South African spit roast & braai catering

About Challas

South African braai spirit, brought to Belfast.

Challas grew from a simple idea: bring the flavours and sharing spirit of a South African roast to events in Northern Ireland.

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The idea behind the roast

Inspired by home. Made for sharing.

The story on the current Challas site starts with Charl Marais, a South African braai cook who wanted to share the flavours of home in Northern Ireland. Working through the region’s unpredictable weather led him to create a roast-meat cooking machine for indoor or outdoor use.

That South African inspiration still runs through the menu: spit-roast meats, braai starters, salads, warm sides and desserts such as milk tart.

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What Challas does

Plan the food around your event.

Based in Belfast, Challas serves events across Northern Ireland.

The food

South African-style roast & braai

Pick a roast or mixed meats, then add starters, fresh salads, warm sides and a South African dessert.

The service

On-site or off-site

Choose between cooking at your venue or food cooked elsewhere and brought in. Challas can confirm the right arrangement for your event.

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From first enquiry to event day

Keep the conversation simple.

Share your date, venue town, event type and approximate guest count. From there, discuss the roast, the menu and how the service should fit your plans.

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