Here at Hog Roast Barnstaple, we get a genuine buzz out of being part of your big events – and let’s be honest, few events feel bigger than a proper milestone birthday.
As the calendar counted down to David’s sixtieth birthday on the 29th of August, he set his sights on throwing the kind of party people would still be talking about months later. Being a smart man, he clocked pretty early on that the menu would make or break the day, so he got in touch with Hog Roast Barnstaple and asked for the one thing that never lets anyone down: a hog roast.
Hog roasts have held pride of place at dinner tables for centuries now, but don’t let that fool you into thinking they’re old-fashioned. If anything, they’ve been having a serious moment lately, and nobody’s happier about that than us – well, us and the guests who love watching the whole theatrical carving process before diving into something unbeatably tasty. Our team has worked hard to bring hog roasts into the modern day, with advanced cooking methods and a commitment to quality ingredients, which ensures every pig we use is free range and responsibly sourced from local farms with accreditations for animal welfare.
We never rush the cooking either, giving each pig the hours it genuinely needs so the crackling snaps exactly right, the meat stays tender and juicy and the sage and onion stuffing has time to soak up all those rich pan juices. A bit of homemade applesauce cuts through the richness nicely, while soft rolls and wraps give guests everything they need to build the sandwich of their dreams.
For David, the hog roast alone would’ve done the job. But he wanted to push things further, which, frankly, we love hearing. So we helped him round the menu out with tomato and mozzarella salad, mixed salad, coleslaw and a generous mix of sweet potato and classic fries. We also made sure the vegetarians and vegans on the guest list weren’t left out, offering veggie skewers and BBQ pulled jackfruit rolls as equally tasty alternatives.
From the presentation right through to the service and, of course, the flavour itself, Hog Roast Barnstaple nailed every part of David’s birthday dinner, leaving him and his 60 guests thoroughly satisfied.