It's tough to build a stable price guide to include every last factor that influences pricing.   This page contains ballpark estimates only, for commonly requested packages, which are used as a departure point to build your unique quote.   Prices listed here are subject to change without notice!   Please make sure you scroll all the way down, to see the Pricing Tweaks/Adjustments section at the bottom. 

As you've probably seen from the various pictures scattered thru the website, this is a professional operation with a substantial investment in the equipment.  I'm optimized for quality, safety and a wide variety of unusual situations.     There *are* cheaper pig roasters out there!!    You get what you pay for!   If you want it done right, call me!   If you want to 'cheap out', then hire "Moe's Pig Roast and Roadkill Removal Service" from East Bumblephuck, NJ, watch him show up..*if* he shows up... with his rusting 250 gallon oil drum that still smells like heating oil...   Notice the flies buzzing around the unrefrigerated pig, rolling around in the filthy bed of his 1978 Pickup truck (normally used to haul manure)...and let his blackened transmission-fixing dirty hands handle your meat.   Oh, yeah.  Some advice: Make sure you have plenty of Toilet paper for the guests, who will be lined up at the John about 4 hours later.    That is, if he ever got the thing cooked at all...

Pig Roast Packages (All Roasting Done Onsite):

-Roasted Pig Only*: We drive the pig roast apparatus to the site of your event 2 hours before roasting time, roast a 100lb pig (approx. 6.5 hours), and leave it with you.     Myself or an assistant will do this job solo, and will call upon you or a host-provided assistant for onsite pig lifting and moving assistance, both to put the pig "on" early in the day, and to take it "off" when done.    Absolutely no other services, supplies or equipment are included.  You're responsible for presenting, carving, saucing, panning and serving to your own equipment.    This option is excellent in support of caterers who have clients requesting Pig Roasts, who already have paid staff onhand, but don't have Pig Roasting apparatus.     This is $775.00 (plus tax).   Pricing Subject to Adjustments/Tweaks listed below and at the lower portion of this page.. * This economy option requires that you sign a liability waiver releasing me from any damages caused by your mishandling of the food. 

TWEAKS:

-Downgrade to 80lb Pig:  Subtract $30.00

Full Service Options (All Roasting Done Onsite):

-"The Small Job".  (65lb pig, Default Presentation).  A commonly requested option is the "entry level" Pig Roast for a small crowd of 50 people. (Depending on what else is being served).     The host is typically faced with the dilemma of wanting a roast, but barely has enough headcount to do it economically.   This is a perfect package for them.   It's not the fanciest job I can do, but it's everything you need to make it happen economically, with some semblance of professionalism.    $1245.00 (plus tax) Includes:

    ● 65lb Pig Roasted Onsite (Pig prepped with a dry spice rub)

    ● Pig Presented on Bed of Greens w/Apple in the Mouth.  (Default Presentation).

    ● Served with Our Equipment (Tables, Steamtables, Sternos, Utensils, etc).

    ● Roast Performed by 2 Staff. 

    ● Some Pork Served Plain, Some with BBQ sauce, And Some with Teriyaki Sauce.

    ● Paper Products/Plasticware/Foil Pans/Plastic Tablecloths are all included.

    ● Cleanup of the Food Service Area included.

    ● Roast Performed within 45 minutes driving time of Denville, NJ..    

Pricing can be further reduced if you're willing to handle the serving table needs (see below).     Pricing Subject to Adjustments/Tweaks listed below and at the lower portion of this page..     I ask the host to provide a "Host Provided Assistant" during the (half hour) carving, to help us move pans quickly.

TWEAKS:

-Add Fancy Presentation:  $60.00

-Upgrade to 80lb Pig:  $75.00

-Add 6 Chickens:  $55.00

-"The Typical Job".   (100lb Pig/6 Chickens/Fancy Presentation).      This choice works out well for Casual Backyard Weddings, Luau Themed Parties, and Corporate Events, or any other upscale party.    No corners are cut.      An impressive production that will almost always leave your guests saying "Can you give me that guy's number?!!".      Recommended for roughly 75-85 people, if host serves other apps/sides/salads & snacks.   (If this is the only food being served, would cover approx. 65ppl).   (If host opts to augment roast with other foods, please serve from a separate area so that guests don't confuse it with EPPO items)..        $1395.00 (plus tax) Includes:

    ● 100lb Pig Roasted Onsite (Pig prepped with a dry spice rub).

