Correction (10 October 2026): an earlier version of this page listed places and details we could not stand behind. It has been rewritten from scratch: every place below was confirmed at two independent sources on 9 October 2026, and every price was copied from the page it was published on.
Planning a family meal means checking a few things first. This page covers three places near Fraser Rise: The Sugar Gum Hotel in Hillside, plus Sizzlers Kebab and Oceans Edge in Caroline Springs.
The family details come from what each source says: the pub’s own site, and AGFG listing tags for the other two. Each place was checked against two independent sources. Where a menu price is printed here, it is copied from that menu.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Order this | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| A pub meal with a family welcome | The Sugar Gum Hotel | GARLIC BREAD | $10 |
| Kebab takeaway | Sizzlers Kebab | see below | not printed here |
| Fish and chips with an AGFG alfresco tag | Oceans Edge | Chicken Schnitzel Burger | $10.90 |
The Sugar Gum Hotel — 2 Gourlay Road, Hillside VIC 3037
The pub’s own site says: “At the Sugargum Hotel, we’re a family-friendly destination where great food meets good times.” Its menu prints GARLIC BREAD at $10, CHIPS (av) w aioli, tomato sauce at $12 and WEDGES (v) sweet chilli, sour cream at $13. The site also has a Take Away section if the evening ends up at home.
On the menu (copied from sugargumhotel.com.au/menu on 9 October 2026):
- GARLIC BREAD: $10
- PLANT BASE BURGER (vg,v): $33
- CHIPS (av) w aioli, tomato sauce: $12
- WEDGES (v) sweet chilli, sour cream: $13
Pram check: ask the pub about step-free entry and high chairs when you book, because this page does not print access details.
Sizzlers Kebab — 116 Gourlay Road, Caroline Springs VIC 3023
Sizzlers is a kebab shop at 116 Gourlay Road, and its own site gives that address. AGFG lists it as Child Friendly and Takeaway. This page prints no price or hours for it.
Pack: wipes and a spare layer, and a call ahead for current hours and prices.
Oceans Edge — 120 Gourlay Road, Caroline Springs VIC 3023
AGFG lists Oceans Edge as Child Friendly, Takeaway and Alfresco Dining. Its menu prints Egg & Bacon Roll at $6.50, Home Made Burger Battered at $7.50, Chicken Schnitzel Burger at $10.90 and Flake at $12.50. Flake is the Victorian chip-shop name for shark. Its details may have changed, so check before you go.
On the menu (copied from oceansedgefresh.com.au on 9 October 2026):
- Chicken Schnitzel Burger: $10.90
- Egg & Bacon Roll: $6.50
- Home Made Burger Battered: $7.50
- Flake: $12.50
Pram check: the alfresco tag is an AGFG listing feature, so ask about outdoor seating and entry before you load the pram.
Quick answers
Where can we eat with kids near Fraser Rise?
This page lists three places: The Sugar Gum Hotel in Hillside, and Sizzlers Kebab and Oceans Edge in Caroline Springs. The pub’s site calls it a family-friendly destination, and AGFG lists the other two as Child Friendly.
Does The Sugar Gum Hotel have a takeaway option?
The Sugar Gum Hotel’s site has a Take Away section, with the line “Take the night off cooking!” Check the site for what is on offer on the day.
Is there fish and chips near Fraser Rise with outdoor seating?
Oceans Edge in Caroline Springs is the fish-and-chip shop on this page. AGFG lists it as Alfresco Dining, Child Friendly and Takeaway, and its menu prints Flake at $12.50.
What should I bring for a family meal at a pub?
Wipes, a spare layer and a snack are sensible for any of the three. For The Sugar Gum Hotel, ask about high chairs and step-free entry when you book, because this page does not print those details.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources on 9 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the places’ own websites and the Australian Good Food Guide. Every price is copied exactly as printed on the page linked under Sources, on 9 October 2026. Menus, prices and opening hours change, so check with the venue before you go. The photos are illustrative, from Unsplash: they show the kind of food or place, not the places on this page.
Seen something out of date? Email [email protected] with the page link and what has changed, and we will check it again.
Sources
- The Sugar Gum Hotel: openstreetmap.org/1097914487, sugargumhotel.com.au, sugargumhotel.com.au/menu, sugargumhotel.com.au/eat-drink
- Sizzlers Kebab: openstreetmap.org/149339423, sizzlerskebab.com.au, agfg.com.au/sizzlers-kebab-84465
- Oceans Edge: openstreetmap.org/149339431, oceansedgefresh.com.au, agfg.com.au/oceans-edge-fresh-fish-and-chippery
