Spit Braai Prices & Packages
Taurus spit braai prices are published per guest: chicken R116, pork R129, lamb R150, mixed meat R204, beef R245 and the premium wedding package R272. Minimum 25 guests. Every rate covers the spit and its coals, a chef on the cook, roast potatoes, bread rolls, and setup and cleanup; a 50% non-refundable deposit confirms the date.
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
Spit braai prices per person
Pick what goes on the spit and the rate follows. These are “from” rates per guest; your written quote adds any extras and travel for your date and suburb.
Chicken spit
Jumbo chicken leg quarters, basted and roasted on the spit over coals. The lowest rate on the card — the one clubs, churches and committees usually land on.
Price: R116 per guest.
Pork spit
Pork on the spit, cooked for crackling. Never on the same spit or in the same handling as a halaal function.
Price: R129 per guest.
Lamb spit
A-grade whole lamb, carved on site. A flat rate: R150 a guest at 25 guests or at 250 — no sliding scale.
Price: R150 per guest.
Mixed meat
Lamb sharing the table with pork or chicken, for guest lists where not everyone eats lamb.
Price: R204 per guest.
Beef spit
Beef on the spit, with the cut settled at booking so the cook and the order match your headcount.
Price: R245 per guest.
Premium wedding package
Our top rate, built for wedding receptions — tell us your running order and the carve is timed to it.
Price: R272 per guest.
What every rate includes
- A-grade meat on a stainless spit, plus the coals
- A chef on site for the cook and the carve
- Roast potatoes in garlic and fresh bread rolls
- Gazebo, serving utensils and chafing trays for the buffet
- Setup and cleanup
Whole lamb by size
The lamb is sized to your headcount; the rate stays at R150 a guest whichever size goes on the spit.
| 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 |
What lamb costs by headcount
| Guests | Lamb at R150 pp |
|---|---|
| 25 | R3,750 |
| 30 | R4,500 |
| 40 | R6,000 |
| 50 | R7,500 |
| 60 | R9,000 |
| 80 | R12,000 |
| 100 | R15,000 |
| 150 | R22,500 |
| 200 | R30,000 |
| 250 | R37,500 |
Before extras and travel. The same sum works for any menu: guests × the rate above.
Extras
| Extra | Price |
|---|---|
| Classic salads — green, potato, coleslaw, beetroot, carrot | R15 per guest |
| Premium Greek salad | R20 per guest |
| Pap & gravy | R15 per guest |
| Cupcakes | R20 each |
| Ice cream | R20 per serving |
| Fruit salad | R30 per serving |
| Extra service staff | R850 per staff member per event |
| Cutlery and crockery | R15–R25 per guest |
Travel from N1 City
| Distance | Travel fee |
|---|---|
| Within 30 km | No travel fee |
| 30–50 km | R500 – R800 |
| 50–100 km | R1,000 – R1,500 |
| Over 100 km | Quoted per job |
Commercial terms
- We cater from a minimum of 25 people up to large events across Western Cape / Greater Cape Town.
- A whole lamb turns over coals for 4–6 hours, so the crew sets up 4–7 hours before you eat.
- A 50% non-refundable deposit confirms the function.
- Halaal functions are charged at the same rates, with no halaal surcharge.
- Hire-only (spit without catering) is priced per job.
- Eating time must be met as agreed on the booking.
- No cheques.
Ready to lock a date? book a spit braai with your guest count (min 25) and what you want on the spit.
FAQs
How much does spit braai catering cost per person?
From R116 per guest for chicken, R129 for pork, R150 for lamb, R204 for mixed meat, R245 for beef and R272 for the premium wedding package, with a minimum of 25 guests. Salads and desserts are extras from R15 per guest, and travel is free within 30 km of N1 City. A 50% non-refundable deposit confirms the function.
What is the minimum guest count?
25 guests. Above that there is no ceiling — large functions get a second spit or a second protein rather than a thinner carve.
How long does a whole lamb take on the spit?
4–6 hours over coals, depending on the size of the lamb (18–22 kg). The crew arrives 4–7 hours before serving.
Do you discount lamb for bigger groups?
No. Lamb is a flat R150 per guest whatever the headcount, so 100 guests is R15,000 and 200 guests R30,000 before extras.
What is included in the per-person rate?
A-grade meat on the spit and the coals to cook it, a chef on site for the cook, roast potatoes in garlic, fresh bread rolls, a gazebo, serving utensils, chafing trays for the buffet, and setup and cleanup. Salads, pap, desserts, crockery and extra staff are added per guest.
Is halaal more expensive?
No. Halaal functions are charged at the same rates — lamb R150, chicken R116, mixed meat R204 and beef R245 per guest — with no surcharge.
What deposit do you need?
A 50% non-refundable deposit confirms the function.
Is there a travel fee?
Not 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.
How much is spit braai hire only?
Hire-only is priced per job, because it turns on spit size, delivery distance and whether you want an operator; the published per-person rates are for full catering. 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.
Do you accept cheques?
No. Deposit and balance as agreed on the quote (no cheques).