    ● Six 3lb. Whole Roasted "Beer Can" Chickens.  (Roughly 18lbs).

    ● 2 Packages of Commercial Rolls (usually 32 Martin's Potato Rolls).

    ● "Fancy Presentation" Including:  Bed of Greens w/Apple in the Mouth, featuring a decorative display of Pineapples, Grapes, Coconuts, Bananas.   (For Your Photo Opportunity).  The fruit is served as a refreshing treat.

    ● Served with Our Equipment (Tables, Steamtables, Sternos, Utensils, etc).

    ● Roast Performed by 2 Staff. 

    ● Some Pork Served Plain, Some with BBQ sauce, Some with Teriyaki Sauce, and Some with a third sauce, TBD.

    ● Paper Products/Plasticware/Foil Pans/Plastic Tablecloths are all included.

    ● Cleanup of the Food Service Area included.

    ● Roast Performed within 45 minutes driving time of Denville, NJ.

Pricing can be further reduced if you're willing to handle the serving table needs (see below).   Pricing Subject to Adjustments/Tweaks listed below and at the lower portion of this page..    I ask the host to provide an assistant during the (half hour) carving, to help us move pans quickly.

TWEAKS:

-Delete Fancy Presentation:  Subtract $30.00

-Downgrade to 80lb Pig:  Subtract $35.00

-Delete 6 Chickens:  Subtract $30.00

-Delete Rolls:  Subtract $10.00

-"The Big Pig Gig"  (100lb Pig/6 Chickens/Fancy Presentation/3x Salads/Corn/Baked Beans/Watermelon/Chips/Rolls).    Recommended for crowds of roughly 85 people (100lb Pig).    This Full Service Catering choice also works out well for casual backyard Weddings, Luau Themed Parties, and Corporate Events, but appeals to those who simply don't want to be bothered with the handling of any of the food.     $1950.00 (plus tax) Includes:

    ● 100lb Pig Roasted Onsite (Pig prepped with a dry spice rub).

    ● Six 3lb. Whole Roasted "Beer Can" Chickens. (Roughly 18lbs)

    ● 1 Case/Bag of Fresh NJ Corn (50 ears) Served w/Butter.  (Subject to Seasonal Availability).

    ● 10lbs Each of Deluxe Style Salads (Macaroni Salad, Cole Slaw, Potato Salad) served in an iced salad bar.  (This is NOT the low-end putrid salads that everyone detests).

    ● 4 Large Costco Sized Bags of Brand Name Chips.

    ● 2 Half Trays of Baked Beans.

    ● 1 Ice Cold Seedless Watermelon. (Subject to Seasonal Availability).

    ● 4 Packages of Commercial Rolls (mix of Sandwich rolls, and dinner rolls).

    ● "Fancy Presentation" Including:  Bed of Greens w/Apple in the Mouth, featuring a decorative display of Pineapples, Grapes, Coconuts, Bananas.   (For Your Photo Opportunity).   The fruit is served as a refreshing treat.

    ● Served with Our Equipment (Tables, Steamtables, Sternos, Utensils, etc).

    ● Roast Performed by 3 Staff. 

    ● Some Pork Served Plain, Some with BBQ sauce, Some with Teriyaki Sauce, and Some with a Third Sauce (TBD).

    ● Paper Products/Plasticware/Foil Pans/Plastic Tablecloths are all included.

    ● Cleanup of the Food Service Area included.

    ● Roast Performed within 45 minutes driving time of Denville, NJ.

Pricing can be reduced slightly if you're willing to handle the serving table needs (see below).   Pricing Subject to Adjustments/Tweaks listed below and at the lower portion of this page..  

