Consultations
If your business wants to start selling sake or to increase your current offering, we also provide comprehensive sake consultancy for restaurants, bars and retailers.
Kana Aoyama can help you build and create your sake list and then train your team on sake in general and your sake list in particular.
We can also organise events at your establishment for engaging your customers.
For clients with an existing importer/distributor in Australia, Kana Aoyama offers personalised brand management, including the running of PR events, introducing your sakes to new clients with bespoke care, and providing training to your existing and future clients.
Unlock the full potential of sake in your business.
Whether you are a restaurant owner, retailer, distributor, or event organizer, I provide tailored sake consulting services that help you build a strong and authentic sake program
• SSA Certified Sake Educator and Sommelier
• 10+ years in the hospitality industry
• Extensive knowledge of both Japanese and Australian markets
• Deep relationships with sake breweries across Japan
• Proven success in pairing, training, and sales strategy
I offer bespoke consulting in the following areas:
• Sake List Curation Designing an impactful and profitable sake selection for your venue.
• Staff Training Onsite or online training sessions to equip your team with sake knowledge and confidence.
• Food & Sake Pairing Strategy Crafting pairing menus that resonate with your concept and clientele.
• Event Planning & Execution Support with sake-themed events, from tastings to large-scale activations.
• Import/Brand Strategy Helping importers or brands position sake effectively in the Australian market.
1. Initial Consultation (Free 30min) – Understand your goals and challenges
2. Proposal – Custom service plan with scope, goals, and pricing
3. Execution & Follow-Up – Implementation and optional ongoing support
“Kana helped us revamp our sake menu and train our team — we saw immediate results in customer engagement and sales.”
— Owner, Japanese Omakase Restaurant, Melbourne
SAKE CONSULTANT PACKAGES
GOLD
This is our short-term plan.
This includes improve the current sake list to be more active sales for the venue. Staff training for sake basic knowledge and service skills.
Support for you and your staff to make sure your business runs smoothly.
For small business
PLATINUM
This is our most popular package.
We will work side-by-side with your culinary team to design a sake list that compliments your menu and offers a variety of sakes for every palate and every price point.
This includes additional benefits of private sake course which is your staff become a certified sake sommelier.
For all businesses
DIAMOND
This top level package.
This includes a create attractive sake menu, staff training, sake by the glass selection, sake matches, ordering, Stock control …
Organisation, valuation, ongoing support etc.
For Medium to Large businesses
PLATINUM
This is our most popular package.
We will work side-by-side with your culinary team to design a sake list that compliments your menu and offers a variety of sakes for every palate and every price point.
This includes additional benefits of private sake course which is your staff become a certified sake sommelier.
