What you'll do:

Your backyard becomes the dinner table, your driveway becomes the show, and a private hibachi chef rolls in with the grill, the knives, and the flame tricks already loaded.

• Set the scene – Pull out your tables, chairs, and plates while the chef hauls in the grill and sets up the cook station outside.

• Pick your proteins – Choose two per person from chicken, beef, shrimp, salmon, or tofu, with filet mignon and lobster available as upgrades.

• Watch the show – Sit front row for the onion volcano, the shrimp toss, the egg roll across the grill, and the running chef commentary.

• Eat as it comes off the flame – Get fried rice or noodles, grilled vegetables, salad, and your proteins served straight from the grill to your plate.

• Hang out, not host – Skip the prep, the cleanup, and the restaurant wait while the chef handles the cooking from start to finish.

It runs about ninety minutes start to finish, lands somewhere between a dinner party and a stand-up set, and gives the group something to talk about long after the grill cools.

Why we love it for your party:

• At-home setup – The chef brings the full grill rig to your place, so a backyard hibachi party works at a house, rental, or Airbnb on the Jersey Shore without a reservation.

• Built for groups – The $500 party minimum and per-person pricing make this a fit for bachelorette parties, birthdays, reunions, and milestone celebrations of ten or more.

• Dinner plus entertainment – One booking covers the meal and the show, so there's no separate venue, no separate caterer, and no scramble for a backup plan.

• Customizable plates – Every guest builds their own combo from five proteins plus rice or noodle options, which handles picky eaters and dietary preferences in one shot.

• You host without hosting – You handle tables and seating; the chef handles food, flame, and cleanup of the cook station.

About this experience partner:

JoJo Hibachi Catering is a Jersey Shore–based private chef service specializing in at-home hibachi for parties, milestone celebrations, and small events. The team is known for bringing the full teppanyaki-style show, flaming onion towers, knife work, and chef banter directly into backyards, rentals, and Airbnbs across the NJ shore towns. Repeat bookings come largely from bachelorette groups, birthday hosts, and families who want a restaurant-grade experience without the restaurant.

Additional information:

• Pricing structure – $50 per person with a $500 party minimum; gratuity is not included.

• What guests provide – Tables, chairs, plates, and utensils for the group; the chef brings the grill, ingredients, and cooking tools.

• Protein options – Two proteins per person included (chicken, beef, shrimp, salmon, or tofu); filet mignon and lobster available for +$10 each.

• Sides and add-ons – Fried rice or fried noodles included; extra side rice or noodles +$4; dumplings and edamame available at $4 each.

• Set up space needed – An outdoor area large enough for the chef's grill cart and safe ventilation; backyards, driveways, and patios all work.