Hibachi at Home in North Hollywood
Private chef, teppanyaki grill and the full fire show in your backyard. Setup & cleanup included, no travel fee for North Hollywood.
“Chef John was sooooo much fun. 5 stars!” — Beatrix B., Google review
We reply within 15 min · free to cancel 72h+
What your quote actually includes
Every North Hollywood booking includes
Upgrades per guest: filet +$8 · scallops +$6 · lobster tail +$12
North Hollywood hosts say
Google & Zola reviews“Unbelievable experience! Bling was the best chef ever!”
Max Schwenk · Google review
“What a great experience having Blue as our chef! Aside from the fact that he made delicious food, he was so much fun and so engaging! We loved having him here to celebrate our friend's BIG birthday!”
Judy Gothelf · 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
A real person replies by text, confirms the date and books your chef. Free to cancel with 72+ 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 North Hollywood
Best evening months
May through November
Space needed
King-bed-size flat spot, outdoors
North Hollywood details
Parking, stairs & setup
Streets near the studios and the NoHo Arts District carry permit parking and Lankershim is slow at dinner time, so tell us where the chef can pull in for ten minutes to unload; after that the truck moves. Alleys behind Valley Village lots are often the easiest way in.
Summer evenings are warm, and most hosts start at 6:30 or 7 pm from June through September. We need a flat area about the size of a king-size bed and roughly 10 ft of overhead clearance on hardscape or packed ground; for pavers or turf we bring a mat.
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 North Hollywood: May through November; best lunch months: May through June and October through November.
July averages a high of 90°F against 65°F in January. No month here averages above 93°F, so North Hollywood 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 North Hollywood — 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 | 21% | 6:07pm |
| Feb | 65°F | 47°F | 21% | 6:36pm |
| Mar | 66°F | 48°F | 33% | 7:02pm |
| Apr | 74°F | 53°F | 16% | 7:25pm |
| May | 76°F | 55°F | 11% | 7:49pm |
| Jun | 83°F | 61°F | 6% | 8:06pm |
| Jul | 90°F | 66°F | 1% | 8:05pm |
| Aug | 92°F | 68°F | 3% | 7:39pm |
| Sep | 89°F | 67°F | 8% | 6:58pm |
| Oct | 83°F | 61°F | 6% | 6:17pm |
| Nov | 73°F | 53°F | 9% | 5:48pm |
| Dec | 65°F | 49°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: 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.
Popular North Hollywood parties
Wrap Parties & Cast Dinners. Crews who live in the Valley celebrate at someone's house. Two proteins per guest, cooked hot in one sitting, and a show that photographs well.
Engagement Parties. Twenty guests, one long table, and a chef who handles the entertainment so the couple can actually talk to people.
30th Birthdays. The NoHo standard: friends in the yard, the fire show as the centerpiece, no private room to book on Lankershim.
Toluca Lake Anniversaries. Estate yards with room for the whole family and a lawn for the kids. The grill sits at the patio's edge and the table runs under the trees.
See how each celebration plays out: birthdays, pool parties, family reunions and more party ideas.
Where we set up in North Hollywood
Valley Village Bungalow Backyards. Deep lots behind small houses, with a patio or driveway pad that gives the grill its flat spot. Narrow side gates are fine; our cart clears 30 inches.
Toluca Lake Estate Lots. Wide lawns, pools, and long driveways. Thirty guests fit comfortably and load-in is the easiest in the east Valley.
Duplex & Condo Courtyards. Shared courtyards off Magnolia and Chandler work when the building allows a grill outdoors. Send a photo and the rules and we will confirm the same day.
Why North Hollywood hosts book us
NoHo hosts differently. The bungalow backyards of Valley Village, the estate lots of Toluca Lake, and the courtyards off Magnolia all end up with the same crowd: friends who work in the industry, family who drove in from across the Valley, and a host who would rather be at the table than at a stove. A chef cooking in front of everyone is the party.
We cook throughout North Hollywood, Toluca Lake, Valley Village, Valley Glen, and Sun Valley. Flat rate $59.90 per adult, $29.90 per child 5–12, and kids under 5 eat free, $599 event minimum, setup and cleanup included, and no travel fee.
North Hollywood hibachi FAQ
Is there a travel fee to North Hollywood or Toluca Lake?
No. North Hollywood, Toluca Lake, and Valley Village all sit inside our free 50-mile radius, so your quote carries no travel fee.
We live in a duplex with a shared yard. Can you set up there?
Usually yes, as long as the building allows outdoor cooking and there is a level spot about the size of a king-size bed with 10 ft of clearance. Send us a photo and any HOA or landlord rules and we will confirm the same day.
Can you do a party of 25?
Yes. One chef serves up to 28 guests, and a second chef and grill come for larger groups so everyone eats at once. We can bring tables and chairs if the yard needs them.
What does hibachi at home cost in North Hollywood?
$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, garlic fried rice, vegetables, salad, the live show, setup, and cleanup included. Weekday Special pricing ($54.90/adult, Mon–Thu, any party size) applies here too.
How much space do you need in North Hollywood?
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 North Hollywood 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 at no cost. Inside 72 hours we may not be able to refund in full. 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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