Just the roaster
You bring the food and run the cook. We’ll set you up with the right charcoal roaster.
- Standard or extra-large size
- Great for birthdays and weekends away
- North Brisbane pickup or delivery arranged
Real charcoal · Proper party food · Brisbane
Your party. Your spit roast. As much help as you want.
Hire the gear, add roaster and meat, or let us run the fire and carve for your guests. Big flavour without making the booking complicated.
- DIY hire from $150
- Popular options for 30–60
- North Brisbane pickup available
For a quick quote, have your date, suburb and guest count handy.
Pick your level of helpDIY, roaster + meat, or fully hosted
Tell us the basicsDate, suburb and guest count
Bring on the flavourSmoky, slow-cooked goodness
Pick up or get it deliveredCollect and return from North Brisbane
How hands-on do you feel?
Three easy ways to feed the crowd.
Choose the one that sounds like your kind of party. We’ll sort out the right size and quantities from there.
Popular DIY pick
Roaster + meat
We bundle the roaster, charcoal and meat. You get the fun job of cooking it.
- Ready-made options for 30–60 guests
- Pork and lamb is the crowd favourite
- Complete feast options with salads, rolls and serving gear
Most asked for
We cook and carve
We bring the gear, watch the fire and carve at your venue. You get to enjoy the party.
- Setup and charcoal cooking handled
- Meat carved fresh for your guests
- Pack-down sorted before we leave
Still not sure? Easy.
Send us your date, suburb and guest count and we’ll point you in the right direction.
Help me choose
Popular picks
Start with a package, then make it yours.
The prices below give you a clear starting point. Your written quote adds delivery, travel and any extras you choose—so you know the full total before booking.
Most requested service
Hosted Spit Roast — we cook, you mingle
Perfect when you want the smell, the sizzle and the feast without spending the day watching the fire.
- Roaster, charcoal and setup
- On-site cooking
- Fresh carving
- Pack-down and tidy-up
Tailored quote
Based on your crowd, menu, venue and serving time.
Add cooking and carving to my quote
Up to 30 guests?
Tell us your menu and we’ll size the roaster and meat without overdoing it.
Size my package
More than 80?
We’ll build a custom equipment, food and staffing plan for the bigger crowd.
Plan my big event
Just the gear — DIY roaster hire
Standard Spit Roaster
A solid fit for birthdays and backyard feeds.
$150
roaster hire
Check this roaster
Extra Large Spit Roaster
More room for a bigger crowd or a whole animal.
$180
roaster hire
Check this roaster
Roaster + charcoal + meat — you do the cooking
Backyard Roast
The easy starting point for a proper backyard feed.
Good for: Birthdays, family get-togethers and relaxed backyard parties
Select this packageBig Party Roast
Made for milestone birthdays and seriously hungry crowds.
Good for: Big birthdays, club events and end-of-year parties
Select this packageWhole Animal Feast
A smoky centrepiece your guests will talk about.
Good for: Big backyard parties, weddings and special celebrations
Select this packageThe complete feast — food and serving sorted
These match our popular 30–40 and 50–60 guest options. We sort the meat, charcoal, included salads, dinner rolls and tableware. Every salad listed is a 2kg serve. Want to enjoy the party instead of watching the fire? Add our on-site cooking and carving service.
Backyard Complete Feast
The roast, sides and serving gear for a relaxed backyard crowd.
Choose one meat combination
Salads included · 2kg each
1 × 2kg Coleslaw
1 × 2kg Potato salad
1 × 2kg Greek salad
- Dinner rolls
- Plates, cutlery and napkins
Good for: Birthdays, family gatherings and backyard parties
Select this packageBig Party Complete Feast
A full crowd-friendly spread without the extra shopping list.
Choose one meat combination
Salads included · 2kg each
2 × 2kg Coleslaw
2 × 2kg Greek salad
- Dinner rolls
- Plates, cutlery and napkins
Good for: Milestone birthdays, club events and big celebrations
Select this packageWhole Animal Complete Feast
A whole lamb or pig centrepiece with the sides and serving gear sorted too.
Choose one meat combination
Salads included · 2kg each
2 × 2kg Coleslaw
2 × 2kg Greek salad
- Dinner rolls
- Plates, cutlery and napkins
Good for: Big birthdays, weddings and standout celebrations
Select this package
Want different salads or quantities? No worries.
Tell us what you’d like and we can adjust the package. The salad names shown in these packages apply to events up to 30 September 2026. For events from 1 October 2026, we’ll confirm selections from the new salad menu. The price shown is based on the listed quantities and 2kg size, so swaps or extra salads may change the final quote.
Handy extras
Sides & Serving
Round out the feast without another shopping list.
- Fresh salads
- Bread rolls
- Plates, cutlery and napkins
Cook & Carve
We watch the fire and carve. You enjoy the party.
- On-site setup
- Charcoal cooking
- Fresh carving and pack-down
Big Crowd Plan
Got more than 80 guests? We’ll build the right setup.
- Equipment sized to the crowd
- Meat quantity guidance
- Staffing and timing plan
The smell, the sizzle and the carving become part of the event.
The easy option
We watch the fire. You enjoy the party.
Hosted Spit Roast is for anyone who wants the charcoal feast without juggling the equipment, timing and carving.
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Tell us the plan
Date, suburb, guest count, serving time and the food you have in mind.
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We get cooking
We deliver, set up and keep the charcoal roast on schedule.
3
Fresh carving, then tidy-up
Your guests get meat straight from the roast and we clean our work area before heading off.
Already booked with on-site carving? Use the confirmed-customer event details form.
Quick quote request
Three details get your quote moving.
Send the date, suburb and guest count first. We’ll check availability, work out travel and recommend the simplest option for your crowd.
Good to know before you book
Refundable security bond:
$150 for each standard roaster or $200 for each extra-large roaster. This is separate from the booking deposit and is refunded under the booking terms after clean, complete and undamaged equipment is returned.
Booking confirmation:
Your booking is confirmed after we receive the applicable booking deposit: $200 for equipment-only bookings or $400 when we supply meat. The deposit is credited towards your booking total.
Pickup is welcome:
We’re based in North Brisbane. If delivery doesn’t suit your budget, you’re welcome to collect your roaster or package from us and bring the equipment back after your event. We’ll confirm the pickup address and times with your booking.
Pay your way:
Online or remote Square card payments currently add 2.2%. Bank transfer has no surcharge, and any applicable card surcharge is shown before payment.
Bringing your own whole animal?
Check the spit length and mounting requirements with your butcher first.
Final total:
Delivery and travel are worked out from your event address and confirmed in writing.
Whole animals bought through us:
They come fitted to the spit rod with the necessary brackets.
Your selected starting point: . We’ll add it to your enquiry.
Prefer email? hesh@brisbanespitroasthire.com.au
Tell us about your party
Quick enquiry—no payment taken here.
Free quote
Beauty — your request is on its way.
We’ll check the date and details, then get back to you with the best setup and a clear price.
Fresh from the fire
Real roasts. Real Brisbane parties.
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Good meat, sourced locally
We work with Warner Quality Meats
Our local supplier helps us line up quality cuts and the right quantities for your crowd—ready for a proper charcoal roast.
The stuff everyone asks
Quick answers before you book.
How do I check if my date is free?
Send us your event date, suburb and approximate guest count. Those three details let us check availability, work out travel and point you to the best option without a long email chain.
Which option should I choose?
DIY is for people supplying and cooking their own food. The roaster-and-meat option includes the roaster, charcoal and meat, but you do the cooking. Hosted Spit Roast is the easy one: we set up, cook and carve at your venue.
Can you provide salads and sides with my spit roast?
Yes. The current salad menu is available for events up to 30 September 2026, and the new menu applies from 1 October 2026. You can also add baked options, dinner rolls and tableware. Baked options are supplied chilled and must be heated before serving, so you or your venue will need to provide a suitable oven. Tell us your guest count and we’ll recommend quantities, then confirm availability and pricing in your written quote.
Is delivery included in the package price?
Not in the displayed starting price. Delivery and travel depend on the event address, so add your suburb or venue to the quote form and we’ll put the full amount in writing before you book.
How does the refundable security bond work?
The refundable cleaning and security bond is separate from the booking deposit: $150 for each standard roaster or $200 for each extra-large roaster. We refund it within five business days after the equipment is returned on time, complete, clean and undamaged, allowing for reasonable wear and tear.
How much meat should I allow per guest?
Around 200–250g per person is a handy starting point. Sides, the length of the event and how hungry your crowd is all make a difference, so we’ll help fine-tune it for your quote.
What if I want a whole lamb or pig?
If you buy the whole animal through us, it comes fitted to the spit rod with the necessary brackets. If you are sourcing it yourself, check the spit length and mounting requirements with your butcher before ordering.
Can you look after more than 80 guests?
Absolutely—larger events just need a custom plan. Send the date, suburb, guest count and whether you want DIY, roaster and meat, or full cooking and carving.
What do I need for on-site cooking?
We need a suitable setup area, access to water and power, clear venue access and an agreed serving time. We’ll send the full checklist once your booking is confirmed.
How and when do I pay?
Your booking is confirmed when we receive the applicable booking deposit: $200 for equipment-only bookings or $400 when we supply meat. The remaining balance is due seven calendar days before delivery, collection or the event date shown on your invoice. Online or remote Square card payments currently attract a 2.2% surcharge; bank transfers have no surcharge.
What happens if fire restrictions affect the event?
Charcoal cooking must follow current fire restrictions. If restrictions affect your booking, we’ll talk through the safest available option with you.
What is the cancellation policy?
Please cancel in writing. For cancellations more than seven calendar days before delivery, collection or the event date, we refund amounts paid less reasonable non-recoverable costs already incurred. For cancellations seven calendar days or less before that date, we may recover reasonable costs and losses we cannot avoid, up to the total booking price, and refund any remaining balance. Your Australian Consumer Law rights are not affected.
Ready when you are
Date. Suburb. Guest count. Let’s get roasting.
Send us the basics and we’ll help you pick the easiest option for your party.