Wakes · Memorial receptions · Celebrations of life
Funeral &
wake catering
Thoughtful food. Space to remember.
When family and friends come together to remember someone, the food should be one less thing to worry about.
Fables can help you choose a menu and serving arrangements that feel right for your gathering, with the practical details agreed in advance.
Family-run Fables Catering & Events, based near Peterborough. Share your date and venue postcode so we can check availability.
Choose a starting point
A menu that suits the moment
From a simple buffet to afternoon tea or a shared grazing spread, explore our existing menus. We will agree your selection, quantities and service in a personalised quotation.
Buffets
Sandwich platters, savoury bites and hot or cold options for guests to enjoy together.
Explore buffet menus
Afternoon tea
A familiar, relaxed way to gather around the table, share food and remember.
Explore afternoon tea
Grazing tables & boards
A shared spread for an informal reception, with the selection and portions agreed around your guests.
Explore grazing menus
Canapés & lighter bites
Bite-sized food for a lighter reception or a gathering where guests will be standing and talking.
Explore canapé menusA little less to organise.
Share what you know
Tell us the date, venue, estimated guest numbers and the kind of food you have in mind.
Agree the arrangements
We check availability and set out the menu, quantities, timings and included service in your quote.
Make space to be together
With the food and service agreed, you can focus on family, friends and remembering.
The practical details
Start with the details you have.
Whether you are gathering at a family home, village hall or another venue, let us know:
- Your date and venue postcode
- Estimated guest numbers and preferred menu
- Serving time and any access restrictions
- Food intolerances you need us to consider
Some arrangements still to be confirmed? Include what you know in your enquiry. We will check availability before you book.
Send your catering enquiryQuestions you may have
What does funeral catering cost?
Your personalised quotation depends on the menu, guest numbers, venue and service required. Delivery, staffing, equipment and service timings are agreed in advance, so you can see exactly what is included.
Can you deliver or provide serving staff?
We can discuss delivery, setup and staffed service, subject to the venue, location and availability. Tell us what help you need so the arrangements can be set out in your quotation.
What if the date is close?
Send us your date, venue postcode and estimated guest numbers. We will check what is possible; short-notice availability must be confirmed before you book.
Can you accommodate dietary requirements?
Fables caters for agreed food intolerances only. We do not cater for food allergies. Please discuss any intolerance before booking; arrangements are accepted only when expressly confirmed by Fables. Our kitchens and mobile units handle allergens, and we do not guarantee allergen-free food.
Fables Catering & Events
Let us help with the food.
Tell us about your wake, memorial reception or celebration of life. We will help you choose the food and arrangements for your gathering.
Request a tailored quote