This year, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) hit an epic milestone—200 years of saving lives at sea! This incredible charity, powered by a crew of fearless volunteers, has rescued over 146,277 people since its launch. To celebrate this monumental achievement, the RNLI has been throwing some fantastic events up and down the UK these past few months, and we at Hog Roast Skegness were thrilled to be part of the festivities!
On Sunday, the Hog Roast Skegness team packed up our gear and ventured a bit further than usual to cater for a privately organised RNLI fundraising event! The get-together, which was held at the docks and carefully planned by Alison as a way of raising money for a cause close to her heart, was a brilliant blend of good food and good company.
For a modest fee, attendees not only enjoyed a lip-smacking hog roast sandwich by the sea but also got an up-close look at the lifeboats and a chance to meet some of the real-life heroes who keep them afloat. There were also raffles with fabulous prizes, which added a little extra excitement to the day and helped to raise even more funds for the charity.
Our hog roast was most definitely a crowd-pleaser. From the moment the first roll was served, compliments started rolling in. Guests were wowed by the tender, juicy meat, the perfectly seasoned stuffing, and the applesauce that brought it all together. But the real icon? The crackling. It was crisp, lightly salted, and was so delicious it had everyone craving more.
Seeing people’s faces light up with delight as they savoured our food made the trip well worthwhile for Hog Roast Skegness. And, as for the handful of RNLI crew members who stopped by —they were not just heroes of the sea but also the best hosts, making sure everyone had a fantastic time while sharing their inspiring stories.
All in all, it was a fantastic day out for the Hog Roast Skegness team, filled with great food, great company, and a great cause. We loved being part of such a special day and helping to celebrate the RNLI’s incredible journey.
Here’s to the RNLI and their amazing 200 years of lifesaving service, and to many more events where we can bring our hog roast magic to support such a fantastic cause.