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Private Hibachi Catering — Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs is made for backyard parties — mid-century pool villas, vacation rentals tucked under the San Jacinto Mountains, and warm desert evenings that stretch long after sunset. Terra Hibachi brings a private teppanyaki chef right to your rental or home, cooking steak, shrimp, and fried rice live by the pool while your guests relax with a front-row seat.
★★★★★ 5.0 · 178 Google Reviews ↗︎Where We Serve
Coachella Valley
Palm Springs pool villas and mid-century rentals made for private chef nights
Travel fee: $89
Coachella Valley
Cathedral City family neighborhoods with quiet streets and mountain views
Travel fee: $97
Coachella Valley
Desert Hot Springs spa retreats and mineral springs getaways for relaxed groups
Travel fee: $90
Coachella Valley
Rancho Mirage golf estates and luxury patios built for elegant entertaining
Travel fee: $99
Coachella Valley
Palm Desert homes near El Paseo, golf communities, and resort patios
Travel fee: $103
Coachella Valley
La Quinta vacation rentals and PGA West homes beneath the Santa Rosas
Travel fee: $109
Coachella Valley
Indio festival rentals, polo-season houses, and big family celebrations
Travel fee: $109
Coachella Valley
Coachella family fiestas, quinceañeras, and east valley gatherings
Travel fee: $114
Travel fee: $89 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
Make it a birthday to remember poolside at a mid-century vacation rental with the mountains glowing at sunset — 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 poolside at a mid-century vacation rental with the mountains glowing at sunset — 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 poolside at a mid-century vacation rental with the mountains glowing at sunset — 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 poolside at a mid-century vacation rental with the mountains glowing at sunset — 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 $89 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.
Absolutely — vacation rentals and pool villas are some of our favorite Palm Springs setups. We cook outdoors on the patio or by the pool, you provide tables and chairs for your group, and we handle the live show and the full hibachi menu. Just check your rental allows a private chef, and we will take care of the rest.
$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 Palm Springs travel fee is $89 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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