Our family farm was established in 1858 and has produced Pork ever since. When I was growing up my favorite day of the year was our summer Pig Roast Party. We also supplied a lot of other people with a "Guest Of Honor" for their parties. My family has a seasonal restaurant which is closed during the summer months. After years of talking about it Terri-Lynn and I decided to give "Party Pigs Inc." a try.
Thru the Years
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- 1991
- We do our first party for 100 boaters at Pier 11 Marina, Washago.
- Several smaller parties round out an interesting summer.
- 1992
- Purchase two charcoal fired roasters and permanently retire our home built one.
- 1993
- Change company name to
Shaw's Country Catering.
- 1994
- Visit Great Pork BarbeQlossal in Indianapolis, Indiana. This is one of the largest BBQ Cookoffs in U.S.A. with 80 plus teams competing for over 27000 in prize money. It was 48 hours of learning secrets from the best.
- 1995
- Drive to Oklahoma to learn how to work our new smoker and tow it back to Canada.
- Win most unique equipment at the Canadian Pork Barbecuing Championship in Ayer, Ontario.
- First all day party, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner for 400 people at Can-Save Summer Buying Expo.
- 1996
- Attend the National Barbecue Association's Conference and Tradeshow in Kansas City, Missouri.
- 1997
- Attend Catering Update 97 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- Change company name to Shaws Catering, develop a logo and have our first colour menu printed.
- Have 2 big beautiful deluxe custom charcoal Barbecues built.
- First vending job, at The International Plowing Match. During five days of sun, rain and wind we cook 1200 pounds of Canadian Back Bacon, EH!
- 1998
- Asked to work at Catering Update 98 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- We do catered event number 250.
- 1999
- Asked to work at Catering Update 99 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
- Have single door custom charcoal Barbecue built.
- 2000
- Asked to work at Catering Update 2000 at the Rio in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- Have 2 double door custom charcoal Barbecues built.
- 2001
- Catering Update
- 2 Single Door Barbecues Built
- Do staff appreciation day at Casino Rama for 6000 guests
- 2002
- Barge Rides/Island Weddings
2003
- Catering the VIP contest winners for Two Blue Light Motel Events in Wasaga Beach. Headliners include Sum 41 and Our Lady Peace.
- Tented wedding with 500 guests
2004
- Tear Down Party for the Old Terminal One at Pearson International Airport with Priestly Demolition.
- Benefit Concert by The Bach Consort Chorus and Orchestra at Eglinton St. George's United Chruch in Toronto.
2005
- Cascar and Mario Andrete come to Barrie Speedway.
- Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board Faith Day lunch for 3000
- Ontario Provincial Police Headquarters Grand Opening
2006
- Canadian Aviation Expo Fly-in at Lake St. John Airport , Welcoming Pilots from over 30 Countries
- Ontario Hydro replace two crumpled transmission towers with an aircrane flown in from B.C.
2007
- Osler Bluff Ski Club Men's Day
- James Bartleman 27th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario Recognition of Service ceremony
- Priestly Demolition Staff Appreciation at Terminal 2 Person International Airport
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