Isle of Wight · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Appley
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Appley and the Isle of Wight, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Pub and club wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
Slow-roasted pork in Appley
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A safe distance from the hall
For somewhere as remote as Appley, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
Funeral wake catering near Appley
We know families have a lot to arrange: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. On the menu are new potatoes, roast pork in rolls or on plates and apple sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater family meals after a funeral and gatherings at the family home.
For a wake in a place like Appley, the village hall is frequently the heart of it, and its grounds suit the roaster. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Location
- Appley (PO33, PO34)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Late-December sunset in Appley is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Appley
What’s the nearest station to Appley?
The closest is Ryde St Johns Road station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
How far is Appley from London?
About 70 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Can you wait?
Give us a contact for the day and we will adjust.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Usually. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll answer right away.
Do you need anything from the family?
Very little: the space and a contact.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Request gluten-free rolls
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Ask about china.
What affects the price in Appley
There’s no fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- Crockery choices
- Site access
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
After a funeral in Appley
Appley is about 1 mile east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. We cover Appley and its neighbours for wakes. Appley is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Appley is on or near the A3055, handy for relatives driving in. If relatives are coming by rail, Ryde St Johns Road station, about 0.5 miles west, is the nearest station. Appley is within about a mile of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Here we cover the PO33 and PO34 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Park Road, Rink Road and Hope Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. With the A3055 close by, Appley is easy for us to reach. For wakes just outside Appley, we cover Elmfield (1 mile south-west), Puckpool (1 mile east), Oakfield (1 mile south-west), Ryde (1 mile west) and Westridge (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (7 miles west), Cowes (7 miles west), Sandown (5 miles south), Shanklin (7 miles south), Ventnor (9 miles south) and East Cowes (6 miles west). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
Nearby you will also find Gosport War Memorial Hospital (4.7 miles north) and Southsea Castle (4.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Brading Down and Alan Hersey Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Ryde School with Upper Chine (1 mile west) and Ryde Academy (1.3 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Appley Manor Hotel (less than half a mile east)
More for events in Appley
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Events we cater in Appley
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Appley:
- Family meals after a funeral
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- One-year memorials
- Hall gatherings after a service
After a service at St John's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- What crockery is supplied
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our hog roast in Appley
- Our staff serve and clear
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- An itemised quote
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away