About Us

A personal chef and catering company built on fire — and the hands that make it happen.

At the heart of Biggy Smallz Spitmasters is a commitment to quality, flavour, and community. Whether he’s catering for intimate gatherings, corporate events, or massive feasts, Chef Biggy ensures that every plate is packed with mouthwatering goodness. His spitbraai mastery has earned him a loyal following and a reputation as one of Mzansi’s top fire-food specialists.

Behind the fire

The Hands

The team messing about between service in the hall at Moyres Venue.

Five of the crew posing together in the back kitchen, in blacks.

The full crew around a whole lamb on the spit, some in the earlier red-sleeve uniform.

Kitchen and front-of-house staff together outside a wedding venue.

Three of the crew working the grill at a backyard braai.

Two of the crew laughing while pounding pap together, in the earlier uniform.

The team with a young guest and her family at a private catered event.

Biggy in his black apron, branded with the Biggy Smallz Spitmasters patch.

The crew prepping orders at an outdoor stall, in All Gold-branded aprons for a sponsor event.

The crew in matching black shirts, laughing together between service.

The team goofing around in black shirts and patches after a shift.

The crew grilling rolls together at the same outdoor sponsor event.

A crew member threading skewers onto the grill in a Biggy Smallz shirt.

The crew celebrating together on the dance floor of a wedding venue.

Head Honcho

Martin “Biggy” Mhlongo

Martin “Biggy” Mhlongo is a celebrated South African chef, TV personality, and the mastermind behind Biggy Smallz Spitmasters, a premier spitbraai and catering company renowned for its bold flavours and top-tier hospitality. With a passion for fire-cooked meats and authentic South African cuisine, Chef Biggy has built a brand that brings people together over exceptional food and unforgettable experiences.

Biggy’s journey in the culinary world has been nothing short of extraordinary. His talent and charisma have landed him appearances on popular shows like Rate My Plate, Come Dine With Me SA, Ultimate Braai Master, and the confirmed South African pitmaster at the Mozambique Barbecue Festival, where he showcased his skills in open-flame cooking and traditional South African braais.

More than the plate

The Fire Didn’t Stop

During COVID, when so many tables sat empty, the fire didn’t stop — it just pointed somewhere else. Biggy Smallz cooked and served hot meals to people who needed them, just food doing what food does best. It’s the same heart behind every plate today, just aimed a little wider.

Children queuing outside as servers hand out cups of hot food and bread.

Biggy stirring a large pot of stew over the heat, masked and gloved.

Biggy holding a packed hot meal, ready to hand out.