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Private Hibachi Catering — Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica evenings were made for this — ocean air, golden light, and a private chef at the grill. From Mid-City family homes to Ocean Avenue terraces, our chefs bring the grill, fresh ingredients, and a live hibachi show to your door: a multi-course teppanyaki dinner cooked inches from your table.
★★★★★ 5.0 · 178 Google Reviews ↗︎Where We Serve
Westside
Santa Monica patios and ocean-air evenings, elevated with a live hibachi show.
Travel fee: $39
Westside
Beverly Hills celebrations at home — a private chef experience that matches the address.
Travel fee: $35
Los Angeles
Birthdays, wrap parties, and backyard celebrations across LA — from DTLA to the Westside.
Travel fee: $25
Westside
Culver City studio-team dinners and backyard parties with the full show.
Travel fee: $34
Los Angeles County
Inglewood game-day gatherings and backyard parties with fire, flavor, and tableside fun.
Travel fee: $30
Los Angeles County
Glendale family gatherings and backyard parties with a private hibachi chef.
Travel fee: $33
Los Angeles County
Burbank media-team dinners and family nights — dinner and a show, steps from your patio.
Travel fee: $35
San Gabriel Valley
Rose Bowl weekends, milestone birthdays, and garden parties across Pasadena.
Travel fee: $25
Travel fee: $39 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
Santa Monica birthdays, from Mid-City to Ocean Park — the guest of honor gets the chef’s full attention, and the whole crowd gets dinner and a show.
Golden-hour dinners on your own terrace — a private chef cooks a multi-course teppanyaki dinner while you actually get to enjoy your guests.
Santa Monica’s tech and media teams book us for wrap parties and client nights people actually remember.
Big families gather around one grill — kids love the onion volcano, adults love the sake pour, and nobody has to spend the party in the kitchen.
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 $39 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 — rooftops, terraces, and beach-house patios are Santa Monica favorites. As long as the grill has an outdoor spot, we handle the rest; just have tables, chairs, plates, and utensils ready for your guests.
$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 Santa Monica travel fee is $39 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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