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Private Hibachi Catering — Encinitas, California
Encinitas is surf-town soul — Swami’s sunsets, beach cottages in Leucadia and Cardiff, and patios made for laid-back celebrations. Terra Hibachi brings a private chef to your coastal home or rental, cooking live hibachi outdoors so your group can eat well, watch the show, and keep the beach-day energy going into the night.
★★★★★ 5.0 · 178 Google Reviews ↗︎Where We Serve
San Diego County
Encinitas beach cottages in Leucadia, Cardiff, and surf-town patios
Travel fee: $82
San Diego County
San Diego Airbnbs, Navy family homes, and backyards across the city
Travel fee: $106
San Diego County
Chula Vista Eastlake and Otay Ranch family homes and celebrations
Travel fee: $113
San Diego County
Oceanside beach houses and Camp Pendleton military family homes
Travel fee: $69
San Diego County
Carlsbad coastal villas, resort rentals, and family vacation homes
Travel fee: $74
San Diego County
Escondido spacious yards, hillside homes, and Safari Park family trips
Travel fee: $90
San Diego County
San Marcos family suburbs and Cal State graduation celebrations
Travel fee: $84
Travel fee: $82 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.
Each town above shows its own exact fee. Don’t see your town? Ask us.
Occasions
Make it a birthday to remember on a coastal Encinitas patio after a day at Swami’s and the beach — our chef cooks each guest’s steak, chicken, or shrimp to order, puts on a live teppanyaki show, and turns dinner into the main event while you celebrate with your favorite people.
Add a live hibachi chef to your wedding weekend on a coastal Encinitas patio after a day at Swami’s and the beach — perfect for rehearsal dinners, welcome parties, and intimate celebrations where great food and a memorable show bring both families together beautifully.
Bring the whole family together on a coastal Encinitas patio after a day at Swami’s and the beach — generous hibachi portions, kid-friendly pricing, and a chef who keeps every generation entertained while cooking fresh fried rice, vegetables, and proteins for the entire table at home.
Host clients or thank your team on a coastal Encinitas patio after a day at Swami’s and the beach — Terra Hibachi delivers a polished live-cooking experience for office parties, client dinners, and team celebrations, with a full menu cooked fresh outdoors for groups large and small.
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 $82 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.
Yes — we serve Encinitas including Leucadia, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, and Olivenhain homes and rentals. Coastal patios and decks are wonderful for our outdoor setup. Confirm your rental permits a private chef, choose your menu, and we will bring the grill, ingredients, and show to you.
$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 Encinitas travel fee is $82 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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