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Hog Roast for a Wake in Northwood, Isle of Wight
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Northwood.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Memorial gatherings
Funeral wake catering for Northwood
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
How our funeral wake catering works in Northwood
After a funeral in Northwood, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and nobody in the family has to cook. Typical bookings include gatherings after a cremation and gatherings at the family home, serving apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and halloumi skewers.
For a wake near Northwood, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Area
- Northwood (PO31)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
After a funeral in Northwood
Northwood is about 1 mile south of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. We’re happy to travel to Northwood for wakes. We cover 125 places in the Isle of Wight. We cater events right across the region, from Northwood to Southampton (13 miles away).
Northwood is within about 2 miles of the sea.
Here we cover the PO31 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Your wake could be at a house on Nodes Road, Wyatts Lane and Uplands Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Northwood, we also cover Rew Street (1 mile west), Gurnard (1 mile north), Cowes (1 mile north), Noke Common (2 miles south) and Parkhurst (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (3 miles south), Ryde (7 miles east), Sandown (9 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east), Ventnor (11 miles south-east) and Oakfield (7 miles east). If your wake is somewhere remote, let us know early and we will plan the trip.
Well-known places in the area include Isle of Wight Natural History Centre (0.5 miles north) and West Cowes Castle (1.7 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Cowes Enterprise College (1.4 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Travellers Joy pub (within half a mile south-west)
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. 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 book with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Planning the wake in Northwood
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Northwood. Here are some of the most popular:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Celebrations of life
- One-year memorials
If the funeral is at a church such as All Saints' Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Travel and any London charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A safe distance from the hall
- Space inside for guests
- Parking close by for our vehicle
For somewhere as remote as Northwood, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Northwood questions
Is Northwood too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you roast near the sea around Northwood?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Is there an alternative to pork?
We can add alternatives.
Can you wait?
That’s fine: we hold the food until people arrive.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Also near Northwood
Other occasions in Northwood
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Late-December sunset in Northwood is about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- How long the roast and service take
- Menu choices and extras
- Plates or china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your menu choices
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away