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2026 Pricing Guide

What Does a Hibachi Party Really Cost?

Hibachi grill flames at a backyard party

No vague "contact us for a quote." Here is exactly what a backyard hibachi party costs — per guest, per party, with real examples. One simple price, no packages to decode, no hidden fees.

The Short Answer

ADULTS
$60
per guest

Multi-course teppanyaki dinner with 2 proteins per person, salad, fried rice & vegetables.

KIDS
$30
per child

Little guests enjoy the same show and flavors with kid-friendly portions.

PRIVATE PARTY
from $600
per party

Your own chef, your own grill, your own show — an entire evening built around your guests.

What's Included in the $60

  • 2 proteins per guest — Chicken, steak, shrimp, scallops, salmon, or tofu. Every guest picks any two, mix and match.
  • Full sides — Garden salad, hibachi fried rice, and grilled vegetables for every guest.
  • Live tableside show — The onion volcano, sake pour, zucchini toss — the chef performs for your group only.
  • We bring the grill — We bring the grill, ingredients, and sake. You provide tables, chairs, plates, and utensils for your guests. When the show is over, we pack up our grill and gear and take it all with us.

Full Price List

  • Adults — $60 per guest
  • Kids — $30 per child
  • Private parties — from $600 (food and add-ons combined)
  • Filet mignon upgrade — +$5 per guest
  • Lobster upgrade — +$10 per guest
  • 3rd protein — regular +$10, filet +$15, lobster +$20 per guest
  • Gyoza (12 pcs) — $15 per order
  • Edamame — $10 per order
  • Noodles — $5 per order
  • Volume discount (adults only) — 30–39 guests −$100, 40–49 guests −$150, 50+ guests −$200
  • Electronic payments — 8% tax on the food total only (Zelle, Apple Pay, Venmo, PayPal). Cash has no added tax. Add-ons and travel are never taxed.
  • $100 deposit — locks your date and counts toward your total.

The $600 applies to food and add-ons combined — upgrades and sides count toward it, they do not stack on top of it. A smaller group can simply add a few extras instead of paying the difference.

Real Party Cost Examples

Cash prices, before travel. A suggested gratuity for your chef is always at your discretion and is paid directly to your chef.

10 ADULTS · BIRTHDAY DINNER
$600
food total
15 ADULTS · GRADUATION PARTY
$900
food total
20 ADULTS · FAMILY REUNION
$1,200
food total
30 ADULTS · AFTER $100 DISCOUNT
$1,700
food total
40 ADULTS · AFTER $150 DISCOUNT
$2,250
food total
50 ADULTS · AFTER $200 DISCOUNT
$2,800
food total
6 ADULTS · SMALL GROUP
$600
party total — or add $240 of upgrades & sides to reach $600 with more food
15 ADULTS · ALL LOBSTER UPGRADE
$1,050
$900 food + $150 lobster upgrades
10 ADULTS + 5 KIDS
$750
$600 adults + $150 kids

Paying Electronically? One Example

$900 of food is $900 cash, or $972 electronic — the 8% tax applies to the food total only, never to add-ons, travel, or the gratuity. The gratuity suggestion is separate and paid directly to your chef.

Private Hibachi vs. the Restaurant

A hibachi restaurant typically runs $45–$70+ per person before drinks, tax, and tip — you wait for a table, share the chef with strangers, and drive home. For groups of 10 or more, a private chef at $60 per guest is comparable money for a better night: the chef cooks for your group alone, the show is yours, and nobody drives.

That is why birthdays, graduations, and rehearsal dinners keep moving to the backyard. See what it looks like on our menu page, or run your own numbers below.

Pricing FAQs

How much does a hibachi party cost? +

Adults are $60 per guest and kids are $30 per child. Private parties start at $600. Premium upgrades, add-ons and applicable travel charges may affect your final total.

What does the $600 cover? +

The $600 applies to food and add-ons combined — guest plates, protein upgrades, extra proteins and sides all count toward it. A smaller group can simply add a few extras instead of paying the difference.

Do you offer discounts for large parties? +

Yes. Volume discounts apply to adult guests: 30–39 guests save $100, 40–49 guests save $150, and 50 or more guests save $200.

How does payment work? +

A $100 deposit locks your date and counts toward your total. Cash has no added tax. Electronic payments (Zelle, Apple Pay, Venmo or PayPal) add 8% tax on the food total only — add-ons and travel are never taxed.

What about kids? +

Kids are $30 per child and enjoy the same live show with kid-friendly portions. Every kid's plate counts toward the party total just like an adult's.

Is travel included in the price? +

No. A travel fee may apply depending on your party location and is quoted separately — it never counts toward the food total. Your exact total is calculated when you book.

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