FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Everything hosts ask us most — food quantities, setup, payment, and more. Don't see your question? Reach out and we'll help.
How The Event Works
What your space needs to host the bar.
- A flat, dry area roughly 12 × 6 ft, with no stairs to reach it
- Two standard 120v outlets nearby
- Lighting for evening events, and cover if there's any chance of rain
- We arrive 30–60 min early; live service runs up to 2 hours
Everything Else
Answers to the rest of it.
- How much food should I order?
- For most events, we recommend 3–4 hand rolls or yakimono per guest. Every event's a little different, but this range keeps the line moving and everyone fed across the full 2-hour live service.
- What's the catering minimum?
- All bookings require a 200-item minimum, which covers 2 hours of live service.
- How far in advance do I need to book?
- We need at least 14 days' lead time. Sooner is always better, especially for weekend dates.
- What area do you serve?
- Anywhere within 50 miles of Chantilly, VA, at $3/mile for travel beyond the base fee.
- When do you arrive to set up?
- Our chefs arrive 30–60 min before your requested service time — tables, linens, plates, and all three signature sauces built out and ready before your first guest shows up.
- What is yakimono?
- Premium proteins prepped in advance and finished live — torch-seared to order and handed over warm, temaki-style, same as the hand rolls.
- Do you have vegan options?
- Yes — look for the Vegan tag on the menu. A few hand rolls and yakimono are built vegan from the start, not just a substitution.
- Who's the chef?
- Chef Alex Le, who has over 30 years of experience as a sushi chef. He curates every roll on the menu and personally trains the team that runs the bar at your event.
- What if there's food left at the end of service?
- Anything remaining gets packaged up for you to enjoy, refrigerated, within a few days. If everything's served before the 2-hour window is up, service simply wraps early.
- What's the deposit?
- A $750 deposit holds your date (40% for orders over $2,999). The remaining balance is due by the end of service.
- Can I modify my order later?
- Yes, as long as the item minimum still holds. Reach out as early as you can — we'll always try to accommodate last-minute changes.
- Can you provide a Certificate of Insurance (COI)?
- Yes, on request after your deposit is in. Note that once a COI is issued, that deposit becomes non-refundable — the coverage is purchased specifically for your event.
- Do you offer tastings?
- Not at this time — we operate exclusively as live event catering, not a standalone kitchen. Follow along on social for any future pop-ups.