Hog Roast: The Centrepiece of the Fête

When you are organising the annual village fête, there is always the challenge of thinking about a new attraction that you can headline when you begin advertising it. Your regular stalls won’t present you with a problem and if you have had success with games for the kids, there is no reason for changing much there. Roasting a hog, however, is something that you may not have considered before, but wouldn’t it be the perfect answer?

Nationwide experience

You will be able to find a nationwide service that does everything once you allocate a place at your site. That means bringing all the equipment and staff and providing plastic cutlery and plates. The site will be cleared up at the end of the day by the caterer, so you will have no worries about needing volunteers to help with the roast area. The secret is to cook the hog slowly so that it remains juicy but cooks right through, while at the same time having crispy skin for that crackling.

One of the first things that a caterer will ask is an estimate of numbers. You will have an idea of the amount of people who attend the event each year, but that does not mean you will know exactly how many roasted hog buns you might sell. Your advertising will create the interest so that everyone will know that the hog will be there – and hopefully that will generate the interest you need to sell out.

Young adults

You will be given a quotation based on the size of the hog that is chosen. The best ones are usually the young adults, rather than the more mature hogs, which may naturally be a little tougher. There are different preparation techniques, but all involve seasoning in some form and an oil coating.

A typical 80-pound hog will take at least 6 hours to cook; hiring an experienced caterer will ensure it is just right. It should produce about 40 pounds of meat, which is as good on the second day as it is on the day of cooking. This means that even if you overestimate the amount you will sell on the day of the roast itself, you can sell the leftovers for people to take home – there will be no need to worry about waste.

Continental popularity

The popularity of hog roasts has increased in the UK in recent years, but it has been a tradition in many parts of Europe for quite some time, particularly in the East, where wild boars are common in the forests. It is almost the only way the locals would enjoy a BBQ. Once it is cooked, it is taken off the bones and then ready to be put into buns – with apple sauce certainly being the most popular side dish you will be offered by a UK caterer.

At PremierRoast, you will be taking advantage of caterers with vast amounts of experience providing quality service to customers. If you have a look at the information on the website and get your questions answered, you are just a decision away from having a memorable day.