Isle of Wight · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Porchfield
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in Porchfield.
- Wakes in village halls
- Family meals after a funeral
- Celebrations of life
Slow-roasted pork in Porchfield
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Funeral wake catering near Porchfield
We keep things simple for families: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. On the menu are apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater pub and club wakes and wakes at home.
For a wake near Porchfield, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
- Where
- Porchfield (PO30)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Porchfield
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Porchfield. Typical bookings include:
- Memorial gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at the family home
- Anniversary memorials
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Allergen information for every dish
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We work out each quote from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
To get a quote, just 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.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Porchfield
Do you come out to small places like Porchfield?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you roast near the sea around Porchfield?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Frequently, yes. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll tell you quickly.
Can you cater in Porchfield?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Porchfield and the Isle of Wight. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Can you do something else?
We can add alternatives.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A safe distance from the hall
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Parking close by for our vehicle
Porchfield 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’ll advise.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
Places near Porchfield
More for events in Porchfield
Arranging a wake in Porchfield
Porchfield is about 3 miles north-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Porchfield? We can help. We cover all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Porchfield to Southampton (14 miles away).
The coast is within about 5 miles of Porchfield, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Here we cover the PO30 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Main Road, Elmsworth Lane and New Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Porchfield we cover include Locksgreen (1 mile south-west), Great Thorness (1 mile north-east), Newtown (1 mile south-west), Forest Side (2 miles south-east) and Rew Street (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newport (3 miles south-east), Ryde (9 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north-east), Sandown (10 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east) and Ventnor (11 miles south-east). Some remote sites need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
Well-known places in the area include Isle of Wight Natural History Centre (3.3 miles north-east) and St Mary's Hospital (2.9 miles east). The countryside around Porchfield includes Mill Hill.
- Nearby, you will find Sportsman's Rest pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. For a summer wake in Porchfield, there’s light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Send final numbers in good time
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Related guides
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in Porchfield
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Planned to your running order
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away