Food & Lifestyle

Well maybe not when you have added all the home made apple sauce, chilli sauce and BBQ sauce. Then topped this with a sage and onion stuffing, after squashing as much pork as you can onto one of our freshly baked bread rolls and lets not forget about the crispy crackling that’s a favourite with our customers and their guests. However let us have a look at the benefits of roast pork alone. Pork is high in vitamins and minerals which include the likes of phosphorus, selenium, and thiamine.  We associate Beef or perhaps Lamb when we think of a meat rich in vitamin B and thiamine. However the hog roast is actually richer in both! Also found in a rich form when we look at pork are the vitamins B6 & B12. Essential vitamins should you be considering going on the Chase any time soon, as these are essential vitamins for the brain to get working correctly ! Another important requirement of the human body is Iron, you guessed it, the hog roast supplies the human body with a high amount o...

With the good weather finally on the horizon and many of the restrictions we have had to put up with in the UK being lifted, you will be able to enjoy a traditional British summer BBQ. If you tend to find yourself heading to your favourite supermarket for your BBQ food and are looking to up your game a little this year, you should check out some of the great markets dotted around London. Not sure where to start your search? Below we’ve highlighted the 5 London markets we think offer the best of the best in BBQ food . BROADWAY MARKET Found in the London borough of Hackney, Broadway Market is the smallest of the markets on our list. Don’t let that fool you, though, as it commands an enviable reputation and is continuing to expand and grow. This is in part because it offers a wide range of organically sourced food, including venison, veal, freshly caught fish and rare breed pork for your own BBQ. If you try the tantalising BBQ stands they have there, though, you won’t be disappointed. STR...

Street Food is the new way to eat gourmet dishes without paying the earth. It’s a bunch of passionate, motivated owner-operators who have a product they love and create it right there in front of you using local, high quality ingredients. The people you are buying the food from are the chefs, the owners, the drivers, the marketers, the buyers and the servers of the meal you’re eating. It’s artisan cooking at it’s most direct. This distinguishes it from more established cousins festival caterers (larger units, often many units owned by one company, mainly large festivals) and mobile caterers (think markets and car boot sales, selling straight forward food) although there is a lot of crossover, and you will find us all hanging out together when it’s raining. Set up as a sole trader or a limited company. Then you need to register a food business with your local authority. They will get the Environmental Health on your case and ultimately get you a Food Hygiene rating. That’s the only l...

Before you take a risk on any business venture, you need to have a solid business plan in place. Of course, if this was all it took to launch a successful business, there’d be a lot more Richard Bransons walking around — the really hard part is executing the plan. Nonetheless, if you don’t have a well-thought-out and realistic business plan, you’re doomed to fail. Here’s how to create one for your catering business in uk and give yourself the best possible chance of success. Find your target market First, you need to find your target market. Weddings, parties, and business conferences all need catering, and you’ll be a lot more likely to succeed if you focus on one niche. It’s important to pick one clearly-defined target market and build a business around solving one of their specific pain points. You can then build your brand around this sector, which will influence the tone of all your marketing efforts and the way you interact with your customers. Think of it this way: If you were ...

Hog Roast Prices A blow-out event is a great excuse for a huge hog roast, but they don’t necessarily come with a bank-breaking price tag. Hog roast hire can be as simple or as fancy as your event dictates, and are always a great way to get your guests talking. Hog roasts typically use little space and most will come with tents or serving tables included. A hog roast is an excellent option for parties with limited area, great value for a budget, and a meat lover's dream! Number of Guests The number of attendees at your event will affect the size of the pig you’ll need to roast, which will, in turn, affect the total price of the service. Usually, feeding up to 100 people will provide very slight variance in cost but feeding up to 200 will raise the bill. If you’re feeding under 40 people, a hog roast might not be the most cost-effective choice - unless you’re hoping for a lot of leftovers! Menu and Side Options The cost for a hog roast can be totally transformed by your choice of si...

