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Cuisine
Japanese Catering in Pune
Sushi, sashimi and robata grilling by chefs who plate to order — one of the few Pune catering teams doing full Japanese service on site.
Japanese Catering in Pune from Welcome Caterers costs ₹1,400–₹2,200 per plate as an indicative band, plus GST, with chefs, stewards, equipment and clearance included. We plan for 100 guests up to 1,000+. Send the date, venue and guest count to +91 96731 98867 and you get a written per-plate quote the same day.
At a glance
What Japanese catering costs and needs
Indicative figures for planning, not a quote. Send the date, venue and guest count to +91 96731 98867 and you get a written per-plate number the same day.
Indicative per plate
₹1,400–₹2,200 per plate — wedding or reception spread, five to eight counters.
Guest range
Planned from 100 guests up to 1,000+.
Live counters
One live counter per 75 guests
Counter throughput
75-100 guests per hour per counter
Service staff
One steward per 25 guests
Plated service
One steward per 12 guests
Setup on site
Four hours on site before service. Six hours for a full wedding spread.
Book by
Six to ten weeks in peak season, two to three weeks otherwise.
Live sushi and maki counter
Robata grill station
Vegetarian sushi selection
Sake and matcha pairings
Menu
What we serve
Sushi & Maki
- California roll
- Avocado cucumber maki
- Spicy tuna roll
- Salmon nigiri
- Veg tempura roll
Hot Plates
- Chicken teriyaki
- Miso glazed vegetables
- Tempura
- Yakitori skewers
Bowls
- Ramen counter
- Donburi
- Miso soup
Desserts
- Matcha cheesecake
- Mochi
- Black sesame ice cream
Signature card
Our Japanese menu, dish by dish
At Welcome Caterers, we are dedicated to providing you with exquisite meals right at your chosen location. Our team ensures that every dish is prepared with the freshest ingredients and utmost care, creating a delightful culinary experience for you and your guests.
Appetizers
Yakitori
Grilled chicken skewers seasoned with salt or teriyaki sauce.
Agedashi Tofu
Deep-fried tofu served in a dashi broth with toppings.
Chawanmushi
Savory steamed egg custard dish, often with vegetables, shrimp, and mushrooms.
Main Dishes
Bibimbap
Mixed rice with vegetables, egg, and spicy sauce.
Japchae
Stir-fried glass noodles with vegetables and beef or tofu.
Sundubu Jjigae
Silken tofu stew with seafood or vegetables, spicy broth.
Soups
Kimchi Jjigae
Spicy kimchi stew with tofu and Chicken.
Tonkotsu Ramen
Rich chicken broth ramen, typically topped with sliced pork, green onions, and a soft-boiled egg.
Seafood Soup (Maeuntang)
Spicy soup with assorted seafood and vegetables.
Samgyetang (Ginseng Chicken Soup)
Whole chicken stuffed with rice and ginseng in a rich broth.
Sides
Tsukemono
Assorted pickled vegetables, crunchy delight.
Goma-ae
Spinach dressed in sesame sauce.
Korokke
Breaded and fried potato croquettes.
Salads
Seaweed Salad
Light salad made with assorted seaweeds and sesame dressing.
Cucumber Salad (Sunomono)
Refreshing cucumber salad in a sweet vinegar dressing.
Chilled Soba Noodle Salad
Cold buckwheat noodles topped with vegetables and a soy dressing.
Japanese Potato Salad
Creamy potato salad made with mayonnaise, cucumbers, and carrots.
Desserts
Bingsu
Shaved ice dessert topped with sweet toppings like fruits.
Tteok (Rice Cake)
Soft and chewy rice cakes, often filled with sweet red bean.
Honey Butter Chips
Crunchy potato chips coated in honey butter flavor.
Matcha Cheesecake
Soft rice cake coated in powdered soybean flour.
Every dish is cooked at your venue by our chefs. Vegetarian, Jain and vegan versions of the full card are available on request.
