Isle of Wight · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Dunsbury
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Dunsbury? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at a local club
Book a hog roast in Dunsbury
Funeral wake catering in Dunsbury, slow-roasted on site
Wake catering across Dunsbury and the Isle of Wight, wherever the family gathers, with the roast cooked on site. For wakes in village halls and remembrance days, we can cook salads, new potatoes and halloumi skewers and more.
In rural Dunsbury, home or the hall is usual. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
- Area
- Dunsbury (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Request gluten-free rolls
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family isn’t disturbed.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Your menu choices
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby places to Dunsbury
Other occasions in Dunsbury
Why choose funeral wake catering in Dunsbury?
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Dunsbury, such as:
- One-year memorials
- Memorial gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
For a service at a church like St. Mary's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- Who carves and who serves
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Dunsbury: halls, homes and travel
Dunsbury is about 7 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Dunsbury and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. Dunsbury is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
The coast is within about 4 miles of Dunsbury.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO30, so your wake can be anywhere in it. For wakes just outside Dunsbury, we cover Brook (1 mile south), Hulverstone (1 mile south-east), Brookgreen (1 mile south-east), Shalcombe (1 mile north-east) and Chilton Green (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (7 miles north-east), Ryde (14 miles east), Cowes (9 miles north-east), Sandown (13 miles east), Shanklin (12 miles east) and Ventnor (12 miles east). For a wake at a remote spot, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
Other landmarks nearby include Yarmouth Castle (3.9 miles north-west) and Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (2.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Westover Down.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children typically like it too.
Dunsbury questions
Do you come out to small places like Dunsbury?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Do you cater in village halls?
Wherever the family gathers, if the roaster can cook outside.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Where the roaster can go in Dunsbury
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A hall or room for eating
Dunsbury 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 booking.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
The process
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. In late September, sunset in Dunsbury is about 7:10pm; in December, about 4:05pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Read more
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards