Isle of Wight · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Southford
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Southford? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Wakes at home
A hog roast near Southford
Funeral wake catering in Southford, slow-roasted on site
A wake in Southford is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and it takes the cooking off the family. We’re often asked to cater celebration-of-life gatherings and anniversary memorials, serving apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and halloumi skewers.
For a wake near Southford, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Location
- Southford (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Wake catering near Southford
Southford is about 6 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. A hog roast suits wakes around Southford, whatever the venue. Southford is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Southford to Southampton (22 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Shanklin station, about 4.5 miles north-east. The coast is within about 4 miles of Southford.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO38, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Bierley (1 mile south-west), Nettlecombe (1 mile south-east), Godshill (2 miles north), Wroxall (2 miles east) and Sandford (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (6 miles north), Ryde (9 miles north-east), Cowes (10 miles north), Sandown (6 miles north-east), Shanklin (4 miles east) and Ventnor (3 miles east). Some remote sites need extra planning, so ask early about your wake.
A little further out are Blackgang Sawmill Museum (2.2 miles south-west) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (4.5 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Stenbury Down.
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Horse Inn (0.7 miles south-east)
A hog roast or other catering?
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Planned to your running order
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Keep the alternatives labelled
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Site access
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
- Crockery choices
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The address or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Places near Southford
Other occasions in Southford
How the day works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power. For a summer wake in Southford, there’s light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Southford
Can you roast near the sea around Southford?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What’s the nearest station to Southford?
The closest is Shanklin station, roughly 4.5 miles away.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can you wait?
Give us a contact for the day and we’ll adjust.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A level outdoor area
For somewhere as remote as Southford, 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.
On the menu in Southford
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
Events we cater in Southford
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Life celebrations
- Ashes ceremonies
- Gatherings at the family home
- Family meals after a funeral
For a service at a church like Church of St. Mary and St. Radegund, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- What crockery is supplied
- The full menu and the sides
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards