Whole Lamb on the Spit
Whole lamb spit braai is our signature centrepiece at R150 per guest from 25 guests — cooked 4–6 hours on coals.
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 at R150 per guest from 25 guests, cooked 4–6 hours on coals.
Why a whole lamb is the default centrepiece
A whole lamb spit braai is what most Cape Town functions book, and not only for the taste of it — a lamb turning on a spit is the thing guests stand around and photograph. It is a centrepiece and a cooking method at the same time, which is why it reads differently from a buffet of the same food. The whole carcass also carves into a genuine mix of cuts, so guests who want a lean slice and guests who want crisp fat are both served from the same animal.
Lamb size follows the headcount
The 25-guest minimum is where the smallest lamb we put on the spit, about 18 kg, earns its place — it covers 25 to 30 people. A 20 kg lamb covers 30 to 35 and a 22 kg lamb 35 to 40; past that the answer is a second lamb or a second protein rather than a bigger animal. The rate does not move with the size: it is R150 a guest either way, so 25 guests comes to R3,750 and 40 guests to R6,000 before extras. See half lamb planning for the smaller version and the whole lamb cost guide for the full table.
Timing on the day
A whole lamb takes 4–6 hours over coals, so the crew arrives 4–7 hours before you eat. We set up, run the cook and carve when your guests are ready rather than at a fixed clock time, because eating time is the thing that actually has to be met. That is also why access matters: the spit has to reach its position, so loading distance, gate width and steps all feed into the arrival time. Suburb-level notes are on the areas pages and access specifics on loading zones and access.
What to confirm when you book
Date, suburb, headcount, and whether the lamb carries the table alone or shares it — lamb with pork or chicken is the mixed-meat rate, R204 a guest. Roast potatoes and bread rolls come with it; salads are added at R15 a guest. A 50% non-refundable deposit confirms the function, and travel is free within 30 km of our N1 City base.
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 whole lamb spit braai 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.