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Private Hibachi Catering — San Mateo, California
From Bay Meadows patios to family homes near Central Park, our chefs bring the grill, fresh ingredients, and a live hibachi show to your San Mateo door. It is a multi-course teppanyaki dinner cooked inches from your table — Peninsula entertaining without the restaurant markup. From milestone birthdays to graduation weekends, San Mateo families are making the backyard hibachi night their new tradition.
★★★★★ 5.0 · 143 Google Reviews ↗︎Where We Serve
San Mateo County
Bay Meadows townhomes, Beresford Manor ranches, and San Mateo Park estates — Peninsula backyards are made for a full live tableside show. Bay Meadows and Beresford families host milestone nights the whole block envies.
Travel fee: $50
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Burlingame’s Broadway-adjacent homes and Ray Park–area patios — upscale backyard celebrations with white-glove feel. Burlingame hosts love that the chef handles everything.
Travel fee: $50
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Foster City’s lagoon-side townhomes — dinner and a show with waterfront breeze, cooked steps from your patio. Lagoon-side evenings pair beautifully with a sizzling grill.
Travel fee: $50
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Belmont’s hillside homes and Carlmont–area backyards — family celebrations with a view and a show. Belmont’s hillside patios make evening shows memorable.
Travel fee: $50
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San Carlos’ Laurel Street–adjacent homes — small-town charm with a big-flavor backyard show. San Carlos’ village feel makes backyard parties feel extra special.
Travel fee: $50
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Redwood City’s Courthouse Square–area neighborhoods and farm-hill homes — milestone parties with fire, flavor, and tableside fun. Redwood City families turn the backyard into the venue.
Travel fee: $50
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Hillsborough estates — milestone celebrations with a private chef’s full attention. Hillsborough hosts get the full show in a stunning setting.
Travel fee: $50
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Millbrae’s family neighborhoods — graduation and birthday nights with a private chef working the grill. Millbrae families love a show that comes to them.
Travel fee: $50
Travel fee from our Stockton base: $50 per party anywhere in the San Mateo area. The travel fee is separate and does not count toward the $600 food minimum.
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Occasions
San Mateo’s Bay Meadows and Beresford 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, and the hosts actually enjoy their own party.
San Mateo High and Aragon grads — Peninsula graduation season books out fast. A backyard hibachi night beats a packed downtown restaurant every time. June weekends across the Peninsula go first — reserve when the caps are ordered.
Peninsula offices from San Mateo to Redwood City 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.
Big Peninsula families gather around one grill — from Burlingame to Foster City, the kids love the zucchini toss, the adults love the sake pour, and nobody cooks or cleans. Holiday weekends are our busiest dates, so book early.
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.
Backyard hibachi party table setup in San Mateo, CA
Terra Hibachi chef posing with a young guest in San Mateo, CA
Sake pour celebration during a backyard party in San Mateo, CA
Questions
Yes — $50 per party from our Stockton base, anywhere in the San Mateo area including Burlingame, Foster City, Belmont, and Redwood City. The travel fee is separate and does not count toward the $600 food minimum.
Yes — many of our Peninsula parties happen on townhome patios. Our grill setup fits a standard patio or driveway; if yours is compact, send us a photo when you book and we will confirm the layout before party day. Bay Meadows and Foster City patios are proven venues.
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.