A catering van business is a low-cost, low-risk venture for those looking to set up a food business. Rather than simply being a convenient way of eating, catering vans have become a gastronomical experience in themselves. Festival catering van offers a unique eating experience and can be found at a variety of events and locations. Customers have come to expect restaurant-quality food at a more affordable price – but don’t be fooled into thinking the lower price will harm your profits. A catering van has significantly lower overhead and running costs than traditional food establishments, increasing your profits. Catering vans have no culinary limits. You can serve any type of cuisine you choose, focusing on your culinary strengths and the type of food that is most likely to make a profit. Catering vans offer culinary diversity to their customers. When setting up your catering van business, it may be recommended to focus on a specific type of cuisine. You can then fine-tune your menu. T...

Over the past few years, street food catering have exploded in popularity. From local parks, city centres, and even Food Channel shows, one thing is for sure; everybody loves a food truck business. They’re fast, creative, and usually a lot cheaper than going to a fancy sit-down restaurant. As wonderful as all of this sounds, however, many aspiring chefs fail to realize the costs associated with opening their first food truck. When you’re looking at how much to start a food truck business , you need to consider costs of the truck, cooking equipment, renting locations, and even advertising. If you want to be successful, then you need to treat your truck like a business. There are plenty of opportunities for small business owners in the food truck industry. Instead of investing in a full brick-and-mortar location, you can start your own food service business with just a vehicle, cooking equipment, and ingredients. If you’re interested in starting a food truck business , the first step is...

If you’ve got the budget, a van makes life easier,  – but the right ones can come at a cost. ‘The vans people want are the vintage ones; Citroen H Van is the king of UK Street food , but you’re looking at around £45,000 (plus fit-out of kit) to get something that gives you some space and is mechanically sound,’ With one of these, the ‘ street food elite ’ will consider you for their events and you’ll get plenty of wedding work if that’s what you want, ‘Even then consider how far you want to travel; they are notoriously unreliable and slow.’ One other option is to explore second-hand vehicles. On E-bay for example, there are fitted out Citroen H Vans and VW Camper vans going in the region of £15,000 to £20,000. Of course, you’ll need to factor in any refurbishments and possibly mechanical work into these prices before you’re ready to hit the road. If you are thinking about festivals and bigger events, consider whether a van is what you need. ‘You can invest your money in pitch ...

Over the past few years, food trucks have exploded in popularity. From local parks, city centres, and even Food Channel shows, one thing is for sure; everybody loves a food truck business in uk . They’re fast, creative, and usually a lot cheaper than going to a fancy sit-down restaurant. For chefs and cooks, food trucks open up a whole new realm of creativity. You can have full control of the menu, without having to report to the usual restaurant hierarchy. The only thing that you have to worry about is keeping your customers loyal, satisfied, and interested. As wonderful as all of this sounds, however, many aspiring chefs fail to realise the costs associated with opening their first food truck. When you’re looking at how much to start a food truck business , you need to consider costs of the truck, cooking equipment, renting locations, and even advertising. If you want to be successful, then you need to treat your truck like a business. ‘I had a passion for food and the main drive fo...

Mobile hog roast business has hit the market – and it ticks all the boxes for someone who fancies a nice little earner with great potential for growth.Greedy Little Pig specialises in offering delicious hog roasts at private, corporate events and festivals along all kinds of celebratory occasions. Weddings being number one. It continues to be a firm favourite with customers for sure.The well-established business includes the all the equipment needed – including five Hog Boss ovens, a Ford Transit van with distinctive signage, gazebos, stainless steel serving counters, uniforms, a high pressure jet wash, a slick website, supplier and customer contacts and bookings for future events. there’s potential to start earning straight away and, even better, it’s being sold for a reduced price right now.The business attracts a lot of corporate bookings and hotels for weddings, but it’s equally in demand from people who are having a party at their home and want something different. ‘self serve’ o...