Hibachi party for 20 people — what does it cost?

Pricing breakdown

For 20 adults: buffet = $35 × 20 = $700. Two-protein = $50 × 20 = $1,000. Three-protein = $60 × 20 = $1,200. All above the $500 minimum. Kids under 12 are $30 flat each on top.

One chef or two?

One chef handles 20 adults comfortably. The cook runs about 75 minutes door-to-door. Above 25 adults we recommend a second chef so wait times stay reasonable.

Most popular package for 20

Two-protein is the most-booked for 20-person parties. Everyone picks their two, there's variety on the table, and the total ($1,000) feels fair for 20 people fed with show included.

Compared to a restaurant

A hibachi restaurant for 20 would split you across 3 tables ($65-$75/head after drinks + tax + tip = $1,300-$1,500 total), you'd miss half the shows, and the kids would be in a different section. At home: everyone watches one show, one bill, no Ubers.

Space requirements for 20

We need a 10×10 ft area for the station + about 20 ft of visibility for guests to all see the fire show. A standard pool deck, back patio, or driveway works. Covered lanai is ideal in rainy season.

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