Sushi & Sashimi Bar
Sushi & Sashimi Bar Catering in London
The Sushi & Sashimi Bar is one of the most refined and visually elegant live station catering options available for events in London. A specialist sushi chef works at a dedicated bar — preparing nigiri, sashimi and signature rolls to order, presented with precision and served directly to guests throughout the event. At Vlamber, we bring sushi and sashimi bar catering to corporate events, weddings, brand launches, private celebrations and drinks receptions across London. Clean, elegant, universally appealing — and one of the strongest live stations we offer.
Why Sushi & Sashimi Bar Catering Works At London Events
Sushi caters to the pace of modern London events. It is light, beautiful and easy to serve standing up. It bridges tastes across teams and ages, travels well across the city, and elevates even a simple warehouse loft or co-working lounge into something that feels curated. Presentation can scale from understated platters to a theatrical live bar — it looks premium without being impractical. Nuento
In London’s corporate and private event catering market, sushi and sashimi has become one of the most consistently requested live station formats — and for good reason.
It works because:
It is visually striking
a specialist chef working at a sushi bar, hands moving with precision and speed, is genuinely compelling to watch
It is universally appealing
few catering formats work as well across diverse, international guest lists as sushi and sashimi catering in London
It suits standing receptions perfectly
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the colours, the precision and the presentation of sushi and sashimi make it one of the strongest visual catering stations at brand events and PR catering in London
It accommodates dietary requirements naturally
with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options integrated easily into the bar selection
It signals quality
a properly run sushi and sashimi bar at a London catering event communicates a standard that guests notice and remember
What We Serve At The Sushi & Sashimi Bar
At Vlamber, the Sushi & Sashimi Bar catering experience in London is built around quality ingredients, proper technique and a selection designed for event service — pieces that look exceptional on the bar, hold well under service conditions and taste genuinely impressive.
Hand-pressed rice with a single slice of protein or vegetable on top. The purest expression of sushi technique. Each piece requires precise rice preparation, correct seasoning and accurate portioning.
- Salmon nigiri (Atlantic salmon, sashimi grade)
- Tuna nigiri (bluefin or yellowfin, sashimi grade)
- Seared salmon nigiri with yuzu miso
- Prawn nigiri with kewpie and chive
- Sea bass nigiri with lemon ponzu
- Seared tuna tataki nigiri with sesame and ponzu
- Vegetable nigiri (seasonal — pickled cucumber, roasted pepper, avocado)
Pure, thinly sliced raw fish — no rice, no accompaniments beyond the essentials. The quality of the fish is everything.
- Salmon sashimi (sashimi grade Atlantic salmon)
- Tuna sashimi (bluefin or yellowfin)
- Yellowtail sashimi with ponzu
- Sea bass sashimi with lemon ponzu and olive oil
- Salmon carpaccio with jalapeño and citrus ponzu
- Salmon and avocado maki
- California inside-out roll with prawn, avocado and tobiko
- Spicy tuna roll with dill and cucumber
- Seared salmon roll with yuzu miso
- Unagi eel roll with cucumber and teriyaki
- Vegetarian: cucumber and avocado inside-out with sesame
- Vegetarian: roasted pepper and cucumber inside-out
- Vegan: inari tofu pocket sushi
- Wagyu beef tataki with ponzu and truffle oil
- Lobster and avocado uramaki with caviar
- Yellowtail carpaccio with yuzu and micro herbs
- Black cod miso nigiri (where available)
- Tuna tostada with avocado and jalapeño (Nikkei influence)
The Chef — Skill And Theatre At The Bar
The quality of sushi and sashimi bar catering at a London event depends entirely on the skill of the chef. Sushi preparation requires years of training — the correct preparation of shari (sushi rice), the ability to slice fish accurately and consistently, the speed and precision required to serve a live bar without compromising quality.
A live sushi chef at a catering event in London provides an engaging, interactive food station — not just a platter of pre-made pieces. The theatre of watching a specialist prepare each piece to order is a significant part of what makes the sushi bar such a compelling live catering format. Iberica Food
At Vlamber, the chef working at your London catering event sushi bar is a trained specialist — experienced in event service, able to maintain speed and quality simultaneously and comfortable engaging with guests while working.
What the chef manages at your event:
- Setting up and styling the bar — display of fish, garnishes and equipment
- Preparing all shari (sushi rice) fresh on the day
- Preparing and slicing all fish to order throughout the event
- Managing the pace of the bar relative to guest flow
- Engaging with guests — explaining what they are eating and taking requests where appropriate
- Maintaining a clean and professional station throughout service
Station Setup & Presentation
The Sushi & Sashimi Bar at a Vlamber London catering event is a styled, properly presented station — not a table with a cutting board.
