Isle of Wight · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in St Lawrence, Isle of Wight
We bring a hog roast for the wake to St Lawrence and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Memorial events
- One-year memorials
Planning an event in St Lawrence?
St Lawrence questions
We’re gathering after a service at St Lawrence's Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Often, yes. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll tell you quickly.
Can you serve on plates?
Both are possible: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
How our funeral wake catering works in St Lawrence
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal, or rolls keep it simple. There are alternatives for those who don’t eat pork. Typical bookings include pub and club wakes and celebration-of-life gatherings, with rotisserie chicken, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads.
For a wake near St Lawrence, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Location
- St Lawrence (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Also in St Lawrence
What affects the price in St Lawrence
Your quote depends on:
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The journey to the venue
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- One contact on the day
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
For somewhere as remote as St Lawrence, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Who books funeral wake catering in St Lawrence?
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
However big or small the event in St Lawrence, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at home
- Memorial gatherings
For a service at a church like St Lawrence's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- How dietary needs are handled
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The space, cover and access they need
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in St Lawrence
- An itemised quote
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- All the equipment comes with us
- Served at the time you choose
See how we price and the cost guide.
Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Wakes in St Lawrence: venues and practical details
St Lawrence is about 4 miles south-west of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. Wherever your wake is in St Lawrence, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. St Lawrence is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we cater. Our bookings stretch from St Lawrence to Southampton (about 24 miles away).
Local halls and clubs near St Lawrence can host a wake if home is too small. For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Shanklin station is about 4.1 miles away. St Lawrence is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
We cater wakes across the PO38 postcode area. Whether your wake is on Twining Road, Whitwell Road and Woolverton Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Other places close to St Lawrence we cover include Steephill (1 mile east), Nettlecombe (1 mile north-west), Whitwell (1 mile north-west), Ventnor (1 mile east) and Bierley (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Newport (8 miles north), Ryde (10 miles north), Cowes (12 miles north), Sandown (6 miles north-east), Shanklin (4 miles north-east) and East Cowes (12 miles north). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
A little further out are South Wight (1.9 miles north-east) and Longshoremans Museum (1.3 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Stenbury Down.
- Schools near St Lawrence include The Island Free School (1.2 miles north-east) and St Catherine's School (1.5 miles east)
How the day works
Here’s how the day normally runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. For a summer wake in St Lawrence, there is light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Let us know about tight access
- Name a contact for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Read more
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away