Isle of Wight · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Yarbridge
Funeral wake catering in Yarbridge: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
A hog roast near Yarbridge
How our funeral wake catering works in Yarbridge
A wake in Yarbridge 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. For wakes at home and anniversary memorials, we’ll put together a menu of apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes.
In a small place like Yarbridge, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- Yarbridge (PO36)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Step by step
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake. Autumn and winter afternoons in Yarbridge get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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Yarbridge: halls, homes and travel
Yarbridge is about 2 miles north-east of Sandown, in the Isle of Wight. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Yarbridge suit a hog roast. Yarbridge is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 20 miles away.
For a service at a church like St. Mary's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Brading station, about 0.5 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Yarbridge is within about a mile of the sea.
We cover wakes in every part of PO36 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include New Road, Morton Road and Church Lane, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Yarbridge sits on or near the A3055, so getting the roaster to your wake is simple. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Morton (1 mile south-west), Brading (1 mile north), Adgestone (1 mile west), Yaverland (1 mile south-east) and Sandown (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Newport (7 miles west), Ryde (4 miles north), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Shanklin (3 miles south-west), Ventnor (6 miles south-west) and East Cowes (8 miles north-west). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
Nearby you will also find Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (3.1 miles south-west) and Sandown Castle (1.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Brading Marshes RSPB reserve and Brading Down.
- Nearby schools include The Bay Church of England School (1.3 miles south-west) and Sandown Bay Academy (1.4 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Bugle Inn (0.5 miles north)
About the food
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.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Events we cater in Yarbridge
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Yarbridge, such as:
- Remembrance days
- Church and village hall wakes
- Pub and club wakes
- Gatherings after a cremation
Yarbridge is on or near the A3055, handy for relatives driving in.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and any London charges
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Staffing on the day
Other occasions in Yarbridge
Yarbridge questions
What’s the nearest station to Yarbridge?
Brading station, about 0.5 miles north-east of the centre.
We’re gathering after a service at St. Mary's Church: can you cater?
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. Send us the address.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Can you cater in Yarbridge?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Yarbridge and the Isle of Wight. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Where the roaster can go in Yarbridge
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
For somewhere as remote as Yarbridge, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Yarbridge
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Crockery choices
- The journey to the venue
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Dietary requirements
- Where the event is
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Keep the alternatives labelled
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards