Isle of Wight · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Nettlestone
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Nettlestone and the Isle of Wight, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Memorial gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- One-year memorials
Planning an event in Nettlestone?
Arranging a wake in Nettlestone
Nettlestone is about 2 miles east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Nettlestone and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We cover 125 places across the Isle of Wight. Our bookings stretch from Nettlestone to Southampton (19 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Smallbrook Junction station, about 1.8 miles west. Nettlestone is on or near the B3340, handy for relatives driving in. Nettlestone is within about 3 miles of the sea.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO34. That could mean a wake in a garden on Caws Avenue, Willowtree Drive and Ashtree Way, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Being close to the B3340, Nettlestone is simple for us to get to with the roaster. Close by, we cover wakes in Seaview (1 mile north), Pondwell (1 mile north-west), Spring Vale (1 mile north-west), Puckpool (1 mile north-west) and Westridge (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Newport (8 miles west), Cowes (9 miles west), Sandown (5 miles south-west), Shanklin (6 miles south-west), Ventnor (9 miles south-west) and East Cowes (8 miles west). Remote sites take a little more planning, so ask early about your wake.
Other landmarks nearby include Sandown Castle (4.1 miles south) and Cothey Bottom Heritage Centre (1.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Alan Hersey Nature Reserve and Bembridge Down.
- Pubs nearby include The Vine Inn (1 mile south)
How our funeral wake catering works in Nettlestone
Services can run over, and that is fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name someone we can call on the day. For gatherings at the family home and pub and club wakes, we can cook new potatoes, apple sauce and salads for your guests.
In rural Nettlestone, home or the hall is usual. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Area
- Nettlestone (PO34)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Other occasions in Nettlestone
Occasions we serve in Nettlestone
Quiet, respectful service.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Nettlestone and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Memorial gatherings
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- Home wakes
Families holding a service at St. Helen's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel or access charges
- Staffing on the day
Common questions in Nettlestone
Can you cater after a service at St. Helen's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Nettlestone?
The closest is Smallbrook Junction station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Can you cater at home?
Most places, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Do you cover Nettlestone?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Do you need anything from the family?
Very little: the space and a contact.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why Nettlestone hosts choose us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. For a summer wake in Nettlestone, there’s light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A short route for the equipment
For somewhere as remote as Nettlestone, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Nettlestone
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Your quote depends on:
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
- Time on site
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- Roughly how many people
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Nettlestone, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards