the most important question of all, How many guests are expected? This is obviously important as a Whole Hog serves up to 120 and therefore wouldn’t be appropiate for a smaller event of perhaps 45 quests. Our team would be able to offer a more suitable Roast such as a 2 Pork Loin Package which serves up to 50 and cooked in two and a half hours over a Charcoal fire.
Once the most suitable roast has been agreed upon the client would be offered a variety of additions such as Vegetarian options, salads, plates etc.
After this has all been discussed and agreed the client would be e-mailed a booking form which asks for more details such as the full address, serving time, any access problems etc.

We at Big Roast are asked one question above all others when clients book a Hog Roast event with us. ‘ What happens if it rains?’
Well, even with Big Roast doing most of their Hog roast events between March and September this is a sensible and important question as we all know that the U.Kis famous for it’s extremely changeable weather.
How many times has the Wimbledon Tennis Championship been delayed by heavy downpours at the height of summer? We all know that it has but does anyone know by what kind of rain routinely interupts this
Was it ‘ Orographic ‘ , ‘ Frontal’ or ‘ Convective’ rain? But at least we know it was rain and not drizzle which is when a raindrop is less than .5mm in diameter.
Big Roast have dealt with it all which is why we always arrive at Hog Roast events well prepared.
Our chefs bring with them a weather-proofed Gazebo below which they create a kitchen, preparation and serving area. if it rains everything is well protected and if it is still poring down at serving time the chef will work with the host to serve indoors.
Hog Roast events disrupted by the rain usually end up great successes as all concerned seem to pull together determined not to be beaten by the very British summer weather.

You can organize the party either at home or somewhere else, but it most likely will be easier to put it together elsewhere as that will give you more time to decorate and organize and you won’t worry about them surprising you instead. Make sure that you also notify the catering company, such as Big Roast, that will be providing the Hog Roast that it will be a surprise birthday party so they don’t make any calls to your home.

Most people don’t realise what is involved in actually getting our succulent and delicous Hog Roast to the serving tables of our clients. The day would start for our small group of well-trained Hog Roast chefs many hours before the clients required serving time. They would arrive at our Wimbledon Kitchen giving themslves an hour to book out and check over their vans and two hours to drive to their event. Upon arrival at the kitchen he would first check the oil, water and tyres of his designated van. Only when this is done would he start to load.

First, the roasting machines, machines differing depending on the Hog Roast option chosen. Next, the serving table and Gazebo followed by the Tool kit of knives, thermometers, serving trays and tongs. Only when all the equipment necessary for producing our famous Hog Roasts is loaded will the chefs start to think about the food.

They pack the freshly prepared salads into large cooling bags to keep them fresh during the journey and until serving time and Canapes are stacked in special £300 insulated travel chests.

Then the Hog Roast meat.

The Hog itself is packed in bespoke chilled plastic sleeves and sealed. These sleeves will keep the Hog chilled for up to 5 hours.

When the Head Chef has satisfied himself that everyone has everything needed on board the chefs are allowed to leave with plenty of time to arrive at the event address at the time agreed.

Then they start to cook.

Head out with the family and enjoy the evening celebrations with fireworks and big bon fires, then head home with some fireworks for the yard and have everyone gather together to enjoy them. It could become a family tradition to organize a family reunion on this special day. Not only do you have entertainment, but by hiring a catering company to see to the cooking, you can enjoy this time with your family. It’s a great time to catch up, brush up on your history, and entertain the kids.

With everyone so busy these days it is hard to get everyone together in one place. Certainly everyone will be heading out to participate in the evening’s events, and then why not finish up the evening with a delicious Hog Roast dinner surrounded by family and friends. It’s a great way to end the evening, plus with all that is going on you will certainly have plenty to talk about.

If the weather is bad, which in most cases during this time of year it is, you can organize the party indoors. This doesn’t mean that you will be missing out on anything though, even the smallest apartment can have a great affect when decorated properly. You can even have a haunted house within the house, whether it’s just one room or within a couple of rooms. The kids will be thrilled by the sounds and crazy decorations. Have fun Halloween games set up for the kids to enjoy, and make sure to have plenty of treats hidden throughout the house.

For the adults, well, drinks and food is the key. Different people have different tastes and by hiring a Hog Roast, you can ensure that everyone gets exactly what they need. From great salads and starters, to the most delicious meats you will find. No matter how big or small the party will be, surely you want to focus on your guests and not the food.

Though the romantic feel of the outdoors cannot be fully matched indoors, you can recreate it with the right decorations. By using lanterns for your lighting you can enjoy a more subtle light that brings that outdoor romance indoors and offers the necessary light to enjoy the celebration. Add beautiful outdoorsy table centrepieces that can easily be gathered from a nearby park. Use leaves you’ve collected, small dried branches, and other Fall gifts. Decorate with the colours of the outdoors and your guests won’t even notice they are inside.

Big Roast were one of the original innovators of Hog Roasts in the UK and are firmly established as one of the key market players, offering high end catering services to clients across the UK.

In 2011 we are proud to announce the launch of www.hogroasts.es which is focusing on offering hog roasts to customers across Alicante and Malaga. We will be trading under the respected Big Roast Brand – www.bigroast.es and also through a specific website for Hog Roast Spain customers.

If you are interested in having a Hog Roast at your event in Spain please email contact@bigroast.es.

We offer a wonderful array of packages for different sized occasions. You can choose a package that even includes the wait staff as well as all of the extras such as starters, salads, and desserts. You can surely find something for every single one of your guests. Worried that there are vegetarian guests on y our list? We’ve got great vegetarian menus available as well.

For a truly exceptional dining experience you need to find the catering company that will offer you the broadest possible array of choices so you can not only treat your guests to an amazing dinner, but a memorable experience. Weddings are meant to be remembered, offer your guests even more to remember for your wonderful wedding, a delicious Hog Roast dinner that will leave them asking for more. Call us today to get more information and a quote on our packages.