Pig Roast FAQ
Question:
What kind of pig roaster do you have?
Answer:
The pig roaster is a professionally made grill that is 9ft long by 4ft wide and is towed behind our vehicle. It Weights 1000 LB and can be rolled on flat surfaces. However, it is very difficult to move if the grass is wet or hilly.
Question
How much grilling / cooking space do you need?
Answer
We need a flat 10 feet x 20 feet area for our grills and cooking equipment. We would prefer to have our company vehicle by our grilling area.
Question
How many pig roasters do you have and how many people can you serve?
Answer
Currently we have 4 pig roasters. Each pig roaster can cook up to a 200 lb. pig. We estimate 1lb of pig per person. We can serve up to 800 people with 4 pig roasters. We also have access to other grills that will allow DD PIG ROAST to prepare up to 3000 people at an event.
Question
What cooking method do you use?
Answer
We use an “Indirect Heat” cooking style with Kingsford charcoal. Our unique grill set up allows us to catch all of the drippings and to prevent flare ups from the charcoal.
Question
How long does it take to cook the pig?
Answer
The pig takes 1 hour of cooking time per 10lb. A 100lb pig takes 10 hours to cook. The grill temperature is kept between 225-250 degrees. We slow roast the pig onsite for the entire time.
Question
What is the process to do a pig roast?
Answer
Day Before: Roughly 3 hours are spent prepping for the job. This includes picking up, preparing the pig and packing it in the cooler. Also, we go through an extensive checklist to make sure we have all the equipment and supplies we need for your party.
Day of: Between 12-24 hours workday includes:
- 1-hour loading pig roaster and vehicles
- Travel to the jobsite
- 1 hour of charcoal preparation and site set up
- Pig roasting time – 10lb of pig to 1 hour of cooking time
- 1-hour carving time
- 1-hour site clean up
- Travel back to DD Pig Roast.
Day after: 3 hours are put into cleaning the grill and coolers.
Question
Will you still do the pig roast when the weather is bad?
Answer
YES! We are prepared to cook the pig no matter if it is raining or the temperature is below zero! We have tents if needed to protect the pig roaster and pig crew. We also have heaters to do winter events.
Question
What is the smallest pig roast you will do?
Answer
Our minimum paid guest count required is 70. We will do parties for less people. However, you would be charged for 70 people. The reason for this is that all the prep, event, and cleanup are basically the same.
Question
How far does DD Pig Roast travel and what area is covered?
Answer
Our NEW Shop as of 2023 is located in LAKE VILLAGE INDIANA. We travel all over. We have done pig roasts down to Southern Illinois, up to Milwaukee Wisconsin, along with Northwest Indiana and Davenport Iowa. Extra charges may apply depending on driving time to your location.
Question
What type of parties do you serve?
Answer
Company Picnics
Business Open Houses
Customer Appreciations
Grand Openings
Chamber of Commerce Meetings
Business / Skill Training Lunches
Fundraising Events
Church Picnics
Church Retreats
Graduation Parties
Birthday Parties
Holiday Parties
Weddings
Rehearsal Dinners
Anniversary Dinners
Fundraising Events
Family Reunions
Hawaiian Luaus
Retirement Parties
BOOKING PROCEDURES
- Request a quote by phone or email
- Check Date Availability
- Send In 25% party deposit by check or credit card to hold party date which gets deducted off your final bill
- Once Booked you will be contacted one week prior to your event to confirm final head count and menu
- Final payment is due at event after we serve your party
