FAQs
Everything you need to know about the Hibachi experience — from booking to pricing to the experience.
Booking & Pricing
Easy! Step 1: Look for your closest location, check the calendar and reserve your time online.
Step 2: You’ll get your local reservations manager’s info. They’ll work with you to finalize all party details.
Step 3: Have fun! The chef handles food, fun, and entertainment so you can relax and enjoy your party.
Our service has a base price of $60 per adult and $30 per child (ages 5-12) with a $600 minimum party spend. For example, 10 adults × $60 = $600. Kids 4 and under eat free — they get 1 protein and about ¼ cup of rice. Ages 13+ are adult price.
Yes! We have a free estimator on our booking page that will give you an estimate of the cost. Just select your city and enter your guest count. You will not be charged without agreement on final price.
All fees are included in the price per person except for: optional protein upgrades, chef gratuity (most customers tip 18%-25% like a restaurant), local sales tax, and a possible travel fee (first 20 miles free, $2/mile after).
After you reserve your time online, you’ll receive a confirmation email with your local reservations manager’s contact info. They will reach out at least a week before your party date to finalize all details, but you can also contact them directly anytime.
Immediately after booking you should receive an email with your reservation manager’s contact info (check spam if you don’t see it). They will contact you before your party to coordinate details, but you can also text/email them directly.
Menu & Dietary
Each guest gets their choice of 2 proteins (chicken, NY strip steak, shrimp, scallops, salmon, or tofu), plus fried rice, fresh cooked vegetables, side salad with dressing, our signature sauces, and sake for guests 21+.
You can see the menu here:
Yes! All guests get 2 protein choices and sides included, but we also offer protein upgrades and add ons:
Filet Mignon (+$5), Lobster (+$10),
Add on option of Garlic Noodles (+$5).
Add on 3rd standard protein. (+$10)
Add on 3rd protein Lobster. (+$20)
We provide tofu as protein option for vegetarian and vegan guests at the same price per person. We can also supplement their servings with additional cooked veggies and sides.
Yes! We accommodate most dietary restrictions including: Vegan, Vegetarian, Keto, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Halal, and Kosher. For Kosher and Halal their may be an increased price depending on what location your party is in. It’s very important you let your reservation manager know the exact dietary restrictions or accommodations before the party.
Due to insurance and food safety requirements, we do not cook any outside protein or food at this time. All ingredients are sourced and prepared by our team.
Event Details
Yes! Although we prefer outside, we cook indoors frequently, especially during winter. Best to notify us when booking that it will be indoors. You’ll need a space with high ceilings (10ft+) and plenty of ventilation — ideally with the grill near a window or sliding glass door.
The chef will arrive approximately 10-15 minutes prior to your reservation time. Our setup process is quick and usually takes just a few minutes. The chef will text you an ETA the day of your event.
Gratuity goes directly to the chef and is greatly appreciated! Most of our guests tip similar to eating at restaurants — between 18% and 25%.
Arrange a clear area for our grill (approximately 68″ L × 28″ W × 41″ H) and set up your tables, chairs, silverware, large plates, salad plates, napkins, and drink cups. We bring the sake — you can bring any other beverages or desserts you’d like!
We do NOT provide table/chair setup — companies that do often charge 2-3× our price. However, we have recommendations for reputable rental companies in every city we are in. We suggest an L-shape with two 8′ tables (seats ~10) or a U-shape with three 6′ tables (seats 12-15).
100% yes! Our parties are fun for the whole family. Our chefs are talented and can tailor the experience to be even more kid and family friendly — just put your preference when you book or let the reservations manager know.
Weather & Logistics
We have many ways to accommodate bad weather: cook indoors (10ft ceilings, by an open window/sliding door), in an empty garage, under an enclosed patio, chef cooks on deck while guests stay inside, or under a tent 10 feet or higher. Host must provide a cover for the chef in cases of rain or snow.
We require 72 hours notice for canceling events. Paid deposits for canceled events can be used towards a future date within 6 months.
The first 20 miles from our nearest office to your party location is free! After that, it’s $2 per mile. For NY/NJ areas, please contact us directly for travel fee information.
We’re currently in 30+ major cities and expanding rapidly! Check our Service Area page for the city nearest you. We typically drive up to an hour from any of our locations.
Special Events
Absolutely! While most of our parties are house parties between 10-30 people, we’ve hosted events with as many as 300 guests. With enough notice, we’ll add the number of chefs needed — the charge stays per person with no extra cost for additional chefs.
Yes! For larger parties (usually 50+), we offer a buffet option. The experience is slightly different but still includes lots of entertainment. Contact us if you have 50+ guests and want to explore buffet options.
Yes! We do hundreds of corporate and work events per year across all our locations. We can tailor the party to suit any celebration style — team building, holiday parties, client events, and more.
Absolutely! We’ve catered many wedding receptions. The most common wedding-related events are bachelorette/bachelor parties and rehearsal dinners, but we’ve done full wedding dinners with up to 300 guests.
Yes! We have hundreds of videos from happy customers online. Check out our Instagram @letshibachi for a feel of what the experience is like. You can also see some of our television and news appearances in our media gallery.
Insurance & Safety
Yes! We carry general event insurance intended to cover small events. For large parties, you also have the option to get one-day ‘event insurance.’ Most (if not all) of our competitors do NOT have insurance — it’s yet another reason we’re the #1 company in the industry.
Absolutely. Our chefs are professionally trained and follow strict safety protocols. The grill is designed for portable use and our chefs maintain a safe cooking perimeter at all times.
Food safety is our top priority. We require all guests to disclose allergies before the event. Our chefs are trained to handle allergen-aware cooking and will take precautions to avoid cross-contamination.