The catering display provides an attractive serving setting for sushi and other foods, increasing the visual appeal of the foods. A stepped base provides multiple surface levels so that sushi and other foods can be well displayed, having pieces toward the center of the base elevated rather than hidden by pieces in front. A hollow interior of the stepped base receives an ice tray so that the entire display base can be kept chilled. The chilled base tends to keep the food items fresh for a longer period of time. Ornamental attachments may be secured to the stepped base, to create a more aesthetically pleasing display of sushi or other food items. For example, a miniature "torii gate", reminiscent of the ancient temples of Japan, may be mounted atop the stepped base. The "torii gate" may be removed, and replaced with other ornamental attachments.