SPIT ROAST lAMB

What is a spit roast lamb?

leg of lamb We are based on a traditional Dales Hill farm and therefore have access to some wonderful flavoursome lambs (to find out more please visit www.gillgatelamb.co.uk ). We hang these for at least a week before cooking.

As with the pigs the difference between the roast lamb and spit roast lamb is the cooking method; the latter being done on a spit and the former in a large roasting tray. The tray roasting allows extra joints to be cooked at the same time although the spit roasting is more visually attractive and results in a slightly crisper skin.

Cooking times are approximately 3 - 4 hours.

An approximate guide for catering would be :-

Formal dinner:- 30-40 servings per lamb

Bread buns / pitta bread:- 60-80 servings per lamb

Standard package

We can either cook the lamb at your event which then provides the other benefits of a visual attraction (many people find it interesting to see the lamb cook) and a wonderful aroma to wet the appetite! Or we can bring a cooked lamb to your event providing you are within approximately 45 minutes driving distance from Askrigg (postcode: DL8 3DX), this option is cheaper.

We will provide 4" bread buns or pitta bread, home made mint and yogurt sauce and green leaf salad, napkins and/or paper plates along with staff to cook and serve the lamb. After we finish serving we will remove all our waste including bones, fat etc.

Providing you with all you need

We will discuss before your event exactly what you require with your spit roast lamb, options and questions will include:

How many servings as apposed to people?

Timings?

Do you require side dishes / salads etc (see salads etc page)

Do you require any vegetarian options?

Do you want napkins, disposable plates / cutlery, china plates or steel cutlery?

How much help with service do you require?

Do you need a gazebo or marquee?

Is there access to water, toilets, power?

Do you want an outside bar?

Do you need music?

DIY Hire

Not available.

Cost

Our charges are very much dependant on your location, and choice of service; we will endeavor to quote as competitively as possible based on your requirements. Starting from £420 plus VAT for a locally delivered cooked lamb. Hire prices for just the machine start from £220 plus VAT.