TWEAKS:

-Delete Fancy Presentation:  Subtract $30.00

-Downgrade to 80lb Pig:  Subtract $35.00

-Delete 6 Chickens:  Subtract $30.00

-Delete Rolls:  Subtract $20.00

-Add another Bag Corn:  $55.00

-Big Pig Gig Tailored down to a Crowd of Approx 65ppl:  80lb pig, 4 chickens, 5lbs ea salads, 1 tray baked beans, 2 bags chips, 2 pkgs rolls:  Subtract $80.00

-"Big Pig Gig" Augmented by "Grilled Foods".      Have a Pig Roast AND Grilled foods!   This package is recommended for about 125 People or so.       $2400.00 (plus tax) Includes:

    ● "Big Pig Gig" Menu (Listed Above)  100lb Pig, 6 Chickens, Fancy Presentation, Watermelon, 3x Salads, Chips, Corn, Baked Beans, Rolls, Paper, Plastic, etc..

    ●  80 All Beef Hamburgers/Cheeseburgers.

    ●  80 All Beef Thumann or Sabrett Hotdogs.

    ●  Brand Name Condiments & Fixins'  (Ketchup/Mustard/Mayo/Kraut/Lettuce/Tomato/Onion/Pickles).

    ● A 4th Staffer to man the grill.

Price can be reduced slightly if you're willing to handle the serving table needs (see below).   Pricing Subject to Adjustments/Tweaks listed below and at the lower portion of this page..   Package can be customized to include other types of grilled items.  Please give a ring to discuss, and allow me a little time to prepare a quote. 

TWEAKS:

-Delete Fancy Presentation:  Subtract $30.00

-Downgrade to 80lb Pig:  Subtract $25.00

-Delete 6 Chickens:  Subtract $30.00

-Downgrade to 40 Burgers/40 Dogs:  Subtract $100.00  (This package will feed about 100ppl).

-Delete Rolls:  Subtract $20.00

-Add another Bag Corn:  $55.00

-Big Pig Gig w/Grilled Foods Tailored down to a Crowd of Approx 65ppl:  70lb pig, 4 chickens, 5lbs ea salads, 1 tray baked beans, 2 bags chips, 2 pkgs rolls, 40 Burgers/40 Hot Dogs:  Subtract $180.00

-Big Pig Gig w/Grilled Foods Tailored down to a Crowd of Approx 85ppl:  80lb pig, 4 chickens, 5lbs ea salads, 1 tray baked beans, 2 bags chips, 2 pkgs rolls, 40 Burgers/40 Hot Dogs:  Subtract $140.00

-Package Customization:  What's listed above are commonly requested packages, placed here to expedite your shopping process.   Don't be afraid to request a customized package to suit your needs.     (Pending availability of roaster space) It's usually not a big deal to throw other items into the roaster, such as whole turkeys, more chickens, top rounds of beef, whole salmon, etc.    To feed larger headcounts, I often augment the roast with a 33lb case of Pork shoulders.    To feed even bigger headcounts, I can bring additional roasters too.     There's lots of possibilities here, but a few equipment constraints as well.   Please give a call to discuss.    Also, please allow a little extra time to prepare the quote on customized jobs..

Pricing Adjustments & Tweaks (all of which are subject to tax)

-Food Related Cost Adjustments: 

-"For Just a Few Kids" Hot Dog Package:  $50.00*    For about 8-10 kids, 16 hot dogs will be added to the menu (Usually Thumann, Sabrett, or Nathan's)..   Served with squeezable condiments & rolls (No sauerkraut, chili or Onion Sauce).   Served from a little tailgater grill.

-"For Just a Few Kids" Burger Package:  $50.00*    For about 8-10 kids, 12 All Beef Burgers will be added to the menu..   Served with Cheese, squeezable condiments & rolls.   Served from a little tailgater grill.

-"For Just a Few Kids" Burger/Dog Package:  $75.00*    Combines the two above packages.

 * I need to point out that to have a serious grill station that's manned throughout your event, I would normally bring on an additional staffer.     This package is priced WITHOUT that additional staffer, to keep things economical for the host.   What that means is at the height of the pig carving, this service might be shoddy because our hands are full...but usually this suffices if the parents are reasonably flexible.    Anything beyond this quantity, and it's gone from a casual kid's thing, to a grill station that needs to be manned....which due to manpower and equipment ramifications, will force a significant price jump. 

