Isle of Wight · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Clatterford
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Clatterford? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Wakes in village halls
- Family meals after a funeral
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Funeral wake catering for Clatterford
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- One contact on the day
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Permission from the hall or venue
Clatterford 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’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Clatterford
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Funeral wake catering in Clatterford, slow-roasted on site
Wakes in Clatterford happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. Whether it is memorial events and gatherings after a cremation, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
For a wake near Clatterford, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Area
- Clatterford (PO30)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Wakes in Clatterford are normally in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or PO30 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast or other catering?
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our hog roast in Clatterford
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Timed around your day
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
For event organisers in Clatterford
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Keep the alternatives labelled
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Towns and villages near Clatterford
More for events in Clatterford
Why choose funeral wake catering in Clatterford?
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
Here’s what people in Clatterford most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings at the family home
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Families holding a service at Church of St. Nicholas in Castro often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How long the roast and service take
- Distance from us
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Your menu choices
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
After a funeral in Clatterford
Clatterford is about 1 mile south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Clatterford, from gardens to fields. We cover all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight. We cater events right across the region, from Clatterford to Southampton (16 miles away).
Clatterford is within about 6 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Wakes anywhere in PO30 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. We can cater a wake on streets such as Down Lane, Castle Lane and High Street, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Clatterford, we also cover Carisbrooke (1 mile north), Plaish (1 mile south-west), Gunville (1 mile north), Bowcombe (1 mile south-west) and Gatcombe (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include 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). If your wake is somewhere remote, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip.
Other landmarks nearby include Whitecroft Hospital (1.3 miles south-east) and Carisbrooke Castle (under half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Brighstone Down and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Clatterford include Christ The King College (0.6 miles north-east) and Island Innovation VI Form Campus (1.3 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Waverley pub (within half a mile north-east)
Questions from Clatterford
Can you roast near the sea around Clatterford?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St. Nicholas in Castro: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We will always try. Tell us the details for a quick answer.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
What do we need to organise?
Very little: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away