Standard station setup includes:
- Styled bar surface with black slate or natural stone display board
- Ice presentation for sashimi portions
- Soy sauce, pickled ginger and wasabi served in proper vessels
- Chopsticks and small plates for guests
- Branded or natural linen station covering (on request)
- Garnish and presentation elements: micro herbs, edible flowers, sesame, citrus
Premium station additions (available on request):
- Sake pairing station alongside the sushi bar
- Ponzu and yuzu dipping sauce selection
- Japanese whisky or matcha drinks coordination
Service Formats — How We Serve At London Catering Events
Live bar service
The chef prepares each piece to order at the bar. Guests approach the station, make their selection and receive their pieces freshly made. The bar runs continuously throughout the event — replenished, re-styled and maintained by the chef throughout service.
Tray service
Pieces are prepared by the chef at the bar and circulated on trays by front-of-house staff. Works particularly well at larger catering receptions in London where a fixed bar creates a bottleneck. Combines the live preparation element with the mobility of tray service.
Platter display
A styled display of prepared sushi and sashimi, arranged on boards and slate, replenished from the bar as guests help themselves. Works well as a section within a wider grazing or canapé catering setup at London events.
Combined service
Live bar plus tray service — the chef prepares continuously at the bar while a server circulates trays of selected pieces through the room. The most effective format for larger catering receptions in London.
What Events Is Sushi & Sashimi Bar Catering Ideal For In London?
From boardroom meetings to large-scale corporate events in London, sushi and sashimi bar catering offers custom selections for networking and office gatherings, live sushi chefs for interactive food stations and professional presentation that reflects the company's standard. At networking receptions and client hospitality events, the sushi bar creates a focal point that draws guests together and keeps them in the room. Poptop Parties
Elegant displays featuring premium nigiri, sashimi and signature rolls make sushi and sashimi bar catering a memorable addition to wedding catering in London — whether as a drinks reception station, an evening food option or a premium live experience alongside other catering elements. Poptop Parties
At product launches, press nights and influencer events in London, the sushi bar is one of the strongest visual catering stations available. The precision of the preparation, the colours of the fish and the clean lines of the presentation all work exceptionally well on camera and on social media.
For private celebrations, birthday dinners and anniversary events at home in London, a live sushi bar transforms the gathering into a genuinely exceptional food experience — interactive, impressive and completely different from a standard catering format.
The sushi bar suits the aesthetic of gallery and creative event catering in London particularly well — clean presentation, minimal visual noise and food that guests can eat with one hand while moving through the space.
An increasingly popular addition to Christmas party catering in London — sushi and sashimi provide a light, elegant counterpoint to the richer seasonal food on the menu and appeal to guests who want variety across a long evening.
As part of a canapé and drinks reception in London, the sushi bar operates as a second live station alongside tray-served canapés — giving guests a destination in the room and extending the variety of the food offer without adding a full seated course.
Packages & Pricing
All prices exclude VAT (20%). Travel, setup and equipment fees may apply depending on location. Minimum guest numbers apply.
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OPTION 1 — "Classic Sushi Bar" From £22 pp | Min. 25 guests | 2 hours | Pre-prepared platter display
A well-presented sushi and sashimi selection for London catering events where a full live bar is not required. Pieces prepared in advance and displayed on styled boards, replenished throughout the event.
Selection includes:
- Salmon and tuna nigiri
- California inside-out rolls with prawn and avocado
- Salmon and avocado maki
- Cucumber and avocado vegetarian roll
- Sashimi selection: salmon and tuna
- Soy sauce, pickled ginger, wasabi
- Chopsticks and small plates
✅ Vegetarian and vegan options included | ✅ Gluten-free options available -
OPTION 2 — "Live Sushi Bar" From £32 pp | Min. 30 guests | 2–3 hours | Live chef preparation
A fully live sushi and sashimi bar with a specialist chef preparing pieces to order throughout the event. The most interactive format for sushi catering at London events.
Live bar includes:
- Salmon, tuna and sea bass nigiri (prepared to order)
- Seared salmon nigiri with yuzu miso Prawn nigiri with kewpie and chive
- California, salmon avocado and spicy tuna rolls
- Cucumber and avocado vegetarian roll, inari tofu vegan option
- Sashimi selection: salmon, tuna and sea bass
- Garnishes: micro herbs, sesame, citrus, edible flowers
- Soy sauce, ponzu, pickled ginger, wasabi
- Styled bar presentation with slate and ice display
- Chopsticks and small plates
✅ All dietaries available | ✅ Tray service option available alongside -
OPTION 3 — "Vlamber Signature Sushi Bar" From £45 pp | Min. 40 guests | 3 hours | Premium live bar + tray service
The most complete sushi and sashimi bar catering format for London events. A live specialist chef at the bar plus tray service of selected pieces through the room — ensuring every guest is reached throughout the event.
