Situated in the North West of Bradford, where it is surrounded by 40 acres of untouched woodland, is Blackhills Scout Campsite; an exclusive camping ground that offers twisty adventure trails, breathtaking landscapes and the chance to get up close and personal with local wildlife, while developing key outdoor skills and lifelong bonds for those who are members of scout/guides youth groups.
The campsite is run by the two Scout Districts (North and South), who have kitted out the location with a variety of amenities and accommodations. These range from basic survivalist style set-ups to cosy, centrally-heated buildings that are great for keeping warm in the winter months.
Recently, our Hog Roast Bradford catering team had the privilege of experiencing this idyllic campsite for ourselves after we had been invited to help the 9th Bradford North Scouts celebrate their 100th anniversary! Naturally, everyone close to the club, including scout leaders and parents, was eager to celebrate the mean feat with an unforgettable trip to the woods. And with 100 guests to cater for, the event organiser, Jenny, made the right call when she decided to hire us to cook a tasty meal for everyone!
With help from Hog Roast Bradford’s catering managers, Jon and Luke, Jenny quickly found the perfect menu for the evening event: our Classic Hog Roast Menu. Offering a traditional spit-roast experience, this authentic feast couldn’t have been more fitting for the group of nature enthusiasts.
Working hard to impress, Jon and Luke had spent all day preparing the meal for the guests. And, after a jam-packed afternoon of activities and excitement, the 9th Bradford North Scouts were relieved to take the weight off, unwind and tuck into the mouth-watering spread that our team had expertly prepared!
Between the golden-coloured hog with all the traditional trimmings, the mountains of vibrantly-coloured coleslaw, gluten-free rolls and salad sides, not forgetting the vegan-friendly grilled vegetable kebabs, the guests had plenty of flavoursome grub to choose from! And we’re happy to say the food was so tasty that many of the guests who attended went on to leave Hog Roast Bradford glowing feedback on social media.