December birthdays may seem like a recipe for double celebration, with the holiday spirit in full swing, but for those born in the twelfth month, the reality can be quite different!
The downsides, from weather woes to presents blending into holiday gifts, often make it challenging for December babies to feel the birthday joy. We recently caught up with Hannah, who shared her frustrations with being born in December. But this year, with it being her 30th, she was determined to make her birthday a memorable experience. So, she set her heart on a Great Gatsby themed bash, and Hog Roast Ilkley was more than happy to help bring her vision to life.
Hannah took charge, securing a function hall for the occasion, which she transformed with stylish 1920s props to create the perfect ambience for her Great Gatsby celebration. Invitations encouraged guests to dress in their finest pearls, flapper dresses, or dapper jazz suits, setting the tone for an unforgettable evening.
To ensure the celebration was not just visually stunning but also a gastronomic success, Hannah turned to Hog Roast Ilkley and selected the Hog Roast Dining menu. This sumptuous feast offered guests their pick of either slow-roasted pulled pork rolls with crackling, stuffing, and applesauce, whole-roasted sirloin of English beef with Yorkshire puddings and rich red wine gravy, or BBQ-pulled jackfruit buns adorned with crunchy ‘slaw. With three mouth-watering mains to choose from, all 100 guests were spoiled for choice.
Accompanying the mains, our catering manager, Jon, prepared a selection of fresh salads, creamy coleslaw, and buttered new potatoes tossed in chives, ensuring a diverse and satisfying feast for everyone in attendance. The dishes offered matched the grandeur of the Great Gatsby theme, and the birthday girl’s wish was granted – her birthday will forever be remembered as a reason to celebrate!
The Hog Roast Ilkley team played a crucial role in turning Hannah’s December birthday into a noteworthy extravaganza, proving that with the right theme, atmosphere, and culinary delights, December birthdays deserve to be celebrated just as much as those that occur in any other month of the year.
