Hibachi party for 10 people — what does it cost?

Pricing math for 10 adults

The $500 event minimum is the floor. For 10 adults on buffet ($35 × 10 = $350) you still pay $500 because of the minimum. On the two-protein ($50 × 10 = $500) you're exactly at the minimum. On three-protein ($60 × 10 = $600) you're above it.

Why there's a minimum

The chef's travel + setup + cleanup time is roughly the same whether they're cooking for 10 or 25. The minimum keeps small parties feasible for the chef and keeps the per-person price down for larger parties.

What 10 people actually feels like

10 adults is a small, intimate hibachi party. Everyone sits around a single table, watches the entire fire show from arm's length, and the chef can banter with the whole group. It's often MORE fun than a 25-person party because of the intimacy.

Recommended package for 10

The two-protein ($500 total) is the sweet spot. Everyone picks two proteins per guest, you hit the minimum exactly, and you get a wide variety on the table.

Can you do fewer than 10?

Yes — the minimum stays $500 regardless. A party of 6 pays the same $500 as a party of 10, which means it's $83/person. Below 6 the per-person math gets steep; a private chef (non-hibachi) may be a better fit for intimate dinners of 2-6.

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