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Hog Roast for a Wake in Lake, Isle of Wight
Funeral wake catering in Lake: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Pub and club wakes
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at the family home
Funeral wake catering for Lake
Wakes in Lake: venues and practical details
Lake is about 1 mile south-west of Sandown, in the Isle of Wight. We are happy to travel to Lake for wakes and the places nearby. Lake is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 21 miles away.
Lake is on or near the A3055, handy for relatives driving in. For a service at a church like Church of The Good Shepherd, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Lake is within about 2 miles of the sea.
For wakes in PO36 and PO37, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Whether your wake is on Lea Road, New Road and Percy Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Lake is on the A3055, which makes the journey straightforward. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Sandown (1 mile north-east), Alverstone (1 mile north-west), Queen's Bower (1 mile north-west), Shanklin (1 mile south) and Alverstone Garden Village (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Newport (7 miles north-west), Ryde (5 miles north), Cowes (10 miles north-west), Ventnor (4 miles south-west), East Cowes (9 miles north-west) and Oakfield (5 miles north). Remote sites take a little more planning, so ask early about your wake.
Nearby you will also find National Poo Museum (within half a mile east) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (1.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Lake include Brading Down and Alverstone Mead.
- Nearby schools include Sandown Bay Academy (0.6 miles north) and The Bay Church of England School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Old Comical pub (0.6 miles north-east)
Funeral wake catering near Lake
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there’s anything special and we’ll do our best. We serve roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for wakes in village halls and gatherings after a cremation.
In Lake, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
- Location
- Lake (PO36, PO37)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Lake
Can you roast near the sea around Lake?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What’s the nearest station to Lake?
Lake has its own station: Lake station.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Travel to Lake
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The venue or postcode
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- Served at the time you choose
- An itemised quote
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Looking after everyone
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family isn’t disturbed.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
The process
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Autumn and winter afternoons in Lake get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Name a contact for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
How to get a price
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Where the roaster can go in Lake
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Parking close by for our vehicle
For somewhere as remote as Lake, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
What else we do in Lake
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Occasions we serve in Lake
It copes with timings that shift.
Whatever the occasion in Lake, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Pub and club wakes
- One-year memorials
- Memorial events
If relatives are coming by rail, Lake station serves Lake directly.
Questions to ask before you book
- Staffing on the day
- VAT, if it applies
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards