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Private Hibachi Catering — Santee, California
Santee is suburban gathering country — Santee Lakes weekends, Mission Trails hikes, and family homes with yards made for parties. Terra Hibachi brings a private chef right to your Santee backyard, cooking fresh hibachi live outdoors so your family celebration feels like an event without leaving your street.
★★★★★ 5.0 · 178 Google Reviews ↗︎Where We Serve
San Diego County
Santee suburban homes near Santee Lakes and Mission Trails
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.
Each town above shows its own exact fee. Don’t see your town? Ask us.
Occasions
Bring the whole family together in a Santee backyard after a day at Santee Lakes and Mission Trails — 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 in a Santee backyard after a day at Santee Lakes and Mission Trails — 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.
Celebrate your graduate in a Santee backyard after a day at Santee Lakes and Mission Trails — a private hibachi chef gives family and friends a dinner and a show, with filet and lobster upgrades available to make the graduate’s plate extra special on their big day.
Celebrate a quinceañera or family fiesta in a Santee backyard after a day at Santee Lakes and Mission Trails — 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.
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 serve neighborhoods across Santee, from homes near Santee Lakes to streets by Mission Trails. Backyard and patio setups outdoors are all we need, plus tables and chairs from you. Pick your date and proteins, and we will bring the full hibachi experience home.
$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 Santee 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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Dates fill quickly — especially weekends. Tell us about your celebration.
