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Private Hibachi Catering — Whittier, California
Whittier is right in our neighborhood — just 9 miles from our Southern California base. From Uptown family homes to hillside patios above the city, 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
Los Angeles County
Uptown Whittier family parties, minutes from our Southern California base.
Travel fee: $9
San Gabriel Valley
Hacienda Heights family celebrations, minutes from our Southern California base.
Travel fee: $6
San Gabriel Valley
Practically our backyard — big family gatherings just 3 miles from our base.
Travel fee: $3
Los Angeles County
Downey family fiestas and milestone birthdays around one grill.
Travel fee: $14
Los Angeles County
Cerritos family celebrations and backyard parties with the full live tableside show.
Travel fee: $13
Orange County
Sunny Hills patios and family parties, minutes from our Southern California base.
Travel fee: $7
San Gabriel Valley
SGV family feasts and backyard parties across West Covina.
Travel fee: $11
Travel fee: $9 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
Whittier birthdays, from Uptown to East Whittier — the guest of honor gets the chef’s full attention, and the whole crowd gets dinner and a show.
Big Whittier 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.
Whittier College and local high school grads — celebrate at home instead of waiting on a Greenleaf Avenue table.
Three generations around one grill — Whittier’s family fiestas are our specialty.
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 $9 per party — Whittier is only about 9 miles from our Southern California base, at $1 per mile (one-way). The travel fee is separate and does not count toward the $600 food minimum.
We’re based minutes away, so Whittier dates are some of the easiest on our calendar — your chef arrives 10–20 minutes before your start time to set up, and setup takes only minutes on your patio or backyard.
$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 Whittier travel fee is just $9 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.
