MickNicks supply Hog Roasts and BBQs throughout Norfolk and beyond. Using only fresh food that is in season and distinct from the usual offerings, MickNicks ensure that all ingredients are sourced locally from farms, grocers and bakers in the nearby area. This ensures minimum time between field or oven and the plate at your event.

What do you need to know from an organiser in order to provide a comprehensive quote?

We would need information on what you require at the event, such as buffet style or table service, the number of sides, whether you want it hot, cold, as a meal or typical hog roast with a serviette rather than on a plate.

Customers are often very vague on kitchen details (which is understandable) as some venues won't share facilities.

What advice would you give to a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

Be clear of exactly what you want, but at the same time be willing to hear and listen to the advise of the supplier who should from their experience be able to create a perfect plan to suit all.

Ask if you are the only client for that day, as some companies do too many functions and I feel you should concentrate on one customer to make them the priority.

Please tell us a little bit about how and why you started the business.

Job satisfaction is what I think we all strive for. The reward is not only financial but more importantly the feeling of coming away from a venue and knowing that I have made a memory for someone to take away and look back on for the rest of their days. As I have gotten older, I have often felt there was more I could offer than my previous employers, i.e. we were encouraged to be friendly but not to talk. Now I can engage with the client and I find that those who once were customers are now friends and we are creating a good customer base. As a result, work comes in more regularly now.

Please tell us about a booking you've had through Add to Event, how did it go? Would you recommend us to others?

At first I was unsure about using Add to Event as I have always liked to get work through word of mouth. What made me a little worried at first was how cheap it seemed to be to get the chance to quote customers for such a little amount and that there must obviously be a catch. I can honestly say there is no catch, and since using Add to Event my work has grown tenfold. Where I had quiet periods I now have regular work.

My biggest challenge was a council event for 1500 people. I must admit it was very daunting as a family run business with few staff (though very well trained). However, in the end I was very pleased with the comments and feedback that we received from everyone we spoke to and I gave out at least 50 business cards that day. I have now realised the full potential of using Add to Event and can only say that using Add to Event is a must whether you have been doing this for years or just a new little business trying to get started - there is work to suit all big or small.

I know that I am better for it and you will be too!