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Private Hibachi Catering — Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest lives up to its name — two lakes, eucalyptus groves, and South County neighborhoods where backyard entertaining is a way of life. Terra Hibachi brings a private teppanyaki chef to your home for birthdays, graduations, and family dinners near the lake communities and Foothill Ranch. Dinner is cooked live on your patio while your guests relax in the evening air.
★★★★★ 5.0 · 178 Google Reviews ↗︎Where We Serve
Orange County
Lake Forest’s two lakes, eucalyptus trails, and family neighborhoods make patio dinners feel tucked away from the city.
Travel fee: $30
Orange County
Irvine’s master-planned villages and UCI milestones make organized, family-friendly backyard events effortless.
Travel fee: $25
Orange County
Laguna Hills’ family neighborhoods and senior-friendly communities host easy, comfortable milestone dinners.
Travel fee: $32
Orange County
Lake Mission Viejo homes and family cul-de-sacs are built for summer-evening backyard celebrations.
Travel fee: $34
Orange County
Aliso Viejo’s town-center living and young families keep backyard birthdays frequent and fun.
Travel fee: $35
Orange County
Laguna Niguel’s hills and ocean-close air give anniversaries and family dinners a resort-like calm.
Travel fee: $39
Orange County
Rancho Santa Margarita’s lake and trails community gathers families outdoors almost year-round.
Travel fee: $38
Orange County
Old Town Tustin and redwood-shaded streets give family dinners a warm, historic Orange County feel.
Travel fee: $20
Travel fee: $30 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
Lake Forest 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.
Lake Forest 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.
Celebrate Lake Forest 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.
Lake Forest 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.
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 $30 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 — a private home in a Lake Forest lake or HOA community works well for our setup: one compact outdoor grill station, a set start time, and our own self-contained gear. Just confirm any guest-parking or community guidelines with your HOA in advance.
$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 Lake Forest travel fee is $30 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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