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Spitting Pig Northern UK

Northern UK’s Best

Hog Roast Caterer

Experience the Best Hog Roast Catering in the Lake District for Weddings, Parties, and Special Events

We pride ourselves on being the finest hog and spit roast caterer in the Lake District, Cumbria and beyond. Over the years we have received countless compliments on our roasts, but the truth is you really will not know how exceptional they are until you try one. A Spitting Pig Hog Roast is not to be underestimated as it could very well be the best you have ever tasted.

My name is James and I am the owner of Spitting Pig Northern UK. As a family run business with nearly two decades of experience in the catering industry, we have built a reputation for excellence. You can be confident that when you choose us, your event is in safe and capable hands.

Here you will find all you need to know when it comes to booking your next event with us (either by phone or through our simple enquiry form online). Different from any other catering firms, we offer our clients something truly unique and memorable.

Growing in popularity and in size, our decades in the hog and spit roasting industry has been a voyage of discovery, as it has allowed us to cater at thousands of events across the region. Getting to know all the local suppliers and businesses, it has truly been a pleasurable experience indeed. By offering our unique style of event catering, which is the Hog Roast Ambleside whole roasted pigs and lambs done in front of you and your guests very eyes, we offer a restaurant beating cuisine experience at a fraction of the cost. We are very lucky to have a wealth of great local produce right on our doorstep.

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Every Time!

Having a catered event at home is a growing phenomenon across the Lake District. It allows people to have an event in the comfort of their own surroundings whilst avoiding ever increasing restaurant costs. Whilst many standard forms of catering providers seem to have stalled, we have certainly led from the front when it comes to cuisine; as the increased demand for freshly roasted meats and food in a rustic style has never been more popular than it is today. Through the increased awareness of food quality (arguably aided by the rise of the ‘Celebrity Chef’), our services have never been more in demand.

Our catering services naturally centre on having a hog roast in Keswick and the surrounding towns! You can choose from a whole variety of freshly and ethically sourced meats. Our whole pigs are a favourite, and their crackling is the golden, crispiest and most bubbly that you will taste. By choosing our whole spring lambs, you are entering a ‘foodie’ heaven – as the slow flame roasting process simply adds and adds to the melt-in-the-mouth effect which lamb has already in abundance. Particularly popular, the use of whole chickens and turkeys is a great crowd pleaser and can satisfy the masses with ease (our specially marinated chickens can be put onto our flame-roasting spits 35 at a time – a stunning spectacle indeed). Along with this, we roast loins of beef as and how you like it.

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Spitting Pig Northern UK2 days ago
We know that 4th of July parties are getting BIG in the UK🔥
And if you’re hosting this year, we’ve got the perfect food sorted…

Our Southern Slow Roast is packed with smoky, slow-cooked flavour that brings proper American vibes straight to your table 🍖🔥

Perfect for garden parties, family get-togethers, and summer celebrations ☀️🍔🌭

Make this July one to remember with some great food, great company, and zero stress!

📩 Message us now to book your Southern Slow Roast for the 4th of July weekend!
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Spitting Pig Northern UK1 week ago
💍 Your wedding day deserves food that guests will remember forever 🍽️

At Spitting Pig Northern UK, we bring incredible flavours, beautiful presentation, and stress-free catering to your special day. From our signature slow-roasted hogs to elegant wedding feasts, fresh sides, and mouth-watering desserts, we create unforgettable dining experiences tailored to you.

Whether you’re planning a rustic barn wedding, countryside celebration, or luxury marquee event, our team will help make your big day perfect from the first bite to the last dance ✨

Let us take care of the food while you make memories that last a lifetime ❤️

📩 Get in touch today to discuss your wedding catering requirements.

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Spitting Pig Northern UK2 weeks ago
World Cup parties are about 4 weeks away… 🏆 🐷

It always starts with “just a few people round” and before you know it the drinks are out, and everyone’s fully invested from kick off to final whistle.

Best to have the food sorted so you’re not off on a kitchen run when the pressure’s on… no one wants to miss a last minute penalty!

Good food, good company, and a proper match day atmosphere 😋
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Spitting Pig Northern UK3 weeks ago
With all the excitement from the Miami GP last weekend, it’s got us thinking ahead to Silverstone in July! 🏁

Why not make your race weekend a podium finish from home too? 🍴
Book your catering with us now so even if you’re not trackside, you can still enjoy every lap in style.

Don’t leave it to the last pit stop & secure your catering now before spaces race away! 🏎️💨

#Silverstone #F1 #RaceWeekend #Catering
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Spitting Pig Northern UK4 weeks ago
✨ Mid-Week Special Offer ✨

We’re offering a limited-time discount for all mid-week enquiries (Monday–Thursday). Whether you’re planning ahead or just exploring options, it’s a great chance to save.

🏢 We also welcome corporate bookings, with tailored packages available for team events, meetings, and group sessions during the week.

📩 Send us a message this week to find out more and claim your discount.

Don’t miss out as availability is limited and mid-week slots will fill quickly!
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Spitting Pig Northern UK1 month ago
🔥 Menu Spotlight: BBQ Marinated Spareribs 🔥

Get ready to roll up your sleeves… these are the ribs everyone talks about 😍

Our BBQ marinated spareribs are slow-cooked to perfection. Coated in our rich, sticky BBQ glaze, every bite is packed with bold flavour, fall-off-the-bone tenderness, and just the right amount of sweetness and spice.

👉 Fancy trying them? Get in touch or book us for your next event!

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Hog Roast Northern UK Is Perfect

For Any Occasion

Our catering services give our clients so much more than just food; they are draped in theatre which people simply love – from the young to the old. By offering a sensory experience every time we serve, we not only give our clients the best tasting meat they’ve ever had, but we do it at a reasonable price and in a manner which befits our professionalism. Able to cater in absolutely any location due to our use of state of the art machinery, we give our clients the freedom to have their event where they want it and when they want it. By keeping at the forefront in term of skilled chefs, great produce and a un-parallelled dedication to getting everything just right – we know that an event with us as the caterer is the best thing you’ve yet to do.

Spitting Pig Northern UK is a family run catering company that is happy to provide a range of hog roasts in the Lake District for memorable events from a small private party to a large formal event. We are at home providing one of our locally reared pigs to be slowly cooked resulting in a unique succulent hog roast bun to providing a full complement of staff to serve reception drinks etc prior to being served one of our comprehensive wedding menus. Whatever the occasion may be, one of our menus will usually suit but we also accommodate for a bespoke package that is specific to your requirements.

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Elizabeth Leather
7 months ago
All guests (including vegan and gluten free) delighted by your catering at our 90 person wedding. As well as delicious food, the team was lovely and set up without any fuss, and even came round to tidy guests’ plates afterwards (which we weren’t expecting). Brilliant service, very reasonable price for all we received (including leftovers!).
Clear communication before, during and after the event.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Spitting Pig Yorkshire.
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Phil Taglione
8 months ago
Jon and his team were excellent, all of our guest commented on how nice the food was and it was all done it professional and speedy manner! I would definitley recommend Spitting pig for anyone hosting and event. Superb!
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Julie Taylorson
9 months ago
We had an excellent experience. From my first enquiry to the event. Everyone I dealt with was friendly and professional. The team onsite were excellent and the guest gave them and the food rave reviews. Thank you for helping to make our event special. Really glad we worked with you.
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James Taylor
9 months ago
Thank you for providing your hog roast for our corporate family day event. The Spitting Pig team were fantastic, they arrived at the expected time to set up, they were ready to serve at the start of the party, everyone commented how good the pulled pork sandwiches & wraps were, the grilled halloumi vegetarian option also went down a treat. Jon & Luke did a sterling job, were very friendly and cleared away at the end, leaving us left over pulled pork for our team to enjoy in sandwiches today, which has gone down an extra treat for a Monday! We will definitely be in touch and use the Spitting Pig again! Thanks
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tom moriarty
10 months ago
Hired Spitting Pig for a Work BBQ event went down incredibly well. Great service simple booking system and tasty food! No complaints at all & would recommend!
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Abi Bailey
10 months ago
The team hosted a fabulous hog roast for us at our wedding! Their communication was great before and in the lead up, the food was TOP DRAW and we are happily living off the left overs for the next few days. It was good value and would happily use them again for another event 🙂
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HELEN Hinchliffe
10 months ago
If we could give 10 starts we would. Absolutely made our party. Service and food were top class . You worked so hard Can not recommend highly enough. Will definitely use again. Thankyou for everything
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Lilhesk 75
11 months ago
From initial inquiry, to discussing menu options with the admin team, through to our catering manager Jon introducing himself then the party itself. It has been an absolute delight to work with Spitting Pig Yorkshire. Their efficient responses to queries and questions was excellent. Some of my requests meant adapting menu options to best support the theme of my 50th birthday party, this was all accommodated fully with great suggestions made that really helped decision making. The efficiency of the on site team on the day of the event was like a well oiled machine. Set up ahead of the party was swift and the team were helpful and courteous when dealing with questions. Clear up after the event too, was all dealt with by the team. Jon, our catering manager was a really warm and friendly guy, and it was a pleasure to have him and his amazing food as the centre to the event. Every single guest was totally blown away by the food and it was the biggest talking point for the rest of the evening of the party and afterwards. Please be assured… if you are contemplating appointing Spitting Pig Yorkshire as the caterer for your event you will not be disappointed! From the delicious slow roast pig to beautiful salads and sides. Absolute perfection! All served on lovely eco friendly wooden plates and cutlery, this really elevates the visual presentation too!. Oh… they don’t exclude any Vegetarian or Vegan guests amongst your party either. 15% of my guests were vegetarian or vegan and they all said how amazing the food was. To all the team at SPY… I can not thank you enough for the amazing, warm and friendly service and the outstanding food you all provided it literally was the best part of the party! If I ever have a similar event you’ll be my first point of call!
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Diane Kendall
1 year ago
Spitting Pig Yorkshire .. amazing hog roast for our wedding celebration party at home on Friday evening thanks so much our guests were amazed food was excellent, we didn’t have to worry about a thing 😋
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SallyP
1 year ago
The communication was really good, nothing was to much trouble even when I changed my mind. The staff were so friendly on the day, they went above and beyond to help me out. Highly recommend this company

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