Cinnamon Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Its my Mums funeral in a couple of weeks, & I am hosting the bash afterwards,for around 25 people. Alla dults, so I don't need to think about food for smallsters. It will be about midday, so I want enough to feed those who are travelling home afterwards,without it being to party food ish........ I also have to think of costs So, I am thinking a couple of cakes, Cherry cake is my speciality, & Clarets lemon drizzle will go down a treat, some home made sausage rolls & some cheesy straws....... rosemary & Parmesan & those parma ham & dolcelatte ones maybe. I would love some more ideas,especially things I can make the day before so I am not rushing around on the day of the service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 can't advise on the food but just wanted to send my condolences, so sorry to hear you've lost your mum xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Sorry to hear about your mum. How about quiche? Or half a baked potato with some of the middle scooped out, then filled with cheese and peppers or cheese and bacon bits. It seems a bit more substantial but I'm not sure how far in advance you could do them. You could bake the potatoes in the morning and while you are out and they could fill the potatoes themselves, you will just needs bowls of filling. Anything else seems partyish Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~lizzy~ Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 For my mothers, we basically did an English tea party, with all her favourites, she was 81yr and my dad was still alive so he didnt want anything foreign or fancy as he put it. We had a neighbour bake about five cakes which seem over the top but they all went and they looked lovely on the table. the best tip i can give you is to have a friend stay behind at the house not only to take care of the house ( it is known to have break ins during funerals ) but to get the food ready. In our case it was my mums best friend she didnt like churches. So that was great she kept the tea pot filled. what ever you do it will be fine dont fret too much and take care, liz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 I'm really sorry C. How about some Spanakopittas? You can make them well in advance. And some mini toads in the hole? Good luck with it mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 The jacket potatoes idea is good - I've catered for a few largish groups and if it's winter I do smallish jacket potatoes and in summer I do new potatoes. All the usual fillings and also some salads......and butter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 Yes, I like the potatoes idea, & the Quiches too as I can make them in advance. Rhapsody, what are Spanakopittas,please? They sound fascinating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 http://www.mamtaskitchen.com/recipe_display.php?id=13219 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joojoo Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 I'll try to have a think for you too Sarah but mainly wanted to say how sorry I am to hear about your Mum xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Have pm'd you. Individual mini quiches made in tartlet tins are a good standby. Rice salad and potato salad too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 I'm very sorry to hear about your mum Sarah For my Grandads' wake a couple of weeks ago we had various homemade cakes, sausage rolls, and because of the age of the people sandwiches, but baked potatoes sound a lovely option, as well as quiches what about samosas or something similar? Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 I am dropping the baked pots idea, in favour of things I can prepare in advance, so Quiche 7 those Spanokapittas it is! I love those by the way Rhapsody, & always eat them in Greece, but we call the 'greek spinachy cheesy things' , so thats why I didn't recognise th name Good idea, & it will give another veggie option too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Sorry to hear of your loss - what about a large pot of soup also with your sausage rolls and sandwiches and your cakes. Soup is always warming and filling too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 that's a good idea, lots of soup and different types of home made bread rolls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 12, 2009 Author Share Posted February 12, 2009 Sorry to hear of your loss - what about a large pot of soup also with your sausage rolls and sandwiches and your cakes. Soup is always warming and filling too. Yes, super idea ('scuse the pun!) I do a rather wonderful sweet potatoe & coconut soup with mild Thai spices, so maybe that would do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Hope all goes well for you on the catering front. Soup sounds ideal in the current cold weather. Sorry to hear about your Mum, take care and best wishes to you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Sorry to hear about your mum Sarah. I've not had to cater for a funeral but I'm part of a large Irish family and in England it's been cold finger buffet food (sausage rolls etc) with plenty of cake to go with cups of tea for after the funeral - lots of people come back to the house. (Ireland it's normal to have it catered in a hall) In the past I've taken along a couple of loaves of tea bread. They keep for a few weeks so easy to do in advance. They are lighter than fruit cake and ideal served sliced and buttered with a cup of tea and if they aren't needed they are good for a whil afterwards. I'd be happy to bake you a couple and leave them on your door step this coming w/e if it would help ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share Posted February 17, 2009 Hi Patricia, thats so kind of you I think I have it all under control now, but I am itching to get some baking done NOW (most stuff I am doing the day before), so if you could pass your tea bread recipe on I can make a start, which would make me feel a lot happier. It would be great to feel like I had made a dent in the baking at least Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Tea bread recipe pmed to you. Sorry been off line for best part of two days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 can't advise on the food but just wanted to send my condolences, so sorry to hear you've lost your mum xxx Me too Cinnamon, Im sorry to hear it. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 28, 2009 Author Share Posted February 28, 2009 Thanks for all your help people. The food went down very well (everyone commented on the egg & cress sandwiches in particular ), & a jolly time in honour of my Mum was had by all. Got a bit of a sore head today though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Glad eveything went to plan, and it all went well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Glad it went well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Am also glad it went well Cinnamon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 It's a little late - but glad it all went well and sorry about your mum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
