Hog Roast Machines Compared: Pro Bundle vs Spitting Pig Standard, Titan and Platinum

Last updated: October 2026

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• We stock four propane hog roast machines: the Large Hog Roast Oven Pro Bundle (from £2,549), the Spitting Pig standard (from £3,399), the Spitting Pig Titan (from £3,869) and the Spitting Pig Platinum (from £5,375).
• The Pro Bundle is the entry machine. It takes a pig up to 80kg on a motorised spit, so it needs a 240V supply for the motor.
• The three Spitting Pig machines need no electricity. Their listings say they run on propane alone, and each one has a glass viewing panel.
• The Platinum is the only two-level machine. It can cook two 65kg pigs and four legs of pork at once.
• The biggest mistake is buying more machine than your bookings need. Count your events first, then pick the model.

Who are you feeding, and how often? A village fete twice a summer and a wedding caterer booked every Saturday need very different hog roast machines.

A propane hog roast machine is the standard way UK caterers cook a whole pig at an outdoor event. This comparison sets our four models side by side, so you can match the machine to your trade before you spend.

The four hog roast machines at a glance

Sizes are copied as each listing or manual gives them. The order of the measurements differs between listings, so check the letters in brackets.

How we compared them

For the Pro Bundle we hold the full manual and the technical sheet. Every figure for it below comes from those documents.

We do not hold manuals for the three Spitting Pig machines. Their figures come from our product listings only. Where a listing gives two different figures for the same thing, we leave that figure out rather than guess.

Large Hog Roast Oven Pro Bundle: the entry machine with full specs

Quick specs

• Price: from £2,549
• Heat input: 13.50kW (964 g/h) with both burners on full
• Propane pressure: 37 mbar
• Maximum meat: 80kg
• Inside the oven: 136.4 x 60.2 x 62.6cm (L x W x H), lid closed
• Outside: 214 x 68 x 113cm (L x W x H)
• Weight: 102kg including the spit
• Motor: 1 rpm, 240V. The manual says it can run from a battery through an inverter.
• Warranty: 12 months against manufacturer’s defects
• See the Large Hog Roast Oven Pro Bundle

Best for

New hog roast caterers and part-timers who want the lowest entry price. It suits anyone who likes to cook trays of potatoes or stuffing above the pig.

What it does

• Spit roasts a whole pig up to 80kg
• Cooks in trays above the spit while the pig turns
• Lifts the spit onto carving arms, so you carve straight down into the trays
• Takes the optional roasting cradle for about 24 chickens or 150 jacket potatoes

Don’t use it for

• Indoor trading. The manual says to only use this oven outdoors.
• Pitches with no power at all, unless you bring an inverter and battery for the motor
• Windy, exposed spots. The manual warns against them.

Trade-off

There is no viewing window. The manual says windows fracture and steam up, so you open the lid to check. You also need power for the motor, which the Spitting Pig machines do not.

Spitting Pig standard (HOG1): the all-rounder with a barbecue option

Quick specs

• Price: from £3,399
• Fuel: propane, no electricity required
• Capacity: cooks up to 100kg meat
• Dimensions: 69 x 180 x 57cm (H x W x D)
• Build: stainless steel, glass viewing panel, four heavy-duty castors (two steering)
• Warranty: 12 months, plus a 12-month gas safety certificate

Best for

Caterers who want one machine for hog roasts, spit roasts and barbecues. It works well where there is no power on site.

What it does

• Hog roasts or spit roasts, as a combi machine
• Cooks potatoes and extras on the optional barbecue attachment
• Turns the lid into a stainless serving table with the table support attachment

Trade-off

The listing gives no heat input, so you can’t compare its propane use with the Pro Bundle. The listing also shows two different weights, so we don’t quote one.

Spitting Pig Titan (HOG1-1): the same capacity in a taller body

Quick specs

• Price: from £3,869
• Fuel: propane, no electricity required
• Capacity: cooks up to 100kg meat
• Dimensions: 93 x 78 x 184cm (H x W x L)
• Build: stainless steel, glass viewing panel, four heavy-duty castors (two steering)
• Warranty: 12 months, plus a 12-month gas safety certificate
• See the Spitting Pig Titan

Best for

Regular hog roast caterers who want a simple routine. The listing describes it plainly: put the pig in, score it, pour cold water over it, rub in salt, then turn it on.

What it does

• Hog roasts or spit roasts a whole pig
• Lets guests watch the cook through the glass panel
• Rolls into place on four large castors

Trade-off

On paper the Titan and the standard model list the same 100kg meat capacity. The real difference is the shape: the Titan is taller and narrower. Measure your van door and storage space before you choose between them.

Spitting Pig Platinum (HOG3): two cooking levels for big events

Quick specs

• Price: from £5,375
• Fuel: propane, no electricity required, dual burners
• Hog roast: an 85kg pig head off (75kg head on), ten legs and 150 jacket potatoes
• Or: two 65kg pigs, four legs and 150 jacket potatoes, with two hog roast trays
• Spit roast: up to a 75kg pig head off (60kg head on) plus eight legs of pork
• Dimensions: 100 x 60 x 195cm (H x W x L)
• Weight: 163kg
• Build: stainless steel, three glass viewing panels, two gastronorm pans in the base for warm food

Best for

Full-time caterers doing weddings and big corporate jobs. The upper area hog or spit roasts, and the lower area works as a second oven.

