The Hog Roast Dundalk team were delighted to be able to finally attend Christine and Richard’s wedding after a long two-year delay. And without giving too much away, yes, this spectacular event was, in fact, well worth the wait!
In truth, the event ended up doubling as a wedding celebration and a second anniversary for the couple, as they had managed to tie the knot over in The States just before lockdown hit in March 2020. So this highly-anticipated party not only gave them the chance to relive the magic of their wedding day, but it also allowed their family and friends to join in the festivities they had missed the first time around.
The occasion was only made better by the unique waterfront setting that Christine and Richard had chosen for the day. The Wool Tower, which boasts over 10 thousand square feet of open indoor space, in addition to an idyllic meadow and orchard, twisty pathways and plenty of outdoor seating areas, proved to be the perfect spot for the happy couple’s big day.
For Hog Roast Dundalk, we knew that getting to this character-rich and atmospheric Broughshane venue took over an hour and a half, so our team set off around midday, which saw them arrive in plenty of time to prepare the 7:30pm feast.
It was the Southern Slow Roast Menu that Christine and Richard had requested we serve to their 60 guests, which this time around called for BBQ pork butt, Cajun-spiced whole roast chickens, Texan 24 hour beef brisket and glazed butcher sausages, as well as a meatless option of grilled veggie skewers with optional chunks of Greek halloumi cheese, tzatziki dip and flatbreads.
Beefing up the menu, Hog Roast Dundalk served our Memphis style crunchy coleslaw, corn cobettes, green leaf salad, baked potatoes and gluten-free rolls with the main course options, which ensured the guests had plenty to pick and choose from. And, for the finishing touch, once the wedding party had finished with the main course, our catering manager, Nathan, sliced and dressed the wedding cake with ripe berries and a coulis of summer fruits, which was served as a buffet.