Chives Catering

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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 catering
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

Creating Memorable Culinary Experiences for Your Kent Wedding

Located just outside Ashford in the heart of Kent, Chives Catering has been crafting creative and delicious wedding food since 1998. They combine passion with professionalism to deliver exceptional catering at an affordable price. Understanding that your wedding day is uniquely yours, their expert team specialises in designing personalised menus that reflect your style and leave a lasting impression on you and your guests.

Personalised Menus Designed Around You

Instead of offering fixed menus, Chives Catering takes a collaborative approach. They work closely with you to create a menu that fits your vision perfectly. Whether you want a formal three-course wedding breakfast, a relaxed hog roast or barbecue, or a casual spread of canapés and finger foods, their experienced chefs bring your ideas to life. Many couples rave about their tasting sessions, which highlight the variety and quality available. Guests often say it’s the best wedding food they’ve ever enjoyed.

A Wide Range of Delicious Options

Chives Catering offers a diverse selection of dishes to suit every part of your wedding day, all made from fresh, high-quality ingredients. Their offerings include:

  • Canapés: A tempting mix of vegetarian, meat, and seafood bites to kick off your celebration.
  • Formal Dining: Elegant multi-course wedding breakfasts designed to impress your guests.
  • Informal Buffets: Hot and cold buffets, fork barbecues, and hog roasts for a laid-back vibe.
  • Evening Food: Creative, comforting options like chip and bacon butties to keep the party going strong.

Inclusive Menus for Every Guest

Catering to all dietary needs is a priority. Chives Catering offers a variety of vegetarian menus and expertly prepares gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan dishes to ensure everyone feels included. One couple shared that their vegetarian guests called it the best wedding food they’d ever had. Children’s menus are also available, making Chives a thoughtful choice for family-friendly weddings.

More Than Just Catering – A Seamless Wedding Experience

Beyond exceptional food, the Chives team is known for their professionalism and support throughout your big day. They often assist with coordinating the catering timeline to keep things running smoothly. Their full-service approach includes providing crockery, cutlery, glassware, kitchen equipment, and experienced staff—so you can relax and enjoy every moment of your wedding.

Message from the team

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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Janet Wilson
Happy couple married in November
September 2023
So amazing the food is unbelievable

So amazing the food is unbelievable not only is Graham the head chef fantastic but his team led by Debbie work very closely together to provide a first class experience

Val Hampton
Happy couple married in November
September 2023
Top class service, the food tastes amazing

Debbie, Graham and the Chives catering team are absolutely fantastic. Top class service, the food tastes amazing, outstanding in every way 100% the best. xx 😊

Martin Dale
Wedding: July
September 2023
The food was amazing;

We went to a friend's wedding where Chives were running the catering. Debbie and Graham had gone out of their way before the event to tailor the menu to accommodate some pretty difficult dietary requirements and on the day itself nothing was too much bother even to the point that a special plate of canopies had been put together to meet those dietary requirements. The food was amazing; good to look at, creative and most importantly delicious - I want to go again !

Helen Cook
Happy couple married in August
September 2023
A fab experience had with Chives.

From the word go, Debbie and Graham were so welcoming and helpful. They were a joy to work with as we made preparations for our wedding. In addition to their DELICIOUS food, they go above and beyond, offering support and guidance when needed. Their staff are amazing, keeping things running smoothly and professionally. A fab experience had with Chives.

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!

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 😊😘

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 🙂

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!)

Chives Catering Location & Contact Details
Address
Bank Road, Ashford, Kent, TN25 7DF, England, United Kingdom
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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.

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Friendly, professional, approachable, fabulous, current

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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

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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.

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

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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.

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Our innovative food, presentation & incredible taste but it's also important to keep the food real for our couples and ensure it's all about them & not us

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Our take on a Cambodian Amok curry served as a starter..

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Whatever makes you smile, everyone is different..though our baked cheesecakes make people very happy!

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Passion, dedication and a love of what we do!

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