Isle of Wight · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Cross Lane
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Cross Lane and the surrounding area.
- Wakes at home
- Ashes ceremonies
- Church and village hall wakes
Planning an event in Cross Lane?
Funeral wake catering near Cross Lane
If the service runs late, we wait: we will hold the food until people arrive. Give us a contact for the day. Whether it’s church and village hall wakes and gatherings after a cremation, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and new potatoes and more.
In Cross Lane, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Where
- Cross Lane (PO30, PO31, PO41)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Cross Lane: halls, homes and travel
Cross Lane is about 1 mile north-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Cross Lane is well within our area for wakes. Cross Lane is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
The coast is within about 4 miles of Cross Lane.
Anywhere in PO30, PO31 and PO41, we can roast on site for your guests. From Ash Road, Chain Lane and Beech Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. For wakes just outside Cross Lane, we cover Barton (1 mile south), Fairlee (1 mile north), Staplers (1 mile south-east), Hillgrove (1 mile north-east) and Whippingham (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ryde (5 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north), Sandown (6 miles south-east), Shanklin (7 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (3 miles north). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
Nearby you’ll also find Carisbrooke Castle (1.7 miles south-west) and St Mary's Hospital (0.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Cross Lane include Medina College (0.5 miles north) and Island Innovation VI Form Campus (0.6 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Bargeman's Rest pub (less than half a mile west)
Why choose a hog roast in Cross Lane?
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Carved to order by a chef
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
The process
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. In winter, it’s dark in Cross Lane by about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- 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.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or PO30 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A friend or relative we can call
Cross Lane is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
Who books funeral wake catering in Cross Lane?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Cross Lane, such as:
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at home
- Hall gatherings after a service
- One-year memorials
After a service at St Paul's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How dietary needs are handled
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- A clear list of what’s included
Cross Lane: your questions answered
Can you roast near the sea around Cross Lane?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can you cater after a service at St Paul's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you do something else?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
Do you cater in village halls?
Wherever the family gathers, if the roaster can cook outside.
What if the service runs late?
We wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Do you come to Cross Lane?
Yes, Cross Lane is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Other occasions in Cross Lane
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
What affects the price in Cross Lane
The biggest factors are:
- Site access
- Travel to Cross Lane
- Crockery choices
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The address or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away