Hibachi Chefs Serving Santa Barbara, CA
Chef, grill, fresh seafood and steak, full fire show — delivered to your Santa Barbara rental or waterfront home.
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Summer nights in Santa Barbara call for something better than a regular caterer. HibachiNearby brings the hibachi grill straight to beach houses, waterfront estates, and vacation rentals across the Central Coast area — including Montecito, San Luis Obispo, Carmel-by-the-Sea.
If you are searching for Santa Barbara hibachi catering, private hibachi chef Santa Barbara CA, luxury hibachi catering Santa Barbara, or backyard hibachi party Santa Barbara CA, HibachiNearby brings the grill, chef, fresh food, fire show, and private hibachi entertainment directly to your home.
Best Santa Barbara Setups
Salt air and a live grill are a famous pair — Santa Barbara decks, patios, and rental driveways all work.
Decks, docks, and vacation-rental patios across Santa Barbara — our most-booked coastal setup.
A popular Santa Barbara setup combining outdoor dining, lighting, and a live chef experience.
Great for high-end private gatherings where guests expect something beyond traditional catering.
Turn birthdays into a full hibachi show with fire, chef interaction, and memorable moments.
One chef, one grill, and the whole family fed and entertained at once.
No lawn needed — a flat, open-air spot for the grill is all our chefs require.
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.
Service Area
HibachiNearby serves Santa Barbara and the surrounding Central Coast area — including Central Coast. Coverage extends across the wider Central Coast area — homes, estates, and vacation rentals alike.
Not sure your address is covered? Call or text (919) 439-8909 — we confirm coverage in minutes.
Santa Barbara FAQ
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.
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.
We serve Santa Barbara plus the surrounding Central Coast area — including Montecito, San Luis Obispo, Carmel-by-the-Sea — and we travel well beyond it. If you're nearby but not listed, call (919) 439-8909; odds are we already cook there.
Weekends in Santa Barbara book out fast, especially in peak season. We recommend booking 1-2 weeks ahead. Call or text (919) 439-8909 to check your date.
Every package includes your private chef, the hibachi grill, setup, fried rice, fresh vegetables, your choice of proteins, and the full live fire show. You just provide the open-air space and the guests.
Reviews
HibachiNearby provides Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara, private hibachi chef Santa Barbara CA, luxury hibachi catering Santa Barbara California, or backyard hibachi party Santa Barbara, HibachiNearby brings live cooking, fresh proteins, fried rice, vegetables, premium upgrades, and a full hibachi experience directly to your event.
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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 Santa Barbara 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.