Private hibachi catering in Ithaca
A mobile hibachi chef drives to your Ithaca address, fires up the grill, and cooks every plate in front of you. New York State coverage — a Hibachi Tonight chef drives to Ithaca for your party.
Hibachi catering for Ithaca events
A Ithaca birthday in Finger Lakes, a graduation dinner in Ithaca, a corporate evening in Ithaca — the format is the same every time. Our hibachi chef arrives with the grill, the food, and the knife work, and cooks it a few feet from your guests. No restaurant reservation, no rushing the table, no driving anyone home.
New York State coverage — a Hibachi Tonight chef drives to Ithaca for your party. That covers 1 neighborhoods in and around Ithaca — Finger Lakes, Ithaca and everything between — so the chef usually knows the parking, the access, and where the grill can safely go before arriving.
You are not waiting on a chef to drive in from another state. Our New York hibachi chefs live and work in the region, so an Ithaca booking is served locally. Travel is a flat $50 covering the first 50 miles with tolls included, then $1 per mile.
Where the chef sets up in Ithaca
Community clubhouses, HOA pavilions, and event rooms around Ithaca usually approve us once they see we are insured and self-contained. Corporate hibachi at Ithaca offices works for 15 to 60 people; we set up in a courtyard, loading area, or cafeteria patio and run in seated waves. Parks and beaches in the Ithaca area are doable with the right permit — we will tell you which ones typically grant one.
Ithaca hibachi catering — common questions
Do you bring the hibachi grill to my home in Ithaca?
Yes. Every Ithaca 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 Finger Lakes backyards, driveways, patios, and decks all work.
How much does hibachi catering cost in Ithaca?
Our hibachi chef service is $44.99 per adult and $30 per child, with a $450 minimum per event. Travel to Ithaca 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 Ithaca neighborhoods do you cover?
We cover roughly 1 neighborhoods in and around Ithaca, including Finger Lakes. 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 Ithaca 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 Ithaca. 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.
How Ithaca hosts usually describe what they want
Most people find us searching hibachi catering near me from an Ithaca address, and the answer is yes -- the chef drives to you. Hibachi at home is the whole product: your kitchen stays clean and the cooking happens where the guests already are. A private hibachi chef handles the menu, the cooking, the show, and the grill cleanup before leaving. Backyard hibachi is the most requested setup here, though decks, driveways, and covered patios all work the same.
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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.
- ✓ $44.99/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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Ithaca neighborhoods we serve
Most Ithaca addresses are well within our standard driving range.
Finger Lakes
Don't see your specific neighborhood? We probably still serve it. Ask us — we'll quote your driving cost right away.
Nearby cities
If Ithaca isn't where your event is, we may still cover you.
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