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This Kent catering company has over 25 years in the industry and produces unique tailored wedding food perfect for you!
Chives Catering Details

Dietary Options

Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Vegan
Vegetarian
Halal

Food Type

Western / European

General Services

Tastings
Last-Minute Orders
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Off-Site Preparation
Sharing-Style
Tableware Provided
Set-Up
Canapes
Staff Provided
Seated Meal
Physical Kitchen Premises
Bartending
Marquee Catering
Buffet-Style
Chives Catering Full Description
Whether you are getting married at one of our accredited venues or holding the wedding at home or elsewhere, we will work with you to ensure your day is all you wished for and more. View fullsize A recent Wedding Consultation and Tasting Session At the initial consultation we will discuss the plan of the day, ensuring that we incorporate your ideas and thoughts. We will provide you with a detailed breakdown highlighting the areas you need to consider and suggest other suppliers from florists to marquee companies, cake-makers to photographers, as required In the ensuing months we are always on hand to lend support wherever needed and whatever the issue, food related or not, which of course leads us to the exciting bit. Graham Green and his team of chefs are here to provide you with an amazing menu to choose from, incorporating ideas from Graham’s renowned restaurant in Canberra, Australia,’ The Green Herring’, through to constantly evolving dishes using an array of local seasonal produce. So whether it’s new Romney Lamb, Tenterden Pork or Kangaroo all the way from Australia you can be assured of a menu that your guests will still be talking about long after the wedding. We provide group tastings in our quieter months January – March where you can sample up to 10 dishes from each course and meet the chefs and discuss any special requirements you may have as well as getting to talk to other couples who often like to exchange ideas. View fullsize Wedding catering food On the day itself we provide a full co-ordination service, laying the tables with your decorations, favours etc and liaising with photographers and the bestman so you can just relax and enjoy. Hopefully this has given you an insight into why we believe we’re ‘Not just a caterer’. To speak with your personal wedding coordinator please call 01233 720141. We look forward to hearing from you!v

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Debra Green
Thank you for considering us for your wedding catering, we have looked after 1000 weddings so we know that we can help you bring your wedding plans to a perfect fruition, not only supplying amazing food cooked from fresh produce by our team but also fabulous service & support throughout the months ahead to keep you calm. Our menu prices are fully inclusive of 20% VAT, crockery, cutlery, kitchen equipment, staff for both service & kitchen and of course planning & coordination for your unique day

Experience

Year Business Was Established
1998
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
35
Reviews
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Emily Christina Cunningham
Wedding: October
September 2023
the food was amazing
The Chives team catered my friends wedding and the food was amazing - as were the people who were warm and friendly and really helped make the perfect day - they were also amazing with helping the bride plan everything before hand - super friendly and went above and beyond. Would definitely recommend (they also did amazing veggie options!)
Tomas de Stainleigh
Happy couple married in July
September 2023
#divine..
Unreal we used Chives for our wedding and treated ourselves to some pies for dinner tonight ... #divine.. you will not taste food like or not have service like it ... this is more than a caterer, Debbie and Graham have so much experience they gave us so much fantastic advice and we continue to eat their food ... HAPPILY 🙂
Lauren Rose-Wells
Happy couple married in October
September 2023
It was love at first site!
From the moment we met Debs and Graham, we knew they were the ones !! 🙂. It was love at first site! Nothing was too much trouble, they have advice and connections to every aspect of a wedding. The day certainly would not have gone as smoothly and seamlessly as it did without them. I cannot recommend them enough!! The food (we already knew was amazing) is still being complimented now, weeks after our wedding. We just need another event now so we can book them again 😊😘
Danni Barnes
Happy couple married in September
September 2023
the most delicious food
Debbie, Graham and the team are simply wonderful! With Chives you get so much more than a catering service - you get support, guidance and friends for life! Not only did the team serve the most delicious food, Deb saved my wedding dress from a red wine disaster midway through the evening and even helped get my baby boy off for his nap! Not once did I feel I needed to worry about anything throughout the day as I knew everything would be under control! Thank you Deb, Graham and the Chives team
Sarah Glinn
Happy couple married in August
September 2023
food was delicious and up to such a high standard
We used Chives for our wedding at Swarling Manor on Saturday 17th August and we couldn’t have asked for a better day, great staff/service and such amazing food! The food was delicious and up to such a high standard and so many people have said that it was the best food they’ve ever tasted at a wedding! Thank you for answering all our questions along the way and a special thanks to Gayle for being so organised and for being so easy & open when discussing ideas. Thank you Chives! Xx
Lucy Cox
Happy couple married in August
September 2023
Would definitely recommend Chives to anyone
We had Chives for our wedding in August and I can’t thank them enough. Debbie, Graham and all the staff were so friendly, helpful and professional. It was clear that their main focus was to give us and our guests the best day and they certainly did that! Debbie went above and beyond in helping us with things that weren’t even her job but she just got on with it making our day run so smoothly. Would definitely recommend Chives to anyone. Thank you guys!
Chives Catering Location & Contact Details

Address

Bank Road, Ashford, Kent, TN25 7DF, England

Nearest Town

Ashford

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M20 J10

Nearest Train Station

Ashford International

Nearest Airport

Southend

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Chives Catering Press & Awards
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Press & Awards (1)

Kentish weddings , Your Kent wedding, Brides magazine

Industry Awards (3)

Kent independent Traders 2015 - Customer Service Awards Runner up
Kent wedding awards- Caterer of the Year 2016/17, Finalist 2017/18
Wedding Industry Awards Regional Finalist

Accreditations (3)

Kent Wedding Circle
FSB
Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is your most memorable wedding?

There are too many to choose from and so many stand out, what is so lovely is that we are still in touch with so many of our brides and grooms and as they recommend us to their friends we get to see them all & their children again.

Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

Friendly, professional, approachable, fabulous, current

What about your business are you most proud of?

Our reputation not only through our clients but fellow wedding suppliers, at the wedding awards the cheer for us when our name was read out went through the roof and was more amazing than when we were announced as winners

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

We always tell our couples its about two people who love each other getting married so when it all gets too much take some time out of the planning and get back on track, and then sit down with us and we will make sure that you leave us calm, happy & excited.

What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?

A wedding where so many people had contributed with the flowers, decorations & favours it just became so personal & all about the couple.

Describe your typical process with a couple.

At our first meeting we discuss their ideas for the day, suggest timings & recommend other suppliers to build a dream team around then all over complimentary canapés & desserts, we send the plan on confirmation & then invite the couple to a full group tasting & are on hand then throughout the months, years ahead for support and on the day itself coordinate the day working with their venue or if at their home or dry hire venue we look after everything for them.

Bridebook Benefits

Bridebook Discount5%
Bridebook Special OfferWe will offer a 5% discount for all available dates in 2018