FAQs – Hibachi Catering

📅 Reservations & Payments

We’ll need your event date, guest count, city & ZIP, and menu selection. Once confirmed, we’ll send the deposit link: https://hibachicater.com

At least 2 weeks before your event.

Yes, with proper notice. Cancellation policies apply.

Pricing depends on the menu. All prices are per person plus tax.

Yes: $3/mile travel fee from ZIP 92562, service fee (3%), taxes, and 18% gratuity for events over 20 guests.

Tips are not included (except for large groups). Chefs appreciate them directly.

Mon–Thu: 2 guests min. | Fri–Sun: 10 guests min. Up to 300 guests with multiple stations.

Yes, with at least 24 hours' notice, subject to availability.

Chef, grill, propane, tables, chairs, linens, utensils, hibachi veggies, rice, sauces, live cooking show (with tricks & optional fire show).

Yes, you can mix and match proteins, seafood, and sides.

Yes, we offer a full vegetarian option.

Yes, just inform us in advance.

Soda, water, sake, and Ramune (Japanese soda) — $3–$6.

Yes, you're welcome to bring your own.

Approx. 3 hours: 1hr setup, 1hr cooking, 1hr cleanup.

About 1 hour before service to begin setup.

A flat 12x8 ft area per station.

Yes, as long as there’s flat space and access.

No, we bring everything needed.

Yes: cooking show with tricks, small fire show (if ventilation allows), optional fire show upgrade.

Yes. Outdoors preferred. Indoors requires proper ventilation and backup plan for weather.

Yes, but clients must secure any required permits.

Yes — we carry commercial insurance, business license, and Health Department permits.

Yes, please contact us for more information.

Yes. Additional chefs available for large groups or upon request for an extra fee.