Isle of Wight · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Whippingham, Isle of Wight
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Whippingham and the Isle of Wight, roasting on site and carving to order.
- One-year memorials
- Home wakes
- Pub and club wakes
A hog roast near Whippingham
About our funeral wake catering in Whippingham
Funerals are normally planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we’ll tell you straight away whether we can help. Typical bookings include remembrance days and remembrance gatherings, serving new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In rural Whippingham, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Area
- Whippingham (PO32)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Time on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, please mention:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Your menu choices
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and time of the event
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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What else we do in Whippingham
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
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.
FAQs for Whippingham
Can you cater after a service at St. Mildred's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you roast near the sea around Whippingham?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We’ll always try. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
If the service runs late, we wait.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Autumn and winter afternoons in Whippingham get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Space inside for guests
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A safe distance from the hall
Whippingham 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 before booking.
On the menu in Whippingham
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Why choose funeral wake catering in Whippingham?
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Whippingham, including:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Ashes ceremonies
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes in village halls
Relatives arriving by train should know that Ryde Pier Head station, about 4.7 miles east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether VAT is included
Wakes in Whippingham: venues and practical details
Whippingham is about 2 miles south-east of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. We cover Whippingham and its neighbours for wakes. We cover 125 places across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Whippingham to Southampton (13 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as St. Mildred's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The coast is within about 2 miles of Whippingham.
Wakes anywhere in PO32 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. That could mean a wake in a garden on Campfield Road, Whippingham Road and Barton Close, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include East Cowes (1 mile north-west), Wootton (2 miles south-east), Hillgrove (2 miles south), Fairlee (2 miles south) and Fishbourne (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Newport (3 miles south-west), Ryde (5 miles east), Sandown (8 miles south-east), Shanklin (8 miles south-east), Ventnor (10 miles south) and Oakfield (5 miles east). If your wake is somewhere remote, let us know early and we will plan the trip.
Well-known places in the area include St Mary's Hospital (2.5 miles south-west) and East Cowes Castle (1.8 miles north). The countryside around Whippingham includes Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Isle of Wight Studio School (1.2 miles north-west) and Isle of Wight Studio School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Prince of Wales pub (0.7 miles north-west)
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book our hog roast in Whippingham
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards