The UK’s love affair with books is nothing short of legendary, with around 43% of Brits indulging in a good read at least once a week! So when a pop-up book festival set up shop at the town hall, it was like Christmas had come early for bookworms. Tickets sold out faster than a bestseller, and anticipation bubbled over as the day approached. With local authors on deck for book signings, the buzz within the community was electric!
To make this bookish bash even more unforgettable, the event organisers enlisted the help of Hog Roast Appleby to add a tasty twist. Our hog roast rolls proved the ultimate literary snack—comforting, wholesome, and ideal for curling up with a good book. Combining pulled pork, crispy crackling, savoury stuffing, and sweet applesauce on gluten-free and wholemeal buns, our rolls were both delicious and brilliantly suited for readers to enjoy on the go.
But hold onto your bookmarks, folks, because Hog Roast Appleby didn’t stop at pork! We rolled out our sensational BBQ-pulled jackfruit buns for the vegans and vegetarians. Packed with smokey hickory goodness, these plant-based buns proved just as satisfying as the real deal, meaning no one felt left out!
The festival was a whirlwind of excitement. Guests flitted from booth to booth, exploring towering shelves of books, chatting with authors, and enjoying the scrumptious fare from our stand. The aroma of our hog roast and BBQ-pulled jackfruit created a delicious backdrop to the literary adventure unfolding around us.
Children and adults alike enjoyed the day, finding new favourite reads and sharing in the joy of literature and community. For Hog Roast Appleby, this event was a chance to dive into the heart of the community and showcase our culinary flair. The feedback we received was overwhelmingly positive, with many guests praising both the delicious food and the seamless service.
It was a day where great food met great literature, proving that a well-fed guest is a happy guest. Here’s to more events where we can blend the joy of reading with the pleasure of fantastic food—because every story deserves a delicious ending!