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Hog Roast for a Wake in Upton, Isle of Wight
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Upton.
- Home wakes
- Church and village hall wakes
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Planning an event in Upton?
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
How our funeral wake catering works in Upton
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Let us know if there is anything special and we will do our best. Whether it’s wakes at home and life celebrations, we can cook roast pork in rolls or on plates, halloumi skewers and apple sauce and more.
For a wake near Upton, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
- Area
- Upton (PO33)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why Upton hosts choose us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Carved to order by a chef
- No surprises: everything in writing
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
What happens on the day
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake. In late September, sunset in Upton is about 7:10pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Space inside for guests
- A level outdoor area
- Parking close by for our vehicle
For somewhere as remote as Upton, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Upton
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Your quote depends on:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How long the roast and service take
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Allergies we should know about
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
More for events in Upton
Organising for someone else?
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Questions from Upton
Can you roast near the sea around Upton?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St. Michael and All Angels?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What should we provide?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We bring everything else.
Do you come to Upton?
Yes, Upton is in our area. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Can you wait?
Name someone we can call and we will adjust.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Occasions we serve in Upton
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Upton, including:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Gatherings at the family home
- Celebrations of life
- Church and village hall wakes
Relatives arriving by train should know that Smallbrook Junction station, about 1.1 miles east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether plates or china are included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Wakes in Upton: venues and practical details
Upton is about 1 mile south-west of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Wherever your wake is in Upton, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Upton is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St. Michael and All Angels, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The coast is within about 2 miles of Upton, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO33. That could mean a wake in a garden on Stroud Wood Road, Upton Road and Carters Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. For wakes just outside Upton, we cover Haylands (1 mile north-east), Binstead (1 mile north), Ryde (1 mile north-east), Oakfield (1 mile north-east) and Elmfield (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Newport (5 miles west), Cowes (6 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles south), Shanklin (6 miles south), Ventnor (8 miles south) and East Cowes (5 miles north-west). If your wake is somewhere remote, let us know early and we will plan the trip.
Other landmarks nearby include Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (5.2 miles south) and Sandown Castle (4 miles south). Within reach you will find Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Brading Down.
- Schools near Upton include Ryde Academy (0.8 miles north) and Ryde School with Upper Chine (1.3 miles north-east)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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