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Hibachi Catering in Upstate New York

A private hibachi chef at your house anywhere upstate — the Capital Region, Central New York, the Finger Lakes, Western New York and the North Country.

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Why upstate

Private Hibachi Chef Upstate

Upstate has the one thing hibachi needs most and downstate rations: space. A grill on a lawn, twenty people at long tables, nobody worried about the neighbours. The chef arrives about half an hour before dinner, cooks everything outside in front of your guests, and leaves the kitchen untouched.

We cover upstate through chefs based in the region rather than driving the whole way from Long Island, which is what keeps the travel line on an Albany or Syracuse quote reasonable instead of absurd.

On the grill: hibachi fried rice, mixed vegetables and each guest's choice of chicken, steak, shrimp, salmon, scallops or tofu.
Setup: a flat space about the size of a parking spot, open to the sky.
Your part: seating, plates, utensils and drinks.
The show: 45 minutes to an hour of cooking, jokes and fire tricks.

Where it happens

Hibachi at Home — Lawn, Deck, Driveway or Lakefront

Upstate setups run bigger than anywhere else we serve. Lawns and lake houses on Seneca, Canandaigua, George and Oneida; farmhouse yards in the Southern Tier; driveways and decks in Albany, Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo suburbs.

Indoor hibachi is the one thing we cannot do — the griddle makes more smoke than a house can take. The practical season upstate runs roughly April to October; outside that you need real cover over the grill, and we will tell you honestly if a January date is a bad idea rather than take the deposit.

Occasions

Hibachi Party Ideas for Any Occasion

What upstate books:

Lake house weekends: the Finger Lakes and Lake George in July and August — our single biggest upstate category.
Graduations: May and June, high school and college towns alike.
Birthdays & milestone parties: year-round, bigger guest counts than downstate.
Rehearsal dinners: Finger Lakes wineries and Adirondack venues.
Family reunions: the kind where thirty people show up and nobody wants to cook.
Corporate & campus events: Albany, Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo.

By region & county

Everywhere We Serve Upstate (846 towns, 47 counties)

"Upstate" covers everything above the Hudson Valley line — five broad regions, 47 counties. Find your county below for the town list.

Capital Region — 130 towns

Albany County (25)

Rensselaer County (23)

Saratoga County (20)

Schenectady County (6)

Schoharie County (18)

Washington County (20)

Warren County (18)

Mohawk Valley & Adirondacks — 182 towns

Oneida County (38)

Herkimer County (16)

Montgomery County (11)

Fulton County (7)

Hamilton County (10)

Essex County (27)

Clinton County (20)

Franklin County (18)

St. Lawrence County (35)

Central New York — 235 towns

Onondaga County (23)

Madison County (22)

Oswego County (20)

Cayuga County (14)

Cortland County (8)

Chenango County (18)

Otsego County (29)

Delaware County (30)

Broome County (18)

Tioga County (12)

Jefferson County (29)

Lewis County (12)

Finger Lakes — 174 towns

Monroe County (18)

Ontario County (15)

Wayne County (15)

Seneca County (6)

Yates County (9)

Tompkins County (9)

Schuyler County (10)

Livingston County (18)

Steuben County (24)

Chemung County (12)

Genesee County (13)

Orleans County (8)

Wyoming County (17)

Western New York — 123 towns

Erie County (35)

Niagara County (15)

Chautauqua County (26)

Cattaraugus County (24)

Allegany County (23)

Elsewhere Upstate — 2 towns

Long Island (2)

Pricing

Packages

PackageAdultsKids 12 & under
2 proteins per guest$49.99$29.99
3 proteins per guest$59.99$39.99

$500 food minimum before tax and travel. Proteins: chicken, steak, shrimp, salmon, scallops or tofu. Travel is calculated from your address and shown on your quote before you book.

FAQ

Frequently Asked

Do you really come this far upstate?

Yes — we cover upstate with chefs based in the region, not by driving from Long Island. That is what keeps the travel charge on an Albany, Syracuse, Rochester or Buffalo booking sensible.

How much does a hibachi party upstate cost?

$49.99 per adult for two proteins and $59.99 for three, kids 12 and under at $29.99 and $39.99, with a $500 food minimum before tax and travel. Travel is calculated from your address and shown on the quote before you book.

Which parts of upstate do you cover?

All of it — the Capital Region, Mohawk Valley and Adirondacks, Central New York, the Finger Lakes, Western New York and the North Country. 47 counties in total.

Can you cook at a lake house or rental?

Yes, and lake houses are our busiest upstate booking. Give us the rental address; you do not need to own the property, but check the host allows outdoor cooking.

What months do you cook upstate?

Comfortably April through October. Outside that we need real cover over the grill, and we will tell you if a date is a bad idea rather than take the deposit and hope.

How far in advance should I book?

Three to four weeks in summer, and earlier for Finger Lakes and Lake George weekends in July and August — those fill first.

Book Your Upstate New York Hibachi Party

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Good to know

Is there a travel fee?

Travel is measured from our nearest chef base. Within 10 miles there is no travel fee at all. From 10 to 30 miles it is a flat $30. Beyond 30 miles it is $1 per mile on the total — 31 miles is $31 and 45 miles is $45. The exact figure is calculated from your address and shown on your quote before you book.

How is HOLY HIBACHI rated?

HOLY HIBACHI holds a 5.0 star rating across 75 Google reviews.

Do you have a restaurant we can come to?

No. HOLY HIBACHI is a mobile hibachi catering service, not a restaurant — there is no storefront and no pickup or delivery. A private hibachi chef drives to your address with the grill, the food and the propane, and cooks in front of your guests in your backyard, on a deck, patio, driveway or rooftop.

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