Turning 70 doesn’t mean your celebrations have to be sedate. It’s a big milestone, after all, and it deserves to be marked properly.
Helen clearly agreed, which is why she brought her friends and family together for a lively ceilidh at Skipton Community Sports Hub for her big 7-oh last month. With live music, plenty of dancing, balloons and even a giant LED ‘70’ setting the scene, there was no shortage of birthday spirit. But our favourite part of the evening? The buffet, of course!
Is that a tad biased? Probably. But in our defence, it was a pretty incredible spread.
Wanting the food to match the lively atmosphere, Helen booked Hog Roast Skipton to serve up our signature hog roast – and it certainly didn’t disappoint. After hours of slow roasting over a low flame, the pig emerged with beautifully crisp skin, covered in those little bubbles that promise the perfect crunch. One slice of the knife was enough to send shards of golden crackling tumbling away, ready to be piled onto guests’ plates alongside generous helpings of succulent pulled pork.
Naturally, no hog roast would be complete without the trimmings. Our sage and onion stuffing had soaked up all those delicious pork juices, leaving it wonderfully rich and fluffy, while a dollop of applesauce brought just the right touch of sweetness to balance those rich flavours. Needless to say, guests were more than happy to return for seconds!
And we weren’t about to leave the vegetarians and vegans watching everyone else tuck in. Hog Roast Skipton’s colourful grilled vegetable kebabs were packed with cherry tomatoes, red onion and sweetcorn wheels, with halloumi available for anyone who fancied it. Served with a sweet chilli kick and cooling tzatziki for dipping, they were a hit in their own right rather than simply a last-minute addition to counter the main event.
As the evening drew to a close, we were delighted to stick around for another special moment: Helen blowing out the candles on her birthday cake. In a lovely personal touch, the cake featured a fondant figure of Helen alongside her beloved pooch, celebrating her passion for hill-walking. And that wasn’t the only thoughtful detail. Rather than receiving presents, Helen had asked her guests to donate to Mountain Rescue instead. What a cracking woman!
Helen, we hope your 70th was everything you wanted it to be. Thank you for letting Hog Roast Skipton be part of such a brilliant celebration. Here’s to many more adventures, plenty of happy memories and, of course, more reasons to get everyone together for a proper feast.