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    • Funerals

    Funeral teas and wakes can be moving events.

    Our experienced, discreet and professional staff recognise the importance of such events and can organise catering, flowers, musicians and anything else you may require – and on the day itself, will provide a sympathetic, discreet and efficient service for the bereaved family during this difficult time.

    We can offer you a private room at no extra cost for a minimum of 40 guests and can cater up to 200 guests.

    Different choice’s of menu’s are available, from a 7 item finger buffet at £17.50 per person to our Afternoon Tea menu (served anytime of day) from £19.95 per person.

    Deluxe Afternoon Tea

    Selection of Speciality Teas and Coffees

    Choice of Finger Sandwiches:

    Roast Ham & English Mustard

    Prawn Marie Rose or Egg Mayonnaise with Cress

    Coronation Chicken

    Mature Cheddar Cheese and Homemade Chutney

    On white or granary bread

    All served with Salmon Pin Wheels

    Warm Homemade Scones, Clotted Cream, Jam & a Selection of Cakes, and Pastries

    Finger buffet menu

    Selection of Freshly Made Quarter Cut Sandwiches
    Spicy Chicken Wings or Chicken Satay
    Samosas or Spring Rolls (V)
    Pizza Slices (V)
    Southern Fried Chicken Goujons or Fish Goujons
    Potato Wedges (Spicy or Plain) with Dips (V)
    Scotch Eggs
    Cornish Pasties
    Tomato and Mozzarella Bruchetta (V)
    Sausage Rolls or Cocktail Sausages
    Assorted Quiche
    Mini Tortilla Wraps
    Jalapeno Peppers (V)
    Melon & Serrano Ham
    Chicken and Pepper Skewers
    Halloumi and Courgette Fritters (V)
    Breaded Brie Wedges
    Farmhouse Chips with a selection of dips
    Vegan Sausage Rolls
    Chicken-less Chicken Nuggets (Vegan)
    Fish-less Fish Fingers (Vegan)

    Mini Pastry Desserts or Fruit Kebabs
    2024 – £17.50
    2025 – £18.00
    2026 – £18.50
    Extra items are £2.50 each

    Add to the occasion and enjoy a refreshing glass of:

    Sparkling Prosecco £5.75

    Champagne £9.95

    Pinot Grigio Rose £6.25

    Bucks Fizz £4.95

    Pimms Cocktail £4.95

    (Drink Prices Are Subject to Change and May Differ Slightly From Those Above)

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