At Quinntessential Catering we understand the stress of arranging a reception at short notice under difficult circumstances. For over 10 years we have provided a professional & caring service looking after families at wakes & funerals. Now especially, after an extremely hard lockdown period, memorial services can take place, allowing gatherings to come together, at homes or within a venue.
By providing an experienced and professional catering team we can cater to all your needs with a personal touch that makes the day run smoothly. Beautiful tables of food are displayed and kept tidy and replenished without intrusion. We also love to include dishes that represent a special memory, a lovely thought that doesn’t go unnoticed. Or we can simply arrange the food at your home, set up during the service without intrusion, and everything is ready and waiting upon your arrival back in the comfort of your home.
Your needs can be discussed in person or over the phone, offering supportive guidance or co-ordinating arrangements with your funeral director.
The following is a guide to what we can offer – please contact me by phone or email to discuss your needs and see full menu choices.
Sample menus for minimum of 30 guests – all freshly made & served on garnish platters
Simple & Savoury @ £5.50pp
*extra finger foods at £1pp per choice
Sandwich selection on a variety of breads with fish, meat & vegetarian fillings.
*Plus choice of 2 finger foods: Bitesize sausage rolls; Cheese & onion pastries (v); Frittata bites (v,gf),
Mini Melton Mowbray pies; Honey cocktail sausages (gf); Cheese scones & tomato relish (v),
Cheese straws (v); Savoury tartlet selection; Falafels & salsa dip (gf,v), Chicken goujons; Fresh fruit skewers.
Savoury Tea with a Twist – £7pp
Sandwich & wrap selection with fish, meat & vegetarian fillings
Asian platters of: onion bhajis (v) samosas (v) pakoras (v) Spring rolls (v) satay chicken skewers and dips Choice of vegetable crudites & hummus; or fresh fruit skewers or fruit platter.
Silver Buffet – £10 pp
Premium cocktail sandwich selection on a variety of breads and wraps
Choice of 4 finger foods: Cheddar scones & tomato chutney (v); Feta & spinach filo pastries (v)
Roast beef & horseradish Yorkshires; Coronation chicken bouchées; Quinntessential sausage rolls,
Smoked salmon & cream cheese blinis & roulades; Savoury tartlets & mini quiches,
Chicken goujons & dips; Cheese scones & tomato relish (v) Served on salad garnished platters.
Memorial Finger/Fork Buffet – £12 pp
Coronation chicken salad platter (gf); Savoury tartlet selection (v); Honey glazed cocktail sausages;
Melton Mowbray pork pies or/and Falafel bites & salsa dip (gf, v); Baby potato & chive salad;
Smoked salmon & cream cheese pinwheels; Roast vegetable rice salad (v,gf)
Cherry tomato & basil salad (v,gf), Freshly baked bread, whole Brie & tomato chutney.
The following can be added to any menu above.
Sweet selection served on vintage cake stands – from £3pp
Lemon drizzle cake, Farmhouse fruit loaf, Victoria sponge, Mini Danish pastries,
Millionaires shortbread, Lemon posset pots, Classic assorted cupcakes, Mini fresh cream patisserie,
*Scones with strawberry preserve & fresh cream, *Frosted carrot cake, * Lemon drizzle polenta cake,
*Fruity flapjacks, *Chocolate Brownie, *Spanish orange & almond cake * Gluten Free upon request
Cheese Grazing Board or Cheese & Charcuterie Platters – £5pp
with freshly baked artisan breads, crackers, chutney, relishes & seedless grapes
I also have a classic ‘Vintage Afternoon Tea’ menu – please ask if interested.
Included in our menu prices.
Free delivery within 10 mile radius
Smart, white, ec0-disposable Bagasse tableware
Disposable serviettes
Paper banquet roll for tables if needed
We do not charge VAT.
Quinntessential Service
Complementary unlimited tea and coffee is included with our menus when booked with our professional service team. Quinntessential staff will be there on the day to set up, offer a warm welcome, serve drinks, keep food platters replenished & tidy, clear away & take care of your catering needs.
Please contact for costs, dependent on guest numbers. Alternatively we offer delivery & set up service.
Extra Costs – prices upon request
White linen tablecloth hire – all sizes available
White china and stainless steel cutlery hire
Refreshments & soft drinks organised and purchased for you upon request.
Floral table arrangements
Anything else we can help you with, just ask and we will do whatever we can for you…
For a more substantial menu, I suggest the Quinntessential ‘Hot Fork & Bowl’ menus
& our delicious dessert selection. Please ask for further menus if interested