Sushi catering in London

Asia has certainly done its part in contributing to Britain’s collection of cuisines. That much is clear by the variety of sushi catering pros and restaurants operating in London.

But far too many people still think of sushi as nothing more than raw fish. The fish, sashimi in Japanese, is the most popular ingredient, yet is not always used. Sushi actually refers to foods made from Japanese short-grain rice and seasoned with vinegar. This cuisine caters for a wide range of palates seeing as there are so many different options. Think of how the deep-friend tofu pouches (inarizushi) differ from ahi, which is simply just raw tuna.

Aiding in Japanese cuisine’s popularity is sushi’s versatility, as it can be whipped up for any meal or occasion.

• • Ever tried serving a spread of fried Tiger Rolls for a party?
• • How about ordering Crab Salad with Ponzu-Mayonnaise Dressing for a quick lunch?
• • Or presenting expertly sliced Nigiri Sushi for a corporate banquet?

Fortunately, you don’t have to be a gastronomy expert to enjoy the wealth of sushi options out there. That’s what London’s sushi catering professionals are for. And they are all waiting on the CATERWINGS platform to broaden your culinary horizons.

CATERWINGS sushi catering options in London

Whether you’re curious about Japanese cuisine or already a devoted fan, CATERWINGS is here to help. That is thanks to our commitment to customer convenience and cuisine flexibility. And similar to Indian, Jamaican and others, our sushi catering pros offer their products with native flavours and skill.

• • Relish in the traditional taste of sushi with Tokyo Sushi.
• • Experience the next step in fusion cuisine with SushiDog sushi burritos.
• • Or taste GreenZen Poké & Matcha Bar's Hawaiian Poké bowls made from real sushi rice.

The history of sushi in London

There are various tales of how and why sushi was made for the first time. One comes straight from Japanese author Naomichi Ishige. Ishige claims that, in the 15th and 16th centuries, pickled rice was used to preserve fish. Soon, the pickling step was left out and people began eating the fish with freshly cooked rice seasoned with vinegar. This became a trendy snack in Tokyo in the 1820s.

Interestingly, it was the US that introduced sushi to Europe. With the Japanese economy and technology booming in the 1970s, America wanted to make their new business partners feel welcome. That’s when sushi restaurants began springing up in the US. Soon, this Japanese delicacy became fashionable, especially in healthy food cities like New York. And that is where visiting Europeans caught on.

Taking its cue from America, Europe welcomed sushi in the 1990s. Londoners first got a taste of sushi thanks to Nobu, which opened in 1997. In the same year, UK sushi chain Yo! Sushi opened in Soho. It didn’t take long for other Europeans to experience London’s new fad. Soon, the sushi craze spread to Dublin, Paris, and Moscow. Then people realised that more familiar ingredients, like avocado and chicken, could be used to make sushi more recognisable.

The rest is history, as evidenced by the countless sushi restaurants and caterers in London.

Sushi catering made easier with CATERWINGS

With CATERWINGS, making sushi part of your London event is quick and easy. Just book your catering service through our platform to ensure all meals arrive on time and in perfect condition. 1. Simply enter the date, time, and delivery address of your business/private event. That will allow you to browse the CATERWINGS site to see our extensive range of cuisines, caterers, menus and dining options. Along with serving sizes, price, and allergy info, we also include cuisine type such as Middle Eastern, Italian, etc.

2. Select the menu items you want to include, add them to your basket, and continue browsing or proceed to checkout. Your order will be sent to the relevant catering team to prepare the food according to our superior specifications. Once ready, delivery will happen at the specified address and time.

As CATERWINGS works with many full-service caterers, we can organise equipment like plates and cutlery, or even service staff for social events. For any last-minute changes to your orders, simply contact CATERWINGS via email on [email protected] or phone 020 3308 9144.