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Hog Roast for a Wake in Colwell, Isle of Wight
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Colwell.
- Remembrance days
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Memorial events
Planning an event in Colwell?
Funeral wake catering near Colwell
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, ready for when everyone comes back. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for gatherings after scattering ashes and memorial gatherings.
Near Colwell, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Timings are planned around your wake, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Area
- Colwell (PO40, PO39)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why us?
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Colwell
Other occasions in Colwell
What affects the price in Colwell
Each price is built from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
- How long the roast and service take
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Your menu choices
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
- Allergies we should know about
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
FAQs for Colwell
We are gathering after a service at Christ Church: 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.
Is Colwell too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We do our best at short notice. Tell us the details and we’ll reply promptly.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
The process
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In winter, it’s dark in Colwell by about 4:05pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Where the roaster can go in Colwell
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A safe distance from the hall
- A friend or relative we can call
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
For somewhere as remote as Colwell, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
After a funeral in Colwell
Colwell is about 5 miles south of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. Colwell is well within our area for wakes and the places nearby. We cover 125 places in the Isle of Wight. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 17 miles away.
A club or hall near Colwell gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster. If relatives are coming by rail, Lymington Pier station is about 4.9 miles away. The coast is within about a mile of Colwell.
Here we cover the PO40 and PO39 postcode area. We can cater a wake on streets such as Colwell Chine Road, Heath Lane and Chine Close or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Colwell, we also cover Totland (1 mile south-west), Freshwater (1 mile south-east), Norton Green (1 mile north-east), Easton (1 mile south-east) and Afton (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Newport (10 miles east), Cowes (11 miles north-east), East Cowes (12 miles north-east), Barton (11 miles east), Hunny Hill (10 miles east) and Cross Lane (11 miles east). If your wake is somewhere remote, let us know early and we will plan the trip.
A little further out are Yarmouth Castle (2 miles north-east) and Medina (under half a mile south-west). The countryside around Colwell includes Tennyson Down and Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find Colwell Bay Inn (within half a mile east)
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Events we cater in Colwell
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
In Colwell and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Wakes at home
- Life celebrations
If the funeral is at a church such as Christ Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before booking
- The space, cover and access they need
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards