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Hog Roast for a Wake in Staplers, Isle of Wight
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Staplers.
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Wakes at a local club
- Wakes at home
Book a hog roast in Staplers
Why choose a hog roast in Staplers?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why Staplers hosts choose us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Served at the time you choose
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Funeral wake catering in Staplers, carved to order
After a funeral in Staplers, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and it takes the cooking off the family. Whether it’s gatherings after scattering ashes and wakes at home, we will put together a menu of roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and new potatoes and more.
In Staplers, the hall is often where people gather. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Location
- Staplers (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Who books funeral wake catering in Staplers?
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Whatever the occasion in Staplers, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes in village halls
Families holding a service at St Paul's Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Comparing caterers
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether plates or china are included
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
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Other occasions in Staplers
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- Approval from the landlord or committee
For somewhere as remote as Staplers, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Staplers
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
After a funeral in Staplers
Staplers is about 1 mile east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Staplers. Staplers is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Staplers is within about 5 miles of the sea.
Wakes anywhere in PO30 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Whether your wake is on Pan Lane, Ash Road and Mews Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Barton (1 mile west), Cross Lane (1 mile north-west), Fairlee (1 mile north-west), Hillgrove (1 mile north-east) and Wootton (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ryde (5 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north), Sandown (6 miles south-east), Shanklin (6 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south) and East Cowes (4 miles north). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
Well-known places in the area include Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum (0.7 miles north-west) and Carisbrooke Castle (1.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Staplers include Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Medina College (0.8 miles north) and Island Innovation VI Form Campus (0.9 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Bargeman's Rest pub (0.7 miles west)
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Summer evenings in Staplers stay light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The number of people
- Time on site
- Plates or china
- Site access
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or PO30 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for Staplers
Could you cook in Seaclose Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
We’re gathering after a service at St Paul'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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
Do we need our own staff?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
What do we need to organise?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We’ll handle the rest.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away