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Private Hibachi Catering — National City, California
National City brings together Navy families, rich food traditions, and family fiestas just minutes from downtown San Diego. Terra Hibachi celebrates that spirit at home — a private chef cooking live in your backyard, generous portions for the whole family, and a fun teppanyaki show that turns any gathering into an occasion.
★★★★★ 5.0 · 178 Google Reviews ↗︎Where We Serve
San Diego County
National City Navy families and vibrant family fiestas at home
Travel fee: $110
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: $110 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
Celebrate a quinceañera or family fiesta at a family fiesta in National City just minutes from downtown San Diego — we cook generous hibachi dinners live for big families, keep the show fun for all ages, and serve every guest’s favorite proteins hot off the grill.
Bring the whole family together at a family fiesta in National City just minutes from downtown San Diego — 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.
Make it a birthday to remember at a family fiesta in National City just minutes from downtown San Diego — 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 at a family fiesta in National City just minutes from downtown San Diego — perfect for rehearsal dinners, welcome parties, and intimate celebrations where great food and a memorable show bring both families together beautifully.
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 $110 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 proudly serve military families and family celebrations throughout National City. From birthdays to quinceañeras and welcome-home parties, we cook outdoors at your home, serve every guest to order, and keep the energy high with a live show everyone can enjoy together.
$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 National City travel fee is $110 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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