Isle of Wight · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Bonchurch
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Bonchurch.
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes in village halls
- Celebrations of life
A hog roast near Bonchurch
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
About our funeral wake catering in Bonchurch
We cater wakes in Bonchurch and the surrounding area, wherever the family gathers. Whether it’s celebration-of-life gatherings and anniversary memorials, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, roast pork in rolls or on plates and halloumi skewers and more.
Near Bonchurch, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Where
- Bonchurch (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Check with family about dietary needs
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Towns and villages near Bonchurch
Other occasions in Bonchurch
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell normally brings people over long before we carve. For a summer wake in Bonchurch, there’s light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Bonchurch
Is Bonchurch too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you roast near the sea around Bonchurch?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option for those who need them.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Frequently, yes. Contact us when the date is set and we’ll tell you quickly.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Bonchurch?
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Bonchurch:
- Family meals after a funeral
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Memorial gatherings
- Ashes ceremonies
Families holding a service at Old St. Boniface Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What to look for in a quote
- The space, cover and access they need
- Staffing on the day
- Any travel or access charges
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Arranging a wake in Bonchurch
Bonchurch is about 2 miles south of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. Wakes in Bonchurch are part of our patch. Bonchurch is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 24 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Shanklin station, about 2.4 miles north. If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Bonchurch may suit. The coast is within about a mile of Bonchurch, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
For wakes in PO38, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Your wake could be at a house on Shore Road, Leeson Road and Bonchurch Village Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Bonchurch we cover include Luccombe Village (1 mile north), Ventnor (1 mile west), Steephill (2 miles west), Wroxall (2 miles north-west) and Shanklin (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Newport (9 miles north-west), Ryde (9 miles north), Cowes (12 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles north), East Cowes (12 miles north-west) and Oakfield (8 miles north). Some remote sites need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
A little further out are Ventnor Heritage Museum (1 mile west) and Sandown Castle (4.3 miles north). The countryside around Bonchurch includes Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
- Local schools include The Island Free School (1.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include Bonchurch Inn (under half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include South Wight (0.8 miles west)
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children typically like it too.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Your quote depends on:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
- Plates or china
- Time on site
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- One contact on the day
- Space away from the building and any trees
For somewhere as remote as Bonchurch, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
A hog roast or other catering?
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why book our hog roast in Bonchurch
- An itemised quote
- Carved to order by a chef
- All the equipment comes with us
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away