DIY spit roaster hire in Brisbane

Hire the roaster. Run the fire. Take the glory.

Bring your own food, gather a few willing helpers and make the charcoal roast part of the party. We’ll help you choose a roaster that suits what you’re cooking.

  • Standard and extra-large roasters
  • North Brisbane pickup or delivery available
  • Clear hire and deposit details before booking
Charcoal spit roasters cooking meat at a Brisbane outdoor event Real charcoal cooking, with the fun left in your hands.

Choosing your roaster

Start with what’s going on the spit.

Guest count helps, but the weight and shape of the meat matter more. Tell us whether you’re cooking boneless cuts, several smaller pieces or a whole animal and we’ll point you to the sensible size.

1
Tell us the menu

Meat type, approximate weight and whether anything is a whole animal.

2
Tell us the event

Date, suburb and guest count help us check availability and delivery.

3
We confirm the setup

You’ll get the roaster size, travel and full total in writing.

DIY hire options

Two roaster sizes. No mystery maths.

The prices below are a clear starting point. Delivery and travel are confirmed in your written quote.

Standard Spit Roaster

A solid fit for birthdays and backyard feeds.

$150
roaster hire

Length: 1 metre

Capacity: Up to 20kg of meat

Best for: Medium gatherings and events up to around 40 guests


Choose this roaster

Extra Large Spit Roaster

More room for a bigger crowd or a whole animal.

$180
roaster hire

Length: 1.5 metres

Capacity: Approximately 20–30kg

Best for: Whole lamb, whole pig and larger events


Choose this roaster

Who does what?

You handle the cook. We make the gear part easy.

We help choose the size Tell us what you’re cooking and we’ll make sure the roaster is a sensible match.
You organise the food and cook This is the hands-on option for people who want to manage the charcoal, timing and carving.
Pick-up or delivery Collect from us in North Brisbane and bring the gear back after your event, or ask us to price delivery.
Return everything clean The refundable cleaning and security bond is separate from your booking deposit and is returned under the booking terms.
Want us to organise the meat and charcoal too? Have a look at the ready-made roaster-and-meat options.
See food packages

Check your date

Tell us what you’re planning to cook.

Date, suburb and a rough idea of the meat are enough to get started.

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.

Prefer email? hesh@brisbanespitroasthire.com.au

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