Funeral Catering in Berkshire
Based in Tidmarsh, Berkshire, we specialise in Funeral Catering across  Berkshire predominanty, but we also cover areas on the borders of Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Hampshire.  

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

We all know that bereavement is a difficult and emotional time with an endless list of tasks to deal with, not least having to organise Catering for the wake or reception after the funeral service.  If you are searching for a Funeral Caterer in Berkshire to cater for your Wake or Memorial Celebration for the life of a lossed loved one near you, we can help.  Food by Julie can provide a sympathetic and supportive service aimed at lessening some of the stress and allowing you to focus on other important aspects of the day, whilst confident that you and your guests will be warmly welcomed and able to enjoy beautiful food.

Food by Julie is an established business with considerable knowledge and expertise catering for funeral receptions.  Our superb home-made food is tailored to your precise requirements and prepared using the finest quality ingredients, beautifully presented.  Our friendly and discreet staff are on hand to ensure that your reception runs smoothly. 

Quite simply, we are dedicated to providing a genuine bespoke service that takes care of every element of the catering.  We can provide china, cutlery, glassware, linen and napkins and any other requirements needed including fresh flowers for the reception. 

Julie will arrange to visit you to discuss your requirements and where possible, will visit the venue beforehand to ensure that the facilities available are suitable for us to undertake the catering we have been appointed to undertake.

MENUS
In terms of menus, the type of food and how substantial it needs t be very much depends on the time of day refreshments are required.  You may wish to have something simple such as an Afternoon Tea style or Canapés, a Sandwich Buffet with an added selection of savoury morsels, or something more elaborate such as a Fork Buffet.  Where possible we can also offer hot food.

SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIRMENTS
We always anticipate that there will be some form of special dietary needs and we will be happy to discuss these at the time of booking.

STAFF

We will provide the necessary service staff to look after your guests for the duration of the reception.  They will be smartly dressed, and on hand to ensure that everything runs smoothly on the day.

SERVICES

If not available at a venue, we can arrange for the provision of the necessary China, Cutlery, Glassware and Linen which will form part of the quotation, as well as tea/coffee making equipment, in fact everything that is needed for the Reception: serving platters, napkins, utensils etc.

DRINKS

If you are considering offering alcoholic beverages, we can also assist with providing wine, fizz, beers, etc. on a sale or return basis.  Soft drinks can also be supplied.

FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS

Please advise if you would like Food by Julie to assist with the provision of any flowers for your Reception, whether these be informal flowers in vintage jugs or something more elaborate. 

If you would like to discuss your catering requirements,that include staff, drinks prices and hire costs, please contact us by emailing us at:  foodbyjulie.catering@gmail.com or calling  07976 808 498

ADDITIONAL SAVOURY ITEMS WHICH CAN BE SUBSTITUTED

• Homemade Sausage Rolls with Apple & Herbs
• Mustard, Honey & Herb Basted Pork Cocktail Sausages
• Five-Spice Chicken Skewers with Hoisin Glaze
• Jersey Royal Baby New Potatoes wrapped in Streaky Bacon with Soured Cream & Chives
• Jersey Royal Baby New Potatoes with Smoked Haddock Mornay
• Thai Ginger Chicken Skewers with fresh Mango & Coriander
• Paprika Chicken, Courgette & Chorizo Skewers
• Italian Breaded Chicken Goujons with an Italian Tomato & Herb Dipping Sauce
• Chinese Shredded Duck Pancakes with Crunchy Vegetables & Plum Sauce
• Minted Lamb Koftes with Tzatziki
• Parmesan Crusted Sole Goujons with Homemade Tartare Sauce
• Coconut Prawns with Mango & Lime
• Crispy Prawn Fish Cakes, Sweet Cucumber, Chilli & Ginger dipping Sauce
• Mini Salmon & Asparagus en Croute
• Spicy Butternut Squash, Sweet Potato & Pea Samosas with Mango Chutney (v)
• Vegetable Spring Rolls Rolls with a Sweet & Sour Dipping Sauce (v)
• Tomato & Mozzarella Brochettes with Black Olives & Sundried Tomato (v)
• Courgette Fritters with Beetroot Relish (vegan)
• Mediterranean Vegetable Tartlets (vegan)
• Bruschetta with Pesto, Avocado & Sunblush Tomato & Basil (vegan)
• Assorted Crostinis (v) (vegan)
• Cajun Spiced Jacket Wedges with Soured Cream & Chives
• Bruschetta with Burrata & Oven Baked Cherry Tomatoes, Rocket & Tapenade
   

Please ask us for details of our HOT & COLD FORK BUFFET DISHES.
You may be interested in asking us to quote for supplying some delicious home-made food to offer family members for lunch prior to a funeral or afterwards when all the guests have left, and you don't feel like cooking after an exhausting and emotional day.