A hog roast has always been a spectacular, tasty way to feed guests at a party and it is a tradition that goes back hundreds of years in the UK. In other countries the humble hog roast is used to celebrate many occasions and customs and has been for many, many years. So while it is not a new idea, it has certainly grown in popularity over the last few years and each year it seems the demand is growing more and more. The good old hog roast has certainly taken the catering industry by storm and Summer 2011 looks like it will be no exception.
So what has made the pig roast become Brittan’s favourite way to eat at an event? Well not only is a hog roast filling, tasty and a cost effective way to feed lots of people but it is also a great sight to watch and enjoy. It makes an event seem that little bit more spectacular. Of course the celebrity influence has also made an impact on the ever rising popularity of the hog roast. Many A lister’s have enjoyed this style of feat at their star studded weddings and charity events, making the humble hog roast a regular feature in glossy celebrity magazines. Of course this instantly makes the hog roast more appealing to the general public of the UK after all if its good enough for the rich and famous then its good enough for the rest of rest of us. There has even been rumours that a hog roast and a spit roasted lamb may be on the menu at a certain prestigious very high profile wedding later this year, only time we tell if this is correct but it wouldn’t come as a great surprise if this turned out to be correct!
For others who are not interested in keeping one step ahead of celebrity trend and couldn’t care less what the rich and famous are eating on their wedding day (or any day for that matter!) the hog roast can still be appreciated and enjoyed. For many it is a great British tradition that dates back away before our time and its a pleasure to enjoy a classic in the same way our ancestors would have done.
Of course its not just us Brits who are tucking into a good old pig roast. It seems all over the globe hog roasts are being devoured by many for a whole host of occasions and celebrations. From our friends across the pond in the USA who are choosing to enjoy a spit roasted pig for their Thanksgiving dinner over the traditional turkey feast, to our Australian friends on the other side of the world who are turning away from their usual barbecues to tuck into a hog roast on the beach. And it doesn’t end there many other places in the world also appreciate a good hog roast. Such as in Puerto Rico where a hog roast is traditionally done on New Years Eve and not forgetting Cuban families who like to devour a hog roast on Christmas eve. It seems the rise of the hog roast is set to continue all over the world.