wagamama spices up australia's catering industry

mention the word catering and most still think of dreary canapés and tired-looking sandwiches. but wagamama, the world’s favourite noodle bar, is taking catering in australia to a new level with its fabulous, fun and fresh catering experience and the appointment of a new catering and events manager, chris sarne, who has joined the team after arriving from canada. the menu has also been expanded to include a whole host of tasty new dishes.

When wagamama first put its catering hat on back in 2005 it caused an immediate stir. With its world famous gyozas, mouth-watering Asian canapés and funky noodle boxes, wagamama was soon seen in the hands of A-listers and businessmen and women at Australia’s hippest parties and events.

With catering being the fastest growing part of the wagamama business, the Asian-inspired noodle bar is set to create even more of a buzz now that Chris is part of the executive team of noodles. With his expert experience in corporate lunches, film location catering and special events planning, Chris has catered for some of Hollywood’s biggest productions including X-Men and Good Will Hunting as well as corporate and private clients including Nike, KMPG, and the Prime Minister of Canada to name a few. Chris is excited to be heading up the catering team at wagamama and creating a new direction for catering in Australia.

“First impressions are usually lasting ones when it comes to events and we’ve seen so many occasions where catering is almost an afterthought,” explains Chris from wagamama’s support office in East Sydney. “wagamama catering is focused on ‘noodles, service and style’ and offers something totally different to standard sushi and sandwiches. In today’s market, hosts are not only looking for good, affordable food, but a memorable and slick experience and this is just what wagamama provides. We have many exciting developments planned this year to spice up the catering scene and really give people something to talk about.... watch this space!”

Currently wagamama’s catering offering is split into two key areas – office & meeting packages and parties & events. On the parties and event side, wagamama offers the complete package including a fully licensed bar and on-site teppan chefs to add the real wow factor to any party. The menu includes tantalisingly tasty flavours like hoisin marinated fillet beef on a crisp wonton topped with capsicum and onion jam, or a noodle box full of lightly fried chilli squid with a lime dipping sauce. Noodles are served with wagamama’s style in funky noodle boxes with chopsticks – perfect for eating on your feet!

The office menu includes a selection of delicious options including finger food, baby and large noodle boxes and with packages starting from as little as $16 per person, it’s ideal for impressing clients and colleagues or breaking up a long meeting.

The hippest choice for office meetings, weddings, parties and events, wagamama catering provides a hassle free experience coupled with a fresh and delicious menu offering that is being snapped up by clients across Australia.

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