Hog Roast Halloween Catering

The occasion and festivities surround the event of Halloween date back a long time indeed. Delving back into the annals of modern man, the occasion itself has been said to be many different things by many people. What is true, is that it is becoming appreciated more and more, and by more people in various different nations. As lovers of al things hog and spit roast, we love nothing more than really getting into the Halloween spirit and letting our wonderful menus and catering services really shine.

Many historians accept that the early derivatives of what is now seen as the Halloween festival began back around the Roman times. Back then, many people celebrated the transition from Summer time into the darker winter times. They did this with vigour. The drama and intrigue which is symbolised by the darker and more pagan style of the way in which Halloween is celebrated today came around much later, however, with rituals that came about under the Celts.

The Celtic people made much of the Halloween festival as it was the thin boundary which separated the plentiful and bright nature of the Summer and contrasted it with the dark and inhibitive nature of the Winter. In those times, the people felt the festival highly important indeed, as it centred on the spiritual notions of evil and good, and their concurrent and aligned existences. During the festival, the people involved would often light fires in order to ward of the evil and dark spirits. As well as this, in order to cleanse the souls of all present, fires would be lit in pairs and the inhabitants of the area would go between the fires in order to complete a ritual cleansing of the souls. The wearing of masks would then be worn in order to make people appear evil in hope of evading other evil spirits themselves.

The glory of a hog roast at any time of year cannot be underestimated. Nor can it be truly appreciated unless it has been experienced by someone themselves and in the flesh (not living! One can get carried away talking about Halloween!). In summer, our hog and spit roast catered services have helped to make us one the nations most sought after caterers, and this has extended rapidly into the Christmas catering section also. The reason why our growth has been so rapid and significant since our outset is because of our quality, however our Halloween parties have been simply stunning.

The rise and increase of mediaeval based parties has been something that has been occurring for many years now. From stag and hen parties through to just groups of people wishing to let the hair down and have a really good time, it is clear that the population loves having parties where they can connect with their more animalistic heritage, in the form of pagan-esque parties and functions. The Halloween celebration is a time of year where we enact certain celebratory functions and action of old. During this time, many of us light fires and build certain structures in order to have fun. Where once the creation of a gruesome face within the body of a pumpkin would've been made to ward off evil spirits, today these structures are made in order to have lots of fun and allow people to enter the spirit f the occasion. Put simply, although much of the same practices exist, they are there for the fun of the occasion and are not meant in any real seriousness. It is in this sphere that our hog roast and spit roasted party and catered events have really started to excel indeed.

Our catered services form one of the finest ways for anyone to celebrate the Halloween festival and party and there are many reasons for this. First of all it is the importance that this party has in the eyes of many in the United Kingdom. With the increase of successes within the fields of gatherings at various festivals, there is a huge following of pagan style parties to be found within the UK. Along with this, children absolutely adore the occasion, and our catered services add a whole new dimension to the festivities and functions of any party at all.

At large bonfires, our catered services form the ideal solution when it comes to feeding huge numbers of people for a very reasonable price indeed. This is achieved by sourcing our meats exceptionally well. By choosing the right suppliers many years ago, we have moved forward in a way which allows for huge and significant savings on behalf of our extended and growing customer base. By using whole animals and roasting them in front of your very eyes, not only do we have the ability to feed over 400 people per machine, but we can do so at a cheaper cost than traditional caterers. This is, indeed, incredible, as our slowly flame roasted meats and delectable vegetables surpass other traditional catering methods considerably.

The Spitting Pig Company stands as one of the oldest and most well established hog and spit roast catering provider in the United Kingdom and, indeed, the western world. Our experience in all things hog roast has allowed us to grow as a company, but crucially has allowed us to become highly proficient at what we do. A major part of this is the necessity to adapt and evolve with the tastes of the nation. Due to having such a wonderful collection of skilled and qualified chefs and service staff, our services have adapted and shifted with the tastes of the nation. As well as this, our services have helped to shape and shift the tastes of the nation also.

Thus, when it comes to planning and executing your next hog roast inspired Halloween event, why not let us take the reigns. Our hog roast services provide the finest way of allowing your guests to enjoy themselves to the full through the wondrous use of our flame roasting systems. The sensory and theatrical nature of our hog and spit roast events are often regarded as one of our core strengths, and it is easy to see why.

In complete fitting with the pagan theatrics of the Halloween occasion, our mysterious yet beautiful looking hog and spit roasting machines kick off the sensory journey by bequeathing and delivering a lovely and consistent fire-breathing quality, which is great on the eyes. Added to this is our lovely spit-roasting system, which sits a top the machines, allowing the full spectacle of the turning hog to be viewed by all, as it travels ever closer towards its golden and beautiful conclusion. Whilst looking fantastic as it goes, the combination of the machines and the hog allows a beautiful aroma to percolate any environment, enlivening the nose as well as the eyes.

The lovely flames of the machine and great smells add to the festival of Halloween, as everyone can get in the mood for ritualistic fun! The taste which is enjoyed after the glorious meat is carved is enough to stun event the most discerning of palates. This is due to the hog and spit roasting process being the oldest and most glorious way of cooking meat, as it is not rushed and allows all the natural flavours to remain locked within the flesh, eager to impart into hungry mouths.

When it comes to Halloween, we have it covered. Come along and join us, and we'll defeat the ghostly ghouls of poor food and replace them with Halloween fun.