The At-Home Hibachi Experience In Wilmette
Chef, grill, fresh seafood and steak, full fire show — delivered to your Wilmette rental or waterfront home.
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From shorefront dinners to poolside parties, Wilmette is a premier North Shore destination for private hibachi catering. Our chefs regularly serve Evanston, Winnetka, Glencoe — turning coastal gatherings into a full teppanyaki show.
Whether you found us looking for a Wilmette teppanyaki party, a mobile hibachi chef in IL, 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.
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 Wilmette Setups
Most Wilmette vacation rentals have exactly what we need: an open-air deck, patio, or driveway.
Decks, docks, and vacation-rental patios across Wilmette — our most-booked coastal setup.
A roofed patio or open garage keeps the show on when the forecast turns.
Ideal for weekend hosting when guests want a full dining experience at home.
Great for high-end private gatherings where guests expect something beyond traditional catering.
One chef, one grill, and the whole family fed and entertained at once.
Turn birthdays into a full hibachi show with fire, chef interaction, and memorable moments.
Service Area
HibachiNearby serves Wilmette and the surrounding North Shore area — including North Shore. Coverage extends across the wider North Shore area — homes, estates, and vacation rentals alike.
Not sure your address is covered? Call or text (919) 439-8909 — we confirm coverage in minutes.
Wilmette FAQ
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.
Weekends in Wilmette book out fast, especially in peak season. We recommend booking 1-2 weeks ahead. Call or text (919) 439-8909 to check your date.
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.
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.
Yes — multiple grills and chefs for big groups. For events of 50+ guests, ask us for the best group discount.
Reviews
HibachiNearby provides Wilmette 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 Wilmette, private hibachi chef Wilmette IL, luxury hibachi catering Wilmette Illinois, or backyard hibachi party Wilmette, HibachiNearby brings live cooking, fresh proteins, fried rice, vegetables, premium upgrades, and a full hibachi experience directly to your event.
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What a delicious evening having dinner cooked by Hibachi Nearby. Scott is a masterful cook of all things hibachi - fried rice, vegetables and protein choices like shrimp, chicken, scallops, salmon, or steak. It was a relaxed pace…
Chef Jeff was amazing and very entertaining! Would highly recommend for any fun outdoor hibachi gathering.
Great cook. Participate with crowd! And food was veryyyyy good.
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 Wilmette 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.