-Presentation Options:   The Fancy presentation consists of the Bed of greens, Apple in the mouth, usually 5 Pineapples, several large bunches of Grapes, Coconuts, Oranges and is included with "The Typical Job", "The Big Pig Gig", and the "Big Pig Gig Augmented by Burgers/Dogs".         If you decline this option, the "Default" presentation is a Bed of Greens and the Apple in the mouth, which is free of charge.     If you want the "Ultra Fancy Presentation" (Fancy Rental Metal Chafing Dishes, Freshly Pressed and Laundered tableskirting, Flowers, Chef's wearing whites, The best I can possibly muster), then add $500.00.  

-Cold Salad Package (Hi End):  A Cold Salad Package consisting of 10lbs each of "Deluxe Style" Cole Slaw, Mac and Potato salad, served in an iced salad bar will be  $160.00 additional.   This serves to roughly 85 people.

-Cold Salad Package (Low End):  A Cold Salad Package consisting of 10lbs each of standard storebought quality (Lower end, but still good) Cole Slaw, Mac and Potato salad, served in an iced salad bar will be $100.00 additional.   This serves to roughly 85 people.

-Chicken:  Six whole (3lb.) Chickens with a dry spice rub, roasted right on beer cans : $50.00.     3 Whole (3lb.) Chickens:  $25.00    A good counterpart to a 100lb pigroast.   

-Corn/Butter:  $55 for a case/bag of 50 ears.  But be advised that the addition of corn to the menu can force the need for an additional staffer.  (The Pig roast carvers have their hands full).   50 Ears can cover about 70 people.  Subject to seasonal availability, of course.  It's done by mid-to-late September.   If the corn's doesn't look too great, I might opt to substitute Baked Potatoes/Sour Cream/Butter, in an emergency.

-Case of Pork Shoulders*:   Roughly Five 7lb pound pork butts/shoulders.  Usually about 33lbs of extra meat, which can accommodate another 30 people.    $100.00   

-Top Round of Beef*:  Usually 23lbs or so.  $110.00

-Whole Roast Farm Raised Salmon*:  Usually 15lbs:  $120.00

-Whole Roast Turkey*:  Usually 19lbs:  $70.00

-Rack of Spare Ribs*:   $25 per rack.

*Available roaster space dictates what can be added .   

-Cold Drink Package:   $2.50/head  2L bottles of Brand Name Regular and Diet sodas in an iced cooler.  Also an Array of Brand Name Jugs of Juices.   Served with Big 160z Costco Sized cups, some small 8oz cups, a cooler of fresh ice, and bottled water.  Serve yourself style.

-Host-provided serving tables & expendables (Typical Job, 85ppl):  If you handle all of the serving table needs (3-5 full sized banquet tables, tablecloths, 5 steamtables, sternos, foil pans, paper products, plasticware, serving utensils)...I consider that to be roughly $40.00 that I'd be willing to shave off the price..  Or, if you want to handle the paper products only, I can give a little rebate.       I VERY MUCH prefer you to handle the serving table needs, as it expedites my departure without leaving a glaring void in your party, and allows you to have specific "themed decor".     The caveat to this is, food safety.   No kidding around, the steamtables have to meet or exceed my standards.   Please Click "servingtable.htm" for details on what I expect if you select this option.    Please click on "steamtable.htm" for detailed direction on the use of Steamtables..   (Note; For "Big Pig Gig", you will need 5 serving tables/tablecloths, 8 steamtables/sternos).

TWEAKS:

-You Provide Paper/Plastic products only, party of 50:  Subtract $20.00

-You Provide Paper/Plastic products only, party of 80:  Subtract $25.00

-You Provide Paper/Plastic products only, party of 100:  Subtract $30.00

-You Provide Paper/Plastic products only, party of 125:  Subtract $40.00

-Meatfest Substitutions:   I've run into this several times.   A client plans for a pigroast, but did not anticipate the level of offense that some of the guests might have.   A month later, a phone call comes in "What can we do instead?".    Here are just two potential "no-cost" substitutions:

-100lb Pig =  2 Cases of Pork Shoulders (approx 65lbs), 1 Top Round of Beef (23lbs).   6 Chickens (18lbs) already included.  Garnish Fruit Simply served instead of "presented".    You actually get more edible yield out of this than for a Pig Roast.

