Private hibachi catering in Tampa

Hibachi catering for Tampa events

A private hibachi chef in Tampa solves the two hard parts of hosting: the food and the entertainment. Book us for Hyde Park, Davis Islands, Beach Park or anywhere else in town and the grill, the ingredients, the show, and the cleanup all arrive with the chef.

Between Hyde Park and Westshore we have worked 6 distinct Tampa neighborhoods, and the chef has set up in everything from a tight city patio to a full estate lawn.

This is a local chef, not a road trip. We staff Florida with hibachi chefs who already work the Tampa Bay market, so Tampa dates are served from inside the state. Travel runs $50 flat for the first 50 miles, tolls included, then $1 per mile.

Tampa hibachi catering — common questions

Do you bring the hibachi grill to my home in Tampa?

Yes. Every Tampa 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 Hyde Park backyards, driveways, patios, and decks all work.

How much does hibachi catering cost in Tampa?

Our hibachi chef service is $55 per adult and $30 per child, with a $550 minimum per event. Travel to Tampa 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 Tampa neighborhoods do you cover?

We cover roughly 6 neighborhoods in and around Tampa, including Hyde Park, Davis Islands, Beach Park, South Tampa, Harbour Island and Westshore. 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 Tampa 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 Tampa. 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.