What is the capacity of the machine?

Depending on which version of the machine you are using there are two different cooking capacities The Spit Roast's maximum weight is 65kg.The Hog Roast's maximum weight is only limited to what you can fit in the cooking tray, however when cooking for a large number of guests it is better to cook a 60kg pig and add 4 boned and roles legs which fit easily into the machine this means you can feed a larger number of guests and still have the pig as your main centrepiece. Roughly speaking a 60kg pig will feed 110 people onto plates and 150 people into bread roles.

Which version is right for me, the hog roast or spit roast?

There are two versions of the Hog Master the Spit and the Hog both work with exactly the same base and therefore can be used interchangeably. Both attachments offer the user a unique set of advantages that can be utilised depending on the event.

Spit Roast - uses a spit pole, motor and bearings to spit a pig or lamb onto a pole that rotates in the machine. The advantages of this are it is a traditional way of cooking that your average customer doesn't see every day. Therefore its adds bit of theatre to an event which makes it perfect for weddings, private parties and corporate events where the customer will see product being cooked and will be served from the machine. The spitted pig or lamb once cooked can be raised up onto serving bar which makes a fantastic centrepiece for any event. Furthermore the quality of meat and crackling is unrivalled; you'll find the meat to be tender and moist and the crackling extra crispy.

Hog Roast - uses a stainless steel tray that sits stationary in the machine and then once cooked can be raised up into the service position. The hog roast offers many advantages it can cook large amounts of meat prefect for large events. It can cook different types of meat at the same time giving you the chance to offer your customer a choice. It doesn't require electrical power and therefore can be used in

What do I need to operate the machine?

All of our machines require propane gas to light the burner. This is readily available from local suppliers and is inexpensive. Roughly speaking one 19kg bottle of propane should cook about 3 pigs meaning the cost per pig is minimal. If you are using the spit roast version of the Hog Master than a regular 240v supply is required for the motor. We can supply 12v motors if required that can be powered from a car battery. Then only your cooking utensils are needed, such as knife, fork, tongs ect.

Who is the Hog Master for?

The Hog Master is designed to suit a wide variety of needs and because of that we have a large number of customers who all use the machines differently. The large majority of our customers use our machines as part of a mobile catering business. Hog roast are extremely popular and lot of our customers use our machines at public and private parties such as weddings or corporate events. It's a great way to become your own boss and can be run either full or part time. Also a large number of restaurants use our products both as a way to offer something different on their menu or just as an extra oven. Hotels, wedding venues, country houses, sporting venues are all customers of ours. Finally there is the home use market, a great way to impress friends and family at your next party.