Off Site Catering
Chive specializes in custom off-site catering. If your venue does not have a kitchen or designated catering team, Chive will make it happen for you.
We bring everything we need to create a kitchen space and provide to you a custom culinary experience. - Chef Suzy is Always On Site
Specialties
We specialize in Custom Menus as well as Allergens, Aversions or Special Diets such as Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free and Vegetarian.
Menu Ideas
After filling out the form or a phone call Chef Suzy will have a better understanding of your food preferences as well as what your guests and family might like. She will put a proposal and menu together focusing on seasonality any special preferences, cultures, diets etc. If you are not sure what direction to go in feel free to peruse our menu ideas and online alacarte store.
Style
All of Chive’s onsite work includes signage and decor for our stations. Chive’s learns their clients colors, theme, general vibe and incorporates that image into your service.
Proposal
- Fill out this questionnaire to help us compose a proposal for you or let’s schedule a phone call.
Catering Style Options
Buffet Dinner Style Service
- Protein/Entree
- Potato Dish
- Pasta Dish
- Vegetable Dish
- Salad
- Bread Rolls at Buffet
- Chef, Sous Chef, Servers
- China, Flatware, Water Glass, Water Service at Tables
Approx $30-$55 per guest
(Includes Tax and Gratuity, Prices Vary on Menu and Additions)
Family Style Service
- Protein/Entree
- Potato Dish
- Pasta Dish
- Vegetable Dish
- Salad
- Bread and Butter Service
- Chef, Sous Chef, Servers
- China, Flatware, Water Glass, Water Service at Tables
Approx $55-$75 per guest
(Includes Tax and Gratuity, Prices Vary on Menu and Additions)
Plated Style Service
- Salad
- Entree (3 Options)
- Bread and Butter Service
- Chef, Sous Chef, Servers
- China, Flatware, Water Glass, Water Service at Tables
Approx $75-$90 per guest
(Includes Tax and Gratuity, Prices Vary on Menu and Additions)
Drop Off Disposable Wedding Buffet
- Protein/Entree
- Potato Dish
- Pasta Dish
- Vegetable Dish
- Salad
- Bread Rolls at Buffet
- No Staff or Service, We Will Drop Off and Set Up
- Biodegradable Plates, Utensils and Napkins
Approx $25-35 per guest
(Includes Tax and Gratuity, Prices Vary on Menu and Additions)
Check Out Our Appetizer, Bar and Dessert Options
Tastings
Tasting Scheduling: Tastings are generally Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays around 6:00pm. Chive does book up with events and tastings, if you are interested in a tasting please notify us as soon as possible as we book months out. During wedding season and holidays there is a possibility that Chive will be fully booked.
Tasting Costs: Tastings traditionally cost $200 and you can move forward with booking by paying the $200 deposit on your proposal. As the tasting and your booking moves forward, that $200 will simply apply to your final invoice/proposal.
Tasting Menu: Chive's tastings will be a representation of the proposal. Where our goal is to always showcase a sampling of all items, timing wise we may have to omit a few items, usually limiting appetizers and desserts. Most often all main menu items are sampled and we always have a representation of appetizers and desserts. Prior to the tasting communicate to us if you would like to see other items or ideas on your proposed menu.
Tasting Options:
Drop Off Hot and Ready: Enjoy your tasting in the comfort of your home. Chive will drop it off to you hot and ready around 6:00pm. This service is available for locations 30 miles outside Metro Detroit.
Drop Off Heat at Home: Many of our clients keep busy schedules or live outside Metro Detroit. In this case we would drop off the tasting to you with instructions to heat at home at your convenience. This delivery can be more flexible time wise. We will always try to work with our clients.
Southfield Kitchen: You may join Chef Suzy at her kitchen space in Southfield, MI for a tasting for two.
Tasting Feedback: In order to continue holding your event date Chive does require our clients to communicate with us any tasting notes. Our dishes are made from scratch; if you find a dish too salty or spicy please let us know and we will document it in your proposal. All of our clients and their families have different tastes. The more we know about your preferences, the better.
Transportation: Please keep in mind, while transporting a tasting a few things may occur including loss of temperature, condensation and movement of garnish and sauces. We hope that our tastings showcase our capabilities to cook for you and your family. Mobilizing our operation to an off site venue is a work of art in itself. Onsite we set up a space for ourselves to heat if needed, garnish, and adjust any dishes so that they are ready for service. Our tasting a representation of the greater execution to come.
I look forward to cooking for you and your family.
