Hibachi at Home FAQ

Book online in 5 quick steps — date and time, your contact info, party details, menu, and review — or call or text us at (626) 738-5992. No payment is needed to send your request; your Reservation Manager then contacts you to confirm availability and details.

Yes. The menu step of our booking form shows a live estimate as you choose your package, proteins and add-ons, including any weekday discount and travel fee. Your exact price is confirmed in your quote.

Your Reservation Manager contacts you by email, phone or text to confirm your date, guest count, address and menu. Once everything looks right, a $50 deposit reserves your date.

You can pick them in the booking form, but nothing is locked in. Final guest count and protein choices are due 3 days before the party.

A $50 deposit per party reserves your date. Cancel 7+ days out for a full refund of the deposit, 3–7 days out for a 50% refund; within 72 hours the deposit is forfeited.

Contact your Reservation Manager as early as possible and we'll check availability for your new date or location. If the new address is in a different travel zone, your travel fee is updated in your quote.

Regular is $55 per adult, Premium $70 per adult and Large Gathering Catering $45 per adult (40+ guests). Kids 5–12 are half price and children under 5 eat free. Every party has a $600 minimum; gratuity, optional upgrades and any travel fee are extra.

Yes: weekday parties (Monday–Thursday) are currently 10% off food and service. There is no discount on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Kids 5–12 are always half price and children under 5 eat free.

Travel is free within 30 miles of Los Angeles. Beyond that, a small travel fee applies. For locations such as San Diego or Palm Springs, the fee is typically around $40 and will be included in your quote before booking.

We accept cash, credit card, Stripe, Zelle and check (processing fees apply to some methods). Cash is preferred.

No. Gratuity isn't included in our package prices; you're welcome to tip your chef for a great show.

Every meal includes hibachi fried rice, fresh vegetables, a side salad and our signature sauces, plus two proteins per guest cooked to order on the grill.

Chicken, steak, shrimp, salmon and tofu are included on Regular. Filet mignon (+$5), scallops (+$5) and lobster tail (+$10) are upgrades on Regular and included on Premium. Extra portions and sides like gyoza, edamame and noodles can be added.

Yes — sake is part of the hibachi show for guests 21 and over, and Premium includes unlimited sake. You're welcome to provide any other drinks for your party.

Yes. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and allergy-friendly options are available — tofu is always on the menu. Tell us in the notes when you book and confirm with your Reservation Manager.

List every allergy when you book so your chef can plan the cook order and ingredients. Hibachi is cooked on a shared grill, so let us know about severe allergies in advance and we'll discuss what's possible.

Just the space — a flat outdoor or garage area about 10×10 ft for the grill. We bring the portable propane grill, utensils and all the food. Table, chair and tablecloth setup is available for $8 per guest.

Only in a well-ventilated space with a high ceiling, such as a garage with the door open. Open flames aren't allowed under low ceilings or indoors without ventilation.

A covered patio or open garage usually keeps the party going. Our chef considers weather, ventilation and the surroundings before cooking; if conditions aren't safe, we may adjust the setup or postpone the cooking portion.

About 30 minutes before your start time, to set up the grill and cooking area.

Regular is about 90 minutes of cooking and show; Premium is about 120 minutes. Setup and cleanup are handled by us.

2–3 weeks ahead is ideal, especially for weekends. We can sometimes fit same-week parties, so call or text us if your date is soon.

There's no minimum headcount, but every party has a $600 minimum. Smaller parties, like a date night, reach it with upgrades, extra proteins or sides. Large Gathering Catering requires at least 40 guests.

Birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, date nights, bachelor and bachelorette parties, weddings and engagements, family gatherings, corporate events and holiday parties.

Yes. For 40 or more guests, Large Gathering Catering is a chef-prepared buffet with a set menu of three proteins at $45 per adult. For very large or multi-grill events, call us to plan the setup.

Yes, we can provide insurance documentation when required by a venue, property manager, or event organizer. If your event requires a Certificate of Insurance (COI) or additional-insured coverage, please let us know before booking so we can review the requirements and determine what documentation is available for your event.

Safety is an important part of every hibachi experience. Before cooking, our chef evaluates the setup area and makes sure the grill is placed on a stable, appropriate surface with adequate clearance from walls, furniture, and other combustible materials. We also take weather, ventilation, and the surrounding environment into consideration. If conditions are not suitable for safe cooking, we may adjust the setup or postpone the cooking portion of the service.

Our mobile hibachi setup is designed for on-site cooking. Before each event, we check the cooking equipment and propane connections to make sure everything is in proper working condition. Propane cylinders are handled and transported according to applicable safety requirements, and any equipment that appears damaged or unsafe is not used. Our chef also follows proper procedures for setup, ignition, cooking, shutdown, and equipment removal.

Your chef cooks every plate live with spatula tricks, fire tricks, an onion volcano and interactive games like egg toss and sake squirt. Premium adds an enhanced fire show and a lion dance performance.

Call or text us at (626) 738-5992, or email service@wavehibachiathome.com.

Tell us as soon as you can — during the party or after — by phone, text or email, and we'll work with you to sort it out.