Isle of Wight · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Calbourne, Isle of Wight
Funeral wake catering in Calbourne: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Calbourne
How our funeral wake catering works in Calbourne
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. Typical bookings include church and village hall wakes and gatherings at the family home, serving apple sauce, halloumi skewers and new potatoes.
In a small place like Calbourne, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village 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
- Calbourne (PO30)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Space away from the building and any trees
For somewhere as remote as Calbourne, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Calbourne
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- New potatoes
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The process
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. In late September, sunset in Calbourne is about 7:10pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Arranging a wake in Calbourne
Calbourne is about 5 miles west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We cater wakes at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Calbourne and the surrounding area. We cater all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
The coast is within about 6 miles of Calbourne, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Here we cover the PO30 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Sun Hill, Elm Lane and Lynch Lane, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Newbridge (1 mile north-west), Ningwood (2 miles north-west), Shalcombe (2 miles west), Wellow (2 miles west) and Hulverstone (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Newport (5 miles east), Ryde (11 miles east), Cowes (7 miles north-east), Sandown (11 miles east), Shanklin (10 miles east) and Ventnor (10 miles south-east). Some remote sites need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
Other landmarks nearby include Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (0.6 miles west) and Carisbrooke Castle (3.8 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Brighstone Down.
- Pubs nearby include The Sun pub (less than half a mile south)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Site access
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- A photo of the cooking area
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people
- Anything the venue has asked for
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Calbourne questions
Can you cater after a service at All Saints' Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can you roast near the sea around Calbourne?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do you cover Calbourne?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Calbourne and the Isle of Wight. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Frequently, yes. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll answer straight away.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Planning the wake in Calbourne
The family can spend time with guests.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Calbourne and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Celebrations of life
- Memorial events
- Wakes at a local club
- Hall gatherings after a service
For a service at a church like All Saints' Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether plates or china are included
Working with your venue
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- A clear quote with everything listed
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away