Frequently asked questions

Your chef typically arrives about 30 minutes before your scheduled dining time to set up a professional teppanyaki grill. Setup time is separate from the cooking and performance time. Once set up, the chef puts on a high-energy, entertaining show — complete with fire, juggling, and comedy — while cooking an unforgettable meal right in front of your guests. Cooking and performance run 90 minutes on Classic and 120 minutes on Premium and Luxury; setup time is separate.

You may provide your own tables, chairs and tableware, or add them to your booking. Table-and-chair service is $10 per person and includes tablecloths, tables and chairs; the standard setup is one table with four chairs. Disposable tableware is $5 per person and includes a salad plate, dinner plate, knife, fork and napkin. Cups are not included. We bring all the cooking equipment, the private chef, the raw ingredients (rice, vegetables, proteins), and side salads.

Because our grills produce open flame, smoke, and steam, outdoor service is strongly recommended. Standard locations include backyards, patios, driveways, decks, or highly ventilated open garages. Indoor service may be considered only after advance discussion with our team and confirmation of suitable ventilation and safety conditions.

Pricing is per person and depends on the package: Classic $55, Premium $70, Luxury $85. Children 5 and under are $5 each. Every booking carries a $600 minimum spend, so if the calculated package subtotal is below $600 the minimum charge applies. Travel and gratuity are separate. For the full comparison see our packages page for the full comparison.

Our chefs cook rain or shine, but the cooking station must be completely under cover to protect the grill and the food. Hosts need to provide shelter such as a tent, canopy, gazebo, covered patio, or open garage. If no shelter is available and severe weather prevents cooking safely, we will help you reschedule.

We take allergies and dietary preferences seriously. Note any restrictions when you book — gluten-free, peanut allergy, shellfish allergy, vegetarian, and so on. For gluten-free guests we bring organic Tamari (gluten-free soy sauce) and cook their portions with clean utensils on a cleaned section of the grill. Organic tofu is always available as a vegetarian protein.

Any applicable travel fee will be confirmed by customer service based on the event address before the booking is finalized.

A $50 deposit holds your date. It is refundable if you cancel more than 72 hours before the event; cancellations within 72 hours are non-refundable. One reschedule may be requested, subject to availability; the preferred date or time cannot be guaranteed. The remaining balance is due on the event day. We accept cash, credit card, Zelle and Venmo, and advance payment is also available. An 18%–20% gratuity is standard and goes directly to the chef who performs for your party.

Roughly a 5′ × 8′ flat, open area works — a patio, deck, driveway, or backyard. It must be outdoors or under an open, well-ventilated cover, and not fully enclosed unless ventilation and safety have been confirmed with us in advance. Keep the grill clear of low branches, umbrellas, and anything flammable.

We recommend at least 1–2 weeks ahead, since weekends and holidays fill quickly. For a last-minute date, call (949) 869-1888 and we will do our best to fit you in.

Yes. Every guest picks their own proteins from your package, so the table can be a mix of chicken, steak, shrimp, salmon, and tofu without any extra coordination.