Whether you’re planning a birthday, a wedding, or just a great excuse to enjoy delicious food, a hog roast is a feast like no other. if you’ve never hosted one before, the idea might seem a bit daunting. Don’t worry – this beginner’s guide will walk you through everything you need to know to host a perfect hog roast with ease!
So, what is a hog roast you may be asking?
First things first, let’s cover the basics. A hog roast is a whole pig, slow roasted over one of our state-of-the-art machine. The result? Tender, juicy meat with crispy crackling that’s full of flavour. The beauty of a hog roast is in the process – it’s all about cooking low and slow to achieve that perfect balance of juicy meat and crispy skin. It’s a feast for the senses – the sight, smell, and taste are enough to make anyone’s mouth water. And we can assure you that you won’t be disappointed.
Before you dive into the planning, it’s important to figure out how you’ll go about preparing the roast. Do you want to cook the hog yourself, or would you rather hire professionals to handle everything? If you’re going the DIY route, you’ll need to rent a hog roast machine, which is designed for slow cooking a whole pig. We offer hog roast equipment for hire, along with the option of purchasing a whole pig, so you can get everything you need in one place. Alternatively, you could hire us to do it all for you – from sourcing the pig to cooking and serving. We’ll even take care of the clean-up too, so you don’t have to worry about the mess once the party has come to an end.The location is key to hosting a successful hog roast. You’ll need plenty of space for the roasting equipment and of course, enough seats for your guests. During the summer months, why not go for an outdoor space, where your guests can mingle and relax in the sunshine? But if you do plan on hosting indoors, make sure your space is well-ventilated, as cooking a hog can create a lot of smoke.
The hog roasting process takes approximately 6 hours to cook, therefore, we’ll arrive at your venue in plenty of time. Don’t worry, we’ll handle all of the timings for you, but if you’re doing it yourself, then we’ll bring everything to you in good time, so you can cook the pork to perfection.