Isle of Wight · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Carisbrooke
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Carisbrooke and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
Funeral wake catering for Carisbrooke
Funeral wake catering in Carisbrooke, carved to order
Funerals are typically planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we will tell you straight away whether we can help. On the menu are salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes, and we’re frequently booked for celebration-of-life gatherings and gatherings at clubs and pubs.
Around Carisbrooke, wakes are often at the village hall, a pub or home. Let us know where the roaster could go. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Where
- Carisbrooke (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Wakes in Carisbrooke: venues and practical details
Carisbrooke is about 1 mile south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Wherever your wake is in Carisbrooke, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cover all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
The coast is within about 5 miles of Carisbrooke.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO30. Whether your wake is on Down Lane, Purdy Road and Castle Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For wakes just outside Carisbrooke, we cover Clatterford (1 mile south), Gunville (1 mile north), Plaish (1 mile south-west), Bowcombe (1 mile south-west) and Gatcombe (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ryde (7 miles east), Cowes (5 miles north), Sandown (7 miles east), Shanklin (7 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (5 miles north). For a wake at a remote spot, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
Nearby you’ll also find Isle of Wight Music Museum (1.1 miles north-east) and Carisbrooke Castle (within half a mile south-east). Open spaces near Carisbrooke include Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Brighstone Down.
- Schools near Carisbrooke include Christ The King College (less than half a mile north-east) and Island Innovation VI Form Campus (1.1 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Waverley pub (less than half a mile east)
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A hall or room for eating
- A friend or relative we can call
Carisbrooke is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
Events we cater in Carisbrooke
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Carisbrooke, such as:
- Memorial gatherings
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at a local club
- Anniversary memorials
After a service at St. Mary's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why us?
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
What happens on the day
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake. In late September, sunset in Carisbrooke is about 7:10pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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Questions from Carisbrooke
We’re gathering after a service at St. Mary's Church: can you cater?
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. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you do a hog roast in Seaclose Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Can you do something else?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal is not available.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Normally. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will tell you quickly.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children usually like it too.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Keep the alternatives labelled
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Nearby places to Carisbrooke
Other occasions in Carisbrooke
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Your quote depends on:
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Time on site
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
- Your menu choices
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards