We have been celebrating Bonfire Night since 1606. Whilst the true reason behind the celebration may be a little strange and even a bit controversial, it is a longstanding tradition unique to the British Isles that involves the coming together of families, friends and communities on the 5th of November every year. Whether the gathering is a small back garden affair or a whole community effort, Bonfire night always revolves around several key things: gathering around the Bonfire (however large or small), marvelling at the fireworks display, and enjoying some hot and hearty food that is always such a welcome addition to a crisp November evening. It is an annual event that is enjoyed by the old, the young and everyone in between, and for many it marks the start of winter before the build up to Christmas begins. 
Bonfire Night food has become just as integral to the proceedings as the bonfire and fireworks, and we all have our childhood favourites, whether it be toffee apples, a steaming hot jacket potato wrapped in tin foil or a succulent hog roast that is oozing with flavour. Whatever your Bonfire night favourite is, one thing that links all of these classic culinary treats is fire. When it comes to cooking outdoors over a flame, no one does it better than the Hog Roast Selby team.
Our hogs are perfect for bonfire night events on any scale, offering an abundance hot, comforting crowd-pleasing pork that is the perfectly cooked main ingredient of a hearty sandwich topped with crispy crackling and homemade apple sauce. Our hogs are cooked for several hours until they are falling off the bone and the heady aroma that fills the night air is a match made in heaven for any Bonfire night celebration. Hog roasts are also deeply rooted in our heritage, and they have been a very common and welcome feature of outdoor banquets prepared over a roaring fire since medieval times. 
If you would like an authentic hog roast experience with a modern twist for your Bonfire Night event, Hog Roast Selby can’t wait to hear from you!