Weight on my shoulders

With the purchase of every Hogmaster spit roast machine comes a vital but often underused accessories the weight counterbalance. This simple yet effective tool is designed to ensure that when spit roasting a pig it turns steady and evenly. Without the use of the weight you could cause an uneven turning motion which can damage …

Winter Weather

What a weekend it was, I was very surprised to see the amount of snow the country had from Saturday onwards. However I think the worst of it is over. I was out using one of our Hogmasters this weekend with a customer at an event in Kent. I’ve got to say I was a …

Lighting our Machine

Another helpful video from the Hogmaster team, this time we are showing you how to light our machines. It might sound easy and it is, but we thought we’d show you how anyway. One thing to remember though is that if you don’t use the machine regularly (every day) then during storage oxygen can become …

Servicing – Pilot Lights

Our machine uses a self ignition pilot light system, this is designed to ensure you can both light the machine in a safe manner and have control over gas input and therefore the temperature. In order to function correctly these pilot lights need to be kept clean and clear. Cleaning the machines is easy, all …

Out the Door

Hog roasting is traditionally thought of as seasonal affair, but in recent years its popularity has grown such that now it has become a year round industry. A lot of our customers now operate full time mobile catering businesses and therefore there is a demand for our products even in the winter months. The picture …