Hibachi chef cooking with dramatic flames on a teppanyaki griddle at night
At-Home Teppanyaki Catering

Restaurant-Grade Hibachi, Delivered to Your Door

A private chef, a mobile iron griddle, and a live fire show — set up in your backyard, living room, or event space. We cook. We perform. We clean up. You celebrate.

Starting from $55 /person · Minimum $550/event
Why Ember & Iron

The Full Hibachi Experience, Wherever You Are

No reservations, no waiters, no parking lot. Just a private iron griddle firing up at your party — the classic teppanyaki show, brought to you.

Private Chef Experience

A dedicated teppanyaki chef assigned to your party — no shared tables, no waiting for other guests. The grill is yours.

Live Cooking Show

Flying shrimp, onion volcanoes, flaming tricks and knife spins — the interactive hibachi performance your guests will talk about for weeks.

Full Setup & Cleanup

We arrive early, set up the griddle and prep station, cook the whole meal, then leave the space cleaner than we found it. Zero mess for you.

All Equipment Included

Portable iron griddle, propane, tools, plates, utensils, and all ingredients. You don't lift a finger — just a space big enough for the grill.

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How It Works

01

Book Online & Get Confirmation

Tell us your date, guest count, and location through the booking form. Pay the 30% deposit to lock in your chef — instant confirmation.

02

Party Specialist Contacts You

Roughly 14 days before your event, our specialist reaches out to finalize protein choices, allergies, arrival time, and any last-minute details.

03

Chef Arrives & Cooks On-Site

Your chef shows up 45–60 minutes early with the griddle and ingredients. Showtime starts when your guests are ready — we cook, perform, and clean.

Where We Roll

Service Areas — NYC Metro

We bring the griddle to homes, backyards, short-term rentals, and event venues across the five boroughs and into Northern New Jersey.

New York City

  • Manhattan
  • Brooklyn
  • Queens
  • Bronx
  • Staten Island

Northern New Jersey

  • Jersey City
  • Hoboken
  • Newark
  • Fort Lee
  • Weehawken
  • Bayonne

Long Island & Westchester

  • Long Island City
  • Astoria
  • White Plains
  • Yonkers
  • Stamford, CT
Outside the map? If your address isn't listed, send us a note — we regularly travel beyond these borders for larger parties, and a small travel fee may apply.
Show Up and Eat

What We Bring vs. What You Bring

We Provide

  • Professional teppanyaki chef + assistant
  • Portable iron griddle & propane
  • All ingredients & sauces, fresh daily
  • Sake for the traditional toast
  • Plates, utensils & serving ware
  • Full post-event breakdown & cleanup

You Provide

  • Tables & chairs for your guests
  • Space for the griddle (outdoor preferred, indoor with clearance)
  • Napkins, drinks & decorations
  • Any alcohol beyond the sake toast
  • Good company and an appetite
Good Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

We require a 30% deposit at booking to secure your date and chef. The remaining balance — plus suggested 20% gratuity — is due the day of the event. We accept all major credit cards, Zelle, and bank transfer.
Outdoor events can move under a covered patio, garage, or inside if space allows. If the forecast looks bad 24 hours out, your specialist will reach out to adjust the setup. The griddle itself is propane-powered and unaffected by light rain, but we need shelter for guests and the prep station.
Yes, as long as the space has at least 8 feet of clearance around the griddle, good ventilation, and non-combustible flooring (concrete, tile, or a heavy-duty mat on wood). We cannot operate inside small apartments without proper ventilation — your specialist will confirm this during the planning call.
Your chef arrives 45 to 60 minutes before your planned start time to set up the griddle, lay out the prep station, and begin heating. The actual cooking and show begins when you and your guests are ready.
The cooking experience itself runs about 60 to 90 minutes depending on guest count. Add setup and cleanup time and budget roughly 2.5 hours total from chef arrival to departure. Larger groups (25+) may run longer.
Absolutely. Gluten-free fried rice is standard on request, and we can accommodate nut-free, dairy-free, vegan (tofu is already on the menu), and most common allergens. Just note them in your booking — we cook allergen-guest meals first and on a clean section of the griddle.
Free rescheduling up to 14 days before your event. Cancellations inside 14 days forfeit the deposit; inside 7 days we charge 50% of the total. Weather-related reschedules are always free. Emergencies happen — reach out and we'll work with you.
There's no hard minimum on guests, but the $550 event minimum applies to every booking. For example, a 10-person adult party hits the minimum right at $550. Smaller intimate gatherings are welcome — the minimum just keeps the chef travel worthwhile.
Reserve Your Date

Let's Fire Up Your Next Party

Birthdays, bachelorette weekends, corporate offsites, backyard cookouts — tell us what you're celebrating and we'll bring the grill to you.

Booking window: 7 days a week, 9am – 9pm ET
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