Hauchi Kay CateringEvents & Wedding Specialists Nyama Choma Catering Kenya
Live fire nyama choma brought to your venue by skilled choma masters, from whole roasted goat to premium beef, pork, chicken and offal, with full equipment and fresh accompaniments included, for events of any size across Nairobi and the country.
ServiceLive fire nyama choma catering with choma masters and full equipment
Who forWeddings, corporate events, birthdays, community and public events
WhereNairobi and nationwide across all Kenyan counties
IncludedMeat, marinades, charcoal, grills, staff, setup and cleanup
PricingFrom KES 2,500 to KES 25,000 per person, depending on cuts and scale
Next stepFree, no obligation quotation
Service overview
Kenya’s Nyama Choma Tradition, Catered Properly
No Kenyan celebration feels complete without nyama choma, the sizzle of meat over glowing charcoal, the drift of woodsmoke and the gathering of family, colleagues and friends around a choma station. Hauchi Kay brings the authentic art of the choma to your venue, whether it is a corporate gala in Westlands, a wedding ruracio in Kiambu or a community celebration in Mombasa.
Authentic live fire
Slow charcoal roasting only, no gas grills and nothing pre-cooked or reheated.
Every scale served
From intimate gatherings of 20 guests to public events of over 1,000, with equal care.
A full range of cuts
Whole goat, beef, pork, chicken and offal, all prepared fresh on site.
Trained choma masters
A skilled team focused on live fire cooking, carving and presentation.
Full equipment supplied
Commercial grills, roasting spits, carving stations and serving platters included.
Transparent pricing
Clear, itemised quotations built around your cuts, guest count and venue.
Menu and cuts
The Hauchi Kay Nyama Choma Menu
Built around Kenya’s finest roasting cuts, prepared with traditional technique and Hauchi Kay’s signature marinades. Whether the centrepiece is a whole goat for a wedding ruracio or a live beef rib carving station for a corporate team build, our choma masters have the cut, the skill and the equipment to deliver it well.
Whole Animal Roasts
Whole goat, whole lamb and whole pig, slow roasted over charcoal for hours to build deep, smoky flavour. The centrepiece for weddings, rurácios and large corporate events.
Premium Beef Cuts
T-bone steaks, beef short ribs, rack of ribs and whole rib eye roasts, sourced from certified butcheries and seasoned with Hauchi Kay’s signature dry rub.
Pork Specialties
Pork spare ribs marinated in peri-peri sauce, pork belly roasted to a crispy finish, plus suckling pig on request for premium events.
Chicken and Poultry
Whole kienyeji chicken basted in a lemon herb marinade, larger quantity broiler chicken for high volume events, and quail available on request.
Offals and Kenyan Specialties
Mutura, matumbo, grilled liver and kidneys, prepared by hand and roasted to order. Consistently the first items to run out at every event.
Accompaniments
Freshly made kachumbari, hand rolled ugali, roasted potatoes, steamed sukuma wiki and a full spread of traditional Kenyan condiments.
Menu options
Browse the choma menu by category
- Whole roasted goat
- Whole roasted lamb
- Whole roasted pig
- Suckling pig, on request
- Slow charcoal roasting, several hours per animal
- T-bone steaks
- Beef short ribs
- Rack of ribs
- Whole rib eye roast
- Pork spare ribs, peri-peri marinated
- Pork belly, crispy finish
- Whole kienyeji chicken, lemon herb marinade
- Broiler chicken, high volume events
- Quail, on request
- Mutura
- Matumbo
- Grilled liver and kidneys
- Kachumbari, made to order
- Hand rolled ugali
- Roasted potatoes
- Steamed sukuma wiki
- Traditional Kenyan condiments
- Chilled drinks
Every occasion
Nyama Choma Catering for Every Event in Kenya
Hauchi Kay’s nyama choma service is built to serve every type of Kenyan celebration, from the most intimate family gathering to the largest public event, scaling to match the size and tone of the occasion.
Weddings and Ruracio
Whole goat and premium beef rib centrepieces for wedding receptions and ruracio feasts, timed to align with the programme of the day.
