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...

If you’ve ever dreamt about opening a food truck , you know it takes a lot of work. You have a vision, an idea and you want to see it grow to fruition. We have some great news for entrepreneurs like you! Over 80% of food truck diners choose to eat there because of the exciting, new, and unique experience. People want to try your fresh menu and enjoy your one-of-a-kind restaurant experience. However, there are many costs and logistics to figure out in your business plan before getting to the fun part. After perfecting the recipes, nailing your food presentation, and choosing the right food truck name, you have to find the actual truck, outfit it with the right food truck equipment and hire a team to run it. All of this takes time.  Once your food truck is ready for business, you need to develop a strategy for attracting guests and generating repeat orders. But how do you find — and keep —  customers? Marketing and branding. When it comes to food trucks, branding is essential, ...

Hog roasts are one of the most exciting catering ideas when it comes to events. The visual elements, sounds and aromas created by expert hog roast companies can get a crowd talking before they’ve even tasted a bite. As a versatile option, hog roasts are chosen for many different types of celebrations. This includes traditional gatherings which need a menu to befit such an occasion. Here’s how the tradition of hog roasts can enhance your event. The tradition of cooking whole pigs as part of a hog roast spans hundreds, maybe even thousands of years. Over the centuries, expert techniques were established to slowly roast meat over a fire to keep it as tender as possible. Now, in the 21st century, there are many global and cultural influences which have gone into each hog roast company’s techniques, flavours and presentations, all with the aim of serving a delicious feast. They’re chosen for everything from weddings caterings and parties to corporate gatherings, delighting crowds and ign...

Before you can start brainstorming color schemes and marketing campaigns, you first have to develop a clear understanding of your restaurant brand. Ultimately, this will influence how your customers perceive and interact with your business. Your food truck brand dictates how your business lives on in the minds of your customers. This means that from the first time anyone sees your logo on their Instagram feed (or on the side of your food truck as it drives down the street), your brand should be memorable. Be sure to remain cohesive and consistent with your imagery, logo, menu, brand voice, font choices, and social media presence. How to Create a One-of-a-Kind Food Truck Brand Creating a memorable brand is all about leaning into what makes your food truck unique. A food truck brand should not only be enticing, but true to your spirit as an owner and restaurateur. Your brand should answer the question, “Why should customers choose your food truck over the opposing truck down the street...

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...