Birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, and other family-oriented celebrations – they’re always brilliant fun! But Hog Roast Usk is here to let you in on a little secret: you don’t always need them as an excuse to spend some quality time with your loved ones!
Sometimes, the only excuse you need to have the family round for a much-needed nosh-up in the garden is some decent weather and the convenience of everyone being off work at the same time. And with temperatures in Wales climbing into the high twenties and low thirties these past few weeks, you can trust that there’s no better time to plan an impromptu family gathering than right now.
Callie and her husband, Robert, were the latest of Hog Roast Usk’s clients to realise that this weather is simply too good to waste, so they had put their heads together and planned an amazing garden party for their whole family.
Having a massive garden to make use of, with views overlooking acres of green fields, towering trees and a peaceful stream, allowed them to invite over 120 people to their shindig. And to make sure everyone was properly looked after, they had asked our team to do the honours of cooking our Gourmet BBQ Menu. Our team was more than happy to assist the couple with their event, and our catering manager, Brad, helped them to expand the menu with a couple of dessert options and a soft drinks buffet.
When the day of the party arrived, Hog Roast Usk travelled to the client’s home a few hours before the guests started to make an appearance. Using their time wisely, Brad and the crew rustled up some handmade British beef burgers, gourmet sausages, chicken kebabs, meaty marinated spareribs and vegetable and halloumi skewers on the grill, which provided plenty of variety for all age groups. They also prepared our famous Greek salad, coleslaw and mixed fries, along with summer pudding and vacherins of strawberries with passion fruit cream for dessert.
By the time the guests had begun arriving, the food was piping hot and ready to be eaten. Callie and Robert had also lit the firepit and set up a drinks trolley with a vast assortment of boozy beverages for the guests to help themselves.
Everyone had a splendid evening, and Callie and Robert were so grateful for Hog Roast Usk’s assistance, which made the party feel even more special.