Private hibachi catering in Salem

Hibachi catering for Salem events

Most of what we do in Salem is private hibachi at home: a backyard in Mountain & Northwest, a rooftop in Salem, a condo terrace in Salem. The chef brings a full mobile hibachi grill, preps on site, and runs the whole show where your guests are already sitting.

Nationwide coverage — a hibachi chef brings the grill and the show to Salem, OR. Between Mountain & Northwest and Salem we have worked 1 distinct Salem neighborhoods, and the chef has set up in everything from a tight city patio to a full estate lawn.

Salem is covered by our Oregon chef network rather than by a chef flying in, which is what keeps weekend dates open here. Travel is billed as a flat $50 for the first 50 miles, tolls included, plus $1 per mile past that.

Salem hibachi catering — common questions

Do you bring the hibachi grill to my home in Salem?

Yes. Every Salem booking is in-home hibachi — the chef arrives with a commercial mobile hibachi grill, propane, all the food, sauces, and serving gear. You provide the space and the tables; we bring everything that cooks. The chef needs about an 8 by 8 foot clear area, and Mountain & Northwest backyards, driveways, patios, and decks all work.

How much does hibachi catering cost in Salem?

Our hibachi chef service is $44.99 per adult and $30 per child, with a $450 minimum per event. Travel to Salem is a flat $50 for the first 50 miles with tolls included, then $1 per mile beyond that. Those figures are before tax — sales tax is calculated on the event address, so your quote will show it separately.

Which Salem neighborhoods do you cover?

We cover roughly 1 neighborhoods in and around Salem, including Mountain & Northwest. If you do not see yours listed we very likely still serve it — ask and we will quote the travel cost before you book.

Can I book a hibachi birthday party in Salem on a weekend?

Yes, and weekends are what we do most. We operate seven days a week including Saturday, which is our busiest hibachi party slot in Salem. Summer and holiday weekends fill first, so book two to three weeks out if your date is fixed.

Is this hibachi or teppanyaki, and what does the chef actually cook?

It is Japanese teppanyaki cooked on a flat-top hibachi grill — the same style as a hibachi restaurant, run in your own space. The chef cooks fried rice, vegetables, and your chosen proteins to order, and performs the knife work, the onion volcano, and the catch-it-in-your-mouth routine while cooking. Gluten-friendly, halal, and vegetarian versions are all available.