Bento Catering on the Gold Coast: 80 Meals for a Japanese TV Crew

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Hello from Mr Sushi in Ashmore, Gold Coast!

We recently had the pleasure of catering for a television production team visiting from Japan. We prepared 80 meals in total: 60 bento boxes, 10 onigiri sets and 10 inari sets. We delivered them to the crew at HOTA (Home of the Arts), and everyone enjoyed them there. Here is a look at how the day came together.

Mr Sushi Ashmore staff packing catering bento boxes at the counter

A counter full of bento boxes

On the day, our counter was covered with bento boxes, 80 meals in all.

We packed the rice and sprinkled it with black sesame, then added each side dish one by one. Last of all, we closed the lids and finished every box with a Mr Sushi sticker. The whole team pitched in, and every box was packed by hand.

What we made

A film crew is a big group with different tastes, so we prepared several options to choose from.

Karaage Bento

Our karaage (Japanese fried chicken) with a Japanese rolled omelette, a spring roll, kinpira vegetables and rice. A classic bento.

Mr Sushi karaage bento with rolled omelette, spring roll, kinpira and rice

Garlic Ginger Pork Bento

Pork seasoned with garlic and ginger and topped with plenty of spring onion. It also comes with a rolled omelette and a spring roll.

Garlic ginger pork bento with spring onion, rolled omelette and spring roll

Vegetarian Bento

Crispy fried tofu and a vegetable tempura fritter are the stars of this box. A good choice for anyone who does not eat meat.

Vegetarian bento with fried tofu, vegetable tempura fritter, kinpira and rice

Onigiri Set

A nori-wrapped onigiri (rice ball) with karaage. Perfect when you want a lighter meal.

Mr Sushi onigiri set with a nori-wrapped rice ball and karaage

Inari Set

Two pieces of inari sushi with karaage. Simple and easy to eat.

Mr Sushi inari set with two pieces of inari sushi and karaage

Why bento works so well for film sets and offices

  • One box per person, so it is easy to hand out and easy to clean up.
  • Everyone can eat when it suits them, between takes or between meetings.
  • Bento still tastes great when it is not eaten straight away.
  • There are several options, including a vegetarian bento, so it suits large groups.

Why a sushi restaurant makes bento

Mr Sushi is a sushi train restaurant that has been serving Ashmore for 30 years. We believe we have lasted this long by doing the everyday work carefully, day after day.

At the same time, we want to keep trying new things. Rather than only waiting for people to come to us, we want to bring our food to the places where people are working hard. That is why we are putting our energy into bento and catering.

Being trusted with an important meal on set meant a great deal to us. To the production team: thank you for your order. Arigato!

Ordering catering and bento

We take orders for:

  • Bento for film and TV crews
  • Lunches for company meetings and training days
  • Bento for schools and events
  • Sushi platters for parties

Tell us how many you need and what you have in mind, and we will be happy to help. Delivery is available for bento orders on request.

Call us on (07) 5564 7878 or send an enquiry through our Contact page. You can see our sushi platter menu here.

Mr Sushi Ashmore

5/406 Southport Nerang Rd, Ashmore QLD 4214

Phone: (07) 5564 7878

Hours: Mon to Thu 11am to 8pm, Fri 11am to 8.15pm, Sat 11am to 8pm, Sun closed

Mr Sushi Team

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