Private hibachi catering at home in Ithaca College
Backyard, rooftop, restaurant patio — wherever your Ithaca College event happens, our chef brings the grill, food, and the live show. New York State coverage — a chef travels to Ithaca College in Tompkins County for your event.
Hibachi catering for Ithaca College events
Most of what we do in Ithaca College is private hibachi at home: a backyard in Tompkins County, a rooftop in Ithaca College, a condo terrace in Ithaca College. The chef brings a full mobile hibachi grill, preps on site, and runs the whole show where your guests are already sitting.
New York State coverage — a chef travels to Ithaca College in Tompkins County for your event. Between Tompkins County and Ithaca College we have worked 1 distinct Ithaca College neighborhoods, and the chef has set up in everything from a tight city patio to a full estate lawn.
You are not waiting on a chef to drive in from another state. Our New York hibachi chefs live and work in the region, so an Ithaca College booking is served locally. Flat $50 for 50 miles, tolls inside that figure, $1 a mile after.
Where the chef sets up in Ithaca College
Backyard hibachi is still the standard Ithaca College booking. Roughly 8 by 8 feet of clear area is enough, on grass, patio, deck or driveway. Rooftops and terraces are workable with open air over the grill. Propane and a fire-safe base come with the chef. Indoor hibachi in an Ithaca College home needs a range hood, an open garage or a covered porch. Name the room and ventilation is confirmed ahead of the date.
Ithaca College hibachi catering — common questions
Do you bring the hibachi grill to my home in Ithaca College?
Yes. All Ithaca College bookings are in-home hibachi. The chef arrives carrying a commercial mobile hibachi grill, propane, the food, the sauces and the serving gear. The space and the tables are yours. Anything that cooks arrives on our truck. The chef needs about an 8 by 8 foot clear area, and Tompkins County backyards, driveways, patios, and decks all work.
How much does hibachi catering cost in Ithaca College?
Our hibachi chef service is $54.99 per adult and $29.99 per child, with a $500 minimum per event. Travel to Ithaca College is a flat $50 for the first 50 miles with tolls included, then $1 per mile beyond that. Those figures are before tax — sales tax is calculated on the event address, so your quote will show it separately.
Which Ithaca College neighborhoods do you cover?
We cover roughly 1 neighborhoods in and around Ithaca College, including Tompkins County. An unlisted town is normally still served. Ask first and the travel charge is quoted before booking.
Can I book a hibachi birthday party in Ithaca College on a weekend?
Yes. Weekends account for most of our calendar. Seven days a week. Saturday is the heaviest hibachi party slot in Ithaca College. Summer and holiday weekends close first; a fixed date wants two to three weeks of notice.
Is this hibachi or teppanyaki, and what does the chef actually cook?
Japanese teppanyaki on a flat-top hibachi grill, the same discipline as the hibachi restaurant, performed in your own space. Fried rice, vegetables and the selected proteins are cooked to order, with the knife work, the onion volcano and the toss-and-catch performed through the service. Gluten-friendly, halal and vegetarian versions exist for all of it.
How Ithaca College hosts usually describe what they want
Most people find us searching hibachi catering near me from an Ithaca College address, and the answer is yes -- the chef drives to you. A single private hibachi chef covers the menu, the cooking, the show and the grill cleanup before departing.
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- ✓ $54.99/adult, $29.99/child
- ✓ No travel fee within 50 miles of base
- ✓ Hibachi grill, chef, food, setup, cleanup — all included
- ✓ Gluten-friendly, halal, vegetarian menus available
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Ithaca College neighborhoods we serve
Nearly all of Ithaca College sits inside the distance our chefs drive routinely.
Tompkins County
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Guest reviews
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In my opinion, this is one of the best outdoor hibachi catering and entertainment services you can find anywhere in the U.S.! We’ve had hibachi before, but the experience here is on another level. The live outdoor hibachi show…
Great food, I’ve been here a few times and the food was great each time
Very good service And food are also good The guy working at front he is also good
Hibachi catering prices in Ithaca College
Private chef at your home — the same price everywhere we serve, no hidden fees.
| Package | Adult | Child (under 12) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 proteins | $54.99 | $29.99 |
| 3 proteins | $64.99 | $39.99 |
$500 party minimum · before tax and travel
| Group (adults) | 2 proteins | 3 proteins |
|---|---|---|
| 10 guests | $549.90 | $649.90 |
| 15 guests | $824.85 | $974.85 |
| 20 guests | $1,099.80 | $1,299.80 |
| 25 guests | $1,374.75 | $1,624.75 |
| 30 guests | $1,649.70 | $1,949.70 |
Hibachi at home in Ithaca College — questions
How much does hibachi catering cost in Ithaca College?
OSAKA Premium Mobile Hibachi hibachi at home in Ithaca College is $54.99 per adult and $29.99 per child under 12 with two proteins, or $64.99 per adult and $39.99 per child with three proteins. The event minimum is $500 before tax and travel.
How much is a hibachi party for 15 or 20 people in Ithaca College?
Food on the two-protein menu runs roughly $824.85 for 15 adults and $1,099.80 for 20. Tax, travel and tip are counted separately. Kids under 12 are $29.99 each.
Is there a minimum for a private hibachi chef in Ithaca College?
Yes — the party minimum is $500 in food before tax and travel. Small parties still book. A minimum adjustment line appears at checkout to make up the shortfall.
What is included with hibachi at home in Ithaca College?
Included: a private hibachi chef, the grill, the propane, the live cooking show, and a plate of salad, fried rice and hibachi vegetables alongside the proteins each guest selects. Setup, cooking in front of the guests, and cleaning the cooking area afterward are all the chef's.
What do I need to provide for a backyard hibachi party in Ithaca College?
What is needed outdoors: a flat 10-by-10-foot area, backyard or patio or deck or driveway, with seating and plates for the guests. Tables, chairs and tableware can be added at checkout if you do not have them.
Can the hibachi chef cook if it rains in Ithaca College?
Yes, provided there is covered outdoor space with airflow: a roofed patio, a porch, or a garage with the door open. The grill does not run in a sealed room.
How far ahead should I book a hibachi chef in Ithaca College?
As far ahead as possible. Weekends and holidays close out first. Enter a date and time on the site; the number appears straight away, before anything is confirmed.
Is there a travel fee for hibachi in Ithaca College?
Fifty miles are covered by a flat $50. Beyond that, $1 per mile, measured off your address at checkout.
Do I need a deposit to book hibachi in Ithaca College?
A $50 deposit three days out reserves the chef. The balance is handled on party day.