Salud
Chef Suzy
Appetizers are a great way to get your party started, have guests mingle and enjoy food along with the bar services.
As we have mentioned our menus are custom but here are a list of various appetizers that are popular amongst our Chive fans.
Appetizer Ideas, Custom Creation for Each Client
- Connect with us to set up a quick 30 minute phone call to discuss your wedding and menu ideas. If you prefer you could fill out this questionnaire and submit for us to review and discuss over email.
Appetizer Station
$8.5/per guest
Generally, three (3) Amuse Bouche Style Appetizers on Display for your guests to enjoy during Cocktail Hour. Our displays are always detailed to the wedding colors and vibe with Chives display components.
Hand Passed Appetizers
$9.5/per guest
Generally, three (3) Appetizers on Hand Passed by Our Servers for your guests to enjoy during Cocktail Hour.
Grazing & Charcuterie Stations
$17/per guest
These are our most popular set ups and guests love them. A station jam packed with different foods, colors and flavors.
These stations are generally customized to your needs but include various cheeses, cured meats, fruits, vegetables, picked vegetables, dips, breads, crackers as well as some appetizers, sliders etc. These are seasonal and Chef Suzy choses best offerings that weeks to create a beautiful display for your guests.
Grazing/Charcuterie stations are available vegan as well as other restrictions including halal.
Check Out Our Catering, Bar and Dessert Options
Chive specializes in desserts that are made from scratch with real ingredients. Dessert options can easily be made vegan or dairy free. Many gluten free options available.
Click here for general cake flavors and ideas.
Cupcake Table
$8.5 per guest
6” Cutting Cake Decorated or with Fresh Flowers or Buttercream Piping - Colors of Choice - Includes Cake Stand and Cutting Knives - Flavor of Choice
Two (2) Cupcake Flavors of Choice - Decorated. One Cupcake per guest.
Includes Dessert Tablescape/Decor/Stands
Includes Paper Napkins
Dessert Table
$10 per guest
6” Cutting Cake Decorated or with Fresh Flowers or Piped buttercream, Colors of Choice - Includes Cake Stand and Cutting Knives - Flavor of Choice
Two (2) Cupcake Flavors of Choice - Decorated. One Cupcakes per guest.
One Cookie, One Bar, One Cake Shooter
Fresh Fruit
Includes Dessert Tablescape/Decor/Stands
Includes Paper Napkins, Plates, Utensils
Dessert Experience Station
$12 per guest
6” and 9” Tiered Cutting Cake Decorated or with Fresh Flowers or Piped buttercream, Colors of Choice - Includes Cake Stand and Cutting Knives - Flavor of Choice
Two (2) Cupcake Flavors of Choice - Decorated. One Cupcakes per guest.
One Cookie, One Bar, One Cake Shooter
Pie, Cake Bites, Truffles, Puff Pastry
Fresh Fruit
Includes Dessert Tablescape/Decor/Stands
Includes Paper Napkins, Plates, Utensils
Italian Dessert Experience
$12 per guest
18” Italian Millefoglie Wedding Cake
Layers of Puff Pastry, Pastry Cream, Chantilly Whipped Cream, Fresh Berries or Fruit of Choice, Powdered Sugar
Assembled on Site for Guests to Enjoy
Limoncello Cupcake - Lemon Zest Sponge, Lemon Curd, Limoncello Buttercream
Almond Tarts - Almond-Lemon Baked Tart, Candied Lemon
Assorted Cookies
Tiramisu Shooter - Lady Finger, Marscapone Cream, Cocoa
Cannoli - Ricotta Filling, Mini Chocolate Chips
Chocolate, White Chocolate, Pistachio Cookies
Fresh Fruit
Includes Dessert Tablescape/Decor/Stands
Includes Paper Napkins, Plates, Utensils
Italian Millefoglie Wedding Cake
Drop Off and Set Up
$8 per guest + tax and gratuity
18” Italian Millefoglie Wedding Cake
Layers of Puff Pastry, Pastry Cream, Chantilly Whipped Cream, Fresh Berries or Fruit of Choice, Powdered Sugar
- Individual Pieces Ready to Serve for All Guests
- Assembled on Site and Set Up by Chive
- We will Leave Behind Fresh Fruit for Brides/Grooms to add to Cake During Photo/Cake Cutting Time
- Does not include plates, utensils, napkins, cake knife
- Chive Assumes a Table will be Setup and Dressed Prior to our Arrival
- If your Wedding is Outside or in a Warm Area we will Place your Cake(s) in a Refrigerator On Site and Discuss Set up with an Appointed Staff Closer to Cake Time.
