Chef And Griddle Archives -

May 19, 2025

Hog Roast Norwich – How To Set Up Your Event With Your Caterer

Putting together any event can be tricky. It doesn’t matter whether it is something as big as your wedding, as vital and pressurised as a showcase for your business, or as seemingly casual as a good get together with your friends and family. There are always plenty of pressures and plenty of decisions that need to be made.

But do not worry! When you come to Hog Roast Norwich we will make our part of the event planning experience as straightforward and as pressure free as possible. In doing so, we also hope that our service with you will also help other parts of the event to slot into place. Aspects like the schedule, timings of certain activities, the space for chairs, tables, etc – all of these things can come under the catering umbrella, so once you have your dining figured out with Hog Roast Norwich, everything else may start to take better shape, too.

Hog Roast Norwich To aid your planning with us, there are some things we may ask that you have an idea of ahead of your first discussion with us. Our team will need to know certain simple questions: what is the event for? What kind of style are you going for – formal, informal, outdoor dining or indoor, etc? What is your venue? How many guests are you looking to feed?

These questions and answers will help us right away in recommending you the right services and menus for your event. You don’t have to be totally exhaustive in your answers – at least not right away, especially if the event is still far off – but even just an idea will allow our team to put together some free quotes on a couple of menu packages that we believe will best suit what you have told us. From there the Hog Roast Norwich team will continue to work closely with you to customise and tailor your dining to be exactly as you need it. We understand that the planning may come in stages and may change all the time. That is fine by us. We’ll remain open to switches even toward the last minute before your event. After all, we are here to cater, and we take that responsibility in all aspects of the word.

So, don’t be put off by event planning. Instead, come to Hog Roast Norwich today and let us get your served right!

April 16, 2025

Easter Dining Brought to the Office with Hog Roast Stirling

There is little else more annoying than seeing the sun come out and the temperatures rise on the weekdays when you are at work. It always feels like the nice days are strictly reserved for the work days, doesn’t it? And then come the weekend when we are off the sun conveniently forgets to show up again until Monday morning.

But with Hog Roast Stirling there is an opportunity to bring some of that spring feeling into the workplace thanks to our specialist corporate catering services. This past week, as we start to head toward Easter, we had a corporate client of ours order for an Easter lunch to work. Seeing that the sun had decided to show up and spring began in earnest after the clocks went forward, our client thought it would be good for their staff team to be able to enjoy a lunchtime outside enjoying a delicious seasonal lunch. Hog Roast Stirling, of course, were all too happy to accommodate.

Having worked with this client before it was easy to set up a date for just two days from their initial call. We know the worksite, we know how we can best set up there, especially since it was going to be outdoors, and we know the allergy and nutritional requirements of this staff team already. That means all we needed to do was make sure our sourcing was available so that we could have all of our foods made from the best, most fresh meats and ingredients available. Fortunately, we could manage that, so our client’s team were able to enjoy a spring lunch in the sun with our own roast lamb and hog roast.

Lamb is popular for Easter specifically, so it was great to have that available at such short notice. It is a lighter roast just perfect for when the sun is out, and it balanced well with our hog roast and our fresh salads and sides. Our client was delighted that the Hog Roast Stirling team were able to put together such an incredible Easter feast in such a short time, and the staff were more than appreciative of the lunch out in the sun, too!

October 5, 2023

A Surprise Proposal With A Side Of Chef And Griddle!

Proposing to the one you love is often hailed as the pinnacle of romance, but it also comes with its fair share of stress and pressure. Traditionally, men have taken the lead in proposing, with only about 16% of women seizing the opportunity to pop the question. But Delilah decided to flip the script, and in doing so, she created a heartwarming and unforgettable experience for herself and her partner, Adam, all with the help of Chef and Griddle.

Delilah had been in a loving relationship with Adam for a number of years, and she knew that he would never expect her to propose. So, she hatched a plan to surprise him in the most unexpected and heartwarming way.

Delilah planned an event that she cleverly disguised as an overdue house-warming party, a gathering the couple had been talking about for ages. However, behind the scenes, she had been working with Chef and Griddle to create an unforgettable experience.

