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Hog Roast for a Wake in Cranmore, Isle of Wight
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Cranmore and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Church and village hall wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
Planning an event in Cranmore?
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Whether you want china
- Site access
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
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. Fill in our quote form.
How our funeral wake catering works in Cranmore
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Tell us what matters to you and we’ll do our best. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, apple sauce and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for church and village hall wakes and family meals after a funeral.
Near Cranmore, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Area
- Cranmore (PO41)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Also in Cranmore
For event organisers in Cranmore
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning the wake in Cranmore
Quiet, respectful service.
However big or small the event in Cranmore, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Home wakes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Lymington Pier station, about 4.9 miles north-west.
Before booking anyone
- What crockery is supplied
- Travel and any London charges
- The space, cover and access they need
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
The process
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. Autumn and winter afternoons in Cranmore get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or PO41 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Cranmore: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Cranmore?
The closest is Lymington Pier station, roughly 4.9 miles away.
Is Cranmore too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can you do something else?
We can add alternatives for those who need them.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Arranging a wake in Cranmore
Cranmore is about 6 miles south-east of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. Cranmore and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. Cranmore is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Cranmore to Southampton (about 14 miles away).
The coast is within about 5 miles of Cranmore, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Wherever your wake is in PO41, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wake is on Solent Road, East Close and Cranmore Avenue or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Cranmore, we also cover Hamstead (1 mile north-east), Shalfleet (1 mile south-east), Bouldnor (1 mile west), Yarmouth (2 miles west) and Thorns Beach (4 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Newport (6 miles east), Ryde (12 miles east), Cowes (7 miles north-east), Sandown (13 miles east), Shanklin (13 miles south-east) and Ventnor (13 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 (2.6 miles south-east) and Yarmouth Castle (2.4 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Boldre Foreshore and Compton Down.
A hog roast compared with other options
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book with us
- An itemised quote
- Timed around your day
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
China crockery is available on request.
Where the roaster can go in Cranmore
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A level outdoor area
For somewhere as remote as Cranmore, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Cranmore
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards