Isle of Wight · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Merstone
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Merstone and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
Slow-roasted pork in Merstone
Funeral wake catering in Merstone, carved to order
Wake catering across Merstone and the Isle of Wight, wherever the family gathers, with the roast cooked on site. Popular choices include roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and rotisserie chicken, and we are regularly asked to cater ashes ceremonies and gatherings at clubs and pubs.
In a small place like Merstone, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
- Location
- Merstone (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
After a funeral in Merstone
Merstone is about 3 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We are happy to travel to Merstone for wakes and the places nearby. We cater all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 19 miles away.
Merstone is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
We cover wakes in every part of PO30. From Merstone Lane, Chapel Lane and Newlands or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Merstone, we also cover Arreton (1 mile north-east), Rookley (1 mile south-west), Hale Common (1 mile south-east), Rookley Green (1 mile south-west) and Blackwater (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Newport (3 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north-east), Cowes (7 miles north), Sandown (4 miles east), Shanklin (4 miles south-east) and Ventnor (5 miles south-east). Remote sites take a little more planning, so ask early about your wake.
Nearby you’ll also find Whitecroft Hospital (2.2 miles west) and Carisbrooke Castle (3.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Merstone includes Stenbury Down and Alverstone Mead.
Nearby places to Merstone
Also in Merstone
Merstone: your questions answered
Is Merstone too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Merstone?
Shanklin station, about 3.8 miles south-east of the centre.
What if the service runs late?
That’s fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Do you need anything from the family?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We will handle the rest.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Do you cover Merstone?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Merstone and the rest of the Isle of Wight included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Served at the time you choose
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Space inside for guests
- One contact on the day
Merstone is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Allergies and dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
How the day works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Autumn and winter afternoons in Merstone get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Think about shelter for your guests
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Merstone?
Alternatives are available.
Here’s what people in Merstone most often book a hog roast for:
- Gatherings at the family home
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Memorial events
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Shanklin station is about 3.8 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- The full menu and the sides
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- What crockery is supplied
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Things that change the price:
- Menu choices and extras
- Distance from us
- How long the roast and service take
- The number of people
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
- The venue or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards