Spit Braai Catering & Hire
Whole lamb, pork and beef spits with salads and sides — the classic South African function, done properly for 30 years.
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Catering Company · Johannesburg & Pretoria · Est. 1996
The catering company Johannesburg & Pretoria trust to turn functions into legends
Simply The Best — the owner-run catering & event team behind 30 years of Johannesburg and Pretoria functions. Spit braais, corporate events up to 3 000 guests, weddings, birthdays and themed parties — food your guests will talk about for years.
30+ years experience
4 to 3 000 guests
Quote within 24h
What we cater
Catering services in Johannesburg & Pretoria
Every function is coordinated by one dedicated person — no confusion, no dropped balls. Pick your function type below for menus, guide prices and photos.
Corporate Catering
Company functions, conferences and year-end events for 20 to 3 000 people. Trusted by BBD Software and a major film studio.
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Wedding Catering
Plated, buffet or family-style wedding menus with full setup — tables, linen, staff and coordination included.
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Birthday & Party Catering
Kids' parties, 21sts, 50ths and everything in between — platters, buffets and dessert tables that make the day.
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Function & Event Catering
Full event management: food, tables, equipment, décor and live entertainment with Mark Beeling. One call does it all.
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Themed Party Catering
Bavarian Oktoberfest, Halloween and custom theme parties with food to match — our German roots come standard.
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Daily Office Lunch Catering
Fresh daily staff meals delivered to your Johannesburg office — we already feed a major film studio every day.
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Catering Pretoria & Centurion
The same owner-run team, menus and equipment — serving the Pretoria and Centurion area.
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Function Gallery
Real photos from real functions — platters, buffets, spit braais and full marquee setups.
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Why Simply The Best
Big enough for 3 000 guests. Small enough to care about 4.
- Owner-operated for 30 years — the person who quotes you is the person who shows up. No call centres, no franchises.
- One coordinator per function — a single dedicated contact plans your décor, hiring, florist and music, so nothing falls through the cracks.
- Local and international cuisine — from spit braai and potjie to German and international menus. Our team has German roots and world-class range.
- Proven at scale — company functions of 2 000–3 000 people (ask BBD Software) and daily catering for a major Johannesburg film studio.
- Johannesburg & Pretoria only — we stay local on purpose. Short distances mean fresh food, on-time setup and honest pricing.
What clients say
Trusted by families and companies across Gauteng
“They catered our year-end function for the whole company — thousands of plates, on time, and the food was outstanding. The team handled everything.”Corporate function client, Johannesburg
“The spit braai was the talk of the party. One coordinator, one WhatsApp number, zero stress — exactly what they promised.”Birthday function, Sandton
“They feed our production crew every single day. Consistent quality, week after week — that is much harder than it sounds.”Film studio client, Johannesburg
Catering in Johannesburg & Pretoria — your questions answered
Which areas does Simply The Best Catering serve?
We cater across the greater Johannesburg area (Sandton, Randburg, Fourways, Midrand, Roodepoort, Bedfordview and surrounds) and the Pretoria / Centurion area. We are a local, owner-operated business and focus on Gauteng only — that is how we keep our quality and pricing sharp.
How many guests can you cater for?
From an intimate dinner for 4 to corporate functions of 2 000 – 3 000 guests. We have catered company functions of this size for clients such as BBD Software, and we cater daily for a major Johannesburg film studio.
How quickly can I get a quote?
Send us your date, guest count and the kind of function on WhatsApp or email and you will typically have a tailored quote within 24 hours.
Do you only do the food, or the whole function?
We can organise the entire function: tables, linen, equipment, décor, staff and even live entertainment through our partner, professional solo entertainer Mark Beeling. One coordinator manages your event from start to finish.
What kind of cuisine do you offer?
Everything from traditional South African spit braais and potjie to German specialities and international cuisine — we are an international team with German roots and 30 years of menus behind us. Menus are tailored to your function and budget.