Isle of Wight · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Parkhurst
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Parkhurst? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at a local club
Planning an event in Parkhurst?
Funeral wake catering in Parkhurst, slow-roasted on site
Funerals are typically planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as the date is set, and we’ll tell you straight away whether we can help. Typical bookings include celebration-of-life gatherings and wakes in village halls, with halloumi skewers, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
Near Parkhurst, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
- Area
- Parkhurst (PO30)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Wakes in Parkhurst are normally in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it’s dark at about 4:00pm.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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After a funeral in Parkhurst
Parkhurst is about 1 mile north of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Parkhurst and the surrounding area. Parkhurst is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Parkhurst to Southampton (about 14 miles away).
The coast is within about 3 miles of Parkhurst.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO30, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Dodnor Lane, Argyle Road and Sherwood Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. For wakes just outside Parkhurst, we cover Noke Common (1 mile north-west), Hunny Hill (1 mile south), Forest Side (1 mile south-west), Northwood (2 miles north) and Rew Street (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ryde (6 miles east), Cowes (3 miles north), Sandown (8 miles south-east), Shanklin (8 miles south-east), Ventnor (9 miles south-east) and East Cowes (3 miles north). Some remote sites need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
Nearby you will also find Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum (1 mile south-east) and Carisbrooke Castle (2.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Medina College (1 mile east) and Island Innovation VI Form Campus (1.4 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Stag pub (0.5 miles north)
For event organisers in Parkhurst
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Where the roaster can go in Parkhurst
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
Parkhurst is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Site access
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- How many people are eating
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The address or postcode
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Parkhurst, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Parkhurst
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Parkhurst and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Remembrance days
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Memorial events
Before booking anyone
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Travel and any London charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Plates, china and cutlery
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family isn’t disturbed.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
Parkhurst: your questions answered
Can you roast near the sea around Parkhurst?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Is Parkhurst too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
Do you come to Parkhurst?
Yes, Parkhurst is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
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About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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