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Private Hibachi Catering — El Cerrito, California

Private Hibachi Catering
in El Cerrito, CA.

El Cerrito is the East Bay’s view city — hillside homes looking straight at the Golden Gate, cozy flatland neighborhoods, and backyard parties with a million-dollar backdrop. Our chefs bring the grill, fresh ingredients, and a live hibachi show to your El Cerrito door — a multi-course teppanyaki dinner cooked inches from your table.

★★★★★ 5.0 · 178 Google Reviews ↗︎

Where We Serve

Towns We Cover
Near El Cerrito.

East Bay

El Cerrito

Bay-view hillsides and cozy family neighborhoods across El Cerrito — dinner and a show at home.

Travel fee: $70

East Bay

Albany

Albany village charm and family celebrations near El Cerrito.

Travel fee: $70

East Bay

Berkeley

Berkeley hillside gatherings and celebrations with a private chef.

Travel fee: $68

East Bay

Richmond

Richmond family neighborhoods and waterfront celebrations near El Cerrito.

Travel fee: $70

East Bay

San Pablo

San Pablo family celebrations and backyard parties near El Cerrito.

Travel fee: $72

East Bay

Kensington

Kensington hillside gatherings and celebrations near El Cerrito.

Travel fee: $83

East Bay

Orinda

Orinda wooded hillside estates and celebrations over the hill.

Travel fee: $65

East Bay

Oakland

Oakland backyard parties and celebrations across the East Bay.

Travel fee: $65

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

Why El Cerrito Books Us

Birthday Parties

El Cerrito birthdays with a Golden Gate backdrop — the chef cooks as the sun sets over the bay.

Family Gatherings

Family dinners cooked fresh in your own backyard — every course hot, every generation together.

Graduation Parties

El Cerrito High grads — a backyard celebration with dinner and a live show.

Anniversaries & Reunions

Anniversaries with a view — a private chef night at home.

Pricing

Simple, Transparent Pricing

No hidden fees. No surprises. Just an extraordinary evening.

$60 / guest

Adults

Multi-course teppanyaki dinner with 2 proteins per person, salad, fried rice & vegetables.

$30 / child

Ages 5–12

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

Rated 5.0 Across California

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

El Cerrito FAQs

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.

They are spectacular — a level deck section, the bay below, and a chef show at sunset. Flatland patios work just as well; we only need a flat spot for the grill.

$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 El Cerrito 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 Bay 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.

Reserve Your Evening

Your Backyard.
Our Fire.

Dates fill quickly — especially weekends. Tell us about your celebration.


(916) 215-3691