A private hibachi chef at your home or vacation rental costs $49.95 per adult for two proteins, $59.95 for three, and $29.95 per child under 12 with Yummy Hibachi At Home. Every meal includes salad, fried rice and fresh cooked vegetables. Each party has a $500 minimum, or $600 on Fridays, Saturdays and holidays. On top of the food you pay 7% sales tax, a suggested 20%–25% gratuity for the chef and, depending on where you are staying, a travel fee. In practice, a weeknight dinner for 8 adults and 4 kids comes to about $660–$690 with tax and tip, before any travel fee.
Who These Prices Apply To
These are the standard menu prices for private hibachi parties in Northwest Florida, including 30A, Destin, Panama City Beach, Santa Rosa Beach, Rosemary Beach, Inlet Beach, Cape San Blas and St. George Island. Custom requests and very large events are quoted separately, and groups of 30 or more can also choose a buffet-style option at $35 per person.
What Is Included in the Per-Person Price?
- A side salad, hibachi fried rice and fresh cooked vegetables
- Two or three proteins per guest: chicken, NY strip steak, shrimp or tofu
- Signature sauce
- A live hibachi show cooked at your table. The chef arrives 10–15 minutes early and cooks for about 90 minutes
Vegetarian, vegan (tofu), gluten-free and seafood-allergy meals are the same price as standard meals.
Hibachi at Home Price List
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult meal, any 2 proteins | $49.95 per person |
| Adult meal, any 3 proteins | $59.95 per person |
| Kids meal (under 12, 1 protein) | $29.95 per child |
| Salmon or scallop upgrade | +$5 per serving |
| Filet upgrade | +$10 per serving |
| Lobster tail upgrade | +$15 per serving |
| Extra protein | $20 per serving |
| Extra fried rice / noodles / vegetables | $6 / $8 / $10 per serving |
| Gyoza (12 pieces) or edamame (2 servings) | $20 per order |
| Japanese sodas | $6 per bottle |
| Table and chair rental (tables, chairs, utensils, plates, table cloths, setup and cleanup) | $15 per person |
| Buffet style, 30+ guests | $35 per person |
| Party minimum | $500 ($600 on Fridays, Saturdays and holidays) |
What Does a Hibachi Party Cost in Practice?
The three examples below are calculated from the published prices above. They are illustrations, not past invoices. Tax is applied to the full bill and the tip is calculated on the meal total; your booking quote shows the exact amounts.
| Scenario | Food and rental | Billed (after minimum) | 7% tax | Tip 20%–25% | Total before travel fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeknight family dinner: 8 adults (2 proteins) + 4 kids | $519.40 | $519.40 | $36.36 | $103.88–$129.85 | $659.64–$685.61 |
| Saturday group: 10 adults (2 proteins) + filet upgrade for everyone | $599.50 | $600.00 | $42.00 | $120.00–$150.00 | $762.00–$792.00 |
| Friday rehearsal dinner: 30 adults (2 proteins) + table and chair rental | $1,948.50 | $1,948.50 | $136.40 | $299.70–$374.63 | $2,384.60–$2,459.53 |
How Does the Party Minimum Work?
The minimum applies to the total order, not to each guest. If your food total is below it, you pay the minimum. For example, 10 adults at the two-protein price come to $499.50, so on a weeknight the bill is $500. The same group on a Saturday pays the $600 minimum, which means about $100 of upgrades or extras, such as filet for everyone or a round of gyoza and edamame, adds almost nothing to the final bill. At the two-protein price, a Friday or Saturday group needs 13 adults to go above $600.
When Is There a Travel Fee?
Yummy Hibachi At Home is based in Panama City. Travel fees are usually waived in Panama City Beach, Inlet Beach and Rosemary Beach. For Santa Rosa Beach, the rest of 30A, Destin, Cape San Blas and St. George Island, a small travel fee may apply. It is quoted when you book and shown separately from your meal total.
How Can You Keep the Cost Down?
- Pick a weeknight. The minimum is $500 instead of $600.
- Use kids meals for children under 12 ($29.95 instead of $49.95).
- Choose two proteins unless your group really wants three.
- Use the rental’s own tables and chairs if there are enough seats for everyone.
- Fill the minimum with extras on Fridays and Saturdays if your group is small, since you are paying for it anyway.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do kids meals count toward the party minimum?
Yes. The minimum applies to the whole order, so adult meals, kids meals, upgrades, extras and table rental all count toward it.
Is the chef's gratuity included in the price?
No. Gratuity is not included. A tip of 20%–25% is suggested, and it goes directly to the chef.
Do vegetarian or gluten-free guests pay less?
No. Vegetarian, vegan (tofu), gluten-free and seafood-allergy meals are the same price as standard meals.
Can we bring our own steak or seafood to lower the price?
No. Due to insurance and pricing requirements, the chef does not cook outside proteins or other food brought by guests.
How do I get an exact quote for my party?
Use the Instant Estimate calculator on our website to add up meals, upgrades and rentals, then text or call 850-855-7399 for the travel fee to your address.
Sources
- Hibachi at Home Price Calculator (current menu prices, minimums, tax and gratuity guidance)
- Hibachi at Home FAQ (menu, dietary meals and outside food policy)
About This Guide
Written by the Yummy Hibachi At Home team, a mobile hibachi catering service based in Panama City, Florida. Prices and policies in this guide come from our published price list and FAQ as of October 8, 2026. If anything changes, the price calculator and your booking quote are the final word.
Ready to price your own party? Add up your group on the Instant Estimate page, then check open dates or text 850-855-7399.