Short answer
The Friday welcome dinner is the most under-planned part of a Florida destination wedding. The rehearsal is already catered. The reception is already catered. The welcome dinner for 25-60 guests is the one that gets handed to a maid of honor three weeks out, and the only restaurants that take parties that large want $150 per head and a signed contract. Pricing is the same statewide: $35, $50, or $60 per person with a $500 event minimum. Pick your city below for local venue, season, and parking notes.
Pick your city
We cook wedding welcome dinner hibachi across all of Florida — these are the 15 cities with dedicated local guides. Not listed? Browse all 90+ service areas or send your address and we confirm availability the same day.
Wedding Welcome Dinner hibachi in Miami
Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Brickell and more
Orange CountyWedding Welcome Dinner hibachi in Orlando
Dr. Phillips, Windermere, Lake Nona and more
Hillsborough CountyWedding Welcome Dinner hibachi in Tampa
South Tampa, Hyde Park, Westchase and more
Duval CountyWedding Welcome Dinner hibachi in Jacksonville
Ponte Vedra Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Riverside and more
Broward CountyWedding Welcome Dinner hibachi in Fort Lauderdale
Las Olas, Victoria Park, Rio Vista and more
Collier CountyWedding Welcome Dinner hibachi in Naples
Old Naples, Port Royal, Park Shore and more
Okaloosa CountyWedding Welcome Dinner hibachi in Destin
Crystal Beach, Holiday Isle, Sandestin and more
Monroe CountyWedding Welcome Dinner hibachi in Key West
Old Town, Casa Marina, Truman Annex and more
Pinellas CountyWedding Welcome Dinner hibachi in Clearwater
Clearwater Beach, Island Estates, Sand Key and more
Pinellas CountyWedding Welcome Dinner hibachi in St. Petersburg
Old Northeast, Snell Isle, Downtown St. Pete and more
Sarasota CountyWedding Welcome Dinner hibachi in Sarasota
Lido Key, St. Armands, Longboat Key and more
Bay CountyWedding Welcome Dinner hibachi in Panama City Beach
Laguna Beach, Thomas Drive, Pier Park and more
Sarasota CountyWedding Welcome Dinner hibachi in Siesta Key
Siesta Village, Crescent Beach, Turtle Beach and more
Escambia CountyWedding Welcome Dinner hibachi in Pensacola
Pensacola Beach, Perdido Key, Gulf Breeze and more
Palm Beach CountyWedding Welcome Dinner hibachi in West Palm Beach
El Cid, Flamingo Park, Palm Beach and more
What a wedding welcome dinner hibachi booking includes
One chef arrives 45–60 minutes before serve time with the griddle, propane, every ingredient, plates, utensils, and sauces. Cooking runs 60–75 minutes with a 10–15 minute fire show in the middle — onion volcano, egg tricks, sake pour for the adults. The chef bags out every scrap of trash afterward. There is no equipment fee or cleanup fee; a travel fee may apply by distance and is shown in your quote before you book.
| Headcount | Buffet $35/pp | Two proteins $50/pp | Three proteins $60/pp |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 guests | $700 | $1,000 | $1,200 |
| 30 guests | $1,050 | $1,500 | $1,800 |
| 45 guests | $1,575 | $2,250 | $2,700 |
Buffet = chicken, steak and shrimp with fried rice and salad; Two/Three Proteins = guest's choice plus grilled vegetables. Kids under 12 are $30. Get an exact number with the cost calculator or read the full pricing page.
From wedding welcome dinner hosts
“Booked for a rehearsal dinner. Guests said it was more fun than the wedding reception. Cleaned up so well you'd never know a grill was there.”
— Nicole P., verified guest
Frequently asked about wedding welcome dinner hibachi in Florida
Can you handle a wedding welcome dinner for 50 in Florida?
Yes. For 40-60 guests we send two chefs with two griddles, serve in two 30-minute waves, and clean up in 45 minutes. For 60+ we build a custom quote.
Do you work at Florida wedding venues?
Yes — many Florida wedding venues already have us on their preferred-vendor list for welcome dinners and rehearsal dinners. We carry a $2M liability policy and can provide a certificate of insurance to the venue in advance.
How far ahead should we book a wedding welcome dinner in Florida?
For a Florida wedding weekend, lock the welcome dinner 2-4 months ahead. Saturday evening serve times on peak-season dates (October through April) fill fastest.