Hibachi Catering in Riverside
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 Riverside.
“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 Riverside booking includes
Upgrades per guest: filet +$8 · scallops +$6 · lobster tail +$12
Riverside 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 cater in Riverside
Best evening months
April through June and September through November
Space needed
King-bed-size flat spot, outdoors
Riverside 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
Riverside is the easiest logistics city we serve: driveways are long, streets are wide, and load-in is usually fifty feet from where the chef parks. That is why our biggest guest counts happen here — a 30 or 40-person party that would be impossible in Santa Monica is routine in Orangecrest.
Heat is the planning factor instead. From June through September an afternoon start is genuinely uncomfortable for guests standing near a teppanyaki grill, and the parties that go best start at or after sunset. Shade over the guest seating matters more than shade over the chef. We need a flat area about the size of a king-size bed and roughly 10 ft of overhead clearance; for pool decks we keep the grill on the far side from the water and clear of anything overhanging.
Riverside catering FAQ
How much does hibachi catering cost in Riverside?
$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 Riverside event.
Headcount, date, venue — done. We staff the show to the room.