Hey there, freshers! If you’re just starting university, you’re probably knee-deep in the excitement of Freshers’ Week—an epic adventure full of social shindigs, fairs, and a mountain of admin tasks. It’s your golden opportunity to explore campus, meet your future besties, and enjoy some downtime before lectures and deadlines take over.
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nderstanding the importance of this rite of passage, a local university pulled out all the stops with a welcome event that made the first week of uni unforgettable for their first-year students. And guess what? Hog Roast Newbury was right there, turning the festivities up a notch with our legendary hog roast!
This event kicked off with a motivating welcome speech, followed by a comprehensive campus tour. From there, students dove into an array of out-of-class activities, ice-breaking games, and even a silent rave (because who doesn’t love dancing without disturbing the neighbours?). But the pièce de résistance? The hog roast—our way of ensuring no one left hungry!
Hog Roast Newbury spent the morning preparing a spread so good, it should have its own fan club. We kicked things off with our show-stopping pulled pork—tender, juicy, and cooked to perfection. Served up on soft gluten-free and wholemeal buns, and topped with our homemade sage and onion stuffing and a dollop of applesauce, these sandwiches were a flavour explosion. And let’s not forget those crispy, crunchy pork scratchings—we’re hungry just thinking about them!
Catering to every dietary need, we also whipped up BBQ-pulled jackfruit rolls that packed a smoky, hickory punch, proving that plant-based food can be just as delicious and satisfying. The response was phenomenal—students from all backgrounds came together over our scrumptious offerings, forging new friendships and sharing laughs.
The food wasn’t just a meal; it was a catalyst for connection. As students savoured their hog roast sandwiches and jackfruit rolls, the mingling and bonding naturally flowed. By the time the evening wound down, everyone was fueled up and ready to tackle the rest of their Freshers’ Week with a full belly and a smile on their face.
Hog Roast Newbury is beyond thrilled to have played a part in this fantastic welcome event and to have shared in the joy and excitement of the new academic year. Here’s to a year of new experiences, friendships, and, of course, plenty of delicious eats!