Auspit Accessories Explained: What Does Each Accessory Do?

The Auspit is already one of the most versatile ways to cook over fire, but the accessories are what truly expand what you can create.

While the standard Auspit setup is perfect for traditional spit roasting, adding the right accessories allows you to cook everything from gyros and vegetables to breakfast, side dishes, and complete camp meals.

Whether you are a weekend camper, a four-wheel driver, or someone who enjoys cooking over fire at home, understanding what each Auspit accessory does will help you build a setup that suits the way you cook

Auspit Spitmate: Cook More Than Just Meat

The Auspit Spitmate is one of the most popular accessories because it allows you to cook foods that would normally be difficult to secure on a skewer.

The rotating basket tumbles continuously over the fire, helping food cook evenly without needing constant stirring or flipping.

Perfect for:

• Roast potatoes
• Vegetables
• Chicken wings
• Diced meat
• Popcorn
• Smaller camp meals

The Spitmate is a great way to turn your Auspit into a more complete outdoor cooking setup.

Best for: Side dishes, smaller foods, and adding variety to your fire cooking.

Learn More: View our detailed guide on What Can You Cook In The Auspit Spitmate for more cooking ideas, tips, and inspiration.

Auspit Gyros Discs: Bring Street Food To The Campfire

The Auspit Gyros Discs allow you to create gyros-style stacked meat over your fire.

The discs hold layers of sliced meat securely on the skewer, allowing the outside layers to slowly cook, develop colour, and be carved as you go.

Perfect for:

• Lamb gyros
• Chicken gyros
• Souvlaki style meat
• Shaved meat wraps

It is a simple way to create a completely different style of outdoor cooking using your Auspit.

Best for: Anyone wanting restaurant style gyros and stacked meat cooking at camp.

Learn More: View our detailed guide on How To Cook Lamb Gyros On An Auspit to learn how they work and what you can cook with them.

Auspit Fire Tray: A Contained Fire Anywhere

The Auspit Fire Tray is designed for situations where you cannot have a traditional fire directly on the ground.

It creates a raised and contained cooking area for charcoal or wood, allowing you to cook with your Auspit in more locations.

Perfect for:

• Camping areas with fire restrictions
• Backyard fire setups
• Locations where ground fires are unsuitable
• Charcoal and wood cooking

The adjustable design also allows you to position the heat where you need it for better cooking control.

Best for: Campers wanting more flexibility with where they can cook.

Learn More: View our detailed guide on Auspit Fire Tray: A Contained Fire For Camping And Outdoor Cooking for more information on setup and use.

Auspit Heat Accelerator: Improve Fire Control

Outdoor cooking means dealing with changing conditions.

Wind, cooler weather, and airflow can all affect how your fire performs. The Auspit Heat Accelerator helps concentrate heat underneath your cooking area to improve consistency.

It is especially useful for:

• Windy conditions
• Cooler weather cooking
• Maintaining steady heat

By directing heat more efficiently, it can make managing your fire easier when conditions are not ideal.

Best for: Year round outdoor cooking and improving heat control.

Learn More: View our detailed guide on How To Control Charcoal Grill Heat In Windy Or Cooler Weather to see how the Heat Accelerator can improve your cooking setup.

Auspit Folding Grill: More Ways To Cook Over Fire

The Auspit Folding Grill adds another cooking surface to your setup.

Instead of only using the rotating skewer, the grill allows you to cook traditional BBQ foods alongside your spit roast.

Perfect for:

• Steaks
• Burgers
• Sausages
• Vegetables
• Seafood

It is ideal when you want to cook multiple styles of food around the same fire.

Best for: Campers who want more than just spit roasting.

Learn More: View our detailed Auspit cooking guides for more ideas on using your Folding Grill over fire: Cooking For Smaller Groups: Easy BBQ Meals For Two.

Auspit Hot Plate: Flat Surface Cooking

The Auspit Hot Plate provides a solid cooking surface for foods that need direct contact with heat.

It is ideal for meals where a traditional grill is not the best option.

Perfect for:

• Bacon and eggs
• Fried onions
• Pancakes
• Smaller foods
• Breakfast cooking

It adds another level of versatility to your Auspit setup.

Best for: Camp breakfasts, lunches, and foods that require a flat cooking surface.

Learn More: Explore our Auspit cooking guides for more ideas on using a hot plate over fire: Best Vegetables To Cook Over Charcoal And How To Stop Them Burning.

Auspit Extra Prongs: Cook More At Once

Extra prongs are a simple but useful addition when cooking larger meals.

They allow you to secure additional pieces of meat onto your skewer, giving you more flexibility when cooking for family and friends.

Perfect for:

• Multiple chickens
• Lamb legs
• Smaller roasts
• Larger gatherings

Best for: Anyone who regularly cooks for bigger groups, or wants to cook two proteins at once.

Auspit Swing Arm: Create A Complete Camp Kitchen

The Auspit Swing Arm adds even more functionality to your setup.

It provides a place to hang items such as:

• Pots
• Billy cans
• Cooking tools

This helps transform your Auspit from a simple rotisserie into a more complete outdoor cooking station.

Best for: Campers wanting a more versatile fire cooking setup.

Auspit Portable Camping Stand: Cook Anywhere

The Auspit Portable Camping Stand gives you more flexibility when setting up your rotisserie.

Instead of needing suitable ground to install the standard post, the stand provides a portable base for your Auspit.

Perfect for:

• Campgrounds
• Hard surfaces
• Portable setups
• Areas where driving into the ground is difficult

Best for: Travellers wanting more setup options.

Learn More: View our detailed guide on Auspit Portable Camping Stand: More Freedom For Your Fire Cooking.

Auspit Carry Bag: Keep Your Setup Organised

The Carry Bag may be a simple addition, but it makes transporting your Auspit much easier.

It keeps your components together and protects your gear while travelling.

Perfect for:

• Camping trips
• Caravanning
• Four wheel driving
• Storage at home

Best for: Anyone who wants an organised and easy to transport setup.

Which Auspit Accessories Should You Choose?

The best accessories depend on how you enjoy cooking.

Final Thoughts

The Auspit is more than just a portable spit roaster.

With the right accessories, it becomes a complete outdoor cooking system that can handle everything from slow cooked meats and gyros to vegetables, breakfast, and camp meals.

The best part is that you can build your setup over time. Start with the essentials, then add accessories that match the way you enjoy cooking outdoors.

Whether you are camping for the weekend or cooking in your backyard, the right Auspit accessories help you get more from every fire.

FAQ

What are the best Auspit accessories?

The best Auspit accessories depend on how you cook. The Spitmate is ideal for vegetables and smaller foods, Gyros Discs are great for stacked meat, while the Fire Tray and Heat Accelerator improve fire control.

Can you cook more than just meat on an Auspit?

Yes. With accessories like the Spitmate, Folding Grill, and Hot Plate, you can cook vegetables, seafood, breakfast foods, and a wide range of outdoor meals.

Do Auspit accessories work with all Auspit models?

Most Auspit accessories are designed to work across the Auspit range, but compatibility can vary depending on the accessory and setup