FAQ

Before you request a date

Answers apply in every city we serve. For the full rules see the booking & cancellation policy.

1 · Before you decide

Which cities do you cover?
Fourteen: Austin, Houston, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Diego, Palm Springs, Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Atlanta, Phoenix, Las Vegas, New York and Chicago. See Locations.
My city is not listed.
Request a date anyway. We confirm whether we can reach you and the travel fee before you pay anything.
Is the price different by city?
No. $55 per adult and the $550 minimum apply everywhere. San Diego and Palm Springs: the rate is confirmed on your quote.
What does the $550 event minimum mean?
Food and chef service is $55 per adult in every city. The $550 event minimum equals 10 adults; with fewer than 10 adults it still applies, and from 11 adults the rate applies as is. Parties of 60 or more guests: buffet-style from $45 per adult, show included, games not included.
Do kids pay?
Kids 6–12 $30. 5 & under eat free from a parent's plate. From 13 they count as adults.
Is the rate the same on weekdays and weekends?
Yes. $55 per adult on any day and at any start time.
What is not in the per-adult price?
The travel fee for your address, the tables & chairs package ($10 per guest in California, $15 per guest in Texas) and gratuity, which is optional (most hosts tip 15–20%). All of it is on the quote before you pay.
What do I need at my place?
A flat, ventilated outdoor spot about 6 × 4 ft, plus tables, chairs, plates and utensils. Or add the tables & chairs package.
Can you cook at an Airbnb or rental house?
Yes, with the host's written permission for outdoor cooking. Keep the guest count within the rental's rules.
Can you cook indoors?
Garages with the door open and well-ventilated indoor spaces work, as do patios, terraces and rooftops. We confirm your spot before the date.
What does every guest get?
Side salad, hibachi fried rice, grilled vegetables and two proteins from chicken, steak, shrimp, salmon, scallops or tofu.
Can guests pick different proteins?
Yes. Every guest picks their own two. Send the list with your request.

2 · When you book

What happens after I click Book Your Party?
You see "Request received". A real person checks chef availability and your address and replies by text, call or WhatsApp with the full quote.
When is my date confirmed?
Only after you approve the quote and pay the $100 booking deposit. Then you get "Booking confirmed" and the chef and date are locked.
Is the $100 refundable?
Reschedule free up to 72 hours before your date. Inside 72 hours the $100 is not refunded, but it applies to a future booking.
How far ahead should I book?
Popular weekend dates fill 2–4 weeks out, summer first.

3 · Before the party

What if it rains?
A covered patio or an open garage works in the rain. If conditions are not safe, we reschedule with no penalty.
Allergies and vegetarian guests?
Tofu and extra vegetables replace the proteins. Allergies, gluten-free, vegan or no-shellfish: say so in the request and the menu is adjusted.
When does the chef arrive?
Early enough to set up before your first guest. The show runs an hour or more; bigger parties run longer.