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22/10/2026
ππ₯ CHRISTMAS CATERING SORTED! π
You organise the Christmas party. Weβll handle the food!
Planning a work Christmas party, family celebration or end-of-year function? Let Southern Spit Roast BBQ take care of the food while you enjoy the festivities! ππ
π₯ Delicious spit roast meats
π₯ Fresh salads and tasty sides
π Corporate Christmas parties
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Family celebrations and end-of-year functions
π Great food without the stress!
π₯ Christmas catering from $49.50 per person (minimum 60 guests).
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Christmas dates are filling up, so get your booking in early!
π View our Christmas catering options and request a quote today.
π https://southernspitroast.co.nz/christmas-catering/
21/10/2026
Another great review :). Kathy chose our Entertainers Package with spit roasted chicken, ham and beef. Along with our famous gravy, hot gourmet potatoes and freshly made salads by our A Grade Chefs.
Entertainers Package
https://southernspitroast.co.nz/entertainers-spit-roast-buffet/
We travel around Auckland, Northland, Waikato, Coromandel, Bay of Plenty and everywhere in between.
Contact us today for more information: [email protected]
24/09/2026
CHRISTMAS CASUAL STAFF WANTED β SOUTHERN SPIT ROAST π
Southern Spit Roast is looking for friendly, reliable and enthusiastic casual staff to join our catering team over the busy Christmas season.
We cater for a wide range of functions and events and weβre looking for people who enjoy working with customers and take pride in delivering great service from start to finish.
What weβre looking for:
β’ Well presented and professional
β’ Friendly, confident and customer focused
β’ Clear communication skills and good English
β’ Reliable, punctual and hardworking
β’ Able to think on their feet and use initiative
β’ Comfortable in a busy, fast paced environment
β’ A strong team player
β’ Focused on giving customers a fantastic experience
Hospitality experience is a bonus, but a great attitude, reliability and willingness to learn are just as important.
About the role:
This is casual work over the Christmas period, with hours varying depending on our functions and bookings.
π© How to apply
Send us a email with:
β’ A little bit about yourself
β’ Your previous work experience
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0800 277 487
11/09/2026
Thoughtful catering. One less thing to worry about.
When family and friends come together to remember a loved one, sharing food offers a moment to connect and reflect.
Southern Spit Roast & BBQ Catering offers finger food and buffet menus for gatherings across Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, and Northland.
View our funeral menus: https://southernspitroast.co.nz/funeral-menus/ or call our team on 0800 277 487.
07/09/2026
ππ₯ MAKE CHRISTMAS CATERING EASY! π₯π
Take the stress out of feeding the crowd with Southern Spit Roast & BBQ Catering! π
Our Christmas Package is great value with free upgrade to cutlery and crockery.
Perfect for Christmas parties, work functions and family celebrations. Customise your menu!
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Delicious food. Generous servings.
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Dates are filling fast β BOOK NOW!
Christmas Package
https://southernspitroast.co.nz/christmas-catering/
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0800 277 487
25/08/2026
Finger Food Catering for Funeral Gatherings π€
Southern Spit Roast & BBQ Catering can provide a selection of finger foods for funeral and memorial gatherings.
Simple, convenient catering with plenty of options for your guests.
π Enquire about our funeral catering options and availability.
Email: [email protected]
0800 277487
https://southernspitroast.co.nz/finger-food-menus/
30/07/2026
Fresh salads made by our own chefs in our A Grade Kitchen.
Using only fresh ingredients everyday β€οΈ
Our mango rice with grapes, almonds, chipotle and spring onion.
www.southernspitroast.co.nz
29/07/2026
Winter Catering
An example of our Winter Warmer Catering Package!
Customise your menu to suit your taste buds. We cater for vegetarians, gluten free and diary free customers so everyone can enjoy the delicious taste of Southern Spit Roast.
Email us today for a quote and more information.
[email protected]
Call us to talk Shelley or Phil with any questions you have. We make your catering easy and stress free by βBringing the Restaurant to youβ
0800 277 487
www.southernspitroast.co.nz
23/07/2026
Your wedding deserves unforgettable food.
From beautifully presented buffets to perfectly cooked spit roast meats, Southern Spit Roast creates a delicious dining experience your guests will remember.
οΏ½ Weddings β’ οΏ½ Great Food β’ οΏ½ Stress-Free Catering
Book your wedding catering today and let us bring the restaurant to you!
οΏ½ www.southernspitroast.co.nz
Email: [email protected]
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Address
14 Westbrook Avenue
Takanini
2105
To reach Westbrook Avenue in Takanini via public transport, you can take a train to Takanini Train Station and then walk towards Great South Road. From there, turn onto Walters Road and continue until you reach Westbrook Avenue.
If you're driving, take the Southern Motorway towards Takanini and exit at the Takanini off-ramp. Turn left onto Great South Road and then turn right onto Walters Road. Continue until you reach Westbrook Avenue where parking is available on the street or in nearby parking lots.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
6am - 11pm |
| Tuesday |
6am - 11pm |
| Wednesday |
6am - 11pm |
| Thursday |
6am - 11pm |
| Friday |
6am - 11pm |
| Saturday |
6am - 11pm |
| Sunday |
6am - 11pm |
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What people say
Southern Spit Roast & BBQ Catering, located on Westbrook Avenue in Takanini, has received mixed reviews from various sources. According to a recent review in the New Zealand Herald, the food was "delicious" and "well-prepared," but the service was slow and disorganized. The reviewer also noted that the prices were reasonable for the quality of food.
A more positive review can be found on the website Zomato, where a customer raved about their experience with Southern Spit Roast & BBQ Catering. They praised the "amazing" food and said that it was "definitely worth every penny." However, this review is from 2018 and may not reflect current standards.
On TripAdvisor, there are several reviews of Southern Spit Roast & BBQ Catering. One reviewer called it "the best catering experience ever," while another complained about poor communication leading up to their event. A more recent review from August 2021 praised the food as "fantastic" but criticized the lack of vegetarian options.
Customer comments on Facebook have been generally positive, with many praising the quality of food and friendly service. One customer wrote, "The meat was cooked to perfection and tasted amazing!" Another commented that they were impressed by how accommodating the staff were to dietary restrictions.
Overall, it seems that Southern Spit Roast & BBQ Catering has received mostly positive reviews for their delicious food and reasonable prices. However, some customers have had issues with communication or slow service. It's important to note that some of these reviews are from a few years ago and may not reflect current standards at the restaurant.