- Suggest Cake Table will Depend on How Many Guests
- Vegan is Available
Chive has several bar packages to bring swift and sophisticated cocktails, mocktails, beer, wine and beverages to your guests.
We make our own syrups, infusions and liqueurs to enhance flavor and customization for our clients.
Note: pricing below does not include physical bars. If your venue does not provide a bar let us know so that we can propose a bar rental.
Elevated Bar Experience
$17/per guest
Includes:
- Custom Bar Menu by Chef Suzy
- Easel and Menu Printing, Custom Menu Design
- Signature Cocktails (5)
- Signature Mocktail (1)
- Flexible Customization Based on Clients Needs
- 1 Bartender for 100 Guests
- Water Station
- Coffee Station
- Mixers: Cranberry, Orange, Pineapple, Lemonade, Cola, Diet Cola, 7UP, Gingerale, Tonic, Soda Waters
- Garnish
- Bar Decor and Setup
- Bar Cups (disposable), Straws, Napkins, Garnish
- Ice, Ice Bins and Barware
- Bar Tools
- Liquor Shopping List for Client
***Liquor, Seltzers, Beer and Wine provided by client. Chive will provide a shopping list to client with quantities after we curate the menu.
Affordable Bar Services
$12/per guest
Includes:
- Stocked Bar with Mixers and Clients ***Liquors of Choices
- Stocked ***Beer, Wine, Seltzers
- Does Not Included Signature Drinks or Custom Syrups
- 1 Bartender for 100 Guests
- Water Station
- Coffee Station
- Mixers: Cranberry, Orange, Pineapple, Lemonade, Cola, Diet Cola, 7UP, Gingerale, Tonic, Soda Waters
- Citrus Slices
- Bar Decor and Setup
- Bar Cups (disposable), Straws, Napkins, Garnish
- Ice, Ice Bins and Barware
- Bar Tools
- Liquor Shopping List for Client
***Liquor, Seltzers, Beer and Wine provided by client. Chive will provide a shopping list to client with quantities after we curate the menu.
Dry Bar - Mocktail Station
$10/per guest 25 to 50 guests
$8/per guest 51 to 100 guests
$6/per guest 101 to 250 guests
Includes:
- Self Serve Beverage Station Set up by Chive
- Signature Mocktail (2)
- Signature Iced Tea
- Water Station
- Coffee & Tea Station
- Cocoa Station
- Sodas (Cola, Diet Cola, 7up, Gingerale, Soda Water)
- Beverage Station Decor and Setup
- Bar Cups ( disposable), Straws, Napkins, Garnish
- Ice and Tabletop Ice Bin
Beer and Wine Bar
$14/per guest
Includes:
- Bar Menu by Chef Suzy
- Signature Wine Cocktail or Sangria
- Signature Bellini with Sparkling Wine
- Signature Mocktails
- 1 Bartender for 100 Guests
- Water Station
- Coffee Station
- Beverages (Lemonade, Cola, Diet Cola, Sprite, Gingerale, Soda Waters)
- Bar Decor and Setup
- Bar Cups (disposable), Straws, Napkins, Garnish
- Ice, Ice Bins and Barware
***Seltzers, Beer and Wine provided by client. Chive will provide a shopping list to client with quantities after we curate the menu.
Additional Services
Additional Bartender 8 Hours, Includes Setup and Breakdown - $500
Additional Bartender 1/2 Hour - $50/half hour
Tea Addition to Coffee - $1/per guest
Ceremony Cocktails - $6/per guest, Includes glassware
Hand Passed Beverages - $4/per guest
Table Wine Service - $5/per guest, Includes Wine glass
Table Water Service - $3/ per guest, Includes glassware
Cocktail and Wine Pairings - price based on event menu and pairings
Champagne or Sparkling Toast - $5/per guest, Includes Glassware, does not include ***wine
Physical Bar Rentals - Price Based on Bar and Space
Glassware - based on menu and options
Contact us to discuss your Bar and beverages needs.
If you are a busy couple that can’t worry about the details of planning a wedding, let Chive create and execute your special day.
$200/per guest
includes tax and gratuity
Prices may be more or less if client has special requirements and desires in choices of food, florals, etc.
