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Private Hibachi Catering — Hawthorne, California
Hawthorne blends aerospace history — from Northrop roots to SpaceX next door — with beach-close neighborhoods and easygoing backyard living. Terra Hibachi brings a private teppanyaki chef to your Hawthorne home for birthdays, family dinners, and weekend celebrations. The ocean breeze keeps things cool while the grill does the work in front of your guests.
★★★★★ 5.0 · 178 Google Reviews ↗︎Where We Serve
South Bay
Hawthorne’s aerospace roots and beach-close homes make for laid-back, breezy backyard gatherings.
Travel fee: $28
South Bay
With SoFi Stadium energy nearby, Inglewood game-day and birthday crowds know how to celebrate at home.
Travel fee: $30
South Bay
Gardena’s Japanese American community and food-loving families appreciate a chef who cooks fresh in front of everyone.
Travel fee: $27
South Bay
Torrance’s Japanese community, ramen-shop standards, and spacious South Bay homes demand genuinely fresh cooking.
Travel fee: $31
South Bay
Manhattan Beach patios trade ocean air and sunset light for polished, barefoot-elegant entertaining.
Travel fee: $34
South Bay
Redondo Beach harbor views and beach cottages make grilled seafood nights feel like a getaway at home.
Travel fee: $34
South Bay
Carson’s diverse, family-first neighborhoods and Cal State Dominguez Hills graduations keep the calendar full.
Travel fee: $26
Los Angeles County
Studio-adjacent Culver City homes pair creative-industry schedules with stylish, compact backyard dinners.
Travel fee: $34
Travel fee: $28 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
Hawthorne 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.
Hawthorne 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.
Hawthorne teams and client groups get a built-in icebreaker: a chef cooking live while colleagues mingle. For 40 or more guests, our Buffet style serves the whole group from a chef-run station.
Celebrate Hawthorne 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 $28 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.
Usually, yes — our cooking station is compact and fits a standard patio or driveway, with guests seated around it. Hawthorne’s single-story homes and flat yards are a straightforward fit. We cook outdoors only, and setup takes just minutes before your start time.
$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 Hawthorne travel fee is $28 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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Dates fill quickly — especially weekends. Tell us about your celebration.
