Whole Lamb Cost for Spit Braai
Whole lamb spit braai catering with Taurus is R150 per guest, flat: an 18 kg lamb for 25–30 guests is R3,750–R4,500, a 20 kg lamb for 30–35 is R4,500–R5,250 and a 22 kg lamb for 35–40 is R5,250–R6,000.
Minimum 25 guests · from R116 per guest (lamb R150) · lamb 4–6 hours on coals · 50% non-refundable deposit · free travel within 30 km of N1 City
Whole lamb spit braai catering with Taurus is R150 per guest, flat: an 18 kg lamb for 25–30 guests is R3,750–R4,500, a 20 kg lamb for 30–35 is R4,500–R5,250 and a 22 kg lamb for 35–40 is R5,250–R6,000.
Butcher price vs catering price
When you research whole lamb cost spit braai, treat butcher price vs catering price as a booking decision — not a trivia topic. Clarify it before you request a spit braai catering quote so the chef can size meat, sides and staff correctly.
What labour adds
What labour adds shapes timing, staffing and guest experience on spit braai day. Decide it early with your chef so carving lines up with speeches, photos and weather plans across Greater Cape Town.
Current lamb prices
| Lamb | Serves | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 18 kg | 25–30 guests | R3,750 – R4,500 |
| 20 kg | 30–35 guests | R4,500 – R5,250 |
| 22 kg | 35–40 guests | R5,250 – R6,000 |
The rate does not drop at higher headcounts: 50 guests is R7,500, 100 is R15,000 and 200 is R30,000 before extras. That figure buys the cooked, carved lamb with roast potatoes, bread rolls, the spit and its coals, the chef and setup and cleanup — the rest of the card is on spit braai prices.
Book spit braai catering or hire
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Lamb cooks 4–6 hours on coals. Taurus publishes its rates per guest: chicken R116, pork R129, lamb R150, mixed meat R204, beef R245 and the premium wedding package R272. Minimum 25 guests. Travel is free within 30 km of our N1 City base; 30–50 km adds R500–R800, 50–100 km R1,000–R1,500, and anything further is quoted per job. A 50% non-refundable deposit confirms the function.