Cooking times from the listing

• Hog roast: 1.5 hours for every 10kg of pig
• Spit roast: 1 hour for every 10kg of pig
• With two pigs, time it on the bigger one

Trade-off

At 163kg it is the heaviest machine here, before any meat goes in. It costs more than twice the Pro Bundle, so it only pays back if you have the bookings.

Which one should you buy?

• Under ten events a year: the Pro Bundle. It has the lowest price and full manufacturer specs.
• No power on most pitches: a Spitting Pig machine, as none of the three needs electricity.
• You want a barbecue as well: the Spitting Pig standard, with its barbecue attachment.
• Tight storage or a narrow van door: compare the Titan and the standard model on size. They list the same capacity.
• Big weddings and corporate jobs most weekends: the Platinum, for its second cooking level.

Orders over £1,000 can be paid over time with lease finance. That can make a bigger machine possible if the bookings are already there.

What you need besides the machine

Propane, and plenty of it. The Pro Bundle manual suggests a bottle of at least 13kg for propane. It says the oven uses less than 1kg of propane an hour, and one 13kg bottle does two events. Our LPG cylinder sizes guide explains the bigger bottles.

A regulator and hose. The Pro Bundle runs on propane at 37 mbar. Its manual says the hose must be 1.5 metres maximum, and the regulator should be changed within 2 years of manufacture.

A probe thermometer. The manual says pork must reach 75°C to be safe, or 78°C in Scotland. Don’t rely on the lid gauge, as it takes time to catch up.

Somewhere to hold the meat. If you serve over several hours, a hot cupboard or bain marie helps. Our LPG bain marie buyer’s guide covers the options.

Cooking times and how many people you will feed

The Pro Bundle manual gives a rule of thumb of one hour for every 10kg of pork. Pulled pork takes longer.

It suggests both burners on full at around 250°C for the first 45 minutes, then around 200°C for the rest. One burner should hold that lower heat.

A 60kg pig feeds 150 to 180 people, says the same manual. Add joints to the spit and trays, and over 100kg of meat feeds around 350 people in one sitting.

For crackling, dry the skin with salt. Our guide to mastering the hog roaster covers more technique.

The honest bit: the biggest mistake we see

Most buyers choose on the largest pig a machine can take. Few events need it. The Pro Bundle manual says a standard pig of around 50 to 60kg suits 50 to 100 people once you remove the shoulders.

So a bigger machine is not always a better buy. Price your next season of bookings first. Then add the cylinders, regulator, probe and a holding unit before you compare machines.

Safety and servicing

• The Pro Bundle manual says to use it outdoors only, on level ground.
• Keep at least 1m clear at the sides and rear, with nothing overhead.
• Check every joint for leaks with soapy water, never a flame.
• Have the appliance serviced every year by a Gas Safe registered engineer, as the manual recommends.
• Never leave a lit machine unattended.

For the Spitting Pig machines, follow the instructions supplied with the machine. Our mobile catering equipment checklist covers the rest of an event kit list.

Frequently asked questions

Which hog roast machine is best for a first-time caterer?

The Large Hog Roast Oven Pro Bundle, from £2,549, is the usual first machine. It is the cheapest of our four and takes a pig up to 80kg. It also comes with a full manual, so you know its heat input and propane use.

What is the difference between the Spitting Pig Titan and the standard model?

Mainly the shape and the price. Both listings say they cook up to 100kg of meat. The Titan is 93cm high and 184cm long, while the standard is 69cm high. The standard model also offers barbecue and serving-table attachments.

Do hog roast machines need electricity?

It depends on the model. The Pro Bundle has a 240V spit motor, which can run from a battery through an inverter. The three Spitting Pig machines need no electricity, according to their listings.

How much propane does a hog roast machine use?

The Pro Bundle is rated at 13.50kW, or 964 g/h, with both burners on full. Its manual says it uses less than 1kg an hour in normal cooking. The Spitting Pig listings give no propane figures.

How long does it take to cook a whole pig?

Allow about one hour per 10kg of pork in the Pro Bundle, says its manual. The Platinum listing gives 1.5 hours per 10kg in hog roast mode and 1 hour per 10kg on the spit.

How many people will a 60kg pig feed?

A 60kg pig feeds 150 to 180 people, according to the Pro Bundle manual. Add extra joints in the trays to pass 100kg of meat, and you can feed around 350.

Can I use butane instead of propane in a hog roast machine?

Use propane. The Pro Bundle manual says a butane cylinder tends to freeze on this appliance, and the pressure drops. The Spitting Pig listings say propane. Propane at 37 mbar is the right choice for UK outdoor trading.

Can I use a hog roast machine indoors?

No. The Pro Bundle manual says to only use the oven outdoors, and that use in enclosed areas is prohibited. Keep at least 1m clear at the sides and rear, with nothing overhead.