Corporate and Team Building
A live choma station feeds and entertains a team at once, one of Hauchi Kay’s fastest growing service lines across Nairobi.
Birthdays and Family Celebrations
Flexible packages for milestone birthdays, graduations and reunions, from 20 guests up to 500, with cuts suited to the family’s budget.
Estate and Community Events
Full choma villages with multiple grilling stations, carving tables and a complete accompaniments spread, built to feed a community in style.
Political and Public Events
Large scale nyama choma for rallies, government functions and public events, with logistics for several thousand guests across locations at once.
Why Hauchi Kay
What Makes Hauchi Kay Nyama Choma Authentic
Charcoal roasting only
No gas grills, no pre-cooking and no reheating, ever.
Fresh within 24 hours
Cuts sourced from certified suppliers close to your event date, never frozen or stored.
Signature marinades
A dry rub and marinating technique developed and refined over years of practice.
Regional expertise
Choma masters trained in roasting traditions from the Coast to the Rift Valley.
Made from scratch
Kachumbari and ugali prepared on site, no pre-packaged shortcuts.
KEBS compliant hygiene
Strict food handling and temperature standards through every stage of service.
Packages
Nyama Choma Packages and Cost Ranges
Indicative per person pricing for common event types. Every package includes accompaniments, equipment, staff, setup and cleanup, with final quotations tailored to your cuts, guest count and venue.
Per person
Corporate Team Build
Mixed grill nyama choma with a full spread of accompaniments, suited to office days out and staff functions.
KES 5,500 – KES 12,000 per person
Per person
Wedding / Ruracio
Whole goat, beef and chicken with full sides, built for the scale and ceremony of a wedding or ruracio.
KES 8,000 – KES 18,000 per person
Per person
Birthday Party
Mixed grill buffet with kachumbari and ugali, flexible for family gatherings and milestone celebrations.
KES 4,500 – KES 9,000 per person
Per person
Premium Private Dining
Whole animal centrepiece with elevated table service, for private events wanting the highest tier of presentation.
KES 12,000 – KES 25,000 per person
How it works
Booking Nyama Choma Catering
1
Initial consultation by phone, WhatsApp or email. Tell us your event type, guest count, preferred cuts and budget.
2
We design a tailored nyama choma menu and deliver a fully itemised quote within 24 hours.
3
Confirm your date with a 50 percent deposit, the balance is settled on the day of the event.
4
Fresh cuts are ordered from certified suppliers 24 to 48 hours before your event.
5
Our team arrives three to four hours early to build the grills, the fire and prepare accompaniments.
6
Choma masters serve guests directly from the grill, carving tableside or managing the buffet station.
7
Once service ends, we break down equipment, dispose of waste responsibly and leave your venue spotless.
Peak season fills up fast
Book at least four to six weeks ahead for December, Easter and school holiday events to secure your preferred date.
Pricing
Nyama Choma Catering Cost Ranges in Kenya
Transparent pricing is a core value at Hauchi Kay. The tables below give upper market cost ranges in Kenyan Shillings. Final quotations are always customised to your specific event, cut selection, guest count and location.