Premium bar selection includes:
- Full nigiri range: salmon, tuna, seared salmon, sea bass, prawn, yellowtail, vegetable
- Sashimi selection: salmon, tuna, yellowtail, sea bass carpaccio with lemon ponzu
- Signature rolls: California, spicy tuna, seared salmon yuzu miso, unagi eel
- Vegetarian and vegan rolls: cucumber avocado, roasted pepper, inari tofu - Yellowtail carpaccio with ponzu and micro herbs
- Tuna tataki with sesame and ponzu
- Premium garnishes and presentation elements
- Sake pairing recommendation card (on request)
- Full styled bar presentation
- Combined live bar and tray service throughout the event
✅ All dietaries | ✅ Gluten-free soy sauce available | ✅ Full service coordination -
OPTION 4 — "Premium Omakase Bar" From £65 pp | Min. 30 guests | Up to 4 hours | Full premium omakase experience
The most prestigious sushi and sashimi catering format available at Vlamber for London events. A head sushi chef works at a premium bar, preparing a curated sequence of pieces in the omakase style — where the chef selects and presents each piece based on the finest available fish that day, explained to guests as each item is served.
Premium bar includes:
- Full seasonal nigiri selection — premium sashimi-grade fish sourced on the day
- Extended sashimi selection including premium cuts and carpaccio preparations
- Signature and premium rolls including wagyu tataki, lobster uramaki and tuna tostada
- Chef-selected premium pieces throughout service
- Sake and Japanese whisky pairing coordination (quoted separately) - Premium styled bar with full ice display, natural stone and specialist presentation elements
- Head sushi chef engages with guests throughout — explaining each piece and the sourcing behind it
Ideal for: high-end wedding catering London, prestige corporate hospitality catering London, brand event catering London, VIP private dining catering London.
✅ Full dietary management | ✅ Premium sourcing | ✅ Full event coordination
Package Summary — Quick Reference
Option | Price | Guests | Format | Best for |
1 — Classic Sushi Bar | £22 pp | 25+ | Pre-prepared display | Office events, shorter receptions |
2 — Live Sushi Bar | £32 pp | 30+ | Live chef, 2–3 hours | Corporate, weddings, receptions |
3 — Vlamber Signature Bar | £45 pp | 40+ | Live bar + tray service | Brand events, prestige events |
4 — Premium Omakase Bar | £65 pp | 30+ | Full omakase, chef-led | VIP, high-end weddings, luxury events |
All prices exclude VAT (20%). Travel, setup and equipment fees may apply. Minimum guest numbers are indicative.
Dietary Management At The Sushi & Sashimi Bar
Sushi and sashimi bar catering in London is one of the most dietary-inclusive live station formats available.
- Vegetarian — vegetable nigiri, cucumber and avocado rolls, roasted pepper rolls, inari tofu pocket sushi
- Vegan — as above, prepared without any animal-derived sauces or accompaniments
- Gluten-Free — sushi rice and most fish preparations are naturally gluten-free; gluten-free soy sauce is provided at all Vlamber sushi bars in London
- Dairy-Free — all standard sushi and sashimi preparations are dairy-free
- Nut-Free — all standard preparations; confirm at booking
Raw fish is clearly identified at the bar. Guests with fish allergies are directed to the vegetarian and vegan sections of the bar by our team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. It works as a standalone live station alongside any other caterer's service, or as part of a Vlamber catering package for London events. We coordinate with you and the venue regardless of who is managing the wider catering.
We source sashimi-grade fish from trusted London suppliers with verified cold-chain management. The quality of the fish is the foundation of the bar — we do not compromise on sourcing.
A standard sushi bar setup requires approximately 2–3 metres of working surface plus space for guests to approach. We advise on exact space requirements at the venue assessment stage.
As a live station within a wider catering reception in London, 4–6 pieces per person is a standard guide. As the primary food station at an event, 8–12 pieces per person. We advise on quantities at the proposal stage.
Yes, with appropriate shelter and temperature management for the fish. We assess outdoor setups individually and plan accordingly.
Yes. Our chefs are experienced at engaging with guests at all levels of sushi familiarity — explaining each piece, recommending starting points and ensuring every guest feels comfortable at the bar.
Yes. The Sushi & Sashimi Bar combines particularly well with the Oyster & Raw Bar, the Caviar & Champagne Corner and the Jamón Ibérico Carving Experience to create a full multi-station live catering setup at London events.
Add The Sushi & Sashimi Bar To Your London Event
The Sushi & Sashimi Bar is available as a standalone live catering station for London events or as part of a wider Vlamber catering package. It is one of the most visually impressive, universally appealing and elegantly executed live stations we offer.
Tell us your event date, location in London, guest numbers, event format and any dietary requirements and we will confirm availability and send a proposal.