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Private Hibachi Catering — El Monte, California
El Monte is a proud San Gabriel Valley family city — the end of the Santa Fe Trail, deep roots, and homes where three generations share one table. Terra Hibachi brings a private teppanyaki chef to your backyard, cooking live for birthdays, family dinners, and celebrations that do not need a banquet hall. Fresh proteins, fried rice, and vegetables, grilled in front of the whole family.
★★★★★ 5.0 · 178 Google Reviews ↗︎Where We Serve
San Gabriel Valley
San Gabriel Valley family homes in El Monte gather grandparents, kids, and cousins around one big table.
Travel fee: $15
San Gabriel Valley
Rosemead’s Garvey Avenue food culture and tight-knit families make shared, generous dinners the norm.
Travel fee: $16
San Gabriel Valley
Baldwin Park’s family neighborhoods keep celebrations close to home, with In-N-Out history and big appetites.
Travel fee: $14
San Gabriel Valley
Temple City’s camellia-season charm and family streets suit sweet, multigenerational backyard parties.
Travel fee: $19
San Gabriel Valley
Arcadia’s peacock neighborhoods and spacious lawns near Santa Anita suit elegant garden entertaining.
Travel fee: $21
San Gabriel Valley
Mission San Gabriel history and SGV family dining traditions make San Gabriel gatherings warm and food-first.
Travel fee: $18
San Gabriel Valley
Monterey Park’s hillside homes and legendary SGV food scene set a high bar our live grill loves to meet.
Travel fee: $18
San Gabriel Valley
Alhambra’s Main Street energy and family bungalows make birthdays and Lunar New Year dinners easy at home.
Travel fee: $20
Travel fee: $15 per party ($1 per mile from our Southern California base, one-way). The travel fee is separate and does not count toward the $600 food minimum.
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Occasions
El Monte family gatherings run deep, so we cook in generous rounds for grandparents, kids, and cousins alike — everyone picks two proteins, watches the show together, and eats at a relaxed, at-home pace.
El Monte birthday parties get a chef-led show with the guest of honor in the best seat: onion volcano, sizzling proteins cooked to order, and fried rice tossed fresh for the whole table at home.
El Monte fiestas deserve food made in the moment: the guest of honor sits front and center, family fills the backyard, and our chef keeps fresh plates coming while the celebration unfolds around the grill.
Celebrate El Monte graduates without a restaurant time limit: a private chef feeds family and friends in rounds, keeps the graduate center stage, and turns a backyard send-off into a real event.
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 $15 per party — $1 per mile from our Southern California base (one-way). The travel fee is separate and does not count toward the $600 food minimum.
Beautifully — hibachi is communal by design. Grandparents get a front-row seat without standing in a kitchen, kids watch the onion volcano up close, and every guest chooses two proteins cooked their way. It turns a regular El Monte family dinner into the celebration itself.
$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 Monte travel fee is $15 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 all of Southern California from a local 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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