Lamb on the Spit: Whole Lamb Spit Braai Catering
Lamb on the spit is the classic South African spit braai for Greater Cape Town events from 25 guests.
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
Lamb on the spit is our signature spit braai for Greater Cape Town events from 25 guests.
What lamb on the spit actually means
Lamb on the spit is a whole carcass mounted on a rotating spit and cooked slowly in its own turning motion, basted as it goes, then carved straight off the frame in front of your guests. That last part is the difference between a spit braai and an oven roast delivered in trays: the meat is not portioned in a kitchen hours earlier, it is cut when the queue reaches it. The rotation is what does the work — fat renders down through the meat instead of running off it, which is why spit lamb stays moist across a long service window.
Cooked on coals
Taurus cooks on coals: a whole lamb turns over the coals for 4–6 hours, depending on its size. The practical consequence is scheduling: the crew arrives 4–7 hours before you eat and minds the fire for the whole cook, so the start time is set back from your eating time. Venues that will not allow an open fire need to say so when you book, because the coals are the cook. Cooking times in more detail are on lamb spit cooking times.
How many guests a lamb covers
An 18 kg lamb covers 25 to 30 guests, a 20 kg lamb 30 to 35 and a 22 kg lamb 35 to 40, which is why the minimum is 25 — below that you are paying for a whole animal to feed a half-full room. Above 40, headcount is handled by adding a second spit or a second protein rather than stretching one carcass thinner. For the arithmetic on portions see how many people a spit braai feeds and per-person portions.
What arrives with the lamb
Lamb is R150 a guest and arrives with roast potatoes in garlic and fresh bread rolls; salads, pap and dessert are added per guest. The carving station, the serving order and where to put the spit relative to your guests are covered under the carving station.
Rates at a glance
Published per guest, from a minimum of 25 guests: chicken R116, pork R129, lamb R150, mixed meat R204, beef R245 and the premium wedding package R272. Each includes the spit and its coals, the chef, roast potatoes, bread rolls, and setup and cleanup. Whole-lamb sizes, extras and travel bands are on spit braai prices.
How it works
Share your date and suburb, confirm headcount (min 25) and what goes on the spit, then lock a written quote. On the day we set up the spit over coals (lamb 4–6 hours), manage the cook and carve when guests are ready. See spit braai prices.
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FAQs
Can I book lamb on the spit with Taurus?
Yes — send your date, suburb and guest count (min 25) via the quote page or phone .
Do you travel across Greater Cape Town?
Yes. See the areas hub for suburb-specific logistics. 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.