Hibachi at Home in Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita does backyard gatherings right: cul-de-sac neighborhoods in Valencia and Saugus, pool decks in Stevenson Ranch, and families who'd rather host than drive into LA. A private hibachi chef brings the restaurant — and the show — to you.
We serve all of the Santa Clarita Valley with the full teppanyaki experience: grill, fresh ingredients, live performance, setup, and cleanup.
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 Santa Clarita 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 Santa Clarita 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 Santa Clarita 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 Santa Clarita
Backyard Birthday Parties
Kids' parties with the onion volcano and egg toss; adult milestones with filet and lobster upgrades.
Graduation Celebrations
Hart District and COC grads celebrated at home — book May–June dates early.
Pool Party Dinners
Stevenson Ranch and Westridge pool decks where the chef takes over when the swimming winds down.
Neighborhood Get-Togethers
Cul-de-sac block parties and HOA socials with multiple grills and simultaneous shows for bigger crowds.
Where We Cook in Santa Clarita
We have set the grill up in most kinds of Santa Clarita space there is. These are the three we see most.
Valencia & Stevenson Ranch Backyards
Newer tract homes with hardscaped patios, pools, and good access — among the smoothest setups anywhere in LA County.
Canyon Country Lots
Bigger, more rural properties with room to spread out. Some have gravel or slope, so we pick the flat spot together.
Community Clubhouses & Parks
Valencia HOA clubhouse patios for larger parties. These need the association's OK for outdoor cooking, which is usually a form rather than a fight.
Parking, Space & Setup in Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita's HOAs are more organized than most, which is actually good news: if your community requires clubhouse booking or written notice for a cooking event, there is a clear process and it is usually a one-page form. Get it in a week or two ahead and the day itself is easy. Private backyard parties in Valencia and Stevenson Ranch rarely need anything at all.
Summer heat here runs hotter than the coast and the wind through the pass can gust in the late afternoon, so evening starts are the norm from June to September. Fire-season awareness matters too: during red-flag conditions we keep the grill on hardscape well clear of dry brush, and if your lot backs onto open hillside we will position accordingly. We need about a 6x8 ft flat area 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.
Serving Santa Clarita & Nearby Areas
Our chefs cook throughout Santa Clarita and the surrounding Los Angeles County communities.
The Santa Clarita 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
- 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 Santa Clarita
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 Santa Clarita (2019–2024) — not a general Southern California average. Ten miles inland around here can mean fifteen degrees, so a July evening in Santa Clarita is its own question.
Best months for an evening party
April through October
Best months for a lunch party
April through May and October through November
July in Santa Clarita averages a high of 95°F, against 61°F in January. From July through 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 29% 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 8:08pm. 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.
Santa Clarita is 58.9 miles from our base by road. Our first 50 miles are free, so the travel fee on a Santa Clarita booking is about $9 — one dollar for each mile past the free 50, not a flat surcharge.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 43°F | 18% | 6:08pm |
| Feb | 62°F | 43°F | 21% | 6:37pm |
| Mar | 64°F | 45°F | 29% | 7:02pm |
| Apr | 74°F | 51°F | 12% | 7:26pm |
| May | 78°F | 54°F | 9% | 7:50pm |
| Jun | 87°F | 61°F | 4% | 8:08pm |
| Jul | 95°F | 68°F | 1% | 8:06pm |
| Aug | 95°F | 69°F | 2% | 7:40pm |
| Sep | 90°F | 65°F | 6% | 6:59pm |
| Oct | 83°F | 58°F | 3% | 6:18pm |
| Nov | 71°F | 49°F | 9% | 5:49pm |
| Dec | 63°F | 45°F | 21% | 5:45pm |
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 Santa Clarita 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.
Santa Clarita Hibachi FAQ
How hot is too hot for a summer party?
We cook SCV summers regularly — evening bookings start as the heat breaks, and the show runs into the cool of the night. Shade for guests plus a sunset start is the winning formula.
Can you handle a 30–50 person block party?
Yes — we bring additional chefs and grills for large groups and run simultaneous stations so everyone eats hot food together. One reservation covers it.
Do you serve Castaic and Sand Canyon?
Yes — the whole Santa Clarita Valley, from Castaic down through Newhall and out to Sand Canyon.
What does hibachi at home cost in Santa Clarita?
$59.90 per adult, $29.90 per child 5–12, and a flat $5 for kids under 5, $599 event minimum — chef, grill, food, show, setup, and cleanup included.
How much space do you need in Santa Clarita?
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 Santa Clarita 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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