All Our Clients Need to Do:
- Choose a Venue
- Hire Chive
- Send out Invitations & Wedding Website
- Marriage License
- Wedding Gifts
- Photo & Videography
- Purchase Liquor, Beer, Wine (Managed by Chive)
- Music or Entertainment
- Arrange Transportation, Hair, Make Up, Clothing
- Approve our Color Scheme and Menu
- Approve our Schedule & Approach
- Seating Chart
Chive Will Provide:
- Unlimited Communication with Suzy your Planner
- Site Visit and Venue Communications
- Contact Reviews
- Assistance with Ceremony Set Up As Needed and Coordination with Venue
- Color and Vibe Pallate
- Table and Event Florals
- Bridal Bouquet and Boutonniere - Florals
- Ceremony Arch and Floral
- Venue Seating Floor Plan
- Venue Communications
- Vendor Communications
- Run of Day Schedule
- Linens & Tablescape (tableware, menu, charger, napkin, etc.)
- Glassware
- Candles & Decor
- Signage
- Bar Menu, Setup, Bartender
- Set Up and Break Down
- Cocktail Hour Appetizers
- Family Style Dinner or Buffet
- Full Service Staff and Chef
- Cutting Cake and Desserts
- Incorporate and Assist Couple with any of their Personal Items and Placement
- Day of Coordination
- Last One Out, Close Out Venue
From Day of Coordination, Last Minute Details or Full Event Planning Services. Chive will help you get to the finish line stress free.
Day of Coordinator
$850 to $1,500 // Price depends on guest count, venue, magnitude of decor setup and if additional assistants are needed. For rehearsal and ceremony assistance we recommend the Month of Planning services.
*This service depends on clients providing great direction, schedules, contact information and details about their personal items and placement.
- Week of Phone Consult and Project Review
- First On Site
- Venue Contact
- Reception Decor Setup including your Personal Touches
- Vendor Check Ins
- Timeline Management
- DJ Schedule Coordination
- Grand Entrance Guidance
- End of Night Consolidation and Closedown
Your Eyes and Ears for the Day so you can Enjoy your Wedding or Event
Month of Coordinator
$1,500 to $3,500 // This price depends on guest count, venue, magnitude of decor setup and if additional assistants are needed.
- All Day of Coordinator Responsibilities Mentioned Above
- 30 Day Meeting to Finalize Details
- Floor Plan Design
- Seating Chart Assistance
- General Schedule
- Detailed Run of Day Schedule
- Rehearsal Coaching and Process On Site
- Ceremony Guidance Day of
- Ceremony Flow Review
- Includes All Day of Coordinator Details
- May Include Small Rentals and Decor
- Client Consult to Facilitate Clients Personal Items
Event Planner + Designer
$4,000 to $10,000 // This price depends on guest count, venue, design and detailed services that you would like us to handle. We can hold a meeting to determine what is best fit for you.
- Wedding Design, Color Board, Concept
- Floral, Tablescape and Signage Design
- Signage Printing and Implemenation
- Decor Sourcing and Rentals
- Rental Management
- Venue Sourcing, Visits, Contract Review
- Budget and Payment Management
- Stationary Printing and Timeline
- Music and Entertainment Sourcing
- Vendor Sourcing and Contract Reviews
- Caterer/Baker
- DJ/Bands/Lighting/Entertainment
- Florist and Decor
- Photography/Videography
- Stylist/Beauty/Bridal Salon
- Officiant and Ceremony
- Weather Contingency Plan
- Menu Development
- Favors, Party Gifts, Details
- Hotel Blocks
- Engagement Photo Planning
- Rehearsal Planning
- Transportation
- Unlimited Text Email
- Scheduled Meetings
Includes All Month of and Day of Coordinator tasks listed above.
Please reach out to us for details on pricing. Florals and pricing below are custom to Chive’s Catering and Event Design/Planning Clients.
*Pricing includes bringing florals over from ceremony to reception if ceremony is on same site as reception. If different site extra fees may be included. Pricing my change, vary based on market pricing of florals and seasonality.
Ceremony
- Gold 6’ and 7’ Pillars
with Faux Greenery, White and Yellow Flowers $150
with Faux Greenery, Faux Colors of Choice $300
with Fresh Florals and Greenery $800-$2000
- Wood Circular Ceremony Arch 8’ $200
with Light Greenery Floral Bouquets $400
Loaded with Greenery and Flowers $800-$3000
- White Pillars (6) $200
with Light Greenery Floral Bouquets $400
Floral Bouquets (6) $600-1200
Floral Bouquets Top and on Floor (6) $1200-2000
Ceremony Aisle Florals
$100-$300 per row, bouquets at foot of each row
Bridal Bouquet
$80-$250
Bridesmaid Bouquets
$25-$50
Boutonnieres
$15
Corsages
$25
Table Centerpieces
$55-$150
Sweetheart Table
$55 - $500
Dessert Table
$25-$50
Extra Pieces
$25-$200
- Bar
- Welcome/Gift Table
- Welcome Signs
Chive has continued to grow our selection of detailed and interesting decor and tableware.
These items are available to rent for our Event Planning and/or Catering Clients. As part of our service Chive will install/place rental items during event set up and take responsibility for end of night breakdown.
If there are items that you would like sendus a message and we will include in your proposal.
Items Available
Glassware
- Forest Green Wine Bottle Water Glass
- Ornate Goblet for Water Service
Plates
- General White Catering Plate
- Cream, Gold Trimmed Dinner Plate
Chargers
Utensils
Tables
- Cocktail High Top Tables
$15/each
with Polyester Linen $50
with Silk Linen $60
Votive Candle Holders (include battery candles)
- Gold Ornate
- Pink Ornate
- Soft Brown Glass
- Clear Ornate Glass
- Gold Modern
- Crystal Candelabra
- Crystal Candlesticks
- Gold Modern Candlesticks
- Black Modern Candlesticks
Vases
- Selection of vases available with floral
Ceremony
- Gold 6’ and 7’ Pillars
with Faux Greenery, White and Yellow Flowers $150
with Faux Greenery, Faux Colors of Choice $300
with Fresh Florals and Greenery $800-$2000
- Wood Circular Ceremony Arch 8’ $200
with Light Greenery Floral Bouquets $400
Loaded with Greenery and Flowers $800-$3000
- White Pillars (6) $200
with Light Greenery Floral Bouquets $400
Floral Bouquets (6) $600-1200
Floral Bouquets Top and on Floor (6) $1200-2000
Linens
- Various colors and textures available
Polyester - $35/per tablecloth
Dupioni Scratched Silk - $45/per tablecloth
Silk - $50/per tablecloth
Velvet - $65/per tablecloth
Other options available and custom wedding design services by Chive
Napkins Vary from $2-$5 based on linen choice and fold
Prices include delivery, linen setup and takedown at end of night. Prices do not include tax. No gratuity necessary on linen services.
Rentals are reserved for chive catering and/or event design/planning clients.
Birthday. Anniversary. Bachelorette. Family. Friends
Enjoy a Private Chef’s Dinner in the Comfort of your own Home Prepared by Chef Suzy of Chive Kitchen
Dinner Includes
• 5 Course Menu Curated Specifically for you and your Guest(s)
• Allergies, Special Diets and Food Aversions Accounted for
• Custom Menu Cards
• Tablescape
• Tableware, Glassware, Silverware, Linen
• Cocktail and Wine
• Water Service
We bring everything that we need including cooking tools and pans. You relax and enjoy your dinner party. Upon arrival we will unload, begin cooking, set up your tablescape and be prepared to serve at the agreed upon time.
Costs
• 1-2 Guests - $1,000
• 3 to 6 Guests - $1,500
• 7 to 12 Guests - $2,500
• 13 to 25 Guests - $5,000
I enjoy offering custom and gourmet menus to my clients. My favorite flavor profiles include Spanish, Portuguese, Mediterranean and of course Fusion and Comfort foods. I feel I am a great Vegan Chef but my Portuguese background trained me in the art of seafood, wood fired meats as well as food preservation and reinterpretation. Email me to discuss your dinner at hello@eventsbychive.com - Chef Suzy
Looking for a good lunch option for your next business lunch, meeting or corporate event. Chive will make sure all guests have a wonderful culinary experience.
Our menus are custom, thoughtful, made from scratch and original.
Contact us for a specific proposal at hello@eventsbychive.com or check out our online ordering with a 7 day notice.
Drop Off Disposable Catering
Formal Catering
Boxed Lunches
Breakfast Trays
Beverage Stations
Client Appreciation
Customized to your Business Needs
Know what you want?
Old School Chive Customer?
Smaller Order Where You Don’t Need Assistance, Suggestions or a Custom Menu?
Check out our ONLINE STORE.
- We do have a $250 minimum plus delivery.
- Gratuity is appreciated but not expected.
- 7 day (1 week) notice on all orders so that we have time to buy inventory, schedule kitchen space and prep.
- We will deliver hot or cold to your door.
- For larger orders we are more than happy to bring inside and help you set it up.
- Hot items are ready to go, consider purchasing disposable hot hold chaffers from us.
- Cold items will have directions on how to heart and enjoy.
- Any special requests or concerns feel free to type it up in the notes.
Cheers
