Isle of Wight · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Blackwater, Isle of Wight
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Blackwater.
- Memorial events
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Book a hog roast in Blackwater
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Funeral wake catering in Blackwater, carved to order
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Tell us what matters to you and we’ll try to help. We serve apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for pub and club wakes and remembrance gatherings.
In a small place like Blackwater, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
- Location
- Blackwater (PO30)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Menu choices and extras
- The number of people
- Time on site
- Distance from us
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Dietary requirements
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Blackwater: halls, homes and travel
Blackwater is about 2 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Wakes in Blackwater are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We cater all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 17 miles away.
The coast is within about 6 miles of Blackwater, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the PO30 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater a wake on streets such as Sandy Lane, Sandy Close and Blackwater Hollow or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Shide (1 mile north), Rookley (1 mile south), Merstone (2 miles south-east), Newport (2 miles north) and Rookley Green (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Ryde (6 miles north-east), Cowes (6 miles north), Sandown (6 miles east), Shanklin (6 miles south-east), Ventnor (6 miles south-east) and East Cowes (5 miles north). Some remote sites need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
Well-known places in the area include Whitecroft Hospital (0.8 miles west) and Carisbrooke Castle (1.5 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Stenbury Down.
What else we do in Blackwater
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Keep the alternatives labelled
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Blackwater?
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Blackwater and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
- Wakes at home
- Celebrations of life
After a service at St. Olave's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Allergen information for every dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
FAQs for Blackwater
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
We are gathering after a service at St. Olave's Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What if the service runs late?
We wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We’ll always try. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
Where can you serve a wake?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
How the day works
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. For a summer wake in Blackwater, there is light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or PO30 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Space inside for guests
- A friend or relative we can call
For somewhere as remote as Blackwater, 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.
On the menu in Blackwater
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards