The ultimate guide to planning a hog roast party in East & West Sussex
Are you organising a special celebration, wedding or bash? Hog roast parties in East and West Sussex are in high demand, hitting it out of the park when it comes to offering the best alternative to your usual BBQ fare.
Preparation is the key to creating a successful event, so follow our guide to planning the ultimate hog roast party.
Why choose a hog roast for your event?
Hog roasts are perfect for all events, from East Sussex weddings and birthday parties to product launches, award ceremonies and anniversaries. This type of food goes down a storm with all ages while creating an exciting talking point on the day.
Hog roasts stimulate all the senses – imagine the theatrical visuals of cooking over smoke and fire, mouth-watering aromas filling the air and the sizzling sounds of meat slow-cooking over the heat. That’s all before the slow-roasted hog is carved and served to awaiting guests, including perfectly crisp crackling and tender pork.
Hog roast hire vs professional catering
Once you’ve decided on a hog roast party, find the best caterer for your celebration. They should have lots of experience catering for events like yours, serving any number of guests. Whether you’re planning a small party with a few family members and friends or a large corporate gathering of hundreds of people, your hog roast chef should be able to help. A good catering company will have sample menus, case studies and a gallery on their website, giving you an insight into what to expect.
Want to cook the pig roast yourself? Look for the option of DIY hog roast hire. Some caterers can provide you with a whole pig to slow-cook, hog roast machine and gas bottle, delivering to and collecting from your venue.
Pick a menu to suit your party theme
Hog roasts aren’t a bog-standard option. They’re highly versatile, from the flavour combinations possible to beautifully presented dishes. Many people like a traditional spit roast with all the trimmings, but you can also pick something else, like a Mexican or Italian pig roast.
Speak to your caterer about how menus can be tailored to your theme. They’ll often have lots of knowledge about the most seasonal ingredients to include on the menu, as well as ways they can adjust serving styles to your theme. More informal occasions will probably warrant a relaxed ‘built your own plate’ style hog roast, whereas giant BBQ platters will be more appropriate for a table service.
Need more advice? Speak to our hog roast chefs
If you’re planning a hog roast party, speak to our knowledgeable team about your plans. At The Gourmet Hog Roast Company East Sussex, we tailor our services to your needs. So, whether you’re looking for hog roast hire in Eastbourne or BBQ catering in Ditchling, we can help.
To get started, call now on 01273 761002 or message us at info@gourmet-hog-roast.co.uk.
