Isle of Wight · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Apse Heath
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Apse Heath? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Pub and club wakes
- Remembrance days
- Wakes in village halls
Book a hog roast in Apse Heath
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Space away from the building and any trees
Apse Heath is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Funeral wake catering in Apse Heath, carved to order
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal, or rolls keep it simple. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. We are frequently asked to cater memorial gatherings and wakes in village halls, serving apple sauce, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
In rural Apse Heath, home or the hall is usual. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, low and slow, for hours.
- Area
- Apse Heath (PO36)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Nearby places to Apse Heath
Also in Apse Heath
What happens on the day
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Late-December sunset in Apse Heath is about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
After a funeral in Apse Heath
Apse Heath is about 6 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Apse Heath. We bring hog roasts to 125 places across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
The coast is within about 3 miles of Apse Heath.
Anywhere in PO36, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a wake on streets such as Ventnor Road, The Brambles and Newport Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Apse Heath, we also cover Princelett (1 mile south-west), Branstone (1 mile north-west), Winford (1 mile north), Hale Common (1 mile north-west) and Whiteley Bank (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Newport (6 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Ventnor (3 miles south), East Cowes (8 miles north-west) and Oakfield (6 miles north). For a wake at a remote spot, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
Nearby you’ll also find Wight Aviation Museum (1 mile north-east) and Sandown Castle (2.6 miles east). Open spaces near Apse Heath include Stenbury Down and Alverstone Mead.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Apse Heath
Can you roast near the sea around Apse Heath?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What’s the nearest station to Apse Heath?
The closest is Shanklin station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
What do we need to organise?
Very little: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Events we cater in Apse Heath
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Apse Heath, including:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Wakes at a local club
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Shanklin station, about 1.3 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether VAT is included
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Plates or china
- Menu choices and extras
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- The date and time of the event
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
We hold the food if people are delayed.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards