HIBACHI AT HOME FL
Hibachi at Home FL in Orlando, Tampa and Central Florida | Private Backyard Chef
No deposit for groups under 20; travel costs from $9.99.
Hibachi at Home in Central Florida | Miami
Private hibachi chef at home for birthdays, weddings & events — mobile teppanyaki catering with live fire show across serving Central Florida, Include Orlando, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota and more. Also serves the Miami area.
⭐ Family-owned & operated · Serving all of Central Florida
$50 per guest
$500 minimum · Kids under 12 just $30
Peak weekend and holiday dates fill 2–4 weeks early — reserve yours early.
Chef, grill & fresh ingredients included
Live fire show at your location
Homes, pools, Airbnbs & rentals
Cash, Zelle & Venmo accepted
Skip the Restaurant. We Bring the Show to You.
Hibachi at Home FL turns your backyard, patio, or pool deck into a private teppanyaki table in Florida. One chef arrives with a portable grill, fresh proteins and vegetables, and the house sauces, then cooks every course in front of you – fried rice, veggies, and your choice of steak, chicken, seafood, and more. No crowded dining room, no waiting, and no kitchen cleanup. Just sit back with family and friends while dinner becomes the entertainment.
If you're looking for hibachi catering in Florida — or a private hibachi chef for hire for your next party — you've found it. We bring the full hibachi catering experience to your door, with no restaurant to drive to and no venue to rent.
75–90 min
— of live setup, cooking show & cleanup
4.9★
— loved by Florida families
How Your Florida Hibachi Night Works
1
Check your date
Tell us your date, guest count, and Florida address.
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Confirm in minutes
Get a text and email with your time and service address.
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Build your menu
Pick proteins and premium upgrades; kids & vegetarian easy.
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Approve the invoice
We email a clear invoice based on guests and selections.
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The chef arrives
We set up the grill at your home or rental, everything included.
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Eat, then relax
Pay the balance after the show; we leave the kitchen clean.
Sake Spray Show
Fun & Interactive
Our chef takes aim with the sake bottle and guests catch the spray — a hilarious, crowd-favorite moment.
$500 minimum per booking.・Travel fee is $1 per mile, capped at $99.
Gratuity is not included; 20–30% for your chef is appreciated.・No deposit for groups under 20; groups of 20+ require a $150 deposit applied to your event.
We accept Cash, Zelle, and Venmo
Three Acts That Make the Night
Flaming Onion Volcano
Fire & Theater
Watch the onion volcano erupt and the flames rise as your chef grills with classic teppanyaki flair.
Traditional Lion Dance
Luck & Celebration
A traditional Chinese lion dance with drums and movement brings good luck and energy to your party.
Why Florida Families Book With Us
A real private chef
One dedicated chef handles cooking, pace, and presentation.
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Fresh, cooked on-site
Steak, seafood, vegetables & sauces made in front of you.
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Built-in entertainment
Fire show, tricks, and onion volcano for every age.
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Honest pricing
$50 per guest with a clear $500 minimum, no surprises.
A 7% sales tax applies regardless of the purchase amount. Zelle, Venmo, and cash are accepted; credit cards are not.
Standard
Choose 2 proteins
$50.00
per person
Trip fares start at $9.99, with an additional charge of $1 per mile for any distance beyond that.
Premium Protein Upgrade
$10
Add 1 More Protein
child
choice of 2 proteins
$30.00
Under 12 Yrs
Our pricing is completely transparent.
Most Popular
Chicken
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Steak
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Salmon
🐟
Shrimp
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Choose 2 proteins from the list below
All packages include
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Fresh Salad
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Fried Rice
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Fresh Veggies
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Professional Chef
Birthday Parties
Flaming onion volcano and sake spray for kids, adults, and milestones.
🏊 Pool Parties
We set up right beside your pool, weather permitting.
💍 Engagement Parties
A live fire show that beats a formal dinner out.
From vacation dinners to big celebrations, the show comes to your backyard, patio, poolside, or rental home.
Perfect for Every Florida Occasion
Wedding & Rehearsal
An intimate, fun rehearsal dinner that's more personal than a restaurant.
🎓 Graduation Parties
Feed the whole family for high school and college grads.
🏡 Housewarming Parties
Break in the new home with a sizzling backyard show.
Bachelorette & Bachelor
Great food, a live show, and zero clean-up for the whole crew.
🏢 Corporate & Team Events
Team building, client dinners, and holiday parties.
👴 Milestone Birthdays & Anniversaries
Honor parents, grandparents, and anniversaries.
Family & Reunions
Reunions, holidays, and just-because dinners — we bring the grill.
LOCAL SERVICE
Where We Cook Across Florida
Searching for "hibachi near me"? Our local hibachi caterer travels to homes and vacation rentals across Florida and the surrounding beaches.
Whether you're renting a beachfront condo on the Gulf Coast from St. Pete and Clearwater down to Sarasota, hosting family in a Tampa, Orlando, or Lakeland backyard, or celebrating in a Miami or Cocoa Beach vacation home, our chef comes to you with the grill, fresh ingredients, and the full live show.
Orlando
Tampa
Sarasota
St. Petersburg
Clearwater
Kissimmee
Miami
Brandon
Bradenton
Lakeland
Winter Haven
Riverview
Wesley Chapel
Winter Garden
Apopka
Cocoa Beach
Anna Maria Island
Davenport
Winter Park · Lake Mary · Altamonte Springs · Longwood · Casselberry · Maitland · Ocoee · Clermont · Windermere · Dr. Phillips · Lake Buena Vista · Celebration · St. Cloud · Lake Nona · Waterford Lakes · Baldwin Park · College Park · Apopka · Winter Garden · Kissimmee
Tampa · South Tampa · Hyde Park · Davis Islands · Harbour Island · Westchase · Carrollwood · Citrus Park · Seminole Heights · Palma Ceia · Bayshore Beautiful · Ballast Point · Ybor City · Lutz · Odessa · Palm Harbor · Brandon · Riverview · Wesley Chapel
St. Petersburg · Downtown St. Petersburg · Old Northeast · Snell Isle · Shore Acres · Riviera Bay · Venetian Isles · Pasadena · South Pasadena · Gulfport · Clearwater · Treasure Island · St. Pete Beach · Madeira Beach · Indian Rocks Beach · Seminole · Largo
Lakeland · Winter Haven · Bartow · Auburndale · Lake Alfred · Haines City · Davenport · Plant City · Mulberry · Fort Meade · Frostproof · Lake Wales · Sebring
Sarasota · Siesta Key · Lido Key · Longboat Key · Lakewood Ranch · Bradenton · Venice · North Port · Osprey · Nokomis · Casey Key · Bird Key · St. Armands Key · Palmer Ranch · Gulf Gate Estates · Englewood · Anna Maria · Holmes Beach
Port Charlotte · Punta Gorda · Boca Grande
Can't find your region? Click here to inquire.
What to Expect on the Day
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Arrive & Set Up — Chef brings the mobile grill to your backyard.
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Cook & Entertain — Live teppanyaki grilling with flaming onion volcano & sake spray show.
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Serve & Clean Up — Food to your plate, then we leave your space spotless.
Private Hibachi Chef at Home Across Central Florida
Hibachi at Home FL brings Japanese teppanyaki cooking to your backyard, patio, or pool anywhere in Central Florida. Your private hibachi chef for hire arrives with a fully equipped mobile grill and fresh ingredients.
Looking for a hibachi caterer near me? Our hibachi catering service handles setup, cooking, and cleanup — so you sit back and enjoy the show, complete with the flaming onion volcano and sake spray. Perfect for hibachi birthday parties, bachelorette parties, wedding rehearsal dinners, family gatherings, and corporate events.
We serve Orlando, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Sarasota, Lakeland, and surrounding areas. Each guest picks two premium proteins — chicken, steak, salmon, or scallops — with filet mignon and lobster upgrades. Fried rice, veggies, and the live grill show are included.
Prices start at $50 per adult, no deposit, pay after the event. Book your private hibachi chef online today.
What Florida Guests Are Saying
Booked the chef for our family week at a Disney-area vacation rental. He set up right in the backyard and put on an amazing show for 12. Steak and scallops were perfect, and the onion volcano blew the kids away. Worth every penny!
Sophia · Orlando, FL
★★★★★
Husband's birthday in our Tampa backyard — chef showed up on time, cooked incredible filet and shrimp, and the whole family loved the fire show. Zero cleanup for us. Best party we've hosted, hands down.
Delphine · Tampa, FL
★★★★★
Chef came to our Siesta Key beach rental for a family reunion. Fresh grouper and steak, warm service, and he handled 25 people flawlessly. Our guests are still raving. Highly recommend for any Florida gathering.
Grace · Sarasota, FL
★★★★★
Hibachi at Home FL Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We provide private hibachi chef service in Central Florida, for family gatherings, vacation dinners, birthday celebrations, and private events. perfect for backyard hibachi parties and celebrations
We serve all areas of Central Florida, as well as Miami.
Hibachi at home works well at private homes, vacation rentals, pool homes, and luxury properties, as long as there is a safe and suitable cooking area and the property allows the service.
Yes. Service may be available in nearby areas outside our core service zone. Additional travel fees may apply based on your location.
Hibachi at home Fl in Central Florida is $50 per adult and $30 per child (12 and under), with a $500 minimum spend. The minimum spend excludes taxes and transportation fees; gratuities are additional.Final pricing may vary based on guest count, menu upgrades, and travel distance.
We recommend booking 2–4 weeks in advance, especially for weekends, holidays, larger groups, and popular dates.
The best setup is a flat, outdoor area — backyard, driveway, patio or pool deck — with enough space for the grill, chef and your guests to sit comfortably.
First we don't charge anything upfront — you pay after the event. To keep it fair for everyone:
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48+ hours before your event: no charge at all.
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Within 48 hours: a $200 cancellation fee applies, since we've already held your date and prepped your ingredients.
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No-shows: the $200 fee still applies, as we're unable to rebook the time.