Setting the scene, the client adorned her back garden with enchanting fairy lights, flickering candles, and delicate rose petals, creating an ambience of pure romance – the perfect setting for a surprise proposal!

As friends and family gathered, under the pretence of attending a regular housewarming party, the anticipation was palpable. The atmosphere was filled with laughter, conversations, and the clinking of glasses as drinks and food flowed seamlessly.

Chef and Griddle’s BBQ menu, which featured an array of sumptuous dishes, including handmade British beef burgers, succulent gourmet sausages, flavourful chicken kebabs, and marinated spareribs, was an instant hit with the group. We also delighted plant-based guests with veggie burgers and vegetarian sausages, which paired beautifully with the inclusive selection of sides, such as Greek salad, pasta salad, and freshly made chips.

Then, the moment arrived. Delilah, with a heart full of love and courage, made a stunning announcement that captured everyone’s attention. As she bent the knee and presented the ring, gasps of surprise and joy echoed through the air. Adam’s expression was a wonderful mix of astonishment and happiness, and his immediate and heartfelt “yes!” filled the space with jubilation.

The surprise proposal was undoubtedly the highlight of the evening, but there was another star that played a crucial role in making the celebration unforgettable: Chef and Griddle. We were there to ensure that everyone was well-fed throughout the evening, and guests couldn’t get enough of our flavourful banquet.

July 21, 2023

Book Your Office Christmas With Chef And Griddle Today!

You may have read the title already and thought to yourself “Chef And Griddle, it’s July. Why are you talking about Christmas already?” and we wouldn’t blame you for that. But as an event caterer for well over twenty years now we know fully well that Christmas always sneaks up earlier and earlier every year, and that when it comes to booking your special office Christmas party it always pays to get in well ahead of the queue.

The office Christmas party and dinner is a British staple, so of course when you are looking to book in yours you are competing with just about everyone else in the country. You could save yourself a lot of stress and potential Christmas heartache by just getting it all sorted right now. Sure enough, you may not quite be salivating at the thought of a large turkey roast dinner at the moment while the sun is out and the barbecues are calling instead, but soon enough those Christmas bells will start ringing out loud and you’ll want your event catering all sorted before they toll.

By booking your office Christmas dining with your local Chef And Griddle team today you’ll also have your pick of the dates in December. With bookings filling up fast in December quite often offices find themselves squeezed out of the December slots and either have to make up for it with an event in November, or even after the season in January which no one of course wants. It’s Christmas dining for Christmas, not Christmas dining for New Year!

As a roast caterer year-round too we are already a prime choice for Christmas dinners. It is, after all, the roast dinner of the year, so why wouldn’t you come to the premier roasters!? Our special seasonal menu is perfect for all your Christmas cravings, bringing the best of our roast practices to deliver on a perfect golden turkey, a hog roast, crispy roast potatoes, even the sprouts are to jump for!

So take a quick break from the summer barbies today and take a second to book in your Christmas dinner with Chef And Griddle! You’ll thank us later.

April 6, 2023

Book Chef and Griddle For Your May Bank Holiday BBQ Bash!

We seem to be spoilt with bank holidays left, right and centre this May. We even have an extra one thrown in for good measure thanks to the King’s coronation – so there really is no excuse not to have a party (or three!) to celebrate all that extra time off work! For many people May bank holidays are synonymous with throwing their first BBQ of the year. With lighter and brighter days ahead and the summer to look forward to, nothing says that spring is well underway more than by enjoying a flame-grilled feast outdoors with your family friends, neighbours or workmates!

If you are planning a BBQ bank holiday bash during May and you are worried that your barbequing skills might not be up to scratch, or you have simply invited too many people to feel comfortable catering for everyone yourself, Chef and Griddle will be happy to step in and help your out. Don’t bother dusting off your BBQ – instead why not let us bring along our sleek and efficient hog roast catering machines to rustle up a great BBQ banquet for you and your guests? We can cater for large events and smaller outdoor parties – we can scale up or scale down our catering style as required to suit you. We can even cater in your back garden if that’s where you have chosen to host your party.

