Isle of Wight · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Godshill, 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 Godshill.
- Home wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Celebrations of life
Funeral wake catering in Godshill
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We work out each quote from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The number of people
- Distance from us
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Roughly how many people
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. Send us your details through our quote form.
Funeral wake catering in Godshill, carved to order
We cater wakes in Godshill and the surrounding area, wherever the family gathers. Whether it is remembrance gatherings and celebration-of-life gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of apple sauce, salads and halloumi skewers and more.
Near Godshill, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Godshill (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Autumn and winter afternoons in Godshill get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Wake catering near Godshill
Godshill is about 5 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Godshill suit a hog roast. Godshill is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 20 miles away.
After a service at All Saints' Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The coast is within about 4 miles of Godshill, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Wherever your wake is in PO38, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include High Street, Jubilee Close and Yarborough Close; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Sandford (1 mile east), Rookley Green (1 mile north-west), Rookley (2 miles north-west), Whiteley Bank (2 miles east) and Merstone (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Newport (5 miles north), Ryde (7 miles north-east), Cowes (9 miles north), Sandown (4 miles east), Shanklin (4 miles east) and Ventnor (4 miles south-east). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
A little further out are Whitecroft Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Museum of Country And Agriculture (2.6 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Alverstone Mead and Stenbury Down.
- Pubs nearby include The Essex pub (within half a mile south-east)
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
FAQs for Godshill
Can you cater after a service at All Saints' Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Which station is closest to Godshill?
The closest is Shanklin station, roughly 3.5 miles away.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can you cater in Godshill?
Yes, Godshill is in our area. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Who books funeral wake catering in Godshill?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Godshill. Typical bookings include:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Memorial events
- Celebrations of life
- Remembrance days
For family travelling by train, Shanklin station, about 3.5 miles east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The space, cover and access they need
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Nearby places to Godshill
What else we do in Godshill
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A friend or relative we can call
- Approval from the landlord or committee
Godshill is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away