Hibachi at Home in Glendale
Private chef, teppanyaki grill and the full fire show in your backyard. 2 proteins, veggies, fried rice & salad, no travel fee for Glendale.
“Chef John was sooooo much fun. 5 stars!” — Beatrix B., Google review
We reply within 15 min · free to cancel 48h+
What your quote actually includes
Every Glendale booking includes
Upgrades per guest: filet +$8 · scallops +$6 · lobster tail +$12
Glendale hosts say
Google & Zola reviews“Bling was a great chef and also very personable! He made our night and it was my birthday! Best night ever!”
Warren Zhang · Google review
“Chef blue was absolutely amazing!!! Super friendly and personable. So fun and interactive. Knew how to switch it up between adults and kids. Food was delicious and he was great! Highly recommend !”
Lisa Craven · Google review
How it works
Text yourself the quote
Add your mobile and email, then pick guests and day — your exact price and discount code show on screen and arrive by text.
We confirm your date
We reply by text, confirm the date and book your chef. Free to cancel with 48+ hours notice.
We bring the restaurant
Chef arrives 10–30 min before start, lays a mat, sets the grill, performs, feeds everyone, cleans up.
Where we cook in Glendale
Best evening months
May through November
Space needed
King-bed-size flat spot, outdoors
Glendale details
Parking, stairs & setup
Glendale's hillside neighborhoods are the planning factor. Verdugo Woodlands and Chevy Chase Canyon homes often mean a flight or two of stairs from the street to the patio, sometimes more. That is completely workable — the chef packs for it — but only if we know before the day, so mention stairs and any narrow side-gate access when you book.
Parking in the flats is easy; parking in central Glendale near Brand and Americana is not, and several blocks are permit-only in the evening. Hold a driveway or garage space for the chef if you are in that area. Many Glendale hillside patios have deep overhangs and low trellises, so send a photo and we will pick the grill position ahead of time. We need a flat area about the size of a king-size bed and roughly 10 ft of overhead clearance.
Not sure your space works? Send a photo with your quote request and we will confirm the setup spot before your date.
Space & weather plan
We need a flat outdoor area about the size of a king-size bed and about 10 ft of overhead clearance. Best evening months in Glendale: May through November; best lunch months: May through June and October through November.
July averages a high of 89°F against 65°F in January. No month here averages above 93°F, so Glendale takes daytime bookings comfortably across most of the year. Rain is worth planning around in March, when about 33% of days see measurable rain — a 10×10 pop-up tent over the chef station saves the party, and guests can eat indoors. Evenings run longest in June (sunset around 8:06pm); start 90 minutes before sunset for the golden-hour show.
Travel: none for Glendale — it sits inside our free 50-mile radius, so your quote carries no travel fee at all.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65°F | 47°F | 20% | 6:07pm |
| Feb | 66°F | 46°F | 22% | 6:36pm |
| Mar | 67°F | 48°F | 33% | 7:01pm |
| Apr | 74°F | 52°F | 13% | 7:25pm |
| May | 76°F | 54°F | 9% | 7:49pm |
| Jun | 83°F | 59°F | 5% | 8:06pm |
| Jul | 89°F | 63°F | 1% | 8:04pm |
| Aug | 91°F | 64°F | 3% | 7:38pm |
| Sep | 88°F | 64°F | 7% | 6:58pm |
| Oct | 83°F | 59°F | 5% | 6:17pm |
| Nov | 74°F | 52°F | 11% | 5:48pm |
| Dec | 65°F | 48°F | 20% | 5:45pm |
Averages from the Open-Meteo historical archive, 2019–2024.
What we actually buy
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: House-made yum yum sauce and ginger dressing. Made by us, fresh every week — the ginger dressing from fresh onion, carrot, ginger, orange and lemon. Both contain egg; the ginger dressing also contains soy and wheat.
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; our ginger dressing is made with regular soy sauce, so their salad comes without it. We can't promise a nut- or sesame-free table — the gyoza are a commercial product and contain sesame, and our house-made sauces use store-bought ingredients. Both sauces contain egg. Tell us the allergy when you book and we'll check the labels in use for your date.
Popular Glendale parties
Big Family Feasts. Multigenerational gatherings where 25 guests is a normal Tuesday — we scale chefs and grills to match, one reservation.
Hillside Backyard Birthdays. Verdugo view patios with the grill fire going as the city lights come on.
Graduation & Name-Day Celebrations. Milestones that call for a proper show, not a chafing dish.
Holiday Hosting. New Year and summer holidays where the host actually gets to sit down.
See how each celebration plays out: birthdays, pool parties, family reunions and more party ideas.
Where we set up in Glendale
Hillside Homes & Terraces. Verdugo Woodlands and Chevy Chase Canyon properties with stepped patios and city views. Stairs are normal here; we plan for them.
Flats Backyards. Adams Hill and Northwest Glendale lots with flat yards and driveway access — the easiest setups in the city.
Condo & Apartment Patios. Central Glendale buildings with private patios or podium decks. Building approval for open-flame cooking is the thing to confirm.
Why Glendale hosts book us
Glendale gatherings run big — multigenerational tables, hillside backyards in Verdugo Woodlands, and hosts who take feeding people seriously. A private hibachi chef matches that energy: a full live show, generous portions, and a spread the whole family talks about after.
We cook across Glendale, Burbank, La Crescenta, and the Verdugos — from Adams Hill patios to Rossmoyne backyards.
Glendale hibachi FAQ
Can you handle a 30+ person family gathering?
Yes — larger parties get multiple chefs and grills running simultaneous stations so every table eats hot food together. One reservation, one flat per-person rate.
Our backyard is on a hillside slope — is that workable?
Usually, yes — the grill needs a stable, level 8x8 ft area (a patio pad or flat lawn section works). Send photos with your quote and we'll confirm placement.
Do you serve Burbank and La Crescenta too?
Yes — Burbank, Montrose, La Crescenta, Eagle Rock, and the whole Verdugo corridor are regular stops.
What does hibachi at home cost in Glendale?
$59.90 per adult, $29.90 per child 5–12, and kids under 5 eat free, $599 event minimum — chef, grill, 2 proteins per guest, veggies, fried rice, salad and the show included.
How much space do you need in Glendale?
A flat area about the size of a king-size bed 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 Glendale 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 48 hours before your event at no cost. Inside 48 hours there's a $99 late-cancellation charge. 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.
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