Isle of Wight · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Hillway
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Hillway.
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Life celebrations
Slow-roasted pork in Hillway
Funeral wake catering in Hillway, carved to order
We keep things simple for families: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. Typical bookings include family get-togethers after a service and celebration-of-life gatherings, with salads, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
For a wake near Hillway, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Location
- Hillway (PO35)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Who books funeral wake catering in Hillway?
The family can spend time with guests.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Home wakes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Pub and club wakes
For a service at a church like Bembridge Methodist Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- What crockery is supplied
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
How it works
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Most wakes in Hillway are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it’s dark at about 4:00pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
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. Use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- A hall or room for eating
Hillway is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
Hillway: your questions answered
Is Hillway too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you cater after a service at Bembridge Methodist Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
Can you wait?
We wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Working with your venue
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
After a funeral in Hillway
Hillway is about 4 miles south-east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Hillway and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. Hillway is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Brading station, about 1.8 miles west, is the nearest station. The coast is within about 3 miles of Hillway.
We cover wakes in every part of the PO35 postcode area. Streets in the area include Hillway Road and Jenny Streets Lane, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Hillway we cover include Bembridge (1 mile north-east), Foreland Fields (1 mile north-east), St Helens (2 miles north-west), Gaskins (2 miles north-west) and Yaverland (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Newport (9 miles west), Ryde (4 miles north-west), Cowes (11 miles north-west), Sandown (3 miles south-west), Shanklin (5 miles south-west) and Ventnor (7 miles south-west). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
Other landmarks nearby include Sandown Castle (2.6 miles south-west) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (4.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hillway include Bembridge Down and Brading Marshes RSPB reserve.
- Local schools include Bembridge School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Propeller Inn (0.5 miles west)
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Dietary requirements
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- A picture of the cooking area
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.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Served at the time you choose
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
More for events in Hillway
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards