Abstract: A food roasting apparatus for roasting a food item includes an elongated tubular rod, a food support assembly and a skewer. The tubular rod has a first end, a second end, and a passageway extending therebetween. The food support assembly is formed from a continuous piece of material. The food support assembly has a first side, a second side and cross support member connecting the first and second side. At least one first ring member is positioned on the first side and at least one second ring member is positioned on the second side such that the first and second ring members cooperate to support the food item. The skewer has a first end and a second end. The skewer is slidably supported in the tubular rod such that the skewer is selectively movable between an extended position and a retracted position.