Specialist Funeral Caterers

Supporting you Every Step of the Way

We understand that the time following the loss of a loved one is a very difficult and emotional time with so much to think about. As specialist funeral caterers we have one ultimate aim, to plan, cater and deliver the perfect send off. We are here to guide you, support you and assist you every step of the way.

With our funeral catering experience, you can rely on us for guidance in the right direction towards planning and catering for your loved ones’ bereavement.

Considerate and Experienced Funeral Caterers Covering Dorset, Somerset & Wiltshire

With over 10 years experience in catering for funeral wakes, we have earned ourselves a well known reputation for the service we provide. We believe you only get one chance to say goodbye and that should be everything you desire it to be and more.

What you can Expect from us

Your chosen menu will be freshly prepared at our 5-star hygiene rated kitchen. Your food will be transported to your chosen venue in our refrigerated vans where our staff will set up and serve your food.

Our highly skilled, experienced team are on hand, taking care of all preparations to create a comforting environment where family and guests can come together in remembrance.

Discreet, unobtrusive waiting staff will help serve food and drinks ensuring you and your guests are treated with the utmost care and attention.

We’ll take care of the washing up and pack any leftovers into recyclable boxes for you to enjoy later or offer to family and friends.

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Funeral Arrangement Process

The process from start to finish

  • 1. Contact Us

    The most efficient way to start the process is to contact us by telephone if you feel you are able to, otherwise an email is sufficient. Rest assured we like to keep things simple and stress-free

  • 2. Quotation

    We are able to advise over the phone costings and will follow this through with a written quotation including menus via email the same day

  • 3. Arrangements

    Once you have chosen your menu we then take care of everything for you including liaising/
    booking your venue, ordering any flowers, alcohol or extras you have chosen

  • 4. On the day

    We will set up your funeral wake as discussed in advance.

Simple & Delicious Food

Choose from one of our funeral wake menus to suit your budget and requirements.

High Quality Service

Our dedicated team of waiting staff to greet and serve your guests.

Stress-Free

We take the pressure off of you by ensuring all the details are taken care of. We’re here to go the extra mile.

Peace Of Mind

From our first conversation through to the day itself, you can rest assured you’re in good hands and we take care of everything.

Funeral Catering FAQs

Funeral Catering FAQs

Each event will be very different. Our services are charged at a “per head” rate with VAT charged at 20%. Every menu includes uniformed waiting staff to set up, serve and clear away. Unlimited tea & coffee with white classic tea plates, cups, saucers and white napkins. Table linen, glassware, floral arrangements are all additional costs and will be clearly stated on your quotation. If you have a budget in mind and would like to share that with us we can create a menu with the best options available.

You may decide to host a funeral wake in your family home, at the church where you hold the ceremony or in a local village hall (Which we can recommend, arrange and book for you). Perhaps you are looking for a venue near to Yeovil Crematorium , Mendip Crematorium or Haycombe Crematorium we have a list of venues we can advise.

This is the impossible question that everyone asks. It is so difficult to predict but we do have some guidance that we can discuss with you as there are lots of varying factors.

We will happily discuss the options available to ease your concerns. It goes without saying we always bring extra cups, saucers and plates.

This is a matter of personal preference and there is no right or wrong. As licensed caterers we can take care of providing and serving alcohol for you and have a list available upon request.

We always include unlimited tea and coffee at a served funeral event.

We’ll pack any leftovers for you to takeaway. We take care of all the washing up

Should you wish for us to deliver the food, we will deliver at an agreed time to your chosen venue. All of our food will be delivered chilled in recyclable packaging. This is black platters with clear lids and white cardboard boxes with window lids. All food is labelled in line with food safety guidelines. We will of course lay the food out for you as a buffet.

We will ask all the questions we need to know but it would be worth considering if there is anyone amongst your family and friends who has a specific dietary need/ vegetarian or vegan so that they can be catered for.

We are an independent family run business. Louise & Alice (Partners & sisters) will take care of you from the very start. Our mum, Mary works full time for the business and is as passionate about service as we are. Our reputation speaks before us, we have spent time alone in many private homes setting up for a funeral wake and it is important that you feel at ease with the caterer you use and trust. We do not want you to have to organise anything which is why our packages are tailored to include everything.

We are passionate to support local businesses and more importantly local produce. This is a difficult time for you, it is important that we lessen the load and you take time to care for yourself.

“A team of efficient, kind people who understand how to make an event run smoothly”
Christine, Funeral Wake Catering, Sherborne

Get in touch

Please email us directly [email protected] or give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you.