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Private hibachi chef performing a live teppanyaki show at an event in Irvine, California

Hibachi Catering in Irvine

A private teppanyaki chef brings the grill, the fire show and the flavor to your Irvine backyard or event.

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Irvine is about 67 miles from our base in Murrieta, an easy run for our team. In a city built around planned villages, business parks and a major university, we cook everywhere from a Woodbridge patio to a driveway in the Great Park Neighborhoods or an office courtyard near the Spectrum, bringing the grill, the food and the show and leaving the space clean.

Every booking includes a professional hibachi chef, fresh ingredients cooked on-site and an interactive fire show your guests will remember. Choose your proteins (steak, chicken, shrimp, scallops, salmon or lobster) and we handle the rest.

Villages, HOAs and compact backyards

Irvine is organized into villages, from established neighborhoods like Woodbridge, Northwood, University Park and Turtle Rock to newer ones such as Portola Springs, Orchard Hills, Cypress Village and the Great Park Neighborhoods. Almost all of them have a homeowners association, and many newer homes have compact backyards.

A compact yard still works. Each station needs a flat area of about 12 × 8 ft, and that already includes the seats on three sides of the grill, so a patio, a side yard or the driveway often does the job. Before the party, check your association’s rules on open-flame cooking, guest parking and quiet hours, and tell us if your street has parking limits so we can plan where to unload.

Office lunches and team events

Between the Irvine Spectrum area, the business district around John Wayne Airport and the research park next to UC Irvine, the city is full of offices, and hibachi makes a team lunch, client appreciation day or holiday party feel like a night out. The chef cooks every order on the spot, so vegetarian plates and tofu are easy to handle at the same grill.

Corporate campuses usually manage vendor access, loading docks and outdoor spaces through a property or facilities team. Ask them where an outdoor cooking station can go, whether they need proof of insurance (we carry commercial insurance) and what time we can load in. For a seated meal, plan one chef and one station for every 25 guests, so a team of 50 gets two; for a large headcount, the Buffet keeps the line moving.

UCI graduations, Lunar New Year and family dinners

June brings UC Irvine commencement and high school graduations across the city, and many families celebrate at home with relatives in town. Saturdays around graduation fill up first, so book as soon as the ceremony date is announced.

Hibachi also suits Lunar New Year gatherings, milestone birthdays and holiday dinners where grandparents and grandkids share the same grill. Let us know about allergies ahead of time and the chef will plan around them, and with the Hibachi Table Experience we bring the tables, chairs, linens and place settings so you don’t have to.

Pricing for Irvine

What hibachi at home costs in Irvine

  • Food from $70 per adult, with a $700 minimum per event.
  • Travel: about 67 miles one way from our base in Murrieta, so roughly $202.
  • 18% gratuity on events with 20 or more guests, plus sales tax.
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Three simple steps

How hibachi at home works in Irvine

  1. Reserve

    Pick your date, guest count and menu. We confirm availability and your travel fee for Irvine.

  2. We arrive

    Our chef and team arrive at your Irvine location with the grill, the tools and everything needed for the show.

  3. Enjoy

    Sit back while we cook, entertain and serve a restaurant-quality hibachi dinner right at your table.

Why Irvine chooses Hibachi Catering

  • Expert hibachi chefs

    Skilled teppanyaki chefs bring the flavor, the knife tricks and the fire right to your Irvine event.

  • We come to you

    Backyard, rooftop or venue: we bring the grill and the setup anywhere in Irvine and Orange County.

  • An experience to remember

    Dinner and a show in one, the perfect centerpiece for birthdays, weddings and corporate events.

Planning tips for Irvine

  • Read the HOA rules

    Associations often regulate open flames, clubhouse and pool-area rentals and guest parking. A quick check now avoids a surprise on party day.

  • Plan for parking

    Many village streets fill up in the evening. Save a curb or driveway spot near the setup for our vehicle and point guests to nearby guest spaces.

  • Get facilities approval for office events

    Ask about loading docks, security check-in and insurance paperwork at least a week before the event, and send us the contact person.

  • Use the garage if it rains

    We cook rain or shine. An open garage with good ventilation or a covered patio keeps the grill going if a winter storm rolls in.

Hibachi in Irvine: common questions

How much is travel to Irvine?

Travel is charged one way from Murrieta. Irvine is about 67 miles away, so most addresses come to around $202. Your exact fee is calculated from your ZIP code when you book.

What is the minimum for a party in Irvine?

The Basic Hibachi Experience starts at $70 per adult with a $700 minimum per event. A 18% gratuity applies to events with 20 or more guests, and travel and sales tax are added to every booking.

Can you cook at our HOA clubhouse or pool area?

Often, if the association allows outside caterers and open-flame cooking there. Reserve the space with your HOA, get the rules in writing and share them with us. Indoors, we can only cook where there is proper ventilation.

Can you cater a lunch at our office?

Yes. Weekday lunches and evening team events both work, as long as there is an outdoor or well-ventilated area and a way to load in. The Hibachi Table Experience adds tables, chairs and linens if your space doesn’t have them.

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