Private hibachi catering in Rochester

Hibachi catering for Rochester events

When Rochester families throw a hibachi party at home, the chef does the cooking and the entertaining. Rochester & Monroe County, Rochester, Rochester — wherever the event lands, we bring the grill, the proteins, the sauces, and the whole live teppanyaki performance to your table.

New York State coverage — a chef travels to Rochester for your event. That covers 1 neighborhoods in and around Rochester — Rochester & Monroe County, Rochester and everything between — so the chef usually knows the parking, the access, and where the grill can safely go before arriving.

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

Rochester hibachi catering — common questions

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

Yes. Every Rochester 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 Rochester & Monroe County backyards, driveways, patios, and decks all work.

How much does hibachi catering cost in Rochester?

Our hibachi chef service is $54.99 per adult and $30 per child, with a $550 minimum per event. Travel to Rochester 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 Rochester neighborhoods do you cover?

We cover roughly 1 neighborhoods in and around Rochester, including Rochester & Monroe 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 Rochester 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 Rochester. 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.