Sushi Platters for Parties, Weddings and Celebrations in Hong Kong

A sushi platter is one of the easiest catering decisions in Hong Kong: it needs no heating, no serving staff and no equipment. Budget roughly HKD 120 to HKD 220 per guest for a proper spread, or HKD 60 to HKD 90 if sushi is one element among several dishes.

Order at least four to seven days ahead. The specialists that handle weddings work to those lead times, and the chains enforce them.

1. Specialist sushi caterers

Higasa Sushi

A Hong Kong Island sushi caterer built for weddings, corporate events and private parties, with customisable platters and booking by WhatsApp or email. Its published requirement is to order at least four days before the event.

Its platters are also sold through a partner patisserie, which usefully publishes prices: a 42-piece maki platter at HKD 285, a 45-piece nigiri platter at HKD 615, and a full sushi party menu for 15 guests at HKD 3,220 covering approximately 225 pieces, made up of 42 maki, 54 rolls, 45 nigiri, 30 sashimi and 54 temari. That works out near HKD 215 per guest.

Restaurant-brand catering sets

NCI Sushi's catering menu lists ready-priced options including 31 pieces of sushi at HKD 1,500, 40 pieces at HKD 1,600, 35 pieces at HKD 2,000, and a combination of 20 sashimi with 24 sushi at HKD 2,100. These are useful reference points for a 10 to 15-person gathering.

2. Chain platters, which are cheaper and faster

sen-ryo

The most flexible chain option, with build-your-own and fixed platters. Published listings include a pick-and-mix sushi platter from HKD 72 for four pieces, HKD 108 for six and HKD 216 for twelve; a premium eight-piece platter from HKD 198; a supreme twelve-piece at HKD 365; an 18-piece premium at HKD 638; a 22-piece platter from HKD 468; and a 42-piece special platter at HKD 1,238.

Note the condition attached to the large platters: orders must be placed at least seven days in advance.

Sushiro

Sushiro publishes true catering sets rather than platters alone. A set for 8 to 10 guests at HKD 1,200 includes salmon, yellowtail, red shrimp, surf clam, squid, scallops, sukiyaki beef ribs, rolls, tamago, gunkan and fried items, plus ten canned soft drinks. A set for 16 to 20 guests runs HKD 2,376. That is roughly HKD 120 to HKD 150 per head including drinks.

Genki Sushi and Sushi To

Genki runs a dedicated party-set range, with seasonal editions such as 12 and 24-piece festive sets. Sushi To lists an 8-piece salmon platter at HKD 108, a 9-piece premium platter at HKD 128 and a 16-piece signature platter at HKD 188, which suits small gatherings.

3. Matching the platter to the occasion

• Wedding or milestone: a specialist caterer with nigiri and sashimi, at HKD 200 or more per guest, ordered a week ahead.
• Birthday at home: a chain catering set at HKD 1,200 for 8 to 10, which includes drinks and cooked items.
• Cocktail reception: maki and temari rather than nigiri, since they hold shape and are easy to eat standing.
• Mixed-menu buffet: one 22 to 42-piece platter alongside other food.
• Small gathering of four to six: a 16-piece platter at HKD 188 plus a sashimi tray.

4. Practical ordering rules

1. Order four to seven days ahead, longer for weddings and public holidays.
2. Confirm the delivery window in writing, and whether delivery is included.
3. Ask what the platter contains piece by piece, not just the total count.
4. Keep platters refrigerated until 20 to 30 minutes before serving.
5. Serve raw fish within two hours and discard leftovers rather than saving them.
6. Order maki-heavy platters for standing events and nigiri for seated ones.
7. Check whether soy, wasabi, ginger and serving utensils are provided.

5. Food safety for an event

Hong Kong's Centre for Food Safety classifies sushi and sashimi as high-risk foods, with no heat step to kill pathogens or parasites, and identifies 4°C to 60°C as the temperature danger zone. A platter on a table in a Hong Kong summer is squarely inside that band.

Keep platters in a fridge until serving, split a large order into two platters served an hour apart, and never leave raw fish out for a long reception. Guests who are pregnant, elderly, immunocompromised or living with liver disease should be offered cooked options; see how to store sushi and sashimi safely.

6. Frequently asked questions

How much should I order per person?

Ten to twelve pieces as a main, four to six as part of a buffet. See how much sushi to order per person.

What is the cheapest decent party option?

A supermarket or chain platter. See best supermarket and deli sushi platters and our platter price guide.

Can I order for tomorrow?

Only small platters. Large sets and specialist catering need four to seven days; see lead times and cancellation policies.

What about an office event?

See sushi catering for office events in Hong Kong.

* Compiled by our editorial team from caterer and restaurant catering pages, chain platter listings on delivery platforms, published partner pricing and Centre for Food Safety guidance, retrieved in September 2026. Platter contents, prices and lead times vary by branch and season and change without notice; confirm directly when ordering. This article is general information, not medical advice.