An HSP—short for halal snack pack—is a generous combination of hot chips, halal kebab meat and sauce. It looks simple, but a satisfying HSP depends on contrast: crisp chips underneath, juicy meat above and enough sauce to connect the layers without drowning them.
What are the main HSP ingredients?
The classic base is freshly cooked chips topped with shaved chicken, lamb or mixed kebab meat. Garlic, chilli and barbecue sauces are common choices. Cheese is an optional extra, while some versions include fresh salad or pickled vegetables.
- Hot, crisp chips
- Halal chicken, lamb or mixed kebab meat
- Garlic, chilli or barbecue sauce
- Optional cheese, salad or pickles
Why the order of the layers matters
Chips belong on the bottom so they catch the meat juices and sauce while keeping some crunch. The meat should arrive hot from the grill or rotisserie. Sauce goes on last, spread across the surface so each forkful gets a little heat, richness and tang.
Is an HSP the same as kebab meat and chips?
The phrases overlap, but “HSP” usually describes the complete Australian takeaway style: halal meat layered over chips and finished with a recognisable sauce combination. The dish is closely associated with Melbourne’s kebab shops and late-night food culture.
How to choose your HSP
Start with your preferred meat, then choose sauces according to how much richness and heat you want. Garlic brings cool creaminess, chilli adds brightness and barbecue adds sweetness. A mixed sauce combination is popular because it gives the dish more contrast.