Private hibachi catering in Evanston
We bring the hibachi grill to your Evanston driveway, deck, or dining room — you supply the guests and the plates. Local hibachi chefs serving the Chicagoland area.
Hibachi catering for Evanston events
Hibachi catering in Evanston means the restaurant comes to you. We have set the grill up in Chicagoland backyards, Evanston rooftops, and Evanston living rooms, and the show plays the same in all three: fried rice on the flat top, the onion volcano, and food handed straight off the grill.
Local hibachi chefs serving the Chicagoland area. Between Chicagoland and Evanston we have worked 1 distinct Evanston 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 Illinois hibachi chefs live and work in the region, so an Evanston booking is served locally. Travel is a flat $50 covering the first 50 miles with tolls included, then $1 per mile.
Where the chef sets up in Evanston
Backyard hibachi is still the most common Evanston booking — the chef needs roughly an 8 by 8 foot clear area and works fine on grass, patio, deck, or driveway. Rooftops and terraces work as long as there is open air above the grill; we bring our own propane and a fire-safe base. Indoor hibachi is possible in Evanston homes with a range hood, an open garage, or a covered porch — tell us the room and we will confirm ventilation before the date.
Evanston hibachi catering — common questions
Do you bring the hibachi grill to my home in Evanston?
Yes. Every Evanston booking is in-home hibachi — the chef arrives with a commercial mobile hibachi grill, propane, all the food, sauces, and serving gear. You provide the space and the tables; we bring everything that cooks. The chef needs about an 8 by 8 foot clear area, and Chicagoland backyards, driveways, patios, and decks all work.
How much does hibachi catering cost in Evanston?
Our hibachi chef service is $55 per adult and $30 per child, with a $550 minimum per event. Travel to Evanston 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 Evanston neighborhoods do you cover?
We cover roughly 1 neighborhoods in and around Evanston, including Chicagoland. If you do not see yours listed we very likely still serve it — ask and we will quote the travel cost before you book.
Can I book a hibachi birthday party in Evanston on a weekend?
Yes, and weekends are what we do most. We operate seven days a week including Saturday, which is our busiest hibachi party slot in Evanston. Summer and holiday weekends fill first, so book two to three weeks out if your date is fixed.
Is this hibachi or teppanyaki, and what does the chef actually cook?
It is Japanese teppanyaki cooked on a flat-top hibachi grill — the same style as a hibachi restaurant, run in your own space. The chef cooks fried rice, vegetables, and your chosen proteins to order, and performs the knife work, the onion volcano, and the catch-it-in-your-mouth routine while cooking. Gluten-friendly, halal, and vegetarian versions are all available.
What Evanston guests ask for when they search hibachi catering
Most people find us searching hibachi catering near me from an Evanston address, and the answer is yes -- the chef drives to you. A private hibachi chef handles the menu, the cooking, the show, and the grill cleanup before leaving.
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The $50 deposit is optional — but during our busy season, our top chefs go first to guests who place it. We respond shortly.
- ✓ $55/adult, $30/child
- ✓ Travel: $50 flat for the first 50 miles, then $1/mile
- ✓ Hibachi grill, chef, food & setup — all included
- ✓ Gluten-friendly, halal, vegetarian menus available
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Evanston neighborhoods we serve
Most Evanston addresses are well within our standard driving range.
Chicagoland
Don't see your specific neighborhood? We probably still serve it. Ask us — we'll quote your driving cost right away.
Nearby cities
If Evanston isn't where your event is, we may still cover you.
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