The ChickenSydenham, Christchurch
The Chicken – Quick takeaway meals
The Chicken – Quick takeaway meals
The Chicken – Quick takeaway meals
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Takeaway · Sydenham

The Chicken

Sydenham, Christchurch

Opening hours

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Hours not confirmed

We have not yet confirmed the opening hours for The Chicken. Many takeaways in Christchurch open for lunch and dinner (typically 11:30 am – 2 pm and 5 – 9:30 pm), but please check before you go.

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About

About The Chicken

Found at the Sydenham area, The Chicken is a takeaway that has become part of the Sydenham dining scene. Its central position makes it easy to reach on foot from most inner-city accommodation.

Diners come here for quick takeaway meals. If it is your first visit, look out for classics of the style such as mince pie. We currently list 284 places in Christchurch in the fast food & takeaway category, and The Chicken is among them.

We have not yet verified the trading hours for The Chicken. Hours for venues like this often shift between summer and winter, so a quick call before you set off is a good idea.

On the practical side, the listing notes outdoor seating. As a rough guide, expect to spend about $10–$20 a head at a takeaway like this. It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 10 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of Sydenham easy to explore on foot.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of takeaway with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
Kebabs & WrapsKebab wrap

Lamb or chicken

$10–14

Burgers & ChickenChicken nuggets

6 pieces

$5.1–7.6

Fish & ChipsFish and chips

One fish and chips

$7.6–12

Kebabs & WrapsFalafel wrap

With hummus

$9.4–13

Fish & ChipsPaua fritter

A Kiwi takeaway favourite

$5.1–8.5

Fish & ChipsHash brown

Crispy potato

$1.3–2.6

Plan your visit

When is The Chicken busiest?

Estimated busy times based on typical hours and how people usually dine at takeaways in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 6 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about The Chicken

Where is The Chicken?

The Chicken is at Sydenham, Christchurch, about 300 m from central Christchurch. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are The Chicken's opening hours?

Opening hours have not been confirmed on our listing. Please contact the venue before you visit.

What kind of food does The Chicken serve?

Quick takeaway meals. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of takeaway.

How much does it cost to eat at The Chicken?

As an estimate, a meal at a takeaway like this usually costs $10–$20 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

Does The Chicken do takeaways?

Yes, takeaway is listed as available.

What other restaurants are near The Chicken?

The closest is Lo-Fi Burgers (10 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near The Chicken

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Map of Sydenham
Cookai – Japanese food 10 m
Japanese

Cookai

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Sydenham, Christchurch
Green – Cafe food 20 m
Cafe

Green

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Sydenham, Christchurch
Bar Franco 30 m
Bar

Bar Franco

166 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central
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Lil’ Ruby – Cafe food 40 m
Cafe

Lil’ Ruby

75 Lichfield Street, Christchurch Central
Sydenham, Christchurch
Akin – Vegan food 100 m
Vegan

Akin

Sydenham
Sydenham, Christchurch

Other fast food & takeaway places nearby

Fast Food & Takeaway in Christchurch
NameAreaStatusDistance
Lo-Fi BurgersSydenham10 m
Crêpes De La MondeSydenham–20 m
Zak's KebabsSydenham–100 m
New York DeliSydenham190 m
Big Fat SouvlakiSydenham–230 m
Two Fat IndiansSydenham240 m