Hibachi Chefs Serving Ankeny, IA
Skip the restaurant reservation: our chefs cook live on Ankeny patios, decks, and driveways for birthdays, graduations, and reunions.
📞 Call Now: (919) 439-8909Why Ankeny Books HibachiNearby
Ankeny backyards, patios, and pool decks make ideal hibachi venues. HibachiNearby handles the food and the entertainment in one — a Iowa favorite for milestone birthdays, graduations, and family reunions across Des Moines, West Des Moines, Waukee.
Whether you found us looking for a Ankeny teppanyaki party, a mobile hibachi chef in IA, or hibachi catering near me, the experience is the same: we bring everything, cook live in front of your guests, and leave the space clean. Book online or call (919) 439-8909.
Service Area
HibachiNearby serves Ankeny and the surrounding Des Moines Metro area — including Des Moines Metro. Coverage extends across the wider Des Moines Metro area — homes, estates, and vacation rentals alike.
Not sure your address is covered? Call or text (919) 439-8909 — we confirm coverage in minutes.
Best Ankeny Setups
If your Ankeny home has a patio, deck, driveway, or lawn, it has a hibachi venue.
Neighbors, one long table, and a chef flipping shrimp down the line.
Great for high-end private gatherings where guests expect something beyond traditional catering.
A roofed patio or open garage keeps the show on when the forecast turns.
One chef, one grill, and the whole family fed and entertained at once.
A relaxed but premium way to bring everyone together for food and entertainment.
Turn birthdays into a full hibachi show with fire, chef interaction, and memorable moments.
Menu & Pricing
Transparent packages, no hidden fees · $500 event minimum · chef, grill & setup included.
$29.99/child · pick any 2 proteins, fried rice, vegetables + the full live show. Plus local sales tax.
$39.99/child · add a third protein + premium picks. The crowd favorite. Plus local sales tax.
Ask us for the best group discount — special pricing for events of 50+ guests.
Reviews
Ankeny FAQ
We serve Ankeny plus the surrounding Des Moines Metro area — including Des Moines, West Des Moines, Waukee — and we travel well beyond it. If you're nearby but not listed, call (919) 439-8909; odds are we already cook there.
Packages start at $54.99 per adult and $29.99 per kid plus local sales tax, with a $500 event minimum. The chef, grill, setup, and fire show are all included. The 3-protein package is $64.99 per adult, and for parties of 50+ guests, ask us for the best group discount.
Just a safe open-air space — backyard, patio, poolside, terrace, or driveway. Our chef brings the hibachi grill, fresh ingredients, and the full fire-show experience.
No. Our per-guest pricing is published on this site, and any travel cost to Ankeny is quoted upfront before you book. Call or text (919) 439-8909 for an exact number.
Hibachi cooking requires a safe open-air space, so fully indoor setups aren't possible — but covered patios, open garages, and tented areas usually work great.
Yes — multiple grills and chefs for big groups. For events of 50+ guests, ask us for the best group discount.
HibachiNearby provides Ankeny outdoor hibachi catering for customers looking for a premium private chef experience at homes, estates, patios, backyards, terraces, and poolside spaces. If you are searching for hibachi catering near me in Ankeny, private hibachi chef Ankeny IA, luxury hibachi catering Ankeny Iowa, or backyard hibachi party Ankeny, HibachiNearby brings live cooking, fresh proteins, fried rice, vegetables, premium upgrades, and a full hibachi experience directly to your event.
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Dates in Ankeny go fast on weekends. Send your details or call (919) 439-8909 and we’ll hold your spot.
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Everything was great! Food was phenomenal! Will definitely do this again.
Scott did our Hibachi at our managers retreat and it was absolutely amazing! We had so much fun and were laughing the entire time & the food was amazing! We HIGHLY recommend!!
We had an amazing experience with Chef Scott! Great atmosphere and fantastic food! Chef Scott was awesome!
Private chef at your home — the same price everywhere we serve, no hidden fees.
| Package | Adult | Child (under 12) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 proteins | $54.99 | $29.99 |
| 3 proteins | $64.99 | $39.99 |
$500 party minimum · before tax and travel
| Group (adults) | 2 proteins | 3 proteins |
|---|---|---|
| 10 guests | $549.90 | $649.90 |
| 15 guests | $824.85 | $974.85 |
| 20 guests | $1,099.80 | $1,299.80 |
| 25 guests | $1,374.75 | $1,624.75 |
| 30 guests | $1,649.70 | $1,949.70 |
HibachiNearby hibachi at home in Ankeny is $54.99 per adult and $29.99 per child under 12 with two proteins, or $64.99 per adult and $39.99 per child with three proteins. The event minimum is $500 before tax and travel.
With the two-protein package, 15 adults come to about $824.85 and 20 adults about $1,099.80 for food, before tax, travel and tip. Kids under 12 are $29.99 each.
Yes — the party minimum is $500 in food before tax and travel. Smaller groups are welcome; the difference is shown as a minimum adjustment when you book.
A private hibachi chef, the grill, propane and the live cooking show, plus fried rice, hibachi vegetables and salad with your choice of proteins. The chef sets up, cooks in front of your guests and cleans the cooking area afterwards.
A flat outdoor spot about 10 by 10 feet (backyard, patio, deck or driveway), tables and chairs for your guests, and plates and utensils — or add tables, chairs and tableware when you book.
Yes, as long as there is a covered outdoor area such as a covered patio, porch or an open garage with good airflow. The grill is never used fully indoors.
As early as you can — weekends and holidays fill first. Pick your date and time online and you get an instant price before you confirm.
Travel depends on your distance and is calculated automatically from your address when you book, so the price you see is the price you pay.