Why are your machines the ones to buy?
Having a long and distinguished history within the sphere of hog and spit roast catering, our machines come top of their class in every relevant aspect. Utilising ultra-tough stainless steels with laser-tooling, our machines will work week-in, week-out and never let you down. Our in house design has been supplemented by twenty years of ‘in-the-field’ improvements, so our customers can rely on innovations that make our machines the best by far. All machines come CE marked and complete with a years comprehensive warranty. The broad range means that there’s a machine for every type of use, from the avid barbecue fan right through to the intensive mobile caterer.
Which version is right for me, the hog roast or spit roast?
There are two versions of our machines the Spit and the Hog both work with exactly the same base and therefore can be used interchangeably. Both attachments offer the user a unique set of advantages that can be utilised depending on the event.
Spit Roast – uses a spit pole, motor and bearings to spit a pig or lamb onto a pole that rotates in the machine. The advantages of this are it is a traditional way of cooking that your average customer doesn’t see every day. Therefore its adds bit of theatre to an event which makes it perfect for weddings, private parties and corporate events where the customer will see product being cooked and will be served from the machine. The spitted pig or lamb once cooked can be raised up onto serving bar which makes a fantastic centrepiece for any event. Furthermore the quality of meat and crackling is unrivalled; you’ll find the meat to be tender and moist and the crackling extra crispy.
Hog Roast – uses a stainless steel tray that sits stationary in the machine and then once cooked can be raised up into the service position. The hog roast offers many advantages it can cook large amounts of meat prefect for large events. It can cook different types of meat at the same time giving you the chance to offer your customer a choice. It doesn’t require electrical power and therefore can be used in
What do I need to operate the machine?
All of our machines require propane gas to light the burner. This is readily available from local suppliers and is inexpensive. Roughly speaking one 19kg bottle of propane should cook about 3 pigs meaning the cost per pig is minimal. If you are using the spit roast version of the machine than a regular 240v supply is required for the motor. We can supply 12v motors if required that can be powered from a car battery. Then only your cooking utensils are needed, such as knife, fork, tongs ect.
What is so special about your hog roast machines?
Our machines certainly are that little bit special, we are quite proud to admit. But as for what makes them special, well, we think it has be the immense amount of hard work that has gone into designing and producing them because there really has been a lot of thought put into them. When you look at the engineering and design that each machine features, it really is a quite fantastic machine. Design and quality construction is everything and we think that all hog roast machines should have those same qualities.
Why buy a machine when the UK weather is awful?
There is no denying it, the British weather is patchy to say the least. Last summer was a bit of a washout to say the least and the days of long hot summers like in 1976 seem like a distant memory, but hog roast machines are a little more flexible and versatile than you think. You see, providing you have a roomy enough venue, you can just as easily use our hog roast machines indoors, and that means the oddities of the British weather won’t stand in your way if you want to get hog roasting with family, friends and relations. So don’t panic, invest in that machine and forget about the weather!
Does the machine have CE mark?
Yes of course, here at Hog Roast Machines we view safety with the upmost importance and all of our products are fully CE certified. This includes an annual CE inspection at our factory to ensure our procedures are up to the highest standard. We also perform quality checks on all our products before they leave the factory, and all our gas systems are fitted by Gas Safe registered engineers. All of our machines come not only with a 12 months warranty but we also supply a 12 month gas safe certificate. Each machine comes complete with a manual containing all the relevant safety information, assembly guides, and information on how to use the machine plus lots of hints and tips. Furthermore our blog, you tube channel and articles section are full of information designed to help you become a hog master. We also offer training packages whereby a Hogmaster expert can train you how to use the machine on a live event. And of course our technicians are available on the phone should you need any assistance.
I’m new to the industry can you help?
Yes, helping new ideas and businesses get off the ground is what we do. First and foremost we are hog roast caterers and have been for decades. So we consider ourselves experts within the industry. We are more than happy to pass this information on to you, this ranges from mobile catering advice such as, training, healthy and safety and insurance to getting the details right on your event, even far as helping you market your business and building you a website. Just take a quick look around our site it’s full of advices, hints and ideas on how to get started and be a success in the industry. Of course if you have any questions we are always on the phone ready to help.
Do you offer servicing?
Yes we offer a number of different service packages are available these include
Factory Service: You can bring your machines to our dedicated Factory for a complete service. This is a same day service and our factory is open year around Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm. Please call to make a booking.
Service Kit: Our machines are designed as such that any Gas Safe Commercial certified engineer can work on and service the machines. We can supply a service kit for this that includes: