Hibachi Catering in Irvine
The caterer that brings dinner and the show — a private chef, the teppanyaki grill and live fire at your venue or backyard. 2 proteins, veggies, fried rice & salad, no travel fee for Irvine.
“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 Irvine booking includes
Upgrades per guest: filet +$8 · scallops +$6 · lobster tail +$12
Irvine hosts say
Google & Zola reviews“Bling is an amazing chef!! He makes the party 100x better and will make amazing food for you.”
Spencer Sprowls · Google review
“Real Hibachi is such a fun experience! I decided to hire for my sisters 30th bday and it was an absolute success! We had Chef Bling and he was a riot and so sweet! I told him it was a surprise and he made it SO FUN! HIGHLY RECOMMEND, HIGHLY AFFORDABLE, so delicious…”
Kelsey Molnar · 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 cater in Irvine
Best evening months
April through November
Space needed
King-bed-size flat spot, outdoors
Irvine event details
Who books hibachi catering
Trays of lukewarm food are catering. A chef cooking live with fire, games, and a crowd around the grill is an event.
Big group? That's the point. One chef serves up to ~25 guests with the full show; larger events get a second chef and grill so every table has a front row. Tell us the headcount and we bring the right crew.
Corporate & team events Office parties, launch dinners, wrap parties — a hibachi show is the team event people actually talk about after. Weekday dates get the $54.90/adult Weekday Special with a free appetizer of your choice (gyoza, edamame or spring rolls).
Milestones & celebrations Birthdays, graduations, showers, reunions — the chef builds the show around your moment. See our party ideas for how each occasion plays out.
Planning a specific occasion? See our party ideas — birthdays, pool parties, corporate nights, and more.
Parking, stairs & setup
Irvine is HOA country and we plan for it. Most associations here are fine with a propane teppanyaki grill on a private patio, but a handful of Village communities ask for notice or restrict cooking near shared walls. If your community has a rule, tell us and we will position the grill to satisfy it.
Parking is straightforward in most Irvine neighborhoods and genuinely tight in Woodbridge and around UCI during graduation week; a guest spot or driveway space held for the chef makes load-in painless. We need a flat area about the size of a king-size bed and roughly 10 ft of overhead clearance. Solid patio covers usually work; low pergolas with lattice sometimes do not, and a photo sent ahead settles it in a minute.
Irvine catering FAQ
How much does hibachi catering cost in Irvine?
$59.90 per adult and $29.90 per child (5–12), with a $599 event minimum — chef, 2 proteins per guest, veggies, fried rice, salad and the live show included. Monday–Thursday events get the $54.90/adult Weekday Special at any size, with a free appetizer of your choice (gyoza, edamame or spring rolls). The first 50 miles of travel are free; anything beyond is $1/mile, shown upfront in your quote.
How many guests can you cater?
One chef comfortably serves up to 28 guests. Bigger event? We bring additional chefs and grills so the show reaches every table — 50, 80, 100+ guests are all doable with notice. Tell us your headcount in the quote and we'll staff it right.
Do you cater at venues, offices, or rentals — or just homes?
Anywhere with an outdoor spot for the grill: backyards, rooftops, office patios, event venues, parks with permits, Airbnbs. We need a flat area about the size of a king-size bed with 10 ft of overhead clearance in open air. Guests can eat indoors while the chef cooks outside.
What do we need to provide?
Tables, chairs, and place settings — or add our tableware rental ($15/person: tables, chairs, tableware, tablecloth) and provide nothing. We bring the chef, grill, all food, and take everything away after.
How far ahead should we book?
Weekend evenings go first, so two to three weeks ahead is comfortable. Weekday corporate events can often be booked closer in. Cancel or reschedule 48+ hours out at no cost.
Fire up your Irvine event.
Headcount, date, venue — done. We staff the show to the room.