What are hog roasts and spit roasts and what are the denefits of having them for your wedding day?
Hog roasts or spit roasts are basically self explanatory although they have evolved massively recently. In their basic form, this is essentially a hog or pig mounted on a spit and cooked for a given length of time over a gas or wood fire. Put like that, you'd never want one for any event but they have changed massively in recent times. Modern hog and spit roasts are generally large portable gas fired barbecues, much larger than your home version, they can be towed by vehicles making them extremely mobile and are usually made from food grade stainless steel. The design enables very large hogs or other meat carcasses to be cooked evenly and allow for a fat drip off into a bottom vessel so that the entire unit can be kept very clean.
What are the benefits of having a hog roast for a wedding. First, they are very versaitle, the new machines can go anywhere a car can go so if you are having a wedding in a marquee in the middle of a field, no problem with having a hog roast. Secondly, they are very tasty, everyone generally likes pork and other meats can also be roasted including lamb or beef so you can accomodate most guests needs. The meat is generally served in rolls and usually pork is accompanied with an apple sauce and possibly a salad. They are also incredibly cost effective, typically the cost of a hog roast for 100 people is less than a standard wedding venue or events caterer would charge for a main meal or buffet. Finally, hog roasts caterers generally know what they are doing and have typically catered for a large number of events and the quality of their service determines their business reputation.
How do you find a decent hog roast supplier. first, ask for recommmendations from friends or families, this is always your first port of call. Ask at your venue or marquee hire company, they should be able to recommend a good quality local hog roast supplier. Finally, look in wedding directories in your country like Catering 4 Weddings. These can help you to locate suppliers in your local county or state!