-100lb Pig = 1 Case of Pork Shoulders (approx 32lbs), 2 Whole Roast Turkeys (35lbs), 1 Top Round of Beef (23lbs).   6 Chickens (18lbs) already included.  Garnish Fruit Simply served instead of "presented".

(These are not the only options since we can work in other meats such as Whole Roast Salmon/Fish, Racks of Ribs, Lamb, etc.    I might need to make a phone call or two to determine current costs).        I should mention that it's a trick to get all meats cooked so that they're presented all at once.  Sometimes items might need another half hour or so to finish, despite my best planning efforts.  

-Logistics Related Cost Adjustments: 

-Additional Driving Time/Distance (Beyond the included 45 Minutes Driving Time from Denville) is taken on a case by case basis, factoring in extra gas, the number of vehicles required to get all crew to the job, tolls, aggravation, and the number of crew versus their hourly rates.    For Standard Pig Roasts featuring 2/3 crew, here's some rough figures:  (Oh, by the way, I don't drive 80MPH with a 6,000lb trailer).

    -No additional Mileage Charges Apply:  Jobs within 45 Minutes Driving Distance to Denville.

    -$125.00 Extra:  Jobs in the areas of E. Stroudburg, PA, Dingman's Ferry, Somerville, Suffern, NY,

    -$175.00 Extra:  Jobs in the areas of Easton PA, Flemington, New Brunswick, Edison, Wantage, Vernon, Perth Amboy, Staten Island.

    -$225.00 Extra:  Jobs in the areas of Princeton, Trenton, Long Branch, Freehold.

    -$275.00 Extra:  Jobs in the areas of Camden/Philly/Cherry Hill, Point Pleasant, & Toms River, Western Long Island Area

    -$425.00 Extra*:  Jobs in the areas of Long Beach Island, Atlantic City, Wildwood, & Cape May, Eastern Long Island

    -Out of Tri-State Area*:   We'll work something out....   

  (* =  Overnight accommodations may be necessary).

-Unusual Logistics   This is tough to explain, but I'll try:    All pricing is based on services being done in very close proximity to the gate of the truck/trailer.      Examples of "Unusual Logistics" are when we're required to Hand Carry all Equipment up staircases, thru a fence, to the backyard, to a pool deck, etc.    Or  "Splitting the Serving Area from the Roasting Area" where the roaster/trailer remains in the driveway, but the serving/carving happens several hundred feet away (or even a vehicle trip away!).   Another common one: When we have to drop off and roll gear into a picnic grove, but must "hide" the truck/trailer elsewhere.   The actual costs of Unusual Logistics differs based on the event's unique characteristics..  Unusual Logistics typically requires an additional crew member or two, or at the very least, a higher payment to crew members.  Charges vary based on the situation, but it's at least $200, for one extra crew member...$400 for a second extra crew member.   Site Survey may have to be done.   A more detailed discussion with pics can be found Here.

-Site Survey:      Normally digital images sent thru email are all I need to understand your layout.    If pictures/emails/discussions don't bring me to the level of comfort I need to do your job, then I may have to perform a site survey.    $25.00 will cover my time and gas to your location, within an hour from my house.  More, if farther.   

-Additional Crew Member:  Assistants are getting around $200/day, some get as much as $300/day, depending on talent/experience, the length of the day, and transportation costs..

-Extra serving time:  (Beyond the typical 1.5 hours of serving time):  $100/hour

-'Serving time before 3pm' penalty:    Starting at $150     The target serving time for a 100lb pig is anywhere from 3pm-6pm.   This allows a tolerable 6am departure from my home.    But when we're talking about a 2am departure, it's a whole other nightmare. I have to bribe my assistants on these early jobs.    

-'Unusually Early Start/Unusually Late End' penalty:    Starting at $150     This is a close cousin to the above, and is taken on a case by case basis.   In effect, you're going to be charged extra for jobs that force departures before 6am, or brings us home after 11pm.      I have to bribe my assistants well for these unusually disruptive jobs.    In some cases, "Additional Driving Time" charges listed above may have already covered some of this. 

-Holiday Pay Adjustment:   I have an unusually hard time staffing events on Memorial Day weekend, July 4th Weekend, and Labor Day weekend.  Everyone has a life, myself included.   I'm browbeaten into giving higher salaries than usual, to the tune of $50 per crew member.   A 2 person Crew $100.  A 3 person crew: $150.   A 4 person crew:   $200.00.    

