Everything You Want to Know Before Party Day

Choose your date, preferred start time, guest count and event address, then submit the booking form. We’ll review chef availability and travel for your location before the party is finalized.

Please send the event date, preferred start time, full address or ZIP code, guest count, any allergies, and any venue or building restrictions.

Adults start at $50 per person and children age 13 and under are $30 per person. A $500 food minimum applies to smaller parties. Travel, applicable tax and gratuity are additional.

Yes. Smaller groups are welcome as long as the $500 food minimum is met, plus travel and applicable tax.

Yes. Use our party estimate page to review the basic food total, then submit your date and address so we can confirm travel and availability.

A deposit may be required to hold your date. The amount and payment instructions are shown in your confirmation.

Deposits are generally non-refundable, but they may be transferred to a future party when a date change is approved. Contact us as early as possible if your plans change.

Unless otherwise confirmed in writing, the final balance is due in cash at the party.

Zelle or Venmo may be used for the deposit when those instructions are provided in your confirmation. The remaining balance is normally paid in cash.

No. Gratuity is separate and goes to the chef. Many guests tip around 20%, similar to restaurant service.

Applicable sales tax is added where required. The exact tax treatment depends on the event location.

Travel is quoted separately based on the event address and region. We confirm the travel charge before the party is finalized.

Parking, tolls or access-related costs may be added when they are necessary for the event location, especially in dense city or building settings.

Standard meals include salad, vegetables and fried rice, plus two protein choices per guest.

Common choices include chicken, steak, shrimp, salmon and vegetarian options. Availability may vary by event and final menu.

A single protein choice can be served as a double portion.

Yes. A third protein can be added for an additional charge. Final pricing depends on the selected protein.

Filet mignon is +$5, scallops are +$5 and lobster is +$10 per upgrade.

Yes. Ask about noodles, gyoza, edamame and maki sushi. Availability and pricing are confirmed with your party quote.

Yes. Let us know how many vegetarian guests you have before the final menu is submitted so we can plan the meal correctly.

Gluten-free requests can often be accommodated. Please tell us in advance so we can review available ingredients and preparation options.

All allergies should be disclosed before the final menu is confirmed. We’ll review the request and available precautions with you before the event.

Please tell us the exact allergy and the number of affected guests in advance. Because hibachi is cooked on a shared cooking surface, we need to review the safest available setup before confirming the menu.

Yes, these requests can be noted for the party. Please include them when you submit the final menu.

Please send the final menu at least five days before the party so the chef can prepare the correct ingredients and portions.

The chef brings the hibachi grill, cooking equipment and ingredients for your confirmed menu.

Please have tables, chairs, plates, forks or utensils, napkins and drinkware ready before the scheduled start time unless rentals have been arranged.

Table and chair rental may be available for an additional fee. Ask when booking so availability can be confirmed for your date.

The chef typically arrives about 15–20 minutes before the scheduled start time to set up.

Interactive cooking usually lasts about 1–1.5 hours, followed by cleanup of the cooking area.

Yes. The chef cleans the cooking area after service. The host is still responsible for guest tables, plates, cups and general party cleanup.

Yes. Backyards and patios are among the most common setups, as long as there is a safe, level cooking area and enough clearance around the grill.

A garage can work when there is adequate ventilation, safe clearance and property approval. Please tell us in advance if the garage is your weather backup.

Indoor cooking may be possible in some settings, but ventilation, ceiling clearance, fire safety rules and property approval must be reviewed first.

Possibly. Building rules vary widely. Please send any grill, propane, insurance or COI requirements before booking so we can confirm whether the setup is allowed.

A COI may be available upon request, but every building has different insurance requirements. We cannot guarantee that a specific building will accept our coverage until its requirements are reviewed.

Yes. Unless otherwise arranged, guests should provide plates, forks or utensils, napkins and cups.

Yes. You are welcome to provide your own cake, desserts and non-hibachi party food for guests.

Contact us before the event so we can review a safe backup such as a suitable garage, covered patio or other approved area.

A tent or covered area may work if it provides enough height, ventilation and safe clearance around the grill. Please send the setup details before the party.

Hibachi parties can still work in colder weather when there is a safe covered or protected setup. Indoor or garage options depend on ventilation and property rules.

Contact us as early as possible. Approved date changes may allow the deposit to be transferred to a future party.

We accept inquiries nationwide. Start with our Service Areas page, then send your exact address so we can confirm local chef availability and travel.

Yes. These are priority service regions for our current site, with dedicated state, county and city pages. Availability and travel are confirmed for the exact event address.

We do our best to arrive before the scheduled start time. If traffic or another unexpected delay affects arrival, we will update you as soon as possible.

Yes. Birthdays are one of the most popular reasons to book hibachi at home because the meal and entertainment happen together.

Yes. Hibachi can be a fun family experience for children and adults. Let us know if the party is primarily for kids so the chef can keep the atmosphere appropriate for the group.

Yes. Larger groups may require additional chefs. Send the guest count early so we can plan staffing, timing and setup.

Yes, depending on date, location and chef availability. Larger events should be booked as early as possible so we can reserve the right number of chefs.

Yes. Private hibachi can work for team celebrations, office parties, client events and company gatherings.

Wedding-related events, rehearsal dinners and private celebrations may be possible depending on location, guest count and setup requirements.

Yes. Family gatherings, graduations, game-day parties, holiday events and backyard celebrations are all common uses for mobile hibachi catering.

Confirm the final guest count, menu, event address, weather backup, parking or building access, and that tables, chairs, plates and utensils will be ready.

Please have the guest seating and table setup ready before the chef arrives so setup and cooking can start on time.

Yes. Send any address, start-time or guest-count changes as soon as possible because they can affect travel, staffing and the final total.

Visit our Menu and Pricing pages for current starting prices, upgrades and basic party information.

See our How It Works page for the booking, menu, chef-arrival and party-day steps.