Spit Braai
Spit braai catering in Cape Town.
Slow-roasted lamb or beef over live fire, modern generous sides, and a team that runs the whole show — so you're a guest at your own braai.
Not your average spit braai
Plenty of Cape Town companies will drop off a spit and a bag of rolls. That's not what we do. A Why Not?! spit braai is a gourmet event built around live fire: whole lamb or beef basted and slow-roasted on site, three composed salads that people actually talk about, two warm sides, freshly baked rolls and proper condiments — carved and served by our team while the fire does its theatre. It's the South African braai you grew up with, plated the way we cook everything else.
Where it works
Rooftops in the city, long tables in a Constantia garden, winelands venues, year-end functions on the office terrace, wedding feasts where the ceremony flows straight into canapés and carving. If there's space for fire and people, we'll make it work — we bring the spit, the equipment and the crew, and we leave our station cleaner than we found it.
What it costs
Our Urban Spit-Braai starts from R320 per person — meat, sides, salads, rolls and service included. You'll find cheaper spits in Cape Town and we're comfortable with that: this is the version where the salads aren't an afterthought and nobody in your party spends the evening carving. An optional dessert table rounds off the night. Every quote is built on your guest count, venue and menu — see sample menus for starting points.
Frequently asked
How much does a spit braai cost per person in Cape Town?
Cape Town spit-braai catering broadly runs from budget options around R110–R200 per person up to gourmet packages. Our Urban Spit-Braai starts from R320 per person and includes slow-roasted lamb or beef, three salads, two warm sides, freshly baked rolls and condiments — with our team running the fire and the carving so you host, not work.
How many guests can you cater a spit braai for?
From intimate garden gatherings of around 20 to long-table weddings and year-end functions well beyond 100 guests. Guest count shapes the quote — tell us your number and venue and we'll confirm what the day needs.
Do you offer halaal-friendly spit braai options?
Yes — halaal-friendly options and dietary accommodations (vegetarian sides, allergen-conscious dishes) are available on request. Mention your requirements when you book and we'll plan the menu around them.
Do you cook on site, and what do you bring?
We cook on site with our own spit, fire and equipment — rooftops, gardens, vineyards and venues are all home ground. We handle setup, the roast, carving, serving and the clean-down of our station afterwards.
Which areas do you cover?
The greater Cape Town area and surrounds — from Atlantic Seaboard rooftops and Southern Suburbs gardens to winelands venues and further afield by arrangement.
Book your spit braai
WhatsApp 083 728 3280 with your date and guest count, or use the booking form. Also planning plated courses? Have a look at our private chef experiences and full services.