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A Quietly Considered Wakes Buffet

Bring everyone together with a calm, £13-per-guest buffet prepared by the Old Crown kitchen. Each person receives a sandwich of their choice, a warm chicken wing, a vegetable or meat samosa, freshly fried chicken pakora, and tea or coffee—all included.

£13 per guest · complete packageSandwich, wing, samosa, pakora & hot drink includedHosted in our dining rooms — no takeaway packaging

Still exploring? Browse the main restaurant menu for additional dishes or favourites to serve before or after the wake.

How the £13 wakes buffet is served

The buffet is designed so every guest receives one item from each course below, plus chicken pakora and a hot drink. We label platters clearly and can adapt fillings with advance notice.

Example plate: Egg & mayo sandwich · Chicken wing · Vegetable samosa · Chicken pakora · Tea or coffee (£13 per guest)

Per-guest serving steps

  1. Select a sandwich

    Each guest chooses one delicate finger sandwich on pillowy bread.

    • Egg & mayo
    • Bacon & cheese

  2. Add our wings

    Serve a warm, lightly spiced chicken wing alongside every plate.

    • Chicken wings

  3. Finish with a samosa

    Guests choose the filling that suits them best.

    • Vegetable samosa
    • Meat samosa

Serving tip

Mix and match sandwiches and samosas to reflect your guests. We place vegetarian platters together so they're easy to spot.

Wake buffet – terms & conditions

  • Advance booking required – please confirm final numbers 5 days before your event.
  • A deposit is required to secure the booking and is non-refundable if the event is cancelled late.
  • Full payment is due on or before the day of the wake.
  • The buffet is for guests dining in with us; we’re not able to package leftovers to take away.
  • Minimum guest numbers and charges apply.
  • Let us know about dietary requirements or allergies when you book so we can prepare safely.
  • Charges are based on the confirmed number of guests, or the number attending if higher.
  • Menu items may vary slightly depending on availability, but we’ll always provide a suitable alternative.

Ready to talk through timings?

We can reserve a private lounge, accommodate speeches, and coordinate timings with your celebrant. Share your expected guest count, favoured arrival time, and whether you’d like the chicken pakora & hot drink add-on—we’ll handle the rest.