Spit Braai Bloemfontein

• Spit Braai Bloemfontein helps you plan a spit braai for a function and get quotes from local caterers who do the cooking.
• This page covers the decisions you make before you book: who cooks, which meat, how much, how long it takes and what the venue needs.
• Tell us the date and guest numbers and caterers covering Bloemfontein quote you directly.

Spit Braai Bloemfontein Services

There are three ways to do it. The right one depends on your guest numbers and how much work you want to do on the day.

Option	Who cooks	Best for
Full spit braai catering	Caterer cooks on site, carves and sets up the buffet	30+ guests, weddings, company functions
Spit braai hire	You cook, using a hired machine	Confident braaiers, smaller budgets
Delivered spit braai	Caterer cooks at their kitchen and delivers hot	Homes, offices, 15 - 40 guests

Options Available

Meat	Roughly feeds	Cooking time on the spit
Whole lamb	35 - 50 guests per 18 - 22kg lamb	3 - 5 hours
Deboned or rolled lamb	15 - 30 guests	2 - 3 hours
Whole pig	50 - 100 guests	5 - 8 hours
Ox or large beef cuts	150 - 500 guests	8 - 16 hours
Whole chickens	3 - 4 guests per bird	1.5 - 2 hours
Beef rolls (topside, rump)	8 - 12 guests per 5kg roll	2.5 - 4 hours

Most caterers work on 400 - 500g of raw, bone-in meat per guest, which gives about 200 - 250g on the plate. Plan more if the meat is the only protein, less if you add chicken or boerewors.

What Can Be Included?

• The meat and the spit machine. Always included in a catering quote.
• A braai master. Usually one per spit. Larger functions get extra staff for carving and serving.
• Starches and sides. Potatoes roasted under the spit, garlic bread, rolls, two or three salads.
• Buffet setup. Tables, linen, food warmers and serving utensils.
• Crockery and cutlery. Included by some caterers, charged per person by others.
• Dessert and cleanup. Often extras. Confirm on the quote.

Exact inclusions vary by caterer and package, which is why two quotes for the same guest count can look very different.

How a Spit Braai Day Runs

Time before serving	What happens
5 - 6 hours	Caterer arrives, sets up the spit, gas and prep table
3 - 5 hours	Lamb goes on the spit; potatoes go in the drip tray later
1 hour	Buffet tables, warmers and salads set out
20 - 30 minutes	Meat rests and is carved
Serving	Buffet opens; staff serve or guests help themselves
After the meal	Equipment packed away; leftovers handled as agreed

Spit Braai Prices

Package	Indicative price
Lamb on the spit with sides, 30 - 50 guests	R180 - R280 per person
Mixed spit (lamb, chicken, beef) with sides	R230 - R360 per person
Delivered spit braai buffet	R140 - R240 per person
Spit machine hire only	R500 - R1,100 per day

The full breakdown, including extras and example totals, is on the spit braai prices in Bloemfontein page.

What the Venue Needs

• Space. About 3m x 3m for the spit and a prep table, on level ground, away from thatch and overhanging trees.
• Power. Many spits use a small electric motor. A plug point within an extension lead of the spit helps.
• Cover. Bloemfontein summer afternoons often bring thunderstorms, and winter evenings are cold. A gazebo or covered patio keeps the braai master working.
• Wind. Open Free State farm venues get windy, which slows gas spits. Ask where the caterer wants to set up.
• Access. Large spits arrive on a trailer. Check gate width and parking.

Events

Spit braais suit most relaxed functions: weddings, birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, family celebrations, team building, sports days and year-end functions. For formal events, ask for plated service or extra buffet staff.

How It Works

1. Tell us about your function. Date, guest numbers, venue and the food you have in mind.
2. Receive quotes from suitable local caterers. Caterers covering Bloemfontein contact you directly with their menus and prices.
3. Compare your options and choose the one that suits you. Or nobody. There is no obligation.

Spit Braai Bloemfontein compares caterers so you are not phoning around one by one.

Spit Braai Bloemfontein Questions

How much does a spit braai cost in Bloemfontein?

Most catered spit braais cost R180 - R360 per person including sides. Delivered buffets start around R140 per person and machine hire from about R500 a day.

How many people does one lamb feed?

An 18 - 22kg lamb feeds roughly 35 - 50 guests with sides. For more guests, caterers add a second lamb or another meat.

Is the food cooked at the venue?

With full spit braai catering, yes. The braai master cooks and carves on site. Delivered spit braais are cooked at the caterer's kitchen.

What is the minimum number of guests?

Many caterers want 25 - 40 guests for a whole lamb on site. Smaller groups can use deboned meat, a delivered buffet or machine hire.

Are salads and sides included?

Most packages include potatoes, bread and two or three salads. Extra sides and dessert are usually priced separately.

How far in advance should I book?

Four to six weeks for most functions. Book two to three months ahead for Saturdays in November and December and for weddings.

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