Isle of Wight · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Fishbourne, Isle of Wight
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Fishbourne.
- Wakes in village halls
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
Funeral wake catering in Fishbourne
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A level outdoor area
For somewhere as remote as Fishbourne, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
Funeral wake catering in Fishbourne, slow-roasted on site
Funerals are generally planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we will tell you right away whether we can help. We’re frequently asked to cater one-year memorials and remembrance gatherings, with new potatoes, halloumi skewers and apple sauce.
In a small place like Fishbourne, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Where
- Fishbourne (PO33)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- Numbers
- Menu choices and extras
- Access to the cooking area
- Crockery choices
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Also near Fishbourne
Other occasions in Fishbourne
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
FAQs for Fishbourne
We’re gathering after a service at St. Edmund's Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can you roast near the sea around Fishbourne?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Can you wait?
Name someone we can call and we’ll adjust.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
After a funeral in Fishbourne
Fishbourne is about 2 miles west of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. We cover wakes in Fishbourne, as well as the surrounding area. Fishbourne is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
Relatives driving in can use the B3331 to reach Fishbourne. For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Ryde Esplanade station, about 2.5 miles east. The coast is within about 3 miles of Fishbourne.
Wakes anywhere in PO33 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. We can cater a wake on streets such as Kite Hill, Ashlake Farm Lane and Ashlake Copse Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. With the B3331 close by, Fishbourne is easy for us to reach for your wake. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Wootton (1 mile west), Havenstreet (1 mile south), Hillgrove (2 miles south-west), Whippingham (2 miles west) and Staplers (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Newport (4 miles south-west), Cowes (4 miles north-west), Sandown (6 miles south-east), Shanklin (7 miles south), Ventnor (9 miles south) and East Cowes (3 miles north-west). If your wake is somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
Nearby you will also find St Mary's Hospital (3.9 miles west) and East Cowes Castle (3.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Fishbourne includes Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Fishbourne include Ryde Academy (1.9 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Fishbourne pub (within half a mile north-east)
Events we cater in Fishbourne
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Fishbourne, including:
- Family meals after a funeral
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembrance days
- Pub and club wakes
Families holding a service at St. Edmund's Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- Staffing on the day
- Whether VAT is included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why us?
- An itemised quote
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- All the equipment comes with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
See our pricing or the cost guide.
What happens on the day
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. In late September, sunset in Fishbourne is about 7:10pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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