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Private Hibachi Catering — Atwater, California
Atwater is Merced County’s friendly castle city — Castle Air Force Base heritage, established family neighborhoods, and valley celebrations that bring everyone together. Our chefs bring the grill, fresh ingredients, and a live hibachi show to your Atwater door — a multi-course teppanyaki dinner cooked inches from your table.
★★★★★ 5.0 · 178 Google Reviews ↗︎Where We Serve
Merced County
Castle-city family neighborhoods and backyard parties across Atwater — dinner and a show at home.
Travel fee: $70
Merced County
Merced family neighborhoods and UC Merced celebrations with a private chef.
Travel fee: $65
Merced County
Los Banos crossroads family neighborhoods and big backyard parties nearby.
Travel fee: $58
Stanislaus County
Turlock family neighborhoods and backyard celebrations up the 99.
Travel fee: $40
Merced County
Livingston family gatherings and valley celebrations near Atwater.
Travel fee: $58
Merced County
Winton family gatherings minutes from Atwater.
Travel fee: $67
Central Valley
Madera crossroads family neighborhoods and backyard parties down the 99.
Travel fee: $95
Stanislaus County
Modesto family neighborhoods and celebrations with the full hibachi show.
Travel fee: $28
Travel fee: $70 per party ($1 per mile from our Stockton base, one-way). The travel fee is separate and does not count toward the $600 food minimum.
Each town above shows its own exact fee. Don’t see your town? Ask us.
Occasions
Atwater birthdays, big or small — the chef cooks for the guest of honor while the family watches.
Valley family dinners cooked fresh in your own backyard — every course hot, everyone together.
Atwater and Buhach Colony grads — a backyard celebration with dinner and a live show.
Local teams book us for appreciation dinners at a host’s home, every course cooked to order.
Pricing
No hidden fees. No surprises. Just an extraordinary evening.
Multi-course teppanyaki dinner with 2 proteins per person, salad, fried rice & vegetables.
Your own chef, your own grill, your own show — an entire evening built around your guests.
Little guests enjoy the same show and flavors with kid-friendly portions. Under 5 free.
A 20% gratuity to thank your chef is suggested — always at your discretion — and not included in the $60 per-guest price. Travel is $1 per mile, one-way, per party, measured from our local base. See hibachi catering prices for worked examples by party size.
Guest Words
5.0 stars across 178 Google reviews.
“Was a lot of fun, involves the party well, food was great.”Neil Pena · Google Review
“First-class service! Beautiful setup, warm and enthusiastic staff. Delicious food and great atmosphere.”Kimberly Angeles · Google Review
Questions
Just $70 per party — $1 per mile from our Stockton base (one-way). The travel fee is separate and does not count toward the $600 food minimum.
Yes — we cook across Atwater, from the established neighborhoods near downtown to homes by the old Castle base. The $70 travel fee is charged once per party from our Stockton base.
$60 per guest with a $600 food minimum per party. Children ages 5–12 are $30, and kids under 5 eat free. Filet mignon adds $5 and lobster adds $10 per guest. The Atwater travel fee is $70 per party — see our hibachi catering prices for worked examples for 10, 15, and 20 guests.
Yes — every Terra Hibachi party is a private chef experience, and small groups are welcome. Our chefs serve the Modesto area from our Stockton base. If your group’s food total is under the $600 minimum, you can top it up with upgrades, extra proteins, or appetizers so nothing is wasted. No deposit — pay cash after the event, or pay online up to 24 hours before. Your chef arrives 10–20 minutes before your start time to set up; you just provide tables, chairs, plates, and utensils.
Just tables, chairs, plates, and utensils for your guests. We bring the chef, the grill, all ingredients, and complimentary sake — setup takes only minutes on your patio or backyard.
A typical party runs about 90 minutes. We are open daily from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, year-round — including holidays.
Adults are $60 per guest with a $600 food minimum per party. Children ages 5–12 are $30, and kids under 5 eat free. Every food dollar counts toward the $600 minimum — appetizers, sides, and upgrades included. Filet mignon is +$5 and lobster +$10 per guest. A 20% gratuity for your chef is suggested, always at your discretion.
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