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Chive Sustainable Events is a full service event planning company based in Beverly, Massachusetts that provides sustainable and wasteless planning for all events. The heads of the company, Jennifer Freedson and Lindsey Wishart, view food as a way to live consciously and design as a way to live enjoyably, and, in pursuit of fulfilling this philosophy, they endeavor to offer conscientious and sustainable food and planning services. The company offers food that is sourced locally, adapted seasonally, and executed sustainably; its holistic event planning ensures that every item in each wedding is custom-designed and produces zero waste. Further, Chive Sustainable Events maintains a wide network of collaborators who help the company offer comprehensive services and ensure complete client satisfaction.

Services Offered

Chive Sustainable Events strives to offer comprehensive and high-quality service catering events including breakfasts, brunches, lunches, dinners, hors d'oeuvres and cocktail receptions. It also provides items, such as barware, china, flatware, glassware, and linens. Additionally, the company offers the following services:

  • Delivery
  • Set up
  • Clean up
  • Accommodation of gluten-free, lactose-free, nut-free, organic, vegan, vegetarian, and no-pork dietary needs

Other Services

In addition to its high-quality event and culinary services, Chive Sustainable Events offers a wide variety of event planning services, including:

  • Two dedicated planners
  • Budget analysis
  • Day-of coordination
  • Full or partial planning
  • Event design
  • Referrals
  • Timelines
  • Floral Services and arrangements
  • Bars with bartenders and a wide selection of beers, liquors, and wines
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$250

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$250

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$250

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeuvres?

$250

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Dessert
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings
Chairs
Tables
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$18

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Limited Bar
Open Bar
House Beer
Specialty Beer
House Wine
Specialty Wine
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Breakfast / Brunch
Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Custom Menu
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
Local

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
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Reviews of Chive

4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
16 Reviews
97% recommend it
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Kristin B. Sent on 03/28/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious and so accommodating!

We can’t say enough good things about our experience with Chive, who catered our rehearsal dinner at a family house near Boston. First, the food was just incredible. The appetizers, meal, desserts, and drinks were all just fabulous - so high quality and delicious without being overdone. Secondly, the team was so accommodating, flexible, and friendly. Our transportation to the rehearsal dinner was a nightmare and most of us arrived about an hour late. The Chive team flexed their whole timeline to keep the food warm, and kept everyone calm in the meantime. Their team was so lovely and it was so special to have them as a part of our evening.
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Emily H. Sent on 11/21/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Worlds beyond our expectations...

To say that Chive Events created for us the wedding of our dreams doesn't quite capture our joy and delight. The Chive team put together for us a day that was worlds beyond our expectations. It was absolutely incredible! Our wedding and reception was in the backyard at my parents' home. Chive transformed the property into a magical wedding wonderland; the flowers and signs and decor were perfect; the food was truly unreal it was so so delicious; the team was on the ball all night, helpful and attentive and cheerful; details large and small were thoughtfully considered and totally covered; we and our families were treated to top notch service and attention; and because of all that, we were relaxed, happy, and left with not a thing to do or worry about except to celebrate and soak up every last ounce of that incredible day. We can't begin to thank Chive for all that they have done to make our wedding truly perfect. After the wedding we heard from friends and family that the food was hands down the best they have had, and that ours was the most beautifully executed wedding they have attended. I so truly enjoyed the whole process of planning my wedding and that is in large part because of that first smart decision that I made at the beginning - the decision to hire Chive!
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Mai-Khoi Sent on 09/25/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We loved working with the Chive. Holly, Jen, and Lizzie were wonderful, from our initial meeting all the way through the wedding day. We talked to them about our (very vague) vision and elements that we thought we might like to incorporate, and they worked nothing short of magic to build on that and bring it to life. We loved the centerpieces, and also especially loved the design they came up with for the fireplace, which was a subtle nod to our engagement story. Our only regret is that we weren't able to take the time to appreciate everything in person as much in the craziness of the actual wedding day - but we love how they look in photos too! The Chive's team was flexible, communicative, and a pleasure to work with, and we loved their mindfulness of sustainability in all of their work. We can't thank them enough and wholeheartedly recommend the Chive!
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deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum Museum Weddings

Chive Events are so inspired, we love having them at the museum. Not only is their design lovely and their food delicious, but the entire staff is patient, calm, and skilled. They make catering into an art form.

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