Hibachi at Home in Arcadia
Arcadia has some of the largest residential lots in the San Gabriel Valley, and large lots are what make a hibachi party easy: room for the grill, room for a long table, and room for twenty-five people without anyone standing in the driveway. It is one of the best backyard-party cities in LA County and one of the least served by mobile hibachi chefs.
We cook throughout Arcadia, Santa Anita Oaks, Baldwin Stocker, and the neighboring SGV cities. Flat rate $59.90 per adult, $29.90 per child 5–12, and a flat $5 for kids under 5, $599 event minimum, setup and cleanup included.
Simple Flat-Rate Pricing
$29.90 per child 5–12 · $5 for kids under 5 · $599 event minimum
Weekday Special: $45.90/adult for Mon–Thu parties with 15+ guests.
The first 50 miles from our base are free — most Arcadia addresses have no travel fee at all. Past that it is $1 for each mile beyond the free 50, calculated from your address and shown upfront in your quote.
Every Arcadia booking includes
- Professional hibachi chef & mobile teppanyaki grill
- 2 regular proteins per guest (chicken, steak, shrimp, salmon, or tofu)
- Garlic butter fried rice, fresh vegetables & house salad
- Live cooking show — fire tricks, egg toss, chef entertainment
- Complete setup and cleanup
What Your Arcadia Quote Actually Includes
Mobile hibachi pricing in Southern California clusters around the same headline number. The difference between services shows up in the line items underneath it, so here are ours.
A $19.90 deposit — not $150
That is all it takes to lock your date, and it is fully refundable with 72+ hours notice. Plenty of mobile hibachi services ask for $150 or more up front.
Setup and cleanup are in the price
No per-guest setup surcharge. Some services add $8–$10 per guest for table and chair setup, or leave the teardown to you.
The first 50 miles are free
No travel fee at all inside 50 miles of our base, which covers most of Los Angeles and Orange County. Beyond that it is $1 per additional mile, calculated from your address and shown in your quote before you pay. Other services in this market start charging at 20 miles, or add a flat fee around $75.
The price is on this page
$59.90 per adult, published, no form required. Several services in this market quote only after you hand over your contact details.
Popular in Arcadia
Multi-Generational Family Banquets
Arcadia parties are often three generations at one long table. The chef cooks course by course so the food arrives hot for everyone at once.
Lunar New Year Gatherings
A reunion dinner at home without anyone spending two days in the kitchen or fighting for a banquet-hall reservation in February.
Graduation Parties
Arcadia High and neighboring school celebrations in May and June, when every SGV restaurant with a private room is already booked.
Milestone Birthdays & Anniversaries
Big-number birthdays and anniversaries where the show is the entertainment and the backyard is the venue.
Where We Cook in Arcadia
We have set the grill up in most kinds of Arcadia space there is. These are the three we see most.
Large Estate Backyards
Santa Anita Oaks and Upper Rancho lots with lawn, hardscape, and space for 30+ guests. Among the roomiest setups we do anywhere.
Pool & Patio Homes
Baldwin Stocker and Highland Oaks properties with pool decks and covered patios — the everyday Arcadia setup.
Newer Rebuild Homes
Recently rebuilt houses with wide hardscaped rear yards and clean access. Genuinely simple to work in.
Parking, Space & Setup in Arcadia
Arcadia is one of the easiest cities in LA County for us. Driveways are long, streets are wide, gates are usually vehicle-width, and load-in takes minutes. That is also why our Arcadia guest counts run higher than our coastal ones — a 30-person party that would be impossible in Santa Monica is comfortable here.
Two local specifics. First, mature oaks are protected in Arcadia and common in the older neighborhoods, and low branches over the intended grill spot are the usual reason we shift a setup a few feet — send a photo when you book and we will pick the position in advance. Second, SGV summers run hot and still, so evening starts from June through September make a real difference for guests seated near the grill. We need about a 6x8 ft flat area and roughly 10 ft of overhead clearance, set on hardscape rather than soft lawn.
Not sure your space works? Send a photo with your quote request and we will confirm the setup spot before your date.
Serving Arcadia & Nearby Areas
Our chefs cook throughout Arcadia and the surrounding Los Angeles County communities.
The Arcadia Hibachi Menu
Every guest picks two proteins, and everyone gets the full plate — garlic butter fried rice, grilled vegetables, house salad, and sauces. Guests can each choose differently; the chef cooks to order at your table.
Included proteins — pick 2 per guest
- Chicken
- Steak
- Shrimp
- Salmon
- Tofu
Premium upgrades
- Filet Mignon+$8
- Premium Sea Scallops+$6
- Spiny Lobster Tail+$12
Per guest, added to the flat rate. Entirely optional.
Extra sides
- Gyoza+$15
- Edamame+$10
- Noodles+$5
- DIY Fried Rice Add-Ins+$10
- Spring Rolls+$15
Ordered by the tray for the table, not per guest.
Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free guests are served at the same per-person rate — just tell us when you book. Our standard soy sauce is not gluten free, so a gluten-free guest should have their own on hand and we'll cook their portion with it. We can't promise a nut- or sesame-free table: the sauces and gyoza are commercial products and both sauces contain egg, so tell us the allergy and we'll check the labels in use for your date. See the full menu for photos and details.
The Best Time of Year for a Party in Arcadia
This is a hibachi party in your own yard, so the weather decides more than the calendar does. The numbers below are six years of daily observations for Arcadia (2019–2024) — not a general Southern California average. Ten miles inland around here can mean fifteen degrees, so a July evening in Arcadia is its own question.
Best months for an evening party
June through October
Best months for a lunch party
June and October
July in Arcadia averages a high of 92°F, against 64°F in January. From August the afternoon is genuinely hot next to a teppanyaki grill, so we suggest starting at or after sunset in those months and saving lunch bookings for the cooler half of the year.
Rain is worth planning around in March, when about 36% of days see measurable precipitation. That is not a reason to avoid the month — it is a reason to have a plan: a 10'x10' pop-up tent over the chef's station, or seat your guests indoors and let the chef cook on the patio.
Evenings run longest in June, when the sun sets around 8:05pm. If you want the show finishing as the light goes — which is the version everyone photographs — start about ninety minutes before sunset for your month and work back from the table below.
Arcadia is 24.5 miles from our base by road. That is inside our free 50-mile radius, so your quote carries no travel fee at all.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°F | 45°F | 20% | 6:06pm |
| Feb | 65°F | 44°F | 24% | 6:35pm |
| Mar | 66°F | 46°F | 36% | 7:01pm |
| Apr | 74°F | 51°F | 18% | 7:24pm |
| May | 77°F | 54°F | 13% | 7:48pm |
| Jun | 84°F | 60°F | 4% | 8:05pm |
| Jul | 92°F | 65°F | 1% | 8:03pm |
| Aug | 93°F | 67°F | 3% | 7:37pm |
| Sep | 90°F | 65°F | 9% | 6:57pm |
| Oct | 83°F | 58°F | 7% | 6:16pm |
| Nov | 74°F | 50°F | 13% | 5:48pm |
| Dec | 65°F | 46°F | 22% | 5:44pm |
Averages from the Open-Meteo historical archive, 2019–2024. “Rainy days” is the share of days with measurable rain. Driving distance via road routing from our base.
What We Actually Buy
Almost nobody in mobile hibachi will tell you the grade of what goes on the grill — you get “fresh ingredients” and a photo. Here is the actual spec for a Arcadia party, because at $59.90 a head you should be able to check.
- Beef
USDA Choice Angus top sirloin
Choice is the grade above Select. We buy Angus program beef rather than whatever is cheapest that week.
- Shrimp
BAP-certified
Best Aquaculture Practices — an independent certification covering the farm, the hatchery, the feed and the processing plant.
- Salmon
Atlantic salmon fillet, skinless
Portioned fillet, not trim or belly offcuts.
- Chicken
Boneless, skinless breast
Hatched, raised and harvested in the USA. Breast meat only — no thigh substitution.
- Lobster tail
Wild-caught Caribbean spiny lobster
Our premium upgrade. Wild-caught, not farmed.
- Sauces
Terry Ho’s yum yum sauce and Japanese ginger dressing
The ones you already recognise from the restaurant. Both contain egg.
Allergies: Our standard soy sauce is not gluten free, so a gluten-free guest should have their own gluten-free soy and teriyaki on hand and we'll cook their portion with it. We can't promise a nut- or sesame-free table — the sauces and gyoza are commercial products, the gyoza contain sesame, and one sauce is made in a plant that also handles peanuts. Tell us the allergy when you book and we'll check the labels in use for your date.
How It Works
Get an instant quote
Tell us your date, guest count, and address — pricing and any travel fee appear upfront.
Lock your date
A $19.90 deposit reserves your chef. Full refund with 72+ hours notice.
We bring the restaurant
The chef arrives ~10 minutes early, sets up, performs, feeds everyone, and cleans up.
Arcadia Hibachi FAQ
Can you handle a large family party of 25 or 30 people?
Yes, and Arcadia is one of the best cities for it — the lots are big enough. Larger parties may use a second chef or a longer service window; tell us your guest count when you book and we will scope it properly.
Do you cook for Lunar New Year and other holiday gatherings?
Yes, and those dates book out early — late January and February weekends fill first. A $19.90 deposit locks your date and is fully refundable with 72+ hours notice.
Do you serve the rest of the San Gabriel Valley?
Yes — Temple City, San Marino, Monrovia, Sierra Madre, San Gabriel, Alhambra, Rosemead, and the neighboring SGV cities are all regular service areas, along with Pasadena.
What does hibachi at home cost in Arcadia?
$59.90 per adult, $29.90 per child 5–12, and a flat $5 for kids under 5, $599 event minimum — chef, grill, 2 proteins per guest, garlic fried rice, vegetables, salad, the live show, setup, and cleanup included. Weekday Special pricing ($45.90/adult, Mon-Thu, 15+ guests) is available.
How much space do you need in Arcadia?
About a 6x8 ft flat area for the grill plus roughly 10 ft of overhead clearance, in open air — a patio, deck, driveway, or yard all work. Enclosed rooms and covered balconies do not. Send a photo when you book and we'll confirm the setup spot before your date.
Is this an indoor or outdoor party?
The cooking is outdoors; the eating does not have to be. A live teppanyaki grill throws real smoke and grease and will set off a smoke alarm indoors, so the grill always stays outside — on a patio, deck, driveway, yard, or roof terrace, with about 10 ft of overhead clearance. Your guests can absolutely sit and eat inside. Plenty of Arcadia parties run exactly that way: the chef cooks on the patio and plates come indoors, which is what we'd suggest on a hot afternoon or a cold night.
Can we book a lunch or daytime slot?
Yes. Because the party is outdoors, the right answer depends on your city and the season — midday stays comfortable near the coast for most of the year, while inland and Valley cities are best at lunch roughly October through May and better at sunset in high summer. Daytime slots are usually easier to get than weekend evenings. Tell us your date and preferred time and we'll tell you honestly whether it works.
What happens if we need to cancel or reschedule?
Cancel or reschedule at least 72 hours before your event and your $19.90 deposit is refunded in full. Inside 72 hours the deposit may become non-refundable. If rain is the problem, a 10'x10' pop-up tent over the chef's station usually saves the party — you provide the tent, we do not supply them — and guests can eat indoors while the chef cooks outside.
More questions? See the full FAQ
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