Spit Braai Catering Bloemfontein

• Spit Braai Catering Bloemfontein connects you with caterers who bring the spit, cook the meat at your venue, set up the buffet and clean up afterwards.
• This is the full-service option. You provide the venue and guests; the caterer handles the food.
• Compare packages side by side, because inclusions differ more than prices.

Spit Braai Catering Bloemfontein Services

A full catering booking normally covers:

• Meat supply. A-grade lamb, pork, beef or chicken sourced and prepared by the caterer.
• Equipment. Spit machine, gas, prep tables, carving boards and food warmers.
• Braai master. Cooks from arrival to carving. One per spit is normal.
• Buffet setup and serving. Staff lay out the buffet and often serve the meat.
• Packing up. Equipment removed and the cooking area cleaned.

Options Available

Package type	Typical menu	Suits
Lamb only	Whole lamb, roast potatoes, 2 salads, bread	Family functions, 30 - 50 guests
Two meats	Lamb plus chicken or beef, 3 sides	Mixed crowds, 50 - 120 guests
Full buffet	Two or three meats, hot veg, salads, pap or rice, dessert	Weddings, company functions
Halaal or no pork	Certified meat, separate equipment	Halaal functions

Vegetarian dishes are normally added as extra sides rather than a separate package.

What Can Be Included?

Item	Usually included?
Meat, spit, gas, braai master	Yes
Roast potatoes, bread, 2 salads	Yes, in most packages
Buffet tables, linen, warmers	Often
Crockery and cutlery	Sometimes; otherwise per person
Waiters and serving staff	Sometimes; more staff for 100+ guests
Dessert	Usually extra
Travel outside Bloemfontein	Usually extra, per km

Spit Braai Menus

Common combinations caterers offer:

• Lamb on the spit, potatoes roasted in the drippings, garlic bread, Greek salad and potato salad.
• Lamb and spit-roast chicken, savoury rice, creamed spinach, coleslaw and rolls.
• Lamb, beef and boerewors, pap and sous, butternut, green salad and malva pudding.

More combinations on the spit braai menus page.

Spit Braai Catering Prices

Package	Indicative price
Lamb only, 30 - 50 guests	R180 - R280 per person
Two meats with 3 sides	R220 - R330 per person
Full buffet with dessert	R280 - R450 per person
Crockery and cutlery hire	R15 - R40 per person
Extra waiter	R450 - R900 per function
Travel beyond 30km	R6 - R12 per km

Staffing and Serving

A single braai master can handle about 50 guests on a self-serve buffet. Above that, ask how many carvers and servers are included. Plated or served buffets need roughly one server per 25 - 30 guests. Slow service is the most common complaint at big spit braais, so get staff numbers in writing.

Events

Full catering is the usual choice for weddings, company functions, milestone birthdays, graduations and church or school events where the host does not want to cook.

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.

Use Spit Braai Bloemfontein to send one request instead of phoning caterers individually.

Spit Braai Catering Questions

How much is spit braai catering per person in Bloemfontein?

Roughly R180 - R280 per person for lamb with sides, and R280 - R450 for a full buffet with dessert and service.

What is included in spit braai catering?

The meat, spit, gas and braai master as standard, plus potatoes, bread and salads in most packages. Crockery, waiters and dessert vary.

How many guests can a caterer handle?

Most Bloemfontein caterers do 30 - 300 guests. Larger functions use several spits or an ox.

Do I need to supply anything?

Usually just the venue, a level area for the spit, and sometimes a plug point and tables for guests.

Do caterers clean up afterwards?

They remove their equipment and clean the cooking area. Washing your own crockery or clearing guest tables may be extra.

How much deposit do caterers ask?

Commonly 30 - 50% to secure the date, with the balance before or on the day. Get the cancellation terms in writing.

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