School Holiday Chicken Cook-Up On The Auspit

There is something about school holidays that calls for slower days, more time outside, and meals that bring everyone together without turning it into a chore.

That is exactly where the Auspit comes into its own.

With a whole chicken spinning over the fire and vegetables cooking alongside it, you can create a full meal with minimal effort. Once everything is set up, the motor does the work while you spend time with the family, not stuck managing the cook.

This is the kind of meal that turns a simple afternoon into something memorable.

Why This Works So Well For School Holidays

Cooking over fire does not need to be complicated, especially when you have a setup that works with you.

A whole chicken on the Auspit is one of the easiest and most reliable cooks you can do. It requires minimal prep, cooks evenly, and frees you up while it rotates.

At the same time, using the folding grill or hotplate allows you to cook your vegetables right next to it, building a complete meal without needing multiple setups.

It is simple, efficient, and perfect for families.

The Setup: One Fire, Full Meal

This cook is all about keeping things easy.

You have your chicken rotating on the Auspit, while your vegetables cook on the folding grill or hotplate below or beside it.

What you need:

• Whole chicken

• Auspit rotisserie setup

• Charcoal or wood fire

• Folding grill or hotplate

• Fresh vegetables

Optional extras:

• Olive oil

• Garlic

• Salt and pepper

• Your favourite seasoning

Preparing The Chicken

Start with a whole chicken, around 1.5 to 2 kilos is ideal.

Pat it dry, then season generously with salt, pepper, and your preferred herbs. Garlic, paprika, or a simple BBQ rub all work well.

Secure the chicken onto the Auspit rod and make sure it is balanced properly before starting the motor. This helps it rotate smoothly and cook evenly. Put the squeeze prongs into the chicken to hold it in place.

Once it is spinning, you are already most of the way there.

Cooking The Chicken

Position your chicken over a steady bed of coals, not direct high flames.

You are aiming for consistent medium heat so the chicken cooks through without burning the outside too quickly.

Cook time will usually sit between 1 hour and 1.5 hours depending on size and heat.

As it rotates, the chicken bastes itself, keeping it juicy while developing that golden, crispy skin.

This is where the magic of the Auspit really shows. You are not turning, flipping, or constantly checking. It just works.

Adding Vegetables On The Folding Grill Or Hotplate

While the chicken is spinning, you can build out the rest of the meal.

Chop your vegetables into manageable pieces. Potatoes, pumpkin, zucchini, capsicum, and onions all work perfectly.

Toss them lightly in oil, season with salt and pepper, and place them directly on the folding grill or place them on top of the hotplate.

Let them cook slowly over the coals, turning occasionally until they are soft, slightly charred, and full of flavour.

You can even move them closer or further from the heat depending on how fast they are cooking.

This setup gives you full control without adding complexity.

Let The Motor Do The Work

This is the part that matters most, especially during school holidays.

Once your chicken is spinning and your vegetables are on, you are not tied to the fire.

You can sit down, talk, play with the kids, or just enjoy the moment.

Check in occasionally, turn the vegetables, and adjust your coals if needed, but you are not managing every second of the cook.

The Auspit takes care of the hard part so you can focus on everything else.

Serving It Up

Once the chicken is cooked through and resting, carve it into portions and serve alongside your vegetables.

You end up with a full, hearty meal that feels like you have put in far more effort than you actually have.

Crispy skin, juicy chicken, and fire cooked vegetables all coming together in one simple setup.

Make The Most Of The School Holidays

School holidays are not about rushing meals or spending all your time cooking.

They are about slowing down, getting outside, and making time with the people around you.

A simple chicken on the Auspit with vegetables on the grill is one of the easiest ways to do exactly that.

Set it up, let it spin, and enjoy the moment.

Keep The Fire Going This School Holiday

If you have been looking for an easy way to cook outdoors without the stress, this is it.

The Auspit makes it simple to create real meals over fire while giving you the freedom to step back and enjoy the experience.

Give it a go these school holidays and turn a basic dinner into something the whole family remembers.