Standard roaster
The 1 metre roaster supports a whole lamb up to 10kg. Hire price: $130 plus a $50 refundable deposit.
Whole lamb roast planning
Whole Lamb Spit Roast Hire Melbourne
Hire the right charcoal roaster for your lamb, or ask us to supply the whole animal fitted to the spit rod and ready to cook.
Request a whole lamb quote
Choose from the dressed weight
The lamb weight tells us which roaster will fit.
A whole lamb needs enough spit length, motor capacity and clearance to turn steadily over the charcoal.
The standard roaster supports a whole lamb up to 10kg, while the large supports up to 12kg. The extra-large roaster is available for larger animals and events needing more clearance.
You can arrange the lamb yourself or ask Party Spit Hire to supply it mounted to the spit rod. Prices are based on the selected equipment and order, never a per-person catering rate.
Whole lamb capacity guide
Choose enough length and capacity for an even turn.
Large roaster
The 1.2 metre roaster supports a whole lamb up to 12kg. Hire price: $160 plus a $60 refundable deposit.
Extra-large option
The 1.5 metre roaster provides the most room for a larger whole animal. Hire price: $175 plus a $70 refundable deposit.
A dedicated spit
A whole lamb generally fills one roaster. Use a second roaster if other meats or gyros are also on the menu.
Before you book
Confirm how the lamb will arrive and be mounted.
If you are sourcing the lamb, ask the butcher for its dressed weight and confirm how it will be prepared for the spit. Those details help avoid choosing equipment that is too short or too lightly rated.
A whole lamb ordered through Party Spit Hire is supplied fitted to the spit rod with the required brackets. Add the event date, suburb and desired serving time so delivery and collection can be planned.
- Dressed lamb weight and approximate length
- Whether Party Spit Hire or your butcher supplies it
- Outdoor cooking position and access
- Whether another roaster is needed for additional meat
Run the roast your way
Hire the equipment or add event-day help.
Equipment-only hire suits experienced cooks who want to manage the charcoal and timing themselves. Charcoal can be added to the order if required.
For a more hands-off event, request on-site cooking and carving. We will confirm the venue requirements and work backwards from the serving time in the written quote.
- Published roaster hire prices
- Whole lamb supply quoted as an event order
- Delivery and collection based on the event address
- Optional cooking and carving quoted separately
Keep planning
Work through the equipment, quantities and event plan.
Spit roaster hire prices
Compare the standard, large and extra-large roasters in detail.
Meat quantity guide
Use guest count and the rest of the menu to estimate a sensible quantity.
Whole pig spit roast hire
Compare the different weight limits for a whole pig cook.
Cooking and carving service
See how event-day charcoal cooking and carving is organised.
Good to know
Whole lamb hire questions.
Send us the date, suburb and what you plan to cook if you would like help choosing the right setup.
Email your question →Which roaster fits a whole lamb?
The standard roaster supports a whole lamb up to 10kg and the large supports one up to 12kg. Larger animals may need the extra-large roaster.
Can the lamb arrive mounted to the spit?
Yes. Whole animals supplied through Party Spit Hire arrive mounted to the spit rod with the required brackets.
Can I hire only the roaster?
Yes. Equipment-only hire is available if you are sourcing and cooking the lamb yourself.
Do you charge per person?
No. Roaster hire has a published equipment price, and meat, delivery and optional services are quoted as part of the event order.
Can you recommend the right size?
Yes. Send the dressed lamb weight and details of any other meat you want to cook, and we will recommend the smallest suitable setup.
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Plan my whole lamb roast