Idle Pig BBQ at Heart of the Country Shopping Village

Lichfield will get a taste of the US at a themed event this weekend.

The Heart of the Country Shopping Village will welcome the 4th of July celebrations from 10am to 9pm.

Idle Pig BBQ at Heart of the Country Shopping Village
Idle Pig BBQ at Heart of the Country Shopping Village

It is being organised by Idle Pig BBQ, a pop-up company which offers locally sourced produce cooked over charcoal and wood.

Owner Jamie Walsh, a former army environmental health technician, began the business after returning from Sierra Leone.

He said: “Our little pop-up is based on a converted shed which is now our kitchen HQ, with another shed up-cycled into a bar and outdoor cooking area.It

“The business is now run with the help of my wife, Jules, and my little brother Tony.”

The 4th of July celebration will see a slight tweak to the menu.

“There’ll be some US-themed additions, such as beef ribs, Mac and cheese as well as our staples such as free range pulled Packington pork,” Jamie said. “We hope to generate a real party atmosphere, including free free-range hot dogs for all kids, a candyfloss machine and some fun games.

“We will have a range of alcoholic beverages on offer too.”

For more details visit the Idle Pig BBQ Facebook page.

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