Spit braai hire vs buying your own

Hiring makes sense for a once-off wedding. But if you braai more than a couple of times a year, the hire fees add up fast — and you're still driving to fetch it, cleaning it and driving it back.

When hiring makes sense

  • A once-off event and you'll never spit braai again
  • You need several units for one big function
  • You want to try spit braaiing before committing

When owning wins

  • You braai for family or friends a few times a year or more
  • You're tired of booking, fetching and returning on someone else's schedule
  • You want to know it's clean and working before the guests arrive
  • You cater or host functions — a Cater Spit or Lamb Spit pays for itself quickly

Work it out for yourself

Put in what a hire costs you, and we'll show when owning pays for itself. Our prices are live from our store.

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