Hibachi at Home in Lakeland | Private Backyard Hibachi Chef
Our private hibachi chefs bring the full teppanyaki experience to your backyard — live fire cooking, fresh ingredients, and a show your guests won't forget. Perfect for birthdays, family gatherings, and private parties.
⭐ Family-owned & operated · Serving all of Central Florida
$50 per guest
$500 minimum · Kids under 12 just $30
Peak weekend and holiday dates fill 2–4 weeks early — reserve yours early.
Chef, grill & fresh ingredients included
Live fire show at your location
Homes, pools, Airbnbs & rentals
Cash, Zelle & Venmo accepted
Skip the Restaurant. We Bring the Show to You.
Hibachi at Home FL turns your backyard, patio, or pool deck into a private teppanyaki table in Lakeland. One chef arrives with a portable grill, fresh proteins and vegetables, and the house sauces, then cooks every course in front of you – fried rice, veggies, and your choice of steak, chicken, seafood, and more. No crowded dining room, no waiting, and no kitchen cleanup. Just sit back with family and friends while dinner becomes the entertainment.
If you're looking for hibachi catering in Lakeland — or a private hibachi chef for hire for your next party — you've found it. We bring the full hibachi catering experience to your door, with no restaurant to drive to and no venue to rent.
75–90 min
— of live setup, cooking show & cleanup
4.9★
— loved by Lakeland families
How Your Lakeland Hibachi Night Works
1
Check your date
Tell us your date, guest count, and Lakeland address.
2
Confirm in minutes
Get a text and email with your time and service address.
3
Build your menu
Pick proteins and premium upgrades; kids & vegetarian easy.
4
Approve the invoice
We email a clear invoice based on guests and selections.
5
The chef arrives
We set up the grill at your home or rental, everything included.
6
Eat, then relax
Pay the balance after the show; we leave the kitchen clean.
Standard
$50/person
Choose 2 proteins
$500 minimum per booking.・Travel fee is $1 per mile, capped at $99.
Gratuity is not included;
20–30% for your chef is appreciated.・No deposit for groups under 20; groups of 20+ require a $150 deposit applied to your event.
We accept Cash, Zelle, and Venmo
Simple Lakeland Hibachi Pricing
Premium upgrade
+$10/person
Add one more protein
Kids under 12
$30/child
Choice of 2 proteins
Why Lakeland Families Book With Us
A real private chef
One dedicated chef handles cooking, pace, and presentation.
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Fresh, cooked on-site
Steak, seafood, vegetables & sauces made in front of you.
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Built-in entertainment
Fire show, tricks, and onion volcano for every age.
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Honest pricing
$50 per guest with a clear $500 minimum, no surprises.
A 7% sales tax applies regardless of the purchase amount. Zelle, Venmo, and cash are accepted; credit cards are not.
🏊 Pool Parties
We set up right beside your pool, weather permitting.
💍 Engagement Parties
A live fire show that beats a formal dinner out.
From vacation dinners to big celebrations, the show comes to your backyard, patio, poolside, or rental home.
Perfect for Every Lakeland Occasion
🎓 Graduation Parties
Feed the whole family for high school and college grads.
🏡 Housewarming Parties
Break in the new home with a sizzling backyard show.
🏢 Corporate & Team Events
Team building, client dinners, and holiday parties.
👴 Milestone Birthdays & Anniversaries
Honor parents, grandparents, and anniversaries.
LOCAL SERVICE
Where We Cook in Lakeland & Surrounding Areas
Searching for "hibachi near me"? Our local hibachi caterer travels to backyards, lakefront homes, and family neighborhoods across Lakeland and the Polk County lakes region.
Whether you're hosting a birthday at a Lake Morton or Lake Mirror home, celebrating in a Cleveland Heights or Grasslands backyard near Florida Southern College, or planning a gathering at a Terra Vista lakefront home, our chef comes to you with the grill, fresh ingredients, and the full live show.
Downtown Lakeland
Lake Mirror
Dixieland
Lake Morton
Florida Southern College
Hollis Garden
Cleveland Heights
Grasslands
Terra Vista
Highland Park
Lake Parker
Auburndale
Winter Haven
Bartow
Haines City
Samoset
What to Expect on the Day
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Arrive & Set Up — Chef brings the mobile grill to your backyard.