For groups of 20+, your $150 deposit covers this. Emergencies happen — just call us as soon as you can, and we'll do our best to work it out.
Our private hibachi at home service includes everything for a complete teppanyaki experience: mobile hibachi catering service includes a professional hibachi chef, mobile grill station, all fresh ingredients (proteins, vegetables, fried rice, appetizers), live cooking with the famous flaming onion volcano and sake spray show, and full cleanup after the event. You provide the dishes, utensils, and seating — we handle all the culinary work.
Yes. We can accommodate most dietary restrictions and food allergies, including gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegetarian, and vegan options. Please inform us of any dietary needs at least 72 hours before your event so our chef can prepare accordingly and avoid cross-contamination. We take food allergies seriously — all ingredients are fresh and prepared on-site, and our chef will adjust the menu to ensure every guest enjoys a safe and delicious meal.
A typical hibachi at home event lasts approximately 1-1.5 hours from start to finish. This includes 10 minutes for setup, 60 - 80 minutes for live cooking and the teppanyaki show, and 10 minutes for service and cleanup. The chef arrives at your scheduled time, sets up the mobile grill in your backyard or patio, and cooks everything fresh right in front of your guests. Larger groups or custom menus may require additional time — we'll confirm the timeline when you book.
No — we ask hosts to provide standard plates, utensils, napkins, and glassware for their guests, along with enough tables and chairs for everyone to enjoy the show. We provide all the culinary equipment: the mobile hibachi grill, professional chef tools, fresh ingredients, and serving utensils. This keeps our pricing affordable and lets you use your own preferred tableware.
No worries — we have a weather backup plan. If rain is expected, we can set up under your patio cover, garage, or a rented tent. We'll monitor the forecast and coordinate with you 24 hours in advance. If conditions aren't safe, we can reschedule at no extra cost.
Generally, this is not required; however, for large events with 20 or more participants, a small deposit is collected as a guarantee. — you pay after the event, once you're happy with everything. A 20% ~30% chef gratuity is standard
We can accommodate events ranging from 2 to 200 people, with the minimum spend remaining unchanged.
We host a variety of event types
Q: Can I book corporate hibachi catering at home for team events?
A: Absolutely, we provide corporate hibachi catering at home, private residences and event spaces in Central Florida. It is a unique team-building activity where guests get to enjoy a live cooking show and fresh hibachi cuisine.
A: Yes, our bachelorette party hibachi catering is a top choice for celebrations in Central Florida. Our mobile teppanyaki chef sets up in your backyard and puts on an entertaining live teppanyaki show, delivering a memorable Japanese steakhouse experience at home for your group.
Q: Do you offer bachelorette party hibachi catering in Central Florida?
A: We are happy to arrange hibachi for graduation party events in Central Florida. Our chef brings the full setup and live cooking performance, so you can spend time celebrating while we manage cooking and cleanup.
Q: Can you set up hibachi for graduation party celebrations?
Q: What is a mobile teppanyaki chef?
A: A mobile teppanyaki chef is a private hibachi chef who travels to your location in Central Florida. They bring all cooking gear and ingredients to create a genuine Japanese steakhouse experience at home for your private event.
We understand everything that matters to you.
Why Hibachi at Home Is Central Florida's Fastest-Growing Party Trend
If you're tired of crowded restaurants, long waits, and the same old dinner-and-a-movie routine, it's time to discover what thousands of Central Florida families already know: hibachi at home is the ultimate way to celebrate.
Think of it as bringing a Japanese steakhouse directly to your backyard. A private hibachi chef arrives with a fully equipped mobile grill station, fresh ingredients, and decades of experience. Instead of you going out for dinner, the entire teppanyaki experience comes to you.Your chef doesn't just cook — they perform. Watch the famous flaming onion volcano erupt, feel the heat of the grill, and laugh along as the sake spray show turns dinner into a memorable event. It's the perfect blend of delicious food and live entertainment.
What Is Hibachi at Home?
Traditional catering means cold food, long lines, and servers rushing through your event. With hibachi at home, every plate goes straight from the hot grill to your table. Each guest picks their own proteins — chicken, steak, salmon, or shrimp — and watches it cooked to order right in front of them. This is a genuine Japanese steakhouse experience at home, not a cheap imitation. Our chefs are professionally trained, our ingredients are fresh and locally sourced, and we leave your space spotless when we're done.
Why Choose a Private Hibachi Chef?
How Much Does It Cost?
Surprisingly affordable. Prices start at just $50 per adult and $30 per child (12 and under), with a $500 minimum booking. No deposit is required for groups under 20 — you pay after the event, once you're happy with everything. Compare that to a night out at a Japanese steakhouse restaurant, and hibachi at home is not only more convenient, but often a better value.
Book Your Event Today
Whether you're planning a weekend celebration in Orlando, a corporate gathering in Tampa, or a family reunion anywhere in Central Florida, our private hibachi chefs are ready to bring the fire, the flavor, and the fun.
Ready to turn your backyard into the best party venue in town?
Book your private hibachi at home FL online and let us handle the rest.