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Hog Roast Southsea

Now here is a question for you. Did Henry VIII like to be beside the seaside? You are probably thinking that this is a trick question. Of course, the seaside resort that we think of these days will be a far cry from anything that was present in Henry VIII’s time, but you could say that yes, he did. Okay, maybe not for the feelgood factor of being by the sea but it may have had a more military fascination for Henry VIII. You see, back in 1544 he had a fort built in Southsea, later to become known as Southsea Castle. The chances are that this was not a rather huge and elaborate beach hut but more of a base to fend off invaders. Still, I am sure he would have bought a stick of rock had they been around at the time!

Aside from fort building, there is something else that brings Henry VIII and this Hampshire town together but this is something more culinary in nature, namely hog roast Southsea. Yes, it is more than likely that Henry VIII was more than partial to a bit of hog roast in his time, in fact he may well have enjoyed some in Southsea Castle. But why is the town of Southsea enjoying hog roast in the twenty first century?

The hog roast Southsea phenomenon is something that has been slowly building up over the last few years, and not just here but in many areas across the UK. It’s hard to pinpoint a particular reason why hog roast is enjoying this rise in popularity but it could be down to a few things in particular.

Over the last few years, there has been an increased emphasis on returning to a back to basics approach to cooking. This has been driven to a large extent by the well know TV chefs who have constantly been singing the praises of using the best possible ingredients and in keeping things simple to ensure maximum flavour. It could well be that this has helped boost the fortunes of the hog roast hire Southsea chef, as they are now one of the busiest people on the catering circuit. There is another reason though why hog roast is riding high and that could be because of the tough financial climate of recent times. Austerity is a word that is banded about a lot but it is true that people have been tightening their belts when it comes to organising events and special occasions. One of the obvious corners to cut has been catering...but this can be a calamitous mistake as bargain catering can result in pretty lousy food. The hog roast hire Southsea caterer knows that cutting corners on the catering can be fatal but great tasting food is not always the most expensive option and it is this reason why hog roast has made a name for itself. Hog roast, whilst certainly not the cheapest catering option out there, is probably the very best value and best option available in the catering world.

Now this may seem a little odd, after all, hog roast looks fantastic and is certainly a food that comes across as quite extravagant, but don’t be fooled by appearances; hog roast is fantastic value. For instance, did you realise that a single hog roast of a standard size can feed over one hundred people? That’s right, all those servings from just the one pig. And did you also know that each and every pig used in a hog roast is a quality pig selected from a respected local supplier, so you are not simply eating any old pig but a bit of prime pork. And what about the person looking after the cooking of your hog roast? This is not someone who simply turns up, serves food and goes home but a true professional who is totally dedicated to ensuring that your whole event goes as smoothly as possible and will make sure that your food is perfect for your guests.

That level of dedication is proven by the six long hours each chef spends on cooking each and every hog roast. Six hours seems like a long time but a Southsea hog roast needs a significant time to roast in order to truly release all the incredible flavours held within the meat. And of course, you do want great crackling, don’t you? So, take a leaf out of Henry VIII’s book and make hog roast your next Southsea catering speciality.