Private hibachi catering in Irvine
Backyard, rooftop, restaurant patio — wherever your Irvine event happens, our chef brings the grill, food, and the live show. Local hibachi chefs serving the Orange County area.
Hibachi catering for Irvine events
Irvine hosts book us for the moment the grill fires up. Whether the party is in Orange County, Irvine, or Irvine, our hibachi chef sets up outdoors or in, cooks to order, and turns dinner into the entertainment — no venue, no catering trays, no cleanup left to you.
Local hibachi chefs serving the Orange County area. We have cooked across 1 Irvine-area neighborhoods, from Orange County to Irvine — apartments, rooftops, backyards, driveways, community clubhouses, parks with a permit, and office spaces.
Irvine is covered by our California chef network rather than by a chef flying in, which is what keeps weekend dates open here. Travel is billed as a flat $50 for the first 50 miles, tolls included, plus $1 per mile past that.
Where the chef sets up in Irvine
Backyard hibachi is still the most common Irvine booking — the chef needs roughly an 8 by 8 foot clear area and works fine on grass, patio, deck, or driveway. Rooftops and terraces work as long as there is open air above the grill; we bring our own propane and a fire-safe base. Indoor hibachi is possible in Irvine homes with a range hood, an open garage, or a covered porch — tell us the room and we will confirm ventilation before the date.
Irvine hibachi catering — common questions
Do you bring the hibachi grill to my home in Irvine?
Yes. Every Irvine booking is in-home hibachi — the chef arrives with a commercial mobile hibachi grill, propane, all the food, sauces, and serving gear. You provide the space and the tables; we bring everything that cooks. The chef needs about an 8 by 8 foot clear area, and Orange County backyards, driveways, patios, and decks all work.
How much does hibachi catering cost in Irvine?
Our hibachi chef service is $55 per adult and $30 per child, with a $550 minimum per event. Travel to Irvine is a flat $50 for the first 50 miles with tolls included, then $1 per mile beyond that. Those figures are before tax — sales tax is calculated on the event address, so your quote will show it separately.
Which Irvine neighborhoods do you cover?
We cover roughly 1 neighborhoods in and around Irvine, including Orange County. If you do not see yours listed we very likely still serve it — ask and we will quote the travel cost before you book.
Can I book a hibachi birthday party in Irvine on a weekend?
Yes, and weekends are what we do most. We operate seven days a week including Saturday, which is our busiest hibachi party slot in Irvine. Summer and holiday weekends fill first, so book two to three weeks out if your date is fixed.
Is this hibachi or teppanyaki, and what does the chef actually cook?
It is Japanese teppanyaki cooked on a flat-top hibachi grill — the same style as a hibachi restaurant, run in your own space. The chef cooks fried rice, vegetables, and your chosen proteins to order, and performs the knife work, the onion volcano, and the catch-it-in-your-mouth routine while cooking. Gluten-friendly, halal, and vegetarian versions are all available.
What Irvine guests ask for when they search hibachi catering
Most people find us searching hibachi catering near me from an Irvine address, and the answer is yes -- the chef drives to you. A private hibachi chef handles the menu, the cooking, the show, and the grill cleanup before leaving.
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The $50 deposit is optional — but during our busy season, our top chefs go first to guests who place it. We respond shortly.
- ✓ $55/adult, $30/child
- ✓ Travel: $50 flat for the first 50 miles, then $1/mile
- ✓ Hibachi grill, chef, food & setup — all included
- ✓ Gluten-friendly, halal, vegetarian menus available
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Irvine neighborhoods we serve
Most Irvine addresses are well within our standard driving range.
Orange County
Don't see your specific neighborhood? We probably still serve it. Ask us — we'll quote your driving cost right away.
Nearby cities
If Irvine isn't where your event is, we may still cover you.
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