Isle of Wight · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Forest Side
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Forest Side and the surrounding area.
- Memorial events
- Family meals after a funeral
- Ashes ceremonies
Funeral wake catering for Forest Side
About our funeral wake catering in Forest Side
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal. There are alternatives for those who don’t eat pork. We serve halloumi skewers, salads and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we are regularly asked to cater one-year memorials and home wakes.
In a small place like Forest Side, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- Forest Side (PO30)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Check with family about dietary needs
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Wakes in Forest Side are typically in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A safe distance from the hall
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
For somewhere as remote as Forest Side, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Forest Side
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
Nearby places to Forest Side
More for events in Forest Side
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Arranging a wake in Forest Side
Forest Side is about 1 mile north-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We cover Forest Side and its neighbours for wakes. We bring hog roasts to all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Forest Side to Southampton (15 miles away).
Forest Side is within about 4 miles of the sea.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO30, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Forest Road and Gunville Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Hunny Hill (1 mile east), Parkhurst (1 mile north-east), Noke Common (1 mile north-east), Porchfield (2 miles north-west) and Locksgreen (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Ryde (7 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north), Sandown (8 miles south-east), Shanklin (8 miles south-east), Ventnor (9 miles south-east) and East Cowes (4 miles north-east). If your wake is somewhere remote, let us know early and we will plan the trip.
Other landmarks nearby include Carisbrooke Castle (1.3 miles south) and St Mary's Hospital (1 mile east). Within reach you’ll find Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Hunnyhill Primary School (0.7 miles east) and Island Innovation VI Form Campus (1.3 miles south-east)
Why choose funeral wake catering in Forest Side?
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Forest Side and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Home wakes
- Pub and club wakes
- Life celebrations
- Wakes in village halls
Families holding a service at St. Mary's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Staffing on the day
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Questions from Forest Side
Can you cater after a service at St. Mary'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. Tell us where you will gather.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Halal isn’t available.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
What do we need to organise?
Very little: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why Forest Side hosts choose us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- All the equipment comes with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
What affects the price in Forest Side
Each price is built from:
- Travel to Forest Side
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Plates or china
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Roughly how many people
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away