Having extra shawarma spits on hand significantly improves prep efficiency and service speed. While one spit is cooking, staff can keep several prepped and marinated spits ready in the cooler, allowing them to quickly swap in a fresh spit when the current one finishes. This ensures continuous service during peak hours without delays for re-skewering or rebuilding meat cones.

Extra spits also enhance marination and flavor consistency, giving stacked and marinated meat time to rest so flavors fully penetrate and the cone firms up. This setup allows for preparation of the next day’s stock in advance, maintaining consistent taste and texture across servings.

For kitchens serving multiple proteins—such as chicken, beef, lamb, or even vegan options—having additional spits allows staff to rotate meats efficiently without running multiple machines simultaneously. This flexibility ensures each meat type is ready at the right time for service.

Keeping spare spits also supports health, safety, and high-demand preparedness. It prevents unsafe practices like adding fresh meat to a partially cooked spit, and provides a backup supply for catering orders or peak periods, helping the restaurant maintain safe, efficient, and uninterrupted service.