Funeral & Wake Catering

At Rhubarb & Ginger, we provide thoughtful funeral catering that brings people together through beautifully prepared sharing platters. Our quiet, respectful service ensures every detail is taken care of, helping to ease the burden so you can focus on remembering and celebrating your loved one

Thoughtful Catering for a Meaningful Farewell

Bringing People Together in Remembrance

At Rhubarb & Ginger, we understand how important it is to bring people together to remember and celebrate the life of a loved one. We create beautifully presented sharing platters designed to offer comfort, connection, and ease during a difficult time.

Thoughtfully Prepared Sharing Platters

Our platters are carefully prepared using seasonal, fresh, locally sourced produce. Menus can be selected seamlessly using the form below, or you are welcome to get in touch for a fully bespoke offering.

Catering for All Dietary Requirements

We cater for all allergies and dietary requirements, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free options. Clear allergy signage is provided so guests can feel confident and at ease.

Seamless Delivery, Setup & Service

For complete peace of mind, we deliver your platters to your chosen venue prior to your arrival and take care of setup and styling. All cutlery, napkins, glassware, and plates are included. Our experienced team can work quietly behind the scenes serving teas, coffees, and refreshments, and we also offer a full clean-down service to help ease the burden when you need it most.

Trusted, Experienced & Respectful

With a five-star food hygiene rating, full insurance, and years of experience, our team is committed to providing exceptional food and first-class service that is respectful, reliable, and unobtrusive allowing you to focus on honouring your loved one in a meaningful way.

Close-up of Scotch eggs, halved to show hard-boiled egg and sausage meat, garnished with rosemary sprigs, on a plate
A table filled with an assortment of fruits, vegetables, cheeses, and crackers, arranged for a gathering or event.
Assorted strawberry shortcake biscuits with whip and strawberry slices on a white tray.

  • “From start to finish they delivered not only delicious food but a warm, thoughtful service that elevated the whole day. The presentation was beautiful and helped make the event feel special.”

    —Google review

  • “Everything was so fresh and delicious! We received lots of lovely feedback about the food from those who came. I would highly recommend and use Rhubarb & Ginger again for events.”

    —Google review

  • “The ingredients were premium quality and the team were so polite, helpful and courteous to us and our guests. Exceptional company. I would 100% recommend them to anyone looking for event catering.”

    —Google review

  • “Us and our guests loved the set up and the food itself, plus there was some left to take home! We would highly recommend Steph and her team for any future events.”

    —Google review

Our Platter Selection

  • Assorted strawberry shortcake bites topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberry slices, arranged on a tray.

    The Scone Platter

  • Close-up of Scotch eggs and falafel balls on a wooden surface, garnished with sprigs of rosemary.

    The Somerset Scotch Egg Platter

  • A table filled with assorted desserts including cupcakes, brownies, cookies, macarons, and fresh strawberries, cherries, blackberries, and raspberries.

    The Sweet Platter

  • A box of assorted sandwiches with three varieties: with greens and roast beef, with egg salad, and with cucumber and dill on whole wheat, held in a white box.

    The Sandwich Platter

  • Fresh pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, green olives, red bell pepper slices, cucumber, red onion, and basil leaves in a takeout container.

    The Pasta Salad Box

  • A platter of assorted open-faced sandwiches with smoked salmon, cured meats, cheeses, and various garnishes, arranged on individual pieces of branded parchment paper on a wooden surface.

    The Bagel Platter

  • A box of assorted baked goods and fresh berries, including croissants, pastries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and small containers of blue and black caviar.

    The Patisserie Patter

  • A cheese and charcuterie board with fruits, nuts, bread, and condiments on a wooden table.

    The Cheese & Charcuterie Platter

  • Cheese platter with assorted cheeses, fruits, nuts, crackers, and condiments on a wooden table.

    The Cheese Platter

  • A platter of assorted fresh vegetables including carrots, cherry tomatoes, radishes, cucumber, celery, and bell peppers, with a central bowl of hummus garnished with black sesame seeds and olive oil, on a wooden table.

    The Crudités Platter

  • Assorted fresh fruits including strawberries, watermelon, grapefruit, blueberries, blackberries, cherries, kiwi, figs, apricots, and slices of oranges, arranged in a white box with edible flowers.

    The Seasonal Fruit Platter

  • Sandwiches served in brown paper cups with cheese, crackers, fresh herbs, fruit, nuts, and skewers on a wooden surface.

    Individual Grazing Cups

  • A variety of sliced breads with different textures and flavors arranged on a wooden tray, garnished with sprigs of rosemary, and surrounded by a circle of butter pats in a wooden dish on a rustic wooden table.

    The Artisan Bread & Butter Platter

  • A platter of assorted savory pastries, including Scotch eggs, sausage rolls, and sausage muffins, garnished with green grapes, onions, and sprigs of rosemary, with a small jar of sauce in the center.

    The Ploughman's Platter

  • A tray of assorted appetizers including Scotch eggs with soft boiled eggs inside, small savory pastries topped with black sesame seeds or black seeds, and round, pastry-like bites garnished with rosemary sprigs and green pickles.

    The Vegetarian Ploughman's

  • Variety of cookies displayed on a tray, including vegan oatmeal cookies and scones platter, some drizzled with chocolate.

    The Oatmeal Cookie Platter (Vegan)

  • A box of triangular fruit crumble bars garnished with fresh basil leaves.

    The Quiche Platter

  • Close-up of a box of chocolate brownie squares topped with fresh strawberries, blackberries, and raspberries.

    The Brownies and Berries Platter

Booking Request Form

If you’re interested in our catering services, please complete the form. You can either select your platters or leave it to us to create a selection for you.

Alternatively, you can call 07756 145568 to speak directly with a member of our team.

How to Use Our Booking Form:

Step 1: Enter your required details.


Step 2: Select any choices that interest you (don’t worry about quantities at this stage).


Step 3: Once you’re happy, press the submit button to send your request to us.

Once we receive your form, we’ll check availability for your chosen date and prepare an itemised quote based on your platter selections and estimated guest numbers. You’ll then have the opportunity to make any adjustments, including sandwich fillings and other choices, while ensuring all allergies and dietary requirements are carefully accommodated, before we confirm your booking.