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Funeral Wake Catering in Isle of Wight

From the largest town to the smallest village in the Isle of Wight, we can bring funeral wake catering to your event. Contact us for a quote.

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Where we cater in the Isle of Wight

A simple, hearty hog roast for a wake at home, a village hall or a venue, served calmly and on time. Choose your town from the list to see local details, and tell us about your event for a quote.

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Postcode areas we cover

How funeral wake catering works in the Isle of Wight

While you’re at the service, the roast cooks quietly, ready for when everyone comes back. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we are frequently booked for celebrations of life and hall gatherings after a service.

We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change.

It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
We set up and roast while you are at the service.
We serve quietly as people gather.
We clear away discreetly.

Cost

Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.

Why book our hog roast

Fresh carving at the serving station
An itemised quote
A choice of salads and potatoes
Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling

Ask for a quote

When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.

Near you in Newport

In Newport, that can mean an event near Castle Inn, The Man in the Moon and Seaclose Park and the streets around them. Also close by are Christ The King College (0.6 miles south-west), Island Innovation VI Form Campus (under half a mile south-east) and Nine Acres Primary School (less than half a mile south). A little further out are Carisbrooke Castle (1 mile south-west) and St Mary's Hospital (0.8 miles north). Open spaces near Newport include Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Mill Hill.

Arranging a wake in the Isle of Wight

Across the Isle of Wight, halls, clubs and homes all host wakes. Tell us where and we will check the cooking spot. Around 116 places in the Isle of Wight are close to the coast, where we always think about wind when choosing a cooking spot.

Newport: For a service at a church like The Man in the Moon, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. With the A3020 and A3054 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Newport. In late September, sunset in Newport is about 7:10pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.

For planners, venues and organisers

For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.

Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.

Events we cater in the Isle of Wight

There are options for those who do not eat pork.

We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in the Isle of Wight and nearby. Some of the most common are:

Wakes at a local club
Ashes ceremonies
Wakes in village halls
Memorial events

What affects the price in the Isle of Wight

There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:

How many people are eating
Whether you want china
The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
How easy it is to reach the spot

Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.

What to tell us

These are the details we need:

Your menu choices
Allergies we should know about
The date and time of the event
A picture of the cooking area

Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.

The menu, dish by dish

Roast pork

Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.

Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)

Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.

Allergies and dietary needs

Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:

Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
Keep the alternatives labelled
Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
Ask close family about dietary needs

Afterwards we pack up quietly.

Plates and sides make it a full meal.

Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in the Isle of Wight

Do you bring plates?

We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.

Do you leave the area tidy?

Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.

What about guests who do not eat pork?

There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. We do not offer halal meat.

Do we need our own staff?

Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.

Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?

The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.

What should we sort out beforehand?

Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.

Do you do DIY hog roast hire?

We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.