Chives Catering

At Chives, we understand consistent excellence in the food we serve and the services we provide is the true key to success and the reason why our business is built on word-of-mouth referrals from clients, venues, and vendors with whom we have worked.

Chives is available for drop-off catering to your office or home, as well as full-service catering for indoor/outdoor weddings, corporate events, fundraisers, dinner parties, showers, cocktail parties, and more. We craft each event individually and can accommodate a range of visions and budgets. We can provide the following services to make your event effortless, gorgeous, and delicious: customized menus; coordination of rentals and staffing; onsite set up, plating, and breakdown.

Contact us today to find out how we can help you create your next event.

Fresh. Local. Seasonal.

At Chives, we believe food is at its best when it is fresh, local, and seasonal. Creative, beautiful presentation is an important part of the dining experience, and should be executed with thoughtfulness and care. We work with local farms and vendors to procure the freshest, artisanal ingredients and everything is made from-scratch, by us, in our kitchen.

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WARES & SERVICE

Chives catered events are designed to be help you take the guess work out of your planning. All Chives catered events include white porcelain china, flatware, black napkin linen, and all additional wares for food and beverage items provided by Chives for no additional fees. Some equipment rental may be required for large events. Event spaces with Chives’ staff will be returned to the best state possible without interruption and trash will be disposed of. All wares will be packed up and returned to the restaurant at the agreed upon end of service. Any wares left behind can be arranged to be picked up or returned to the restaurant at a mutually agreed upon time.

MEETINGS WITH OUR EVENT PLANNER

All meetings whether phone or in person must be scheduled in advance at a mutually agreed upon time. Phone calls are appreciated during business hours only.

To discuss availability and to begin your custom quote, please contact :

Logan Higgins

920.434.6441

chivesreservations@gmail.com
www.chivesdining.com

Below are some questions to get you prepared when contacting our event planner.

• What type of event are you planning?
• Is there an event theme?
• What is the date of your event?
• What is your estimated headcount?
• Have you selected a venue?
• Do you require or are you requesting service staff?
• Do you have an estimated budget or price per person?
• Are you working with any outside vendors or event planners?
• Are there any allergies or dietary restrictions you are aware of?
• Do you have any specific menu requests?
• What is the timing for the event?

POLICIES, GUIDELINES, & REQUIREMENTS

CANCELLATIONS

All catered events cancelled within 30 days of the event date may be subject to a charge of up to 100% of the estimated revenue. In the event of cancellation due to extraordinary circumstances such as natural disaster or death, you will be given the opportunity to reschedule the event within 60 days for no additional fees.

OUTDOOR EVENT REQUIREMENTS

Large outdoor catered events provided by Chives may require some of the following.

1. Private insured land, and/or approval of usage, and public special events permit. It is recommended to inquire regarding special events permits and regulations with your city/town hall well in advance due to the lengthy approval period for some areas. Sending letters to the site’s immediate neighbors informing them of your event is also encouraged.
2. Direct road/driveway access and immediate parking near the tent for Chives’ catering trailer and truck.
3. Pre-determined number of reserved parking for Chives’ staff.
4. Rental and complete set-up of One 20ft x 20ft pole tent with siding for kitchen set-up. Preferably connected to the main guest dining tent.
5. Rental and complete set-up of Eight 8ft banquet tables for kitchen set-up.
6. Electrical power (220v) hook-ups may be required depending on the equipment needed to prepare the event menu.
7. Rental and complete set-up of lighting for kitchen tent. Determined by the season and time of day.
8. Rental and complete set-up of heating unit for kitchen tent. Determined by the season.
9. Access to running water is preferred but may not be necessary for all events.
10. Waste storage and removal may be required for large events.
11. Access to working restroom facilities are required for staffed events.
12. Access to the site up to 2 days prior to the event may be requested for early delivery and set-up of event items.
13. Some event items provided by Chives may be requested to be left behind to picked up in the days immediately following the event.

ADDITIONAL TERMS + CONDITIONS

1. Events are booked on a first come, first-served basis.
2. Chives’ chefs make all food items fresh on the day of your event, therefore Chives does not have quantities available for tastings. Should you require a pre-tasting of menu items, paid arrangements can be made with our event planner. Not all items are available for tasting, since many are seasonal and/or special order.
3. Guest’s secured credit card information must be on file with our event planner to finalize the booking process.
4. A 20% non-refundable deposit may be required for large events. All deposit balances will be applied to the final invoice.
5. A delivery fee may be required for off-site events. This figure will be determined by the distance from the restaurant, equipment required, and level of service needed.
6. A 5% sales tax will be added to the final total of all items.
7. Chives will provide a basic printed menu upon request for all events with plated or family-style service.
8. Final food and beverage menus must be received at least 14 days prior to your event. Any changes will result in a $50 administration/expediting fee. Guest guarantee number or head count (and entree selection for plated dinners) must be given at least 7 days prior to your event. Customer agrees that unless Chives is notified 7 days prior to the event, if the actual number of guests on the day of the party is less than the number of guests guaranteed, you will be charged for the guarantee number and menu items.
9. Buffet and family-style food items (considered ‘left-over’) provided by Chives will not be allowed to be packaged or taken off-site due to food safety regulations and to reduce the risk of food bourne illness.
10. Service staff (1 to 2 servers) can be provided for events meeting a food and beverage minimum spend of $1000.00. A 20% gratuity / service charge will be added to ALL checks associated with staffed events. Service and Chef staffing for events will be determined 30 days prior to the event date. Additional gratuity / service charges (up to $20.00/hour) may apply to events requesting additional staff or deemed necessary by Chives’ chef and management team.
11. Chives’ staff members are contracted for service of Chives’ food and beverage items only. Under no circumstances will our staff be required to serve, handle, set-up, or move items that are not provided by Chives.
12. Chives’ staff members may require use of kitchen equipment if available at the venue.
13. All events will have a pre-determined start and end time. All additional time requested will require an additional service fee or gratuity.
14. All complimentary wares (china, flatware, linen, etc.) and/or rentals of items provided by Chives for catered events will have scheduled pick-up and return times. Failure to return items on time may result in additional service or rental fees. Pick up of these items can be pre-arranged with our event planner but may require an additional service fee.
15. Excessive breakage of china or glassware by guests will result in a charge of up to $20.00 per piece.
16. Final billing will be based on the guaranteed guest count provided at final confirmation unless the guest count increases.
17. The balance of all remaining charges, including applicable taxes, gratuities and service charges are to be paid in full the same day as the event or charges will be applied to the guest credit card information on file with our event planners.
18. A 5% per day increase to the final bill will be assessed if payment is not received on time. Credit cards on file that decline upon being charged may also be subject to this fee.
19. Any parties wishing to pay via personal or business check must have permission prior to the event date.