Backyard hibachi party in Sarasota with live teppanyaki chef
Private Teppanyaki Chef

Hibachi at Home in
Sarasota, Florida

Waterfront Dining · Snowbird Entertaining · Luxury Events · Serving Sarasota & Gulf Coast

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$60
Per Adult
$600
Event Minimum
5.0★
Avg Rating
10+
Min Guests
Private Chef Experience in Sarasota

Private Hibachi Chef in Sarasota — Waterfront Entertaining, Gulf Coast Standard

Sarasota sets a high bar. The arts scene, the waterfront properties, the caliber of entertaining that happens in this community — the experience has to match the setting. Hibachi Connect sends a certified teppanyaki chef to your Sarasota home, your Siesta Key property, or your Longboat Key residence with a full propane grill, premium proteins, and a dining experience that satisfies both the food enthusiast and the showmanship that makes a dinner genuinely memorable.

Snowbird season (October through April) is our busiest window in Sarasota — seasonal residents and their visiting family and friends fill our calendar every winter. Anniversary celebrations on waterfront patios, dinner parties for arts community friends, retirement celebrations at Palmer Ranch estates, corporate events at Lakewood Ranch venues — our Sarasota chefs are experienced with the kinds of occasions this community actually runs. Premium upgrades (filet mignon, lobster tail, scallops) are available for any event.

We serve all of Sarasota and the surrounding Gulf Coast: Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Bird Key, Palmer Ranch, Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, Venice, and Englewood. Snowbird season weekend dates fill 3–4 weeks out — book early if your event falls between October and April. Starting at $60 per adult, $600 event minimum.

Popular in Sarasota
  • Siesta Key and Longboat Key vacation rental events are our most-booked Sarasota-area setups during winter season
  • Lakewood Ranch and Palmer Ranch residential communities host regular snowbird dinner parties through our service
  • Bird Key waterfront properties and downtown Sarasota condos with outdoor terraces work beautifully for hibachi
  • Sarasota's arts community — the Ringling, theaters, arts patrons — makes up a sophisticated segment of our event hosts
  • Gulf Coast snowbird season runs October through April — this is our peak demand window in the Sarasota area
  • Premium proteins (filet, lobster tail, scallops) are popular for Sarasota's discerning host community
How It Works

Book Your Sarasota Private Hibachi Experience — Confirmed Same Day

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Request a Quote
Submit your date, location, and guest count. We confirm coverage and return a full quote — most ${city}-area requests are answered same day. Premium menu options available on request.
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Chef Assigned & Confirmed
A certified teppanyaki chef is confirmed for your event. You'll receive their details plus a pre-event checklist to have your terrace or outdoor space event-ready.
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White-Glove Setup
Your chef arrives 5–10 minutes before your scheduled start time with the full teppan station: propane grill, premium proteins, sauces, plates, and all serving ware. Setup is entirely handled — you greet your guests.
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The Full Performance
From precision knife work to fire displays — every plate cooked to order while the chef commands the table. Full teardown and cleanup the moment dinner is complete. Your property is left exactly as it was.

From an intimate Sarasota estate dinner for 12 to a corporate retreat for 60 — the same white-glove process runs every event. Seamless on your end. Exceptional for every guest.

Simple Flat Rate

Private Hibachi Chef in
Sarasota — Starting at $60

A single per-person rate covers your chef, grill, all ingredients, setup, and full cleanup.

Per Person Rate
$60/person
Adults
$30/child
12 & under
$600 minimum for all parties
What's Included
  • Choose 2 proteins per person
  • Salad, fried rice & grilled vegetables
  • All sauces & condiments
  • Full setup & cleanup
  • Professional chef with live show
Gratuity is not included
Travel fees depend on location in Florida
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Protein Choices — Pick 2
Full menu →
ChickenSteakShrimpScallopsSalmonTofuFilet Mignon (+$10)Lobster Tail (+$15)
Add-Ons (per order)
Extra Protein (any)$15/order
Filet Mignon$20/order
Lobster Tail$25/order
Yakisoba Noodles$5/order
Appetizers
Gyoza (8 pc)$10
Edamame$6
Our Track Record

Built for Sarasota's Backyard Culture

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Sarasota's Top-Rated Choice
Hundreds of Sarasota-area families have hosted their most memorable dinners with Hibachi Connect. We're not new to this.
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Every Occasion Covered
Birthdays, bachelorette parties, graduations, corporate events, holidays, date nights — we've done it all in this area.
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Fire Tricks Included
The onion volcano, flaming shrimp toss, and chef juggling aren't extras — they're part of every single event.
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Restaurant Quality at Home
Premium teppanyaki-grade ingredients, freshly cooked to order. Better than most restaurants, without leaving your yard.
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Everything Provided
Grill, propane, ingredients, sauces, plates, chopsticks. You bring chairs. We bring everything else.
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Indoor or Outdoor
No backyard? No problem. Covered patios, garages, and ventilated indoor spaces work just as well.
Designed for Premier Occasions

Elevated Private Dining Events in Sarasota

Corporate retreats, anniversary celebrations, estate dinner parties — a private teppanyaki chef delivers an experience your guests haven't seen before.

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Snowbird Entertaining
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Backyard Patio Dinners
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Birthday Celebrations
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Anniversary Dinners
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Corporate Events
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Holiday Gatherings
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Neighborhood Dinner Parties
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Family Reunions
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Retirement Celebrations
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Charity Fundraisers
Our Service Area

Sarasota & South Florida
We Come to Your Property

Hibachi Connect serves Sarasota and the surrounding Florida waterfront communities. From gated estates to resort properties to corporate retreat venues — our chefs travel to your location fully equipped.

Coverage extends throughout the metro area and nearby communities. Contact us with your property address and we'll confirm availability and pricing. Premium events and corporate bookings welcome.

Cities & Neighborhoods Served
SarasotaPrimary
Siesta Key
Longboat Key
Bradenton
Venice
Lakewood Ranch
Osprey
Nokomis
North Port
Port Charlotte
Englewood
Elegant outdoor hibachi dinner in Sarasota, Florida
The Full Dining Experience

Backyard Hibachi
Made Easy in Sarasota

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Waterfront & Estate Setup
Canal-front patios, pool terraces, private docks, rooftop decks — we set up wherever the setting is most spectacular. Your property is the backdrop; we provide the experience.
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Premium Proteins Available
Filet mignon, lobster tail, Chilean sea bass, scallops — available for any event, per guest or for the full table. Elevate the menu to match the occasion.
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Certified Teppanyaki Chefs
Professional presentation, precise knife work, controlled fire displays — our chefs are trained for high-expectation events and deliver accordingly.
Complete White-Glove Service
Full setup, the entire performance, and complete cleanup. Your property is left exactly as you found it. Zero coordination required during the event.
Verified Reviews

Real Reviews from
Sarasota Hosts

Trusted by hosts, executives, and event planners across South Florida.

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Luxury hibachi dinner on a Sarasota, Florida waterfront property

"Snowbird season anniversary dinner at our Siesta Key home — 14 guests on the waterfront lanai. The chef was extraordinary — refined, entertaining, and the food was genuinely exceptional. Our guests couldn't stop complimenting the whole experience. This has replaced our annual restaurant anniversary dinner permanently."

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Catherine & James L.
Sarasota, FL
Anniversary Dinner

"Winter dinner party at our Lakewood Ranch home — 20 neighbors, covered lanai, gorgeous January evening. The chