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About this Experience

What you'll do: Your backyard, patio, or rental becomes the show as a private hibachi chef fires up the grill right in front of your group.

  • Watch the live cook — Your chef preps and grills your entire menu tableside, knife tricks and all.

  • Pick your protein lineup — Choose from steak, chicken, shrimp, and more so every guest gets a plate they'll actually finish.

  • Join the sake toast — Your chef pours a round of sake as part of the show, no bar required.

  • Get pulled into the act — Onion volcanoes, flipped shrimp catches, and a few good-natured jokes keep the group laughing between courses.

  • Skip the cleanup — Your chef brings the grill and cooking gear and handles the mess, so your night ends when dinner does.

By the time the grill cools down, your group has eaten well, laughed harder than expected, and never had to leave the house.

Why we love it for your party:

  • BYOB — Pour your own favorites and skip the marked-up drink menu.

  • Fully mobile setup — Your hibachi chef at home works in a backyard, an Airbnb, a garage, or a covered patio, so the venue never limits the plan.

  • Chef-led entertainment — The cooking is the entertainment, so you're not paying separately for a performer and a caterer.

  • Zero cooking, zero prep — You show up hungry; your chef handles every step from grill to plate.

  • Built for any guest list — Birthdays, bachelorette weekends, family reunions, or a Tuesday that needed an upgrade all work.

About this experience partner: Hibachef brings private hibachi catering to homes, backyards, and short-term rentals across the Charleston area. Its chefs combine tableside cooking with the interactive theatrics of a hibachi restaurant — flips, jokes, and sake pours included — built specifically for groups celebrating together. Guests consistently point to the chef interaction, not just the food, as the reason the night stands out.

Additional information:

  • Gratuity isn't included in your booking total — a 20% tip for your chef is recommended after the experience.

  • Travel fees may apply depending on your event location.

  • Reduce your headcount by at least 7 days out if plans change; last-minute drops can't be adjusted.

  • Come hungry — portions are generous and the chef cooks for the group in front of you.

Location

Charleston, SC

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can the hibachi experience take place?

Your private hibachi chef can come directly to your home, backyard, Airbnb, garage, or covered patio in the Charleston area. The setup is fully mobile, so you can enjoy the experience wherever your group is staying.

What food options are available?

You can choose from a variety of proteins, including steak, chicken, shrimp, and more. Your chef prepares and grills the meal tableside, so everything is cooked fresh in front of your group.

Is alcohol included with the experience?

The experience is BYOB, so you can bring your own favorite drinks. Your chef also includes a sake toast as part of the hibachi experience.

Is gratuity included in the booking price?

No. Gratuity is not included in your booking total. A 20% tip for your chef is recommended after the experience.

Can I change my guest count after booking?

Yes, but any headcount reduction should be made at least 7 days before your experience. Last-minute reductions cannot be adjusted, so be sure to finalize your guest count ahead of time.

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