Isle of Wight · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Locksgreen
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Locksgreen.
- Memorial events
- Wakes in village halls
- Wakes at a local club
Funeral wake catering in Locksgreen
How the day works
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. In winter, it is dark in Locksgreen by about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
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About our funeral wake catering in Locksgreen
Wakes in Locksgreen happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. For wakes at a local club and family meals after a funeral, we’ll put together a menu of salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes and more.
In a small place like Locksgreen, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- Locksgreen (PO30)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Where the roaster can go in Locksgreen
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- One contact on the day
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Space inside for guests
For somewhere as remote as Locksgreen, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Travel to Locksgreen
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Menu choices and extras
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- A picture of the cooking area
- The address or postcode
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why Locksgreen hosts choose us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- No surprises: everything in writing
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Wakes in Locksgreen: venues and practical details
Locksgreen is about 3 miles west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Locksgreen. We bring hog roasts to 125 places in the Isle of Wight. We cater events right across the region, from Locksgreen to Southampton (14 miles away).
Locksgreen is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Here we cover the PO30 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. For wakes just outside Locksgreen, we cover Porchfield (1 mile north-east), Newtown (1 mile west), Great Thorness (1 mile north-east), Forest Side (2 miles east) and Noke Common (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Newport (3 miles east), Ryde (9 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north-east), Sandown (10 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east) and Ventnor (11 miles south-east). Some remote sites need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
Other landmarks nearby include Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (3 miles south-west) and Carisbrooke Castle (3.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Brighstone Down.
- Pubs nearby include Sportsman's Rest pub (less than half a mile north)
Common questions in Locksgreen
Is Locksgreen too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
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.
Events we cater in Locksgreen
Quiet, respectful service.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Locksgreen and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Ashes ceremonies
- Church and village hall wakes
- Remembrance days
What your quote should include
- Travel and any London charges
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away