FAQ

As Ireland’s largest BBQ company, we operate a number of websites. Spitting Pig BBQ’s (but not the one based in Wicklow—this is an English franchise breaching our trademark). The other Spitting Pig, Hog BBQ, and Spit Roast BBQ websites are ours.

As the country’s largest BBQ company, we can cater for groups from 60 guests up to 6,000 guests.

No. As well as our famous hog roasts, we also spit roast Wicklow lamb and goat. In addition, we have a range of traditional BBQ menus, some themed like 4th of July, etc.

We specialise in catering for company summer and Christmas BBQs, weddings (with seven wedding menus), and private events. We do not do farmers’ markets or trade from the street taking cash from individuals.

The cost really depends on the menu and type of event. Why not email us with the details or give us a call at the office on 021 428 9515 and ask for Gary.

We include all the meats, salads, sauces, breads, trained staff, compostable plates, napkins, cutlery, as well as insurance and all service equipment.

As early as possible. Bank holiday weekends book very quickly, as do dates like the 4th of July for companies. Book the date and the final details can be sorted closer to the event.

All we need from you is a flat space about 5 square metres, access to a 13amp power socket, and somewhere to park a transit-size van. For larger events like weddings in a marquee, we need a large covered space and additional power depending on the menu.

Our team of qualified chefs at Rotary Pig offer some 30 different menus for different types of events and budgets as well as group sizes. We offer some 7 wedding menus, party menus, corporate BBQ menus, themed menus for events like the 4th of July or Australia Day, and we also have a new exotic meats menu with items such as ostrich, wild boar, elk, crocodile burgers as well as a large range of exotic meat hot dogs. Just contact us for details.

Our team of qualified chefs at Rotary Pig have developed a new ‘exotic’ meats BBQ menu for corporate events, trade shows, product launches, and festive menus for Christmas etc. These exotic meats include gourmet burgers as well as gourmet hot dogs, with options such as Wild Boar, Venison, Antelope, Wagyu, Buffalo, Elk, Kangaroo, Mouflon, Ostrich, and a few others. Book early for these BBQs as the meats have to be sourced. Just contact us for details.

Our team of qualified chefs at Rotary Pig have the largest range of wedding, corporate, party, and themed menus in Ireland. We cater for private and corporate events but do not sell direct to the general public at street events or fairs. We can cater for groups from 60 to 6000 guests and have worked with some of the country's large brands and events companies. Just contact us for details.

Our team of qualified chefs at Rotary Pig, while we can cater for very small groups of 20, these can be expensive as the fixed costs of travel, chefs’ hours etc. remain the same. Typically we cater for groups from 65 guests up to 6000 guests. We are the largest and most experienced BBQ company in Ireland, both north and south. Just contact us for details.

Our team of qualified chefs at Rotary Pig can take bookings even at short notice, but we only cater 1 wedding per weekend. Bank holiday weekends do book up quickly. All we suggest is that when you have the date of your BBQ, no matter what company you use, book the date ASAP. Just contact us for details.

Our team of qualified chefs at Rotary Pig  are the only company with the capacity to operate all over the island of Ireland - north and south. While our main kitchens and office are in Cork, we do travel and have catered to events in every county of Ireland. Just contact us for details.

Our team of qualified chefs at Roptary Pig, we set and price with event organisers per the event. This considers the menu, staffing, the type of service required, and travel. Events such as weddings with multiple courses and all-day-and-night events will be more expensive than smaller events. Just contact us for details.

Our team of qualified chefs at Rotary Pig will discuss with you before the event your menu. While we have a very large selection of menus, these are not set in stone and can be edited to meet you and your guests' needs. So if there are canapés or salads you want, just let the chef know and we will do all we can to accommodate them. Just contact us for details.

Our team of qualified chefs at Rotay Pig do offer a range of veggie and halal options. All our chicken and ground beef can be halal, and we have a number of veggie lines as well as hot options. We also have a range of halal and veggie side dishes. Just contact us for details.

Our team of qualified chefs at Rotary Pig can work with you on the menu to accommodate special dietary requirements, from veggie meals to gluten-free options. Just contact us for details.

Our team of qualified chefs at Rotary Pig supply all the equipment for the service of the food to your guests: service tables, service equipment, BBQs, gas, and gazebos to cook and serve from. But we do not provide tables or seating for the guests to eat at. While part of all packages includes compostable plates, wooden knives and forks etc., if you supply delph crockery etc., yes we can serve to this, but you would need to source and supply it on site for the chef on the day. Just contact us for details.

Our team of qualified chefs at Rotary Pig, when setting up, do need access to power and water. Typically this is only 1 x 13amp - 240v plug that they can run an extension cable to. But for weddings etc., serving hot drinks, fridges etc. – we would need more, but that depends on the menu, and we can provide a document with the loading details. Access to running water would also be required on site. Just contact us for details.

Our team of qualified chefs at Rotary Pig are normally on site around 5 hours before service for a hog roast spitting pig BBQ and about 2.5 hours before for a traditional BBQ. They will serve for up to 1.5 hours to make sure all guests are fed, and if there is any food left, they will leave it with you if you provide storage containers. If you keep the leftover food, please ensure you store it correctly to avoid any issues. Just contact us for details.

Our team of qualified chefs at Rotary Pig are experienced in operating in Ireland. We provide the facility to cook and serve the food from, but not for the guests to eat underneath. Just contact us for details.

Our team of qualified chefs at Rotary Pig come fully equipped for service. For smaller events we bring our own cover to cook under, but for weddings and large corporate events we require covered accommodation on site to meet the equipment needs for the menu for your group. They would also possibly need improved access to electricity. Just contact us for details.

Our team of qualified chefs at Rotary Pig will supply with all menus compostable plates, wooden knives and forks, and paper napkins. We are also happy to use delph crockery and metal utensils, but these would need to be provided by yourself and be on site for the chef to use for service. Just contact us for details.

Our team of qualified chefs at Rotary Pig offers a massive range of menus. These menus can include a selection of hot and cold side dishes as well as desserts and drinks. Our menus can be tailored to meet your menu requirements. Just contact us for details.

Our team of qualified chefs at Rotary Pig have a selection of menus suitable for kids for both family events and corporate fun days etc. Just contact us for details.

Our team of qualified chefs at Rotary Pig can serve the food when you need it. But please keep in mind they operate from their base in Cork and must travel to the venue and back. In some cases, depending on distance and what time you wish to eat, we may need to include a fee for overnight accommodation in the price. Just contact us for details.

Our team of qualified chefs at Rotary Pig are experienced and qualified chefs and have on-site HACCP procedures to follow to ensure your menu is delivered not only packed full of flavour but safely as well. Just contact us for details.

Our team of qualified chefs at Rotary Pig are fully insured, so you have no issues on that front. Just contact us for details.

Our team of qualified chefs at Rotary Pig clean up the area that they work in. They will remove from site the waste that is generated from the cooking of the menu. They cannot be responsible for the cleaning of the site of general rubbish, drinks bottles, and glass etc., without prior arrangements. Just contact us for details.

Our team of qualified chefs at Rotary Pig, depending on the event, may take deposits. Typically, if you are one of our many returning customers or corporate clients, we do not take deposits. For family events we have not worked at before, we may take a deposit of €200.00 (non-refundable). Payment is made in full before service of the food. This avoids the chef looking for payment at the end of the night when he wants to leave. Just contact us for details.

Our team of qualified chefs at Rotary Pig fully appreciate that things happen in life and plans change. If we are not out of pocket, nor will you be, but timing is key. For example, hogs for spit roast BBQs need to be booked 2 weeks in advance, so any time between 2 weeks and the event will incur a fee, but this is dependent on what is arranged at the time. Just contact us for details.

Our team of qualified chefs at Rotary Pig will work with you to create your bespoke BBQ menu. We are happy to then arrange a tasting of the menu. There is a fee for this of €100.00, and if the booking is confirmed, this €100.00 comes off the final price. Just contact us for details.

Our team of qualified chefs at Rotary Pig, for all family events, payment is required in full before service of the food. This can be made on the day in cash or cheque made payable to Secret Recipe Limited, or a few days before via bank transfer. For corporate events, if a PO number etc. is provided and arrangements made, we can invoice the company before the event with payment due within 14 days of the event. VAT invoices can of course be emailed. Just contact us for details.

Our team of qualified chefs at Rotary Pig are part of the biggest BBQ company in Ireland. We are very open and honest; we do have a number of brands on the internet, really due to search engines. We operate as Spitting Pig BBQs - Ireland, Hog BBQ, Spit Roast, and Rotary Pig BBQ in both southern Ireland and Northern Ireland. To be sure and not to confuse us with a very poor English imitation operating out of Wicklow – we are 100% Irish. Just contact us for details.

Our team of qualified chefs at Rotary Pig unfortunately do not take part in events where we sell direct to the public. We only provide our quality BBQs to private and corporate events. The main reason is that things are slowed down taking payment, changing gloves etc. We are happy for event organisers to collect monies at the BBQ, but only when the BBQ fee has been arranged with the organiser. Just contact us for details.

Our team of qualified chefs at Rotary Pig have a large number of themed BBQ menus – we have 4th of July menus as well as menus for Australia Day, Hawaiian, and German themed BBQs. This is alongside our meat feast BBQ menus as well as our new exotic meats menu. Just contact us for details.

Our team of qualified chefs at Rotary Pig have just launched their new exotic meats BBQ. We offer a selection of gourmet hot dogs including Beef Wagyu, Kangaroo, Venison, Bratwurst, Krakauer Bacon Frankfurter, Cheese Frankfurter, Chilli Beef Frankfurter alongside our menu of gourmet burgers including Beef Wagyu, Buffalo, Horse, Kangaroo, Mouflon, Elk, Ostrich, Turkey, Venison, Wild Boar, and even Zebra. Not suitable for vegans! These menus are very popular in December and for corporate events, so please book early. Just contact us for details.

Our team of qualified chefs at Rotary Pig can offer a drinks menu on request. We can provide soft drinks and a bottled beer option etc., but due to licensing laws we cannot take payment from guests, only from the organisers. Just contact us for details.