Isle of Wight · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Luccombe Village
Funeral wake catering in Luccombe Village: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Wakes in village halls
- Ashes ceremonies
- Pub and club wakes
Planning an event in Luccombe Village?
Funeral wake catering in Luccombe Village, carved to order
A wake in Luccombe Village is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and it takes the cooking off the family. For gatherings at the family home and remembrance gatherings, we can cook halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and apple sauce for your guests.
In a small place like Luccombe Village, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Where
- Luccombe Village (PO37)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Wake catering near Luccombe Village
Luccombe Village is about 7 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Luccombe Village and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We cater 125 places across the Isle of Wight. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 23 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Shanklin station, roughly 1.2 miles north of the centre. If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Luccombe Village may suit. The coast is within about 2 miles of Luccombe Village, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO37, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Local streets include The Highway, Maythorne Way and Ash Grove; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Shanklin (1 mile north), Lake (2 miles north), Sandown (3 miles north), Queen's Bower (3 miles north) and Skinner's Hill (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newport (8 miles north-west), Ryde (7 miles north), Cowes (11 miles north-west), East Cowes (11 miles north-west), Oakfield (7 miles north) and Barton (8 miles north-west). For a wake at a remote spot, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
A little further out are Sandown Castle (3.1 miles north-east) and Rylstone Manor (0.7 miles north). Within reach you will find Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
- Local schools include The Island Free School (2.1 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include King Harry's Bar (0.6 miles north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include South Wight (1.5 miles south-west)
Why choose a hog roast in Luccombe Village?
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Luccombe Village questions
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Do you come out to small places like Luccombe Village?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Can you do something else?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option for those who need them.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Travel to Luccombe Village
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Crockery choices
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Dietary requirements
- Roughly how many people
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A friend or relative we can call
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
For somewhere as remote as Luccombe Village, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- New potatoes
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Events we cater in Luccombe Village
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
Here’s what people in Luccombe Village most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Memorial gatherings
- Ashes ceremonies
- Anniversary memorials
- Church and village hall wakes
After a service at St Blasius Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for every dish
- Who carves and who serves
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- If the price includes VAT
Step by step
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. In late September, sunset in Luccombe Village is about 7:10pm; in December, about 4:00pm, 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.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
To get a quote, just 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.
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Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
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More for events in Luccombe Village
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away