Devon
Funeral & Wake Catering in
Barnstaple
Respectful, reliable wake catering · finger food to hot buffets
Outside Plymouth and Tavistock we cook on site for 50 guests and up. Travel is free on events over £1,500; below that, £1 a mile return from Redruth.
North Devon market town on the River Taw · ~2 hours from our Redruth kitchen
Before you enquire: Outside Plymouth and Tavistock we cook on site for 50 guests and up. Travel is free on events over £1,500; below that, £1 a mile return from Redruth. All of it is confirmed in your quote.
Funeral & Wake Catering in Barnstaple
Funeral catering in Barnstaple is straightforward, respectful food for a wake or memorial gathering — sandwiches and finger food through to a hot fork buffet. Everything is delivered on time, set out quietly before people arrive, and cleared away without fuss, so nobody in the family has to think about the catering. Prices start from £7.95pp including VAT, and cover the food, the equipment and the setup. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options carry no surcharge, and everything arrives ready to serve. We travel to Barnstaple from our Redruth kitchen, about 2 hours away, and cover it regularly. We need somewhere to set the food down and vehicle access to unload, and we handle the rest. We agree a ready-by time with you and deliver ahead of it, so the food is not sitting around before guests arrive.
Barnstaple: As North Devon's largest town, Barnstaple is a popular choice for corporate functions and celebrations at venues along the River Taw.
Popular events around Barnstaple include corporate events, weddings, and market festivals. We cover Barnstaple and the area around Pannier Market, Tarka Trail, and Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon.
Why Salt Wind Catering?
- Delivered and set up before guests arrive: no stress on the day
- Finger food, sandwich platters, and hot buffets all available
- Dietary requirements handled sensitively and thoroughly
- Works at homes, function rooms, village halls, and hired venues
- Short-notice bookings usually available: call to confirm
Funeral & Wake Catering menus in Barnstaple
What we serve in Barnstaple and across Devon. Prices per head, VAT inclusive, all equipment included.
Cold Finger Buffets
3 menus · from £7.95pp
- Sandwiches on local breads: classic fillings
- Sausage rolls
- Crudités with house-made dips
- Kettle crisps
- Homemade traybakes
- Sandwiches on local breads: meat, fish and vegetarian
- Sausage rolls
- Crudités with lemony hummus
- Coleslaw
- Pasta salad with sun-dried tomato and basil
- Seasonal fruit platter
- Sandwiches on local breads: meat, fish and vegetarian
- Chicken goujons
- Pork pies
- Quiche wedges
- Green salad with house vinaigrette
- Coleslaw
- Crudités with house-made dips
- Seasonal fruit platter
What customers say
“The catering for our wake was well received by our guests, all of them gave back good fed back on selection of sandwiches, cake and scones. Thumbs up all round. Pasted on your details to several people who enquired as to who do the food.”
Susan Rule
Wake · April 2026
Pricing
from £7.95pp
Per head · all equipment included · VAT inclusive
Travel free on orders over £1,500; below that £1 per mile round-trip from Redruth.
Get a fixed quote for BarnstapleFuneral & Wake Catering in Barnstaple: FAQs
- How much does funeral & wake catering cost in Barnstaple?
- Funeral & Wake Catering in Barnstaple starts from £7.95pp. Prices include all equipment, and travel is free on orders over £1,500, with a transparent £1/mile return from our Redruth kitchen below that. The exact cost depends on guest numbers and menu choices, call us on 01209 206255 or use the quote form for a fixed price the same day during office hours.
- Do you cover Barnstaple?
- Yes, We travel from our Redruth kitchen: about ~2 hours to Barnstaple. We've worked at events near Pannier Market and Tarka Trail. We cover all of Cornwall and Devon, including Barnstaple and the surrounding villages and venues.
- How far in advance should I book funeral & wake catering in Barnstaple?
- For most events in Barnstaple we need at least 48–72 hours' notice. Large events (150+ guests) and weddings need more lead time. Call 01209 206255 to confirm your date.
- Do you cater for dietary requirements?
- Every event includes vegetarian and vegan options. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free alternatives are available on request. Allergen information is available on request, please let us know your party's dietary needs when you enquire.
- What's included in the price?
- All prices include full equipment (cooking rigs, serving stations, gazebos where needed), setup, and pack-down, and travel is free on orders over £1,500, with a transparent £1/mile return from our Redruth kitchen below that. No hidden service charges, no venue surcharge. What we quote is what you pay.
- How do I book funeral & wake catering in Barnstaple?
- Call us on 01209 206255 or use the quote form, give us your date, Barnstaple venue or postcode, guest numbers, and event type. We'll come back with a menu suggestion and fixed quote the same day during office hours. A 30% deposit confirms your date.
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Tell us your date, your venue, and how many guests. We'll come back with a menu and a fixed price the same day during office hours.