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Birthday Hibachi Experience

A Hibachi Birthday Party with Dinner, Fire, and Fun at Home

Make the birthday dinner the entertainment. Hibachi Five Star brings a private chef and mobile grill to approved homes and vacation rentals across Northwest Florida for children's birthdays, adult celebrations, and multi-family beach trips.

Typical group 8–25 guests

Chef handles Cooking & cleanup

You provide Tables & space

Chef and a young guest during a hibachi egg trick at a private party
Guests enjoying a private hibachi dinner outdoors

Adult

$60

Kids 5–12

$30

Minimum

$500

Deposit

$200

Typical group: 8–25 guests · larger groups on request. Upgrades, service charge, tax and distance fees are additional.

Quick answer

Is at-home hibachi a good birthday party idea?

Yes. A private hibachi birthday combines the meal and live cooking show in one event, so children and adults can celebrate together without restaurant travel or split tables. Current pricing starts at $60 per adult, children ages 5–12 are $30, and events have a $500 minimum with a $200 deposit. The chef handles cooking and cleanup of the cooking area while the host provides the venue and guest setup.

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  • Dinner + entertainment together

    The live cooking show is the activity, so you don't book a meal and a separate entertainer.

  • Kids and adults celebrate together

    One group, one table, one show — no split restaurant seating across the party.

  • No restaurant logistics

    No driving, no reservation windows, no waiting on a table for a large party.

Choose your celebration

Built for your kind of birthday

Chef and a young guest during a hibachi egg trick at a private party

Ages 5–12

Kids birthday

Live cooking entertainment with right-sized kid portions and a family-friendly show pace. Chefs adjust the energy for younger audiences while keeping safety first.

Kids birthday planning guide
Hosts celebrating with their hibachi chef by the pool

13 and older

Adult birthday

A premium dinner with a relaxed group pace and optional upgraded proteins from the All-Star Feast package.

Compare adult packages
Live hibachi cooking at a vacation rental with the Five Star van

Multi-family

Vacation birthday

Built for beach trips: multiple families celebrating together at a vacation rental with approved outdoor cooking.

Vacation-rental setup checklist

The experience

Your birthday night, from first flame to cake

Set guest arrival before the planned meal time so the chef can begin with the group ready, and keep the grill area and equipment route clear during setup.

  1. 01

    Chef arrival

    The chef stages the mobile hibachi station and confirms proteins and allergies.

  2. 02

    Guests gather

    Salad and birthday energy while guests settle in before the first flame.

  3. 03

    The show begins

    Live fire, hibachi fried rice, proteins, and chef interaction with the whole group.

  4. 04

    Dinner together

    Everyone eats at once, without splitting the party across restaurant tables.

  5. 05

    Cake & celebration

    Candles, cake, photos, and gifts once the main meal is served.

  6. 06

    Cleanup

    The chef packs out the cooking area while the birthday keeps going.

Guests enjoying a private hibachi dinner outdoors

Plan cake, candles, gifts, and photos after the main meal or as the chef begins cleanup.

Group planning

Plan for children, teens, or adults

For children's birthdays, ages 5–12 use the $30 kids meal. Guests age 13 and older use the adult package price. Share the age mix and eating headcount when requesting availability.

Kids 5–12

Pricing
$30 kids meal. Under 5 may share an adult meal; order $30 if they need their own plate.
Meal sizing
Kid portions of rice and vegetables with 1–2 kid-friendly proteins.
Seating
Seat children where they can see the show, a safe distance from the flame.
Pace
Faster, more interactive energy adjusted for younger audiences.

Teens & adults

Pricing
Age 13+ uses the adult package, from $60. All-Star is $70.
Meal sizing
Full adult portions with two proteins, plus premium upgrades on All-Star.
Seating
Adults can sit closest to the grill for chef interaction.
Pace
A more relaxed dinner pace with time between courses.

