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Private Hibachi Catering — Merced, California
From downtown Main Street–area homes to UC Merced–adjacent neighborhoods, our chefs bring the grill, fresh ingredients, and a live hibachi show to your Merced door. It is a multi-course teppanyaki dinner cooked inches from your table — the Central Valley’s most fun backyard party. From Bobcat graduation weekends to milestone birthdays, Merced families are making the backyard hibachi night their new tradition.
★★★★★ 5.0 · 143 Google Reviews ↗︎Where We Serve
Merced County
Downtown Main Street–adjacent homes, north Merced family neighborhoods, and UC Merced–adjacent rentals — Central Valley backyards are made for a full live tableside show. North Merced families host the valley’s best backyard nights.
Travel fee: $50
Merced County
Atwater’s family neighborhoods and Castle-adjacent homes — milestone parties with fire, flavor, and tableside fun. Atwater families love a show that comes to them.
Travel fee: $50
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Livingston’s small-town homes — dinner and a show, steps from your table. Livingston’s tight-knit community makes hibachi night a neighborhood event.
Travel fee: $50
Merced County
Winton family celebrations — restaurant-quality dinner in your own backyard, at a price that keeps the guest list long. The full show fits standard patios and driveways.
Travel fee: $50
Merced County
Delhi’s family homes — relaxed celebrations with fire, flavor, and tableside fun. Delhi’s small-town warmth makes backyard parties feel extra special.
Travel fee: $50
Merced County
Los Banos’ family neighborhoods — milestone birthdays with a private chef working the grill. Los Banos families get the full restaurant-quality dinner at a backyard-party price.
Travel fee: $50
Stanislaus County
Turlock’s Monte Vista–area homes — birthdays and graduations, dinner and a show steps from your patio. Turlock families skip the restaurant wait and bring the steakhouse home.
Travel fee: $50
Madera County
Chowchilla’s small-town homes — dinner and a show, steps from your table. Chowchilla’s country feel makes backyard shows feel extra special.
Travel fee: $50
Travel fee from our Stockton base: $50 per party anywhere in the Merced area. The travel fee is separate and does not count toward the $600 food minimum.
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Occasions
UC Merced Bobcats — plus Merced High and Golden Valley High seniors. Graduation weekends in Merced book out fast, and a backyard hibachi night beats a packed Main Street restaurant every time. Families gather from everywhere for one grill, one graduate, one unforgettable night.
Merced’s north-side and downtown-adjacent families celebrate milestone birthdays at home — the guest of honor gets the chef’s full attention, from the onion volcano to the sake pour. The crowd gets dinner and a show.
Big Central Valley families gather around one grill — from Atwater to Los Banos, the kids love the zucchini toss, the adults love the sake pour, and nobody cooks or cleans. Summer weekends fill up first, so book early.
Merced County offices and ag businesses book us for team dinners and client nights people actually remember. We set up on your office patio or a team member’s backyard — hot food, live entertainment, and zero cleanup.
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. Travel fees may apply outside our core areas.
Guest Words
5.0 stars across 143 Google reviews — every single one five stars.
“Was a lot of fun, involves the party well, food was great.”Neil P. · Google Review
“First-class service! Beautiful setup, warm and enthusiastic staff. Delicious food and great atmosphere.”Kimberly A. · Google Review
Real Parties
Actual events, actual guests — no stock photos, ever.
Wide lawn hibachi party with guests in Merced, CA
Family wearing chef hats with the hibachi chef in Merced, CA
Live hibachi grill flames at a backyard party in Merced, CA
Questions
Yes — $50 per party from our Stockton base, anywhere in the Merced area including Atwater, Livingston, Los Banos, and Turlock. The travel fee is separate and does not count toward the $600 food minimum.
Yes — Bobcat graduation weekends are some of our favorite spring parties. We cook in private Merced backyards and patios — not in dorms or on campus. Book graduation weekend early; May dates in Merced disappear weeks ahead.
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. Filet mignon is +$5 and lobster +$10 per guest. A 20% gratuity for your chef is suggested, always at your discretion.
Reserve Your Evening
Dates fill quickly — especially weekends. Tell us about your celebration.
