563149 Tue Oct 07 18:37:15 -0700 2008 5 1 San Francisco Bay Area 0 4089425 I am looking to have a pig roast and have a couple questions: 1. Does anyone know of where I can rent the equipment necessary for a pig roast? 2. Where is the best place to get a full sized pig, suitable for 90-100 people? Thanks. Jack Tue Oct 07 18:37:15 -0700 2008 98557 jkingsle 1 4089522 I think recent query's about equipment have been unsuccessful. Pigs may be available at Marin Sun Farms. http://www.marinsunfarms.com/prices_pork.html Suggestions for caterers. http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/519975 Tue Oct 07 19:29:42 -0700 2008 4089425 105235 wolfe 2 4090548 I knew there was a recent thread. It was simply a case of using the right search word, rent. http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/547849 Wed Oct 08 09:18:17 -0700 2008 4089522 105235 wolfe 1 4092465 I'm headed to a pigroast in the mission in a few weeks. Check around. Have you tried checking with catering rental companies? Start with Classic and maybe someone might be able to help..http://sanfrancisco.classicpartyrentals.com/products/cooking_equipment Wed Oct 08 23:23:54 -0700 2008 4089425 230920 kitchenstink 2 4093069 Thanks. I'll check with them. I'd be interested to hear about the pig roast you goto and find out where they got the equipment and the pig itself. Thanks. Thu Oct 09 08:33:49 -0700 2008 4092465 98557 jkingsle 2 4116183 You're right to think of Classic or another catering rental company. I know that Classic will rent a large open grill about 5 feet long that will take a spit attachment. The spit is motor operated. It looks very much like the picture in kitchenstink's post below. When you get your pig one option is to split it open ( down the belly ) and debone it ...... you can then season it and stuff it with herbs, etc. ....... sew it back up. It's a lot of extra work but it will pay off when you go to carve it up. Wire or chicken wire around the main body of your pig is also a very good idea. It takes a long time to cook the pig through and get the skin crispy ...... parts could slough off if not secured. Look forward to hearing about your experience. Mon Oct 20 10:02:46 -0700 2008 4092465 10429 gordon wing