Spitbraai Catering

A spitbraai invites people to slow down and spend time together. A whole lamb, generous sides and an outdoor setting make a natural centrepiece for a relaxed celebration with family, friends or colleagues.

The spit

We slow-roast whole A-grade lambs in specialised gas-powered units. The roast is the starting point; the rest of the menu is planned around your guests, their preferences and the way you want the occasion to unfold.

What goes alongside it

A spit on its own is not a menu. The braai section also covers bistecca — loin steak, grilled, served with prawns — tomahawk steaks, lamb shoulder chops, boerewors, chicken thighs and spicy chicken quarters, so there is something for guests who want a plate rather than a carving.

Around that: garlic tear-away bread and rolls, charred butter sweetcorn and sweet tomato relish. From the wider menu, pap boules, samp, chakalaka, roasted root vegetables, vegetable sosaties and a build-a-salad station all belong on the same table. Vegetarian guests are properly catered for rather than handed a salad — plant-based nuggets, veggie dogs, charred spicy sweetcorn cobs and tandoori cauliflower all sit naturally alongside a braai.

To finish, malva pudding with custard is the obvious answer, and berry pavlovas the lighter one.

Planning one

Spitbraais are outdoor events, so access and space matter: we confirm the site, the equipment and the service requirements during planning rather than discovering them on the day. Where you need them we provide crockery, cutlery and service staff, and handle setup and cleanup according to the scope of the event. Halaal-friendly, vegetarian and other dietary requirements are planned into the menu from the start.

Send us the venue location and details of the outdoor space, access and any covered area. We can discuss the setup alongside your intended serving time.

Whole-animal roasts and larger outdoor events need lead time, so book as early as you can — particularly over the summer and festive season.

We cater spitbraais across Pretoria, Midrand, Johannesburg and the surrounding areas. See the full menu, or read about chef-led buffet catering if you would rather the whole meal came from a hot buffet.