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Private Hibachi Catering — Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Private Hibachi Catering
in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA.

Rancho Santa Margarita is master-planned family living under Saddleback’s gaze — lakeside neighborhoods, young families, and backyards that host a party every weekend. Our chefs bring the grill, fresh ingredients, and a live hibachi show to your RSM door — a multi-course teppanyaki dinner cooked inches from your table.

★★★★★ 5.0 · 178 Google Reviews ↗︎

Where We Serve

Towns We Cover
Near Rancho Santa Margarita.

Orange County

Rancho Santa Margarita

Lakeside neighborhoods and family parties across RSM — dinner and a show at home.

Travel fee: $38

Orange County

Mission Viejo

Mission Viejo lakeside gatherings and family parties with a private hibachi chef.

Travel fee: $34

Orange County

Lake Forest

Lake Forest family neighborhoods and corporate patios with the full show.

Travel fee: $30

Orange County

Aliso Viejo

Aliso Viejo young-family neighborhoods and corporate patios near RSM.

Travel fee: $35

Orange County

Laguna Niguel

Laguna Niguel hillside homes and elegant patio parties around one grill.

Travel fee: $39

Orange County

San Juan Capistrano

San Juan Capistrano historic celebrations and equestrian-estate parties nearby.

Travel fee: $40

Orange County

Irvine

Irvine master-planned villages and corporate patios with dinner and a show.

Travel fee: $25

Orange County

Tustin

Tustin Ranch patios and family parties with a private chef.

Travel fee: $20

Travel fee: $38 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

Why Rancho Santa Margarita Books Us

Birthday Parties

RSM birthdays, from kids’ parties to milestone celebrations — the chef keeps every guest entertained.

Family Gatherings

Family dinners cooked fresh in your own backyard — every course hot, every generation together.

Graduation Parties

Trabuco Hills and Santa Margarita grads — a backyard celebration with dinner and a show.

Corporate & Team Events

Local teams book us for appreciation dinners at a host’s home, every course cooked to order.

Pricing

Simple, Transparent Pricing

No hidden fees. No surprises. Just an extraordinary evening.

$60 / guest

Adults

Multi-course teppanyaki dinner with 2 proteins per person, salad, fried rice & vegetables.

$30 / child

Ages 5–12

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

Rated 5.0 Across California

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

Rancho Santa Margarita FAQs

Just $38 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.

RSM is built around family time — and a private chef night turns an ordinary Saturday into the event of the season. Kids love the show, parents love skipping the cooking, and the travel fee is just $38 per party.

$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 Rancho Santa Margarita travel fee is $38 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 Southern California from our Southern California 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.

Reserve Your Evening

Your Backyard.
Our Fire.

Dates fill quickly — especially weekends. Tell us about your celebration.


(916) 215-3691