 👇
📍 1095 Frankston–Dandenong Rd, Carrum Downs VIC 3201
📞 03 9782 0618 or use the link in bio 🔗

Wednesday plans? Steak. That’s it. 🥩🔥Hot off the grill, loaded on the plate and ready to smash.No cooking. No mucking ar...
09/09/2026

Wednesday plans? Steak. That’s it. 🥩🔥

Hot off the grill, loaded on the plate and ready to smash.

No cooking. No mucking around.
Just a proper Wednesday feed at Fat Chef.

See you tonight! 😋

08/09/2026

POV: Tuesday dinner just got BIG. 👀🔥

Loaded platters.
Hungry crew.
No cooking required.

Platter Night — every Tuesday at Fat Chef Carrum Downs.

Who are you sharing this with? 👇

📍 1095 Frankston-Dandenong Rd, Carrum Downs
📞 Bookings: 03 9782 0618

Carrum Downs, what a Father’s Day! 🎉A huge thank you to every family who celebrated with us today. From the loaded platt...
06/09/2026

Carrum Downs, what a Father’s Day! 🎉

A huge thank you to every family who celebrated with us today. From the loaded platters to the big family tables, you made it one seriously special Sunday.

We know not everyone could get a booking today — but it’s never too late to treat Dad.

The Father’s Day Platter was for today only, but the big feeds aren’t going anywhere. Gather the crew and book Dad a Monday or Tuesday catch-up at Fat Chef Carrum Downs.

📞 Bookings: 03 9782 0618
📍 1095 Frankston-Dandenong Rd, Carrum Downs VIC 3201

Happy Father’s Day to all the great ones! 🍻Today only, celebrate Dad with our special Father’s Day Platter — BBQ pork ri...
05/09/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the great ones! 🍻

Today only, celebrate Dad with our special Father’s Day Platter — BBQ pork ribs, tender beef cheek, chicken skewers, chorizo, chicken ribs, coleslaw, chips and warm pita.

Big feeds, good company and Dad’s day done right.

Still making plans? Call us to check today’s availability.

📞 03 9782 0618
📍 1095 Frankston–Dandenong Rd, Carrum Downs VIC 3201

04/09/2026

If your Friday plans don't include live music and cocktails...

Are they really Friday plans? 😏🍸🎶

Bring the crew, enjoy the tunes and let us take care of dinner.

📍 Fat Chef Carrum Downs
🎸 Live Music from 6PM

Tag the mate you're bringing tonight. 👇
📍 1095 Frankston–Dandenong Rd, Carrum Downs VIC 3201
📞 03 9782 0618 or use the link in bio 🔗

Dad deserves a proper feed this Father’s Day. 💪🍖Start the day with breakfast, or bring the family in for lunch or dinner...
02/09/2026

Dad deserves a proper feed this Father’s Day. 💪🍖
Start the day with breakfast, or bring the family in for lunch or dinner at Fat Chef Carrum Downs.
🍳 Breakfast served until 12pm
🍽️ Lunch & dinner from 12pm
📅 Sunday 6 September
📞 +61 3 9782 0618
🔗https://inline.app/boo.../-N4yy_yLsYeh5u1PXOnt:inline-live-2

01/09/2026

Got the crew sorted for Tuesday?

We've got dinner sorted.

One massive platter packed with steaks, seafood, parma, chips and more.

No one leaves hungry. 🍻

📍 Fat Chef Carrum Downs
Book your table:
📞 Bookings: 03 9782 0618 or
🔗https://inline.app/boo.../-N4yy_yLsYeh5u1PXOnt:inline-live-2

Dad’s day, done right. 🙌A loaded table, plenty to share and no one going home hungry — exactly how Father’s Day should b...
31/08/2026

Dad’s day, done right. 🙌

A loaded table, plenty to share and no one going home hungry — exactly how Father’s Day should be.

Bring Dad, bring the family and leave the cooking to us.

📅 Sunday 6 September
📍 1095 Frankston–Dandenong Rd, Carrum Downs VIC 3201
Book your table:
📞 Bookings: 03 9782 0618 or
🔗https://inline.app/boo.../-N4yy_yLsYeh5u1PXOnt:inline-live-2

29/08/2026

Father’s Day plans? Sorted. 🍖🔥

Bring Dad and the whole crew to Fat Chef Carrum Downs for our Father’s Day-only platter — loaded with BBQ pork ribs, beef cheek, chicken skewers, chorizo, chicken ribs, coleslaw, chips and pita.

Available Sunday 6 September only.
Tables are filling, so book ahead!
📞 9782 0618 or🔗 Book your table:
https://inline.app/boo.../-N4yy_yLsYeh5u1PXOnt:inline-live-2
📍1095 Frankston–Dandenong Rd, Carrum Downs

28/08/2026

Weekend mode: ON. 🍻

Cold cocktails ✔️
Live tunes ✔️
Good mates ✔️
Great food ✔️

Everything you need for a Friday night is waiting at Fat Chef Carrum Downs.

🎶 Live Music from 6PM
🍸 Cocktails all night

Who's coming with you?
📍 1095 Frankston–Dandenong Rd, Carrum Downs VIC 3201
📞 03 9782 0618 or use the link in bio 🔗

Address

8/1095 Frankston-Dandenong Road
Carrum Downs, VIC
3201

To get to the restaurant and cafe and bar & grill on Frankston-Dandenong Road in Carrum Downs, you can take the public transport options such as train (Frankston line) or bus to Carrum Downs Station. From there, it's a short walk south along Frankston-Dandenong Road to reach the restaurant.

Alternatively, if you are driving, you can take the Eastlink tollway and exit at Cranbourne Road before turning left onto Frankston-Dandenong Road. The restaurant is just a few blocks from the intersection of Cranbourne and Frankston-Dandenong Roads. There is ample parking available on-site for customers.

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 9pm
Tuesday 7am - 9pm
Wednesday 7am - 9pm
Thursday 7am - 9pm
Friday 7am - 9pm
Saturday 7am - 9pm
Sunday 7am - 9pm

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What people say

Australian restaurants are known for their delicious and diverse cuisine, and FAT CHEF Carrum Downs is no exception. This restaurant, cafe, bar & grill offers modern Australian cuisine that is sure to satisfy any palate. Open 7 days a week, FAT CHEF Carrum Downs serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with complete dining options.

One of the highlights of this establishment is their themed nights. On Thursdays, guests can enjoy cocktail night with drinks such as Sex on the Beach, Fruit Tingle, and Pina Colada for only $15 starting at 5pm. Wednesdays are steak nights with a 300gm porterhouse for $25 or a 400gm ribeye for $39. Mondays are dedicated to Fat Chef Parma night where guests can appreciate Parma in different sizes ranging from 250g to 1kg plus. If you're feeling adventurous, take on the Parma challenge and finish a 1kg Parma in 15 minutes for it to be free!

For those looking for something special on Tuesdays, Fat Chef Carrum Downs offers platter nights featuring smoked platters, mixed grill platters, Fat Chef platters and seafood platters that are available only on Tuesdays.

Live music lovers will also enjoy Friday nights at FAT CHEF Carrum Downs where they can enjoy live music while dining.

With its convenient location on Frankston-Dandenong Road and its wide range of offerings including themed nights and live music events, FAT CHEF Carrum Downs is definitely worth checking out for anyone looking for a great dining experience in Melbourne.