🔥 Private Hibachi Experience 🔥

Transform your gathering into an unforgettable culinary event with Chef John Paul’s mobile hibachi service! We bring the exciting, interactive flair of traditional teppanyaki grilling directly to your location. From the sizzle of the grill to the stunning food tricks, your guests will experience an engaging, one-of-a-kind dining experience.

💰 Pricing & Booking Details

Per Person: $70

Travel Fee: $1 per mile one-way from Portage, MI

Minimum Booking: $500

Deposit: $250 (applied to total) via cash, check, Venmo, or Cash App

🍽️ What’s Included

Each guest enjoys:

  • Choice of 2 proteins
  • Choice of fried rice or noodles
  • Grilled mixed vegetables
  • Yum-Yum & Sriracha dipping sauces

Interactive Cooking Show Highlights:

  • Onion volcano
  • Egg tricks
  • Food catching
  • Sake shots (optional, you provide sake for our squeeze bottle or squirt gun)
  • And more!

🥩 Protein Options (Pick 2)

Note: Parties of 15 people or less may order uniquely. Parties of 16 or more must order similarly with the exception of two unique orders.

  • New York Strip
  • Filet Mignon (+$5)
  • Ribeye (+$5)
  • Chicken Breast
  • Chicken Thigh
  • Salmon
  • Shrimp
  • Scallops (+$5)
  • Lobster Tail (+$15)
  • Tofu

➕ Add-Ons & Upgrades

Enhance your experience with these add-ons:

  • Extra Garlic Butter: +$5 (Note: everything will be cooked with garlic butter without the upgrade)
  • Fried Rice: +$5
  • Noodles: +$5
  • Extra Veggies: +$5
  • Additional Proteins: +$10 each
    • Chicken
    • Salmon
    • Shrimp
    • Scallops
    • Tofu
  • Ribeye/Filet Mignon: +$15
  • Lobster Tail: +$20

🧰 What We Provide

  • All food ingredients
  • Grills and cooking tools
  • Grill mats to protect you floor
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Memorable hibachi dining experience

🪑 What You Provide

  • Tables, chairs, plates, silverware, and beverages for you and your guests
  • A clean kitchen with counter space, sink, stove, and electrical outlet for food prep
  • Parking space for a car and small trailer

Note:

  • If the kitchen requires cleaning before starting, a $50 cleaning fee will apply.
  • We are a Personal & Private Chef service, not a catering business. This means we bring the raw ingredients to prepare on-site at your event.

🕒 Event Timeline: What to Expect

Arrival & Setup:

  • We arrive 3 hours before your desired start time to set up the grill area and prepare the food.
  • Food preparation includes cutting meats and vegetables, cooking rice and noodles, making sure we are ready to give you a great dinner.

Cooking Show:

  • The cooking demonstration lasts up to 1.5 hours, featuring cooking tricks and entertainment.

Cleanup:

  • Cleanup takes up to 1 hour. We will wash our dishes and leave your area as clean (or cleaner) than we found it.

Late Start Fee:

  • If the event starts late, like waiting for someone’s arrival (after a 15-minute grace period), a $50 fee will be charged for every 15 minutes.

📅 Booking & Inquiries

How to Book:

  • Send an inquiry with your event date and location. We’ll confirm availability.
  • If available, we will send you the Venmo code to send the deposit and the private chef contract . Once the deposit is sent, you will receive a confirmation from us.
  • 7 days before your event, provide the following details:
    • Event address
    • Event start time (when everyone sits down to eat)
    • Guest food orders – include names please (makes it easy for us)
    • Signed private chef contract
  • Once we review this information, you will receive an itemized invoice with your balance.

The balance is to be paid at the start time.

Late Booking Fee:

  • Bookings less than 7 days in advance incur a $150 late booking fee.

To help us stay organized, please keep all event-related communication in one thread. Payments should come from a single transaction, not split among the group.

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⚠️ Important Notes

Gluten-free options available upon request.

Please inform us of any food allergies or intolerances in advance.

Raw or undercooked food may increase the risk of foodborne illness, particularly for individuals with certain medical conditions.

We cannot guarantee that any menu item is completely free of allergens due to shared preparation areas and equipment. (Although we have never had an issue!)