Mixed group

Pricing
Send adult, kids, and under-5 counts so the quote is correct.
Meal sizing
Mix packages in one booking — the chef cooks both on the same grill.
Seating
Adults stay close enough to supervise children during fire moments.
Pace
Show first, then a slower dinner and cake once kids have eaten.
Celebration table with hibachi dinner

Host prep

Prepare the home or vacation rental

Confirm outdoor cooking is allowed. You provide tables, chairs, and place settings. Send headcount, proteins, allergies, and the street address before the booking deadline.

  • Outdoor cooking permissionConfirm the home, HOA, or rental host allows open-flame outdoor cooking.
  • Flat grill areaA level surface with safe clearance around the mobile hibachi grill.
  • Guest seatingTables and chairs positioned so everyone can see the show.
  • Plates & utensilsHost provides place settings, napkins, and decorations.
  • Clear equipment accessShare gate codes, parking, stairs, or long carries in advance.
  • Final headcountAdult, child 5–12, and under-5 eating counts before the booking deadline.
Full vacation-rental checklist

Booking

How booking and setup work

  1. 1

    Choose date & address

    Submit the birthday date, meal time, full address, age mix, and estimated eating headcount.

  2. 2

    Build your menu

    Select adult and kids packages, then collect proteins, upgrades, allergies, and dietary notes.

  3. 3

    Confirm party setup

    Outdoor-cooking permission, grill clearance, guest seating, access, and weather cover.

  4. 4

    Celebrate

    Let the cooking show lead into dinner, then cake and gifts while the chef cleans the cooking area.

Menu

Birthday packages

Mix adult and kids packages in the same booking. Service charge, tax, upgrades and applicable distance fees are additional.

Platinum Stars package icon — gold star and hibachi flameMost popular

Platinum Stars

Classic private hibachi with live fire show and full cleanup.

$60 / person

  • Side salad with ginger dressing
  • Hibachi fried rice
  • Grilled vegetables
  • 2 proteins per guest
  • Yum yum & ginger sauces
  • Live fire show
  • Full setup & cleanup
All-Star Feast package icon — stars and grill plate

All-Star Feast

Elevated proteins and upgrades for celebration-worthy dinners.

$70 / person

  • Everything in Platinum
  • Premium protein options
  • Elevated plating experience
  • Ideal for weddings & VIP nights
Rising Star kids package icon — rising star symbol

Rising Star (Kids)

Kid-friendly portions for ages 5–12 — same show, right-sized plates.

$30 / person

  • Kid portions of rice & veggies
  • 1–2 kid-friendly proteins
  • Same interactive experience

Availability

Make the birthday dinner the main event

Private hibachi at your home or approved vacation rental.

From $60/adult · $500 event minimum

Event FAQs

Birthday hibachi questions

Pricing, ages, cake timing, and what the host provides. Same packages as the rest of the site: $60 adult, $30 kids 5–12, $500 minimum, $200 deposit.

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Do you do kids' birthdays?

Yes. Kids portions are available and chefs adjust the show energy for younger audiences while keeping safety first.

How much is a hibachi birthday party?

Current pricing starts at $60 per adult and $30 for children ages 5–12, with a $500 event minimum and $200 deposit. Upgrades, service charge, tax, and applicable distance fees are additional.

Are children under 5 free?

Children under 5 may share an adult meal at no charge. Order a $30 kids meal when a younger child needs a separate plate. Guests age 13 and older use the adult package price.

When should we serve birthday cake?

Plan cake and candles after the main meal or as cooking-area cleanup begins. That keeps the meal moving and gives the birthday photos their own moment.

What should the birthday host provide?

Provide an approved outdoor cooking area, guest tables and chairs, place settings, decorations, clear equipment access, and a covered outdoor weather backup.

Can we book a birthday party at a vacation rental?

Yes, when the rental permits outdoor cooking and has a suitable setup area. Confirm the rules with the host or property manager before booking.

Book your date

Ready to make their birthday Five Star?

Private chef, mobile grill, live fire show, and cleanup of the cooking area across 30A, Destin, and the Emerald Coast.

$60/adult · $30/child ages 5–12 · $500 minimum · $200 deposit