Below are various “ideas” that have been proven popular by Chives clients and guests. Chef Suzy will discuss the menu with you to develop choices that represent you and your family as well your venue locale and seasonal choices.
Allergens: All ideas below are interchangeable. Gluten free and other allergens may be incorporated. Almost all of our concepts can be made vegan.
Cake and Dessert Flavor Ideas
Chocolate Beet Cake: Almond Chocolate Sponge, Cocoa Buttercream, Almond Toffee Dusting, Chocolate Drip - *gf
Strawberry: Vanilla Sponge, Strawberry Curd, Vanilla Frosting
Lemon: Lemon Zest Sponge, Lemon Curd, Lemon Frosting
Pineapple: Mandarin Sponge, Pineapple Curd, Vanilla Frosting
Carrot Cake: Carrot, Cinnamon, Cranberry Sponge, Creamed Cheese Frosting
German Chocolate: Chocolate Sponge, Coconut Caramel, Fudge, Cocoa Buttercream
Black Forest: Chocolate Sponge, Cherry Preserves, Cocoa Frosting, Vanilla Buttercream, Chocolate Drip, Chocolate Cherries
Tiramisu: Vanilla-Espresso Sponge, Espresso Pastry Cream, Cocoa, Cream, Vanilla, Chocolate
Key Lime: Lime Zest Sponge, Lime Curd, Lime Buttercream, Green Accents, Candied Lime
Roseberry: Rose Water Sponge, Berry Curd, Rose Water Buttercream, Purple Accents
Caramel Pistachio: Cardamom Sponge, Caramel, Honey Buttercream, Pistachio
Peaches and Cream: Vanilla Sponge, Peach Curd, Vanilla Cream Frosting
Coconut: Coconut Sponge, Coconut Pastry Cream, Vanilla Frosting, Coconut
Funfetti: Vanilla-Funfetti Sponge, Vanilla Buttercream
Raspberry Pistachio: Vanilla Sponge, Raspberry Preserves, Pistachio Buttercream
Blueberry Chamomile: Chamomile Infused Sponge, Blueberry Preserves, Chamomile Buttercream, Chamomile
Chai Spiced: Chai Spiced Sponge, Chai Spiced Pastry Cream, Creamed Cheese Frosting
Vanilla Basic: Vanilla Sponge, Vanilla Buttercream
Chocolate Basic: Chocolate Sponge, Cocoa Buttercream
Peanut Butter: Peanut-Vanilla Sponge, Peanut Butter Fluff, Cocoa Buttercream, Fudge
Bananas Foster: Banana Maple Sponge, Caramel, Caramel Buttercream, Brown Sugar Banana Cream
Cinnamon Crunch: Cinnamon Sponge, Cinnamon Crunch, Creamed Cheese Buttercream
Strawberry Matcha: Matcha Sponge, Strawberry Curd, Matcha Buttercream
Contact Chef Suzy to discuss your menu and ideas.
Dessert Ideas
Cake Slices
Cupcakes
Cake Bites
Cheesecake
Pudding Shooters
Cake Shooters
Pie and Cobbler Shooters
Bars
Cookies
Fruit Salad
Tarts
Truffles
Cannoli
Baklava