Okay, so I am not sure if I should share this on yelp...but if you ever need to set up a really tasty Japanese lunch at work, you need to contact J Gourmet. Your colleagues will LOVE you. (^^)
I have used them for:
*Posh bento boxes*
This was to impress a group of headteachers that we were about to take to Japan. I basically gave J Gourmet a price per head, and they serve the best possible bento options for that price (I think we spent about £20 per person.) Their "Makunouchi Bento" comes in a traditional bento box (that they come back to collect) and is so, so good. They were also brilliant at catering for specific dietary requirements. We needed a gluten free bento, a veggy bento and a no-fish bento.
*Cheap happy bentos*
We use this for events (for things like feeding teachers during speech contests) They have a different selection of possible meals each month...but there are always options that I love. If you're not sure, just choose the Makunouchi Bento. Or the veggy makunouchi bento. They are about £6 per meal and soooo filling.
*Buffets*
I've organised a couple of events when we wanted Japanese-y buffet lunches. J Gourmet are brilliant for these too. We've had piles of yakitori, yakisoba, karaage, sushi (of course you need sushi!) salads, grilled salmon etc. It is quite strange having really Japanese food when you're in a meeting or a board room in the UK. But I love it.
I am pretty sure you can order in English or Japanese. When they pick up the phone, they'll answer with "moshi moshi" but if you speak in English they'll switch into English for you.
So, now you know the Japanese catering secret. I don't know any other organisation that can provide SUCH amazing bento services in London. read more