Cost
What it costs, and what the rate already covers
These are the same bands quoted everywhere else on this site. The number inside a band moves with the menu, the counter count, the service style and the guest count — not with the page you happen to be reading.
| What you are booking | Per plate | Typical of |
|---|---|---|
| Simple vegetarian buffet, single cuisine | ₹450–₹800 | Pooja lunches, satvik and Jain thali service, office vegetarian menus |
| Mixed veg and non-veg buffet, two live counters | ₹900–₹1,400 | House parties, birthdays, smaller receptions |
| Wedding or reception spread, five to eight counters | ₹1,400–₹2,200 | Full wedding service with dessert bar and paan counter |
Bands need client sign-off before launch and exclude GST. Send the date, venue and headcount for a written quote the same day.
Included in the per-plate rate
- Chefs and counter cooks for every station
- Uniformed stewards and an on-site supervisor
- Chafing equipment, counter facades and crockery
- Venue recce and counter layout plan before the date
- Full clearance, waste removal and venue handover
Quoted separately
- GST on the invoice
- Travel and logistics beyond Pune-Pimpri-Chinchwad or Lonavala
- Premium proteins, imported cheese and out-of-season produce
- Generator or power backup where the venue cannot supply it
- Extra service hours beyond the agreed window
Counter-wise
Live counters for this menu
Every counter below can be booked on its own, without a full menu, or combined into the spread above. Each one carries its own price, footprint and power requirement.
Dietary
Jain, vegetarian, vegan and allergen handling
Pune guest lists almost always include pure vegetarian, Jain and no-onion-no-garlic eaters, and increasingly vegan and gluten-free guests. We run those as separate kitchen lines with their own utensils, oil and counters rather than as an afterthought tray at the end of the buffet.
Separate kitchen lines for vegetarian, Jain, satvik and vegan food, each with its own utensils, pans and fresh oil.
No onion, no garlic, no root vegetables on a Jain line — and the base gravies rebuilt rather than stripped.
Counter signage on every station with veg and non-veg marking and the major allergens named.
Fasting and upvas menus prepared with sendha namak, kept off the regular kitchen line entirely.
Full ingredient lists sent ahead where a guest has a nut, dairy, gluten or sesame allergy.
The dietary counters physically separated in the layout, with their own stewards who stay on that counter.
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Before you send the enquiry
FAQs
Japanese Catering questions
Where does the fish come from and how is it kept cold?
Salmon and tuna come through the same Mumbai importers who supply Pune's Japanese restaurants, driven down overnight and held in our own cold boxes at the venue. Fish is portioned at the counter, not hours ahead.
How many vegetarian sushi varieties can you actually do?
Six or more as standard — avocado and cucumber maki, veg tempura roll, asparagus and cream cheese, inari, mango-avocado, and a shiitake nigiri. They are rolled on a separate board with a separate knife and mat, before any fish is cut.
Will you serve raw fish at an outdoor event?
Not on an open ground in summer or through the monsoon — the cold chain cannot be guaranteed, and we will say so rather than risk it. We switch to torched, cured and cooked rolls, tempura and the robata grill instead.
Is the sushi rolled at the venue or brought ready-made?
Rice is cooked and seasoned in the kitchen; rolling, slicing and nigiri pressing happen at the counter in front of guests. Sushi that has been sitting for two hours is not worth serving.
Can you cook Japanese food without alcohol?
Yes. Mirin and sake appear in teriyaki and simmering liquids as standard, and we substitute them with a rice vinegar and apple juice reduction on request for families who need the menu alcohol-free.
How far ahead should we book?
Six to ten weeks for October to February weddings and the Diwali corporate season. Outside that, two to three weeks is usually comfortable, and short-notice bookings taken when the kitchen has capacity.
Can we taste the menu before we confirm?
Yes. We arrange a tasting for confirmed enquiries, and the final dish list, spice levels and sweetness are locked after it rather than before. Sharing the date, venue and guest count gets you a written per-plate quote the same day.
Plan your Japanese menu with us
Tastings before booking, live counters at your venue, and one supervisor with you all evening.