-An Eddie "Day Off" Adjustment:   Much like you, I have a full time job with only so much vacation leave.   If I take a weekday job, forcing me to take vacation time:   $200.00.  Ask yourself how much one of *YOUR* vacation days worth to you, and now you'll understand why I list this.   

-Last Minute Hiring Penalty:  There will be an additional surcharge of $400.00 if you hire me within 4 days of the event.     This is because you’ll force me to break plans, have assistants break plans, force me to pay premiums and “bribes” to make things happen at the last minute, force me to endure the stress you place on me, and very often, force me to take on financial risk because contracts have not been placed, and checks have not properly cleared.    Avoid this charge:  Plan ahead!

-Additional Guests/Increased Headcount:  If a few extra people show up to the roast, don't worry about it.  Once I'm onsite, I don't count people.   Everything's bought before I get there anyway.  Aside from a few extra plates, it really has no significant financial impact to me.   However, if you anticipate significant extra people, let me know as early as possible, and I can bump up the poundage (with an associated price adjustment for the extra pork).

-B Roast Adjustment:  $100.00  Sorry to do this, but sometimes it costs me more to have my B team on a job.   The extra costs come from the additional fuel that I might have to pay for my B Roast Lead just to get to my house (From the South Jersey Area), and the significant amount of extra behind-the-scenes time required to put it together.  

-Off-Season, Cold Weather:  $250.00  This is a battle-charge.  All the equipment is winterized, and must be un-winterized.    Plastic tubs crack, hoses freeze, lighting equipment has to come out.   Rain adds an extra level of annoyance in the cold weather.   Not to mention we end up sick half the time.    But the main difficulty is we're not psyched to do these jobs.     But the battle-charge helps to change that. 

-Inclement Weather Related Charges: 

-10'x10' Z-UP Canopy over roaster:   Free of Charge

-10'x10' EZ-UP Canopies:  $70.00 each.    3 needed for "Small/Typical Jobs".   4 needed for "Big Pig Gig". 

-20'x20' Frame Canopy: $300.00.  Used for the 'Big Pig Gig Augmented by Burgers/Dogs" only.

-Additional Crew Member:  See above

-Additional Vehicles/Round Trips:   Taken on a case-by-case basis. 

-Rain Coverage Flat Fee (Only available during contracting stages):  $300.00

-Military Discount

If your party is in celebration of the return of a US Serviceman, please tell me!     I'd either apply a discount, or a "plus-up" of some sort.  TBD.     

Hopefully this has given you a little insight into my pricing.   This is meant to be a ballpark estimate only, a departure point for all pricing.  I'll be happy to "sharpen the pencil" based on your unique situation.  Sometimes, certain combos can lead to efficiencies that ultimately lower costs.     Sometimes, certain combos are tough to achieve due to the equipment set rolling to your event.    Please call me directly to discuss!   973 627-2722.  You'll probably have to leave a message, so please be sure to leave your name, a phone number, headcount, desired date(s), location of event, and nature of your event.

(Note:   Estimating how many people can be fed is basically a big guess.    All headcount serving estimates are estimates only!   Whatever else you serve factors in heavily to how much mileage we can get from my spread..  The demographics of your crowd plays a role too (Frat Boys or dieters?).    Also, the leanness of the pig is a factor that can dramatically effect the edible yield.  Sometimes a 100lb pig produces enough food so that leftovers are coming out of our ears, and sometimes we barely just sneak by.     The pig's leanness is well beyond my control, so I try to anticipate the worst case scenario with a slightly larger pig than you might need.   In any case, my goal is not to "cheap out" or force you to spend more than you need too...     Please understand that 1.) I want to make sure there's enough for all your guests and 2.)  I don't want you to feel shortchanged or ripped off, if the pork yield is lower than expected). 

Thanks!

                  Eddie Z

Please Call (973) 627-2722 to Discuss Your Event.  Usually 6pm-10pm, Weeknights.  Please leave a Message otherwise.   Also be sure to mention the potential date(s), estimated headcount, location, and the nature of the event.     Thanks!

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