Santa Monica Luxury Hibachi Catering
Skip the restaurant reservation: our chefs cook live on Santa Monica patios, decks, and driveways for birthdays, graduations, and reunions.
📞 Call Now: (919) 439-8909Why Santa Monica Books HibachiNearby
Santa Monica backyards, patios, and pool decks make ideal hibachi venues. HibachiNearby handles the food and the entertainment in one — a California favorite for milestone birthdays, graduations, and family reunions across Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Malibu.
Searches for hibachi at home in Santa Monica and hibachi chef near me all end the same way here: a HibachiNearby chef at your door with the grill, fresh proteins, and the full fire show. Transparent pricing from $54.99 per adult, $500 event minimum, and a real person on the phone at (919) 439-8909.
Service Area
HibachiNearby serves Santa Monica and the surrounding Los Angeles Westside area — including Los Angeles Westside. Coverage extends across the wider Los Angeles Westside area — homes, estates, and vacation rentals alike.
Not sure your address is covered? Call or text (919) 439-8909 — we confirm coverage in minutes.
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.
Best Santa Monica Setups
Backyards across Santa Monica were built for this — we just add the chef, the grill, and the fire.
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.
Perfect for large homes with patios, lawns, or outdoor dining areas designed for hosting.
No lawn needed — a flat, open-air spot for the grill is all our chefs require.
A popular Santa Monica setup combining outdoor dining, lighting, and a live chef experience.
Turn birthdays into a full hibachi show with fire, chef interaction, and memorable moments.
Reviews
HibachiNearby provides Santa Monica 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 Monica, private hibachi chef Santa Monica CA, luxury hibachi catering Santa Monica California, or backyard hibachi party Santa Monica, HibachiNearby brings live cooking, fresh proteins, fried rice, vegetables, premium upgrades, and a full hibachi experience directly to your event.
Santa Monica FAQ
Weekends in Santa Monica book out fast, especially in peak season. We recommend booking 1-2 weeks ahead. Call or text (919) 439-8909 to check your date.
Yes — a $500 event minimum, which works out to roughly 10 adults. Smaller groups can still book by meeting the minimum.
Hibachi needs open-air space, but a covered patio, tent, or garage with the door open usually keeps the show on. Call (919) 439-8909 and we'll plan a weather backup with you.
It's our most popular booking in Santa Monica — dinner and the entertainment in one, with the guest of honor front row for the fire show and chef tricks.
We serve Santa Monica plus the surrounding Los Angeles Westside area — including Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Malibu — and we travel well beyond it. If you're nearby but not listed, call (919) 439-8909; odds are we already cook there.
No. Our per-guest pricing is published on this site, and any travel cost to Santa Monica is quoted upfront before you book. Call or text (919) 439-8909 for an exact number.
Ready To Book?
Two minutes to book: pick a date, count your guests, choose proteins. We handle everything else.
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An amazing chef and made it such a good experience!! Lion brings all the good vibes!!!!
Great job. The kids enjoyed our chef. He arrived as expected and the food was good. Would recommend.
Everything was great! Food was phenomenal! Will definitely do this again.
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 Monica 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.