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Private Hibachi Catering — Berkeley, California
From Telegraph Avenue–area flats to hillside homes with Bay views above UC Berkeley, our chefs bring the grill, fresh ingredients, and a live hibachi show to your Berkeley door. It is a multi-course teppanyaki dinner cooked inches from your table — the East Bay’s most fun backyard party, no restaurant reservation required. From Cal graduation weekends to milestone birthdays, Berkeley families are making the backyard hibachi night their new tradition.
★★★★★ 5.0 · 143 Google Reviews ↗︎Where We Serve
Alameda County
North Berkeley brown-shingle homes, Elmwood patios, and Westbrae family backyards — milestone birthdays with a private chef working the grill. Elmwood and Northbrae families love turning a quiet street into the night’s venue.
Travel fee: $50
Alameda County
Albany’s Solano Avenue–adjacent homes and family parties — a full live tableside show steps from your table. Albany’s village feel makes backyard parties feel extra special.
Travel fee: $50
Contra Costa County
El Cerrito hillside patios with Bay views — dinner and a show, cooked steps from your table while the sun sets. Hillside decks with a view are our favorite Berkeley-adjacent venue.
Travel fee: $50
Alameda County
Emeryville lofts and Bay Street–area townhome patios — the steakhouse experience, without leaving home. Compact patios work great — the grill, the chef, and your guests fit with room to spare.
Travel fee: $50
Alameda County
From Rockridge to Montclair — Oakland patios get the full live hibachi show, from the first flame to the final sake pour. Rockridge garden parties and Montclair view decks are East Bay classics.
Travel fee: $50
Alameda County
Piedmont’s storybook homes and milestone celebrations deserve the full live tableside show. Piedmont hosts love that the chef handles everything — they just enjoy their guests.
Travel fee: $50
Contra Costa County
Point Richmond cottages and Marina Bay patios — a teppanyaki night with waterfront breeze and big flavors. Marina Bay evenings pair beautifully with a sizzling grill show.
Travel fee: $50
Contra Costa County
San Pablo family celebrations — an affordable private-chef night that feels like a luxury restaurant, right in your own backyard. Big family guest lists fit easily around the grill.
Travel fee: $50
Travel fee from our Stockton base: $50 per party anywhere in the Berkeley area. The travel fee is separate and does not count toward the $600 food minimum.
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Occasions
UC Berkeley grads — from the Campanile to the backyard. Graduation weekends in Berkeley book out fast, and a private hibachi night beats a packed Telegraph Avenue restaurant every time. Families from Albany to Oakland gather for one grill, one graduate, one unforgettable night.
Berkeley’s Elmwood and Northbrae families celebrate milestone birthdays at home — the guest of honor gets the chef’s full attention, from the onion volcano to the sake pour. The crowd gets dinner and a show, and the hosts actually enjoy their own party.
Multigenerational East Bay families gather around one grill — the kids crowd in for the zucchini toss, the adults relax with the sake pour, and grandma gets served first. From Berkeley to Richmond, nobody cooks and nobody cleans.
East Bay offices and labs book us for team dinners and client nights people actually remember. We set up on your office patio or a team member’s backyard — hot food, live entertainment, and zero cleanup.
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. Travel fees may apply outside our core areas.
Guest Words
5.0 stars across 143 Google reviews — every single one five stars.
“Was a lot of fun, involves the party well, food was great.”Neil P. · Google Review
“First-class service! Beautiful setup, warm and enthusiastic staff. Delicious food and great atmosphere.”Kimberly A. · Google Review
Real Parties
Actual events, actual guests — no stock photos, ever.
Backyard hibachi birthday party with balloons in Berkeley, CA
Terra Hibachi chef posing with a young guest in Berkeley, CA
Live hibachi grill flames at a backyard party in Berkeley, CA
Questions
Yes — $50 per party from our Stockton base, anywhere in the Berkeley area including Albany, El Cerrito, Emeryville, Oakland, and Richmond. The travel fee is separate and does not count toward the $600 food minimum.
We cook in private backyards, patios, and driveways — including off-campus houses with a usable yard. We do not cook inside dorms or public parks. If your Berkeley rental near Telegraph Avenue or the UC campus has a backyard or driveway, we can set up there — just confirm outdoor space and access when you book.
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. Filet mignon is +$5 and lobster +$10 per guest. A 20% gratuity for your chef is suggested, always at your discretion.
Reserve Your Evening
Dates fill quickly — especially weekends. Tell us about your celebration.