Chef and Griddle have a mouth-watering BBQ menu in store for you, featuring a selection of the following delicious dishes:

Our own gourmet sausages
Handmade beef burgers
Marinaded spare ribs
Juicy chicken kebabs
A selection of salads including gourmet coleslaw and Greek salad
Vegetarian and vegan options including BBQ pulled jackfruit burgers and grilled vegetable kebabs
An assortment of bread rolls and wraps with gluten free available on request

All your food will be made in front of you and your guests and served hot off the grill for your enjoyment. We can also provide a catering gazebo, high quality bamboo tableware, and tablecloths if you want us to.

Get May off to a great start by hiring Chef and Griddle to provide a beautiful BBQ menu for your bank holiday party!

March 2, 2023

Closing February With Great Dining At Chef and Griddle

Somehow we’ve already come to the end of February, but just before we at Chef and Griddle look forward to the oncoming Spring season of events we still had a busy week to close out winter with many wonderful events and hundreds of guests this past week. We thought we might let you know a little about some of the events that really excited us here at Chef and Griddle this past week – you never know, it may inspire you to put on your own with us sometime soon through Spring and Summer too!

The weekend took the Chef and Griddle team to an engagement party where our hog roast staple buffet worked wonders, helping to fuel a wonderful celebration that went long into the night. Unfortunately our team weren’t quite able to hang around and enjoy the full length of the partying, but we are glad that our foods could help the celebrations carry through to the wee hours of the morning!

Thankfully because we got a nice night’s rest following the engagement the Chef and Griddle were nice and fresh for the weekend of rugby action in the Six Nations, with our foods providing support to a couple of watch parties across the area. We were in at local rugby clubs themselves (and you know that those boys can certainly eat! ) as well as local pub events and booked out watch events from avid fans. Buffets again were the preferred option for most of these events, as guests could take in all the action without our interruption and eat at their own pac. Our foods were ready right from kick-off so that every minute of the action could be enjoyed with a pulled pork roll in hand! It’s even better when you can close out these events with a win too!

The weekend wasn’t our only port if call though. The weekdays saw a couple of corporate dining events, ranging from staff lunches to networking events and an industry talk for new level marketing strategies. All work and no dining makes events a dull affair, so thankfully the Chef and Griddle team was there to lend a hand with our roast delights!

February 3, 2023February 3, 2023

Chef And Griddle Can Cater For Easter At Your Church In 2023!

Easter celebrations come in many forms, but the key is to enjoy the occasion with good company and to remember the meaning behind it. At Chef And Griddle, we can cater to events of any size, with one of our many buffet menus. Here is just one way that you can celebrate Easter in style this spring…

A church local to Chef And Griddle hosts a variety of events each year around Easter, with the hope of hosting something that will appeal to their wide variety of visitors and church-goers. This year, one of their events will be an Easter barbeque, catered for by Chef And Griddle, with a variety of Easter crafts for children to enjoy. This event will be a good way for guests to enjoy a great meal together, while also allowing them to feel like part of such a great community. Our Gourmet BBQ menu will definitely be a good choice for this event as it includes a wide variety of dishes and has something for all kinds of guests to enjoy.

In preparation for this menu, the Chef And Griddle team has planned to provide a selection of main courses, including succulent pork sausages, veggie sausages, juicy British beef burgers, halloumi and vegetable skewers, marinated chicken kebabs, and BBQ spareribs. All of the mains will be accompanied by fresh bread rolls, gluten-free rolls, and a selection of sauces and sides. For the side dishes, we will be served some seasonal salad dishes, corn cobettes, crunchy coleslaw, homemade chips, and sweet potato fries. This menu has a lot of variety and is sure to have something for everyone to enjoy. We hope the sun is shining on the day of the event but Chef And Griddle can cater in any weather condition!

Whatever kind of catering you require, Chef And Griddle has a menu that is right for you. To get booked in, simply let us know your party size, date, and location and we can do the rest. We hope to hear from you soon!