Cuisine counters
Sushi and Maki Counter in Pune
The sushi and maki counter from Welcome Caterers starts at about ₹750 per plate, plus GST, for events of 100 guests up to 1,000+ across Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad and the Hinjewadi-Wakad corridor. Roughly 75-100 guests per hour per counter. Call +91 96731 98867 for a written quote the same day.
A chef rolling maki and slicing nigiri in front of guests, with a vegetarian selection that outsells the fish at most Pune weddings.
Book it on its own or alongside other counters anywhere in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Hadapsar-Kharadi, the Lonavala-Khandala belt and Panchgani-Mahabaleshwar.
Serves
Roughly 75-100 guests per hour per counter
Space needed
8 x 6 feet, away from heat sources and direct sun
Power / gas
One 15A point for refrigerated holding within reach of the counter
Starts from
₹750 per plate
What we serve at this counter
- California and spicy tuna rolls
- Salmon and prawn nigiri
- Avocado cucumber maki
- Veg tempura roll
- Edamame and wakame salad
- Soy, wasabi and pickled ginger service
Setup notes worth knowing
- Requires refrigerated holding within reach of the counter
- Fully vegetarian sushi selection available
- Best placed away from heat sources and direct sun
Our team handles load-in, society permissions and clearing after service.
What it costs
What a sushi and maki counter costs, and what the rate already covers
This counter starts at about ₹750 per plate. What moves the number is the dish selection, the guest count and how long the counter stays open — a counter running for ninety minutes and one running all evening are not the same booking. The per-plate rate is not the food alone: it already carries the chefs at this counter, the stewards, the equipment and the clearance afterwards.
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
How many you need
How many counters your guest count actually needs
One live counter per 75 guests is the planning figure we quote across every event. For this one specifically: roughly 75-100 guests per hour per counter.
A sushi chef rolls at a fixed pace no matter how much counter you give him, so scale here means a second chef at the same counter rather than a second counter somewhere else.
| Guests | Live counters | Service staff | Setup time | Typical dishes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 2 | 5-6 | 3 hrs | 12-14 |
| 250 | 3-4 | 10-12 | 4 hrs | 16-18 |
| 500 | 5-6 | 20-24 | 5 hrs | 18-22 |
| 1,000+ | 8+ | 40+ | 6 hrs | 22-30 |
Read the counters column as counters of every kind, not three of this one. At 250 guests a spread of three to four stations is normal, of which this counter is usually one — two only where it is carrying the meal rather than joining it.
Dietary
Vegetarian, Jain and vegan at the sushi and maki counter
The answers below are specific to this counter — the equipment it shares, the ingredient that is usually missed, and what actually changes on the card.
Placement and timing
Where this counter stands, and when we open it
Opens before the mains and closes with them. Sushi is cut and served, not held back for a second late service, so a long open window is worse for it than a short one.
We set this counter up across Pune City, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Hadapsar-Kharadi, Lonavala to Khandala and Panchgani to Mahabaleshwar, including farmhouse, lawn and resort venues where the power and the cover have to travel with us.
Where it fits
Events this sushi and maki counter suits
Not every counter belongs at every function. These are the three it is booked for most, and why.
Reception
A chef slicing to order in the room is what guests remember from a reception, and the vegetarian selection outsells the fish.
Product Launch
Nothing on a press evening looks more considered than nigiri cut in front of the camera.
Engagement
Small, cold and precise — it suits an intimate evening where the food should not shout over the room.
Questions about the sushi and maki counter
What does a sushi and maki counter cost in Pune?
It starts at about ₹750 per plate and moves with the dish selection, guest count and how long the counter runs. That rate already carries the chefs, the stewards, the counter equipment and the clearance afterwards. Call +91 96731 98867 for a written quote the same day.
How many guests does one sushi and maki counter serve?
Roughly 75-100 guests per hour per counter. A sushi chef rolls at a fixed pace no matter how much counter you give him, so scale here means a second chef at the same counter rather than a second counter somewhere else.
What does the sushi and maki counter need at the venue?
8 x 6 feet, away from heat sources and direct sun. Power and fuel: one 15A point for refrigerated holding within reach of the counter.
When during the event does the sushi and maki counter open?
Opens before the mains and closes with them. Sushi is cut and served, not held back for a second late service, so a long open window is worse for it than a short one.
Can we book the sushi and maki counter on its own?
Yes — counter-wise booking is standard with us. Add it to a buffet, combine it with two or three other counters, or run it alone at a smaller function.
Is there a vegetarian, Jain or vegan version of the sushi and maki counter?
The vegetarian selection — avocado cucumber maki, veg tempura roll, inari — is cut on a separate board with a separate knife before any fish is handled, not after it. Jain guests are served the cucumber and tempura rolls made without spring onion, and the soy and wasabi are checked: several commercial wasabi pastes carry garlic. Vegan works cleanly here. Leave off the mayo-based spicy sauces and the roe garnish and the vegetarian rolls are already vegan — the rice is seasoned with vinegar and sugar, not dashi.
Which areas do you set this counter up in?
All of Pune city, Pimpri-Chinchwad, the Hinjewadi-Wakad corridor, Hadapsar-Kharadi, the Lonavala-Khandala belt and Panchgani-Mahabaleshwar, including farmhouse and resort venues on the expressway and in the hills.
Add a sushi and maki counter to your event
Share your date, venue and guest count — we will confirm counter numbers and send a written quote the same day.