Per Kilogram / Per Cut Pricing
| Cut | Preparation | Cost Range |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Goat (live weight) | Slaughtered, dressed and roasted on site | KES 12,000 – 20,000 per goat |
| Whole Lamb | Dressed and charcoal roasted | KES 18,000 – 28,000 per lamb |
| Beef Short Ribs | Marinated, slow roasted | KES 3,500 – 6,500 per kg |
| Beef T-Bone | Grilled to order | KES 4,000 – 7,500 per kg |
| Pork Spare Ribs | Peri-peri marinated, charcoal grilled | KES 3,000 – 5,500 per kg |
| Whole Kienyeji Chicken | Lemon herb marinated, whole roast | KES 1,800 – 3,500 per bird |
| Mutura / Matumbo | Grilled offals | KES 2,500 – 4,500 per kg |
| Suckling Pig (whole) | Slow roasted, premium setup | KES 35,000 – 60,000 per pig |
Event Package Pricing, Per Person
| Event Type | Package Inclusions | Cost Range |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate Team Build | Mixed grill plus accompaniments | KES 5,500 – 12,000 |
| Wedding / Ruracio | Whole goat, beef, chicken and full sides | KES 8,000 – 18,000 |
| Birthday Party | Mixed grill buffet, kachumbari and ugali | KES 4,500 – 9,000 |
| Neighbourhood / Estate Event | Community choma buffet | KES 3,500 – 7,500 |
| Political Rally / Public Event | High volume nyama choma service | KES 2,500 – 5,500 |
| Premium Private Dining | Whole animal and elevated table service | KES 12,000 – 25,000 |
Full Event Package Estimates (Setup, Staff, Charcoal and Equipment Included)
| Guest Count | Standard Package | Premium Package |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Guests | KES 90,000 – 130,000 | KES 200,000 – 350,000 |
| 50 Guests | KES 200,000 – 300,000 | KES 450,000 – 700,000 |
| 100 Guests | KES 380,000 – 550,000 | KES 850,000 – 1,400,000 |
| 200 Guests | KES 720,000 – 1,000,000 | KES 1,600,000 – 2,800,000 |
| 500 Guests | KES 1,700,000 – 2,400,000 | KES 3,800,000 – 6,000,000 |
| 1,000 Guests | KES 3,200,000 – 4,500,000 | KES 7,000,000 – 12,000,000 |
All prices are in Kenyan Shillings and represent upper market estimates. Final quotations are always tailored to your specific event, guest count, cut selection, venue logistics and county.
Coverage
Nyama Choma Catering Locations Across Kenya
- Nairobi Metro: CBD, Westlands, Karen, Kilimani, Gigiri, Runda, Lavington, Parklands, Eastleigh, Ruiru, Juja
- Central Kenya: Kiambu, Thika, Murang’a, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Nyandarua
- Coast Region: Mombasa, Malindi, Kilifi, Diani, Kwale, Lamu
- Rift Valley: Nakuru, Eldoret, Naivasha, Kericho, Bomet, Narok
- Western and Nyanza: Kisumu, Kakamega, Bungoma, Siaya, Homa Bay, Kisii
- Eastern Kenya: Machakos, Kitui, Makueni, Kajiado, Embu, Meru
Reviews
What clients say
Hauchi Kay set up a full choma village at our company’s annual team building day in Karen. Three whole goats, beef ribs and kienyeji chicken kept everyone talking for weeks. The team was professional and left the venue spotless.
We booked Hauchi Kay for our daughter’s ruracio in Kiambu with 180 guests. The whole goat presentation was spectacular and every guest was well fed. Punctual, professional and authentically Kenyan.
FAQs
Nyama Choma Catering FAQs
How much does nyama choma catering cost in Kenya?
Prices range from KES 2,500 to KES 25,000 per person depending on event type, cut selection and guest count. A full event package for 50 guests starts from KES 200,000. Contact us for a precise itemised quote.
What is the minimum guest count for a booking?
We accommodate events from as few as 20 guests, with no upper limit. We have catered nyama choma events for over 1,000 guests at once.
Can Hauchi Kay roast a whole goat at my event?
Yes. Whole goat roasting is one of our signature services. We supply the goat, prepare it on site and roast it over slow charcoal at your venue. Whole lamb and whole pig are also available.
How far in advance should I book?
We recommend booking at least seven to fourteen days ahead for events under 100 guests, and four to six weeks ahead for larger events. Book early during December, Easter and school holidays.
Do you provide charcoal, grills and all equipment?
Yes. Every booking includes commercial grills, charcoal, roasting spits, carving stations, serving platters, tongs and serving staff. You do not need to supply anything.
Is nyama choma catering available outside Nairobi?
Yes. We provide nyama choma catering across all regions of Kenya including Mombasa, Nakuru, Kisumu, Eldoret and upcountry counties. Contact us to discuss logistics for your location.
What accompaniments are included in the package?
All packages include freshly prepared kachumbari, hand rolled ugali, roasted potatoes and sukuma wiki as standard. Additional sides can be added to any package on request.
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Hauchi Kay Catering. Authentic live fire nyama choma for weddings, corporate, private and community events across Nairobi and upcountry Kenya.