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Cook & Entertain — Live teppanyaki grilling with flaming onion volcano & sake spray show.
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Serve & Clean Up — Food to your plate, then we leave your space spotless.
What Lakeland Guests Are Saying
Parents flew in for Florida Southern graduation and we booked the chef at our Lake Morton cottage. He set up on the porch, cooked a beautiful dinner, and timed it for sunset over the lake. Our parents said it was the best welcome they've ever had.
Rachel B. · Lake Morton, FL
★★★★★
Booked the chef for our Terra Vista block party and everyone's still talking about it. Twenty people, and he worked the patio like a pro. The lakeside vibe plus the live fire show made it our best block party ever. We're booking again.
coco · Lakeland, FL
★★★★★
My wife's 50th at our Grasslands home — chef nailed it. Golf community friends, private patio, perfect filet and shrimp, and he put on a little show for the ladies. Everyone kept asking how we found him. Worth every dollar.
Tom P. · Grasslands, FL
★★★★★
Lakeland Hibachi at Home FL FAQ
Yes. We provide private hibachi chef service in Lakeland, for family gatherings, vacation dinners, birthday celebrations, and private events.perfect for backyard hibachi parties and celebrations
We serve Lakeland and the surrounding areas.
Hibachi at home works well at private homes, vacation rentals, pool homes, and luxury properties, as long as there is a safe and suitable cooking area and the property allows the service.
Yes. Service may be available in nearby areas outside our core service zone. Additional travel fees may apply based on your location.
Hibachi at home Fl in Lakeland is $50 per adult and $30 per child (12 and under), with a $500 minimum spend. The minimum spend excludes taxes and transportation fees; gratuities are additional.Final pricing may vary based on guest count, menu upgrades, and travel distance.
We recommend booking 2–4 weeks in advance, especially for weekends, holidays, larger groups, and popular dates.
The best setup is a flat, outdoor area — backyard, driveway, patio or pool deck — with enough space for the grill, chef and your guests to sit comfortably.
Cancellations made 48+ hours before your event receive a full refund. Cancellations within 48 hours are subject to a $200 cancellation fee. No-shows are non-refundable. We understand emergencies arise — contact us as soon as possible and we'll do our best to accommodate.
Our private hibachi at home service includes everything for a complete teppanyaki experience: mobile hibachi catering service includes a professional hibachi chef, mobile grill station, all fresh ingredients (proteins, vegetables, fried rice, appetizers), live cooking with the famous flaming onion volcano and sake spray show, and full cleanup after the event. You provide the dishes, utensils, and seating — we handle all the culinary work.
Yes. We can accommodate most dietary restrictions and food allergies, including gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegetarian, and vegan options. Please inform us of any dietary needs at least 72 hours before your event so our chef can prepare accordingly and avoid cross-contamination. We take food allergies seriously — all ingredients are fresh and prepared on-site, and our chef will adjust the menu to ensure every guest enjoys a safe and delicious meal.
A typical hibachi at home event lasts approximately 1-1.5 hours from start to finish. This includes 10 minutes for setup, 60 - 80 minutes for live cooking and the teppanyaki show, and 10 minutes for service and cleanup. The chef arrives at your scheduled time, sets up the mobile grill in your backyard or patio, and cooks everything fresh right in front of your guests. Larger groups or custom menus may require additional time — we'll confirm the timeline when you book.
No — we ask hosts to provide standard plates, utensils, napkins, and glassware for their guests, along with enough tables and chairs for everyone to enjoy the show. We provide all the culinary equipment: the mobile hibachi grill, professional chef tools, fresh ingredients, and serving utensils. This keeps our pricing affordable and lets you use your own preferred tableware.
No worries — we have a weather backup plan. If rain is expected, we can set up under your patio cover, garage, or a rented tent. We'll monitor the forecast and coordinate with you 24 hours in advance. If conditions aren't safe, we can reschedule at no extra cost.
Generally, this is not required; however, for large events with 20 or more participants, a small deposit is collected as a guarantee. — you pay after the event, once you're happy with everything. A 20% ~30% chef gratuity is standard
We can accommodate events ranging from 2 to 200 people, with the minimum spend remaining unchanged.