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Graduation Hibachi
Graduation Hibachi in the Backyard or at the Beach House
Celebrate the grad with a backyard or Destin-week hibachi dinner that is bigger than takeout and easier than a venue. Mix teen energy with family plates on one grill, and book May–June as soon as the party date is firm.
Typical party 10–25 guests
Chef handles Show, plates, pack-out
You provide Yard or house setup
Adult
$60
Kids 5–12
$30
Minimum
$500
Deposit
$200
Typical group: 10–25 guests · larger groups on request. Upgrades, service charge, tax and distance fees are additional.
Quick answer
Is hibachi a good graduation-party dinner for mixed ages?
Yes. Graduation bookings mix teens, parents, and younger siblings on one grill. Ages 13 and older use the adult package from $60; ages 5–12 use the $30 kids meal. Events have a $500 minimum and $200 deposit. May–June dates on the Emerald Coast go early — reserve when the party date is firm, not the week of commencement.
Find us on Google MapsThe fire show is the party activity
Teens get something to watch. Parents get a real dinner. You are not booking a separate entertainer.
Teens and family on one grill
Mix adult and kids plates. The grad’s friends and grandparents can eat in the same backyard.
Backyard or beach house, not a venue
Skip the banquet hall. Confirm outdoor cooking at the home or the Destin-week rental.
Where the grad is celebrating
High school backyard, college beach week, or mixed family
Local May–June
High school backyard
A Fort Walton, Destin, or PCB backyard party. Book as soon as the commencement date is on the calendar.
Backyard hibachi setup
College trip
Destin or PCB beach week
Graduation trips land in Destin houses. Confirm the rental allows a grill before you invite the friend group.
Destin graduation-week notes
Family + friends
Mixed family dinner
Parents, the grad, friends, and younger siblings. Send age mix so kids meals and adult plates are right.
Kids and adult packagesThe experience
A graduation dinner that is not takeout in the kitchen
Have the yard or deck ready before guests arrive. The show doubles as the entertainment; cake or gifts can follow once plates are down.
01
Party setup
Level grill area and guest seating before the first car pulls up.
02
Age mix check
Adult, teen, kids 5–12, and under-5 counts confirmed with proteins.
03
Celebrate
Fire show as the activity so the grad is not stuck hosting a buffet line.
04
Feast
Custom proteins for mixed ages on the same grill.
05
Photos
Family and friend photos after the main plates, not during load-in.
06
Pack-out
Cooking area cleared so the backyard or rental can keep going.
May–June is a busy window. The date on the invitation should already be on the booking.
“Bigger than takeout. Easier than a venue.”
Find us on Google Maps
Guest photos live on Google. We do not invent a star rating on this page.
Open Google MapsGroup planning
Book the calendar before you plan the playlist
Graduation season is a date problem first. High school backyards, college beach weeks, and mixed family dinners all compete for the same May–June chefs.
High school backyard
- When
- Reserve as soon as the party date is firm — often April for a May weekend.
- Who
- Family plus the grad’s friends. Send teen vs parent counts.
- Setup
- Backyard or driveway pad. HOA open-flame rules still apply.
- Pace
- Show-forward so teens stay at the table.
College beach week
- When
- Lock the dinner when the Destin or PCB house is confirmed.
- Who
- Friend group; kids meals only if family is in the house.
- Setup
- Rental must allow outdoor cooking. Towers are usually a no.
- Pace
- Dinner as the one plan that holds the week.
Mixed family
- When
- Same May–June pressure if it is commencement weekend.
- Who
- Adults 13+, kids 5–12, under-5 plates.
- Setup
- Seat younger kids off the flame with an adult nearby.
- Pace
- Show first, then a slower dinner for parents.
Host prep
Backyard setup for a graduation dinner
Confirm outdoor cooking at the home or rental. Provide tables, chairs, and place settings. Send the age mix — graduation parties are rarely all adults.
- Firm May–June dateBook when the invitation date is real, not the week of commencement.
- Age mixAdults 13+, kids 5–12, under-5 plates, and friends who are only watching.
- Yard or rental yesHOA or Airbnb outdoor-cooking permission.
- Level grill areaBackyard pad, deck, or driveway — not the sand.
- Seating for teens and familyEveryone eating should see the show.
- Photo and gift timingAfter plates, so the chef is not competing with speeches.
Booking
How a graduation booking is locked
1
Put the party date on the request
Address, meal time, and whether this is a backyard or a beach-week rental.
2
Send the age mix
Adult, teen, kids, and under-5 counts with proteins and allergies.
3
Confirm the yard or house
Outdoor cooking, clearance, seating, access, weather cover.
4
Celebrate, then photos
Show and dinner first. Pack-out while the party continues.
Menu
Graduation dinner packages
Teens 13+ use adult packages. Younger siblings use the kids meal. Service charge, tax, and distance fees are additional.
Most popularPlatinum 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
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)
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
Lock May–June before commencement week
Private hibachi in Destin, Fort Walton Beach, and Panama City Beach backyards and rentals.
From $60/adult · $500 event minimum
Event FAQs
Graduation hibachi questions
May–June timing, mixed ages, and backyard vs beach house. From $60 adult, $30 kids 5–12, $500 minimum.
See full menu and pricingHow early should we book hibachi for May–June graduation?
Graduation season is busy. Reserve as soon as the party date is firm — often weeks before commencement weekend.
Is hibachi good for mixed teen and family groups?
Yes. Guests 13 and older use the adult package. Ages 5–12 use the $30 kids meal. The show is the shared activity.
Should we book a Destin beach house or a local backyard?
Both work when outdoor cooking is allowed. Beach-week rentals need the manager’s yes. Local backyards need HOA or home permission.
Do the grad’s friends who are not eating need a plate?
No. Spectators are welcome. Send an accurate eating headcount so food is prepped correctly.
Can we do cake or speeches the same night?
Yes after the main meal, or as cooking-area cleanup begins, so the chef is not competing with the program.
What should the graduation host provide?
Approved outdoor space, tables and chairs, place settings, the age mix, and a covered outdoor weather backup.
Service area
Graduation weeks in Destin, Fort Walton, and PCB
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Private chef and mobile grill for mixed teen and family groups, with cleanup of the cooking area so the party can continue.
$60/adult · $30/child ages 5–12 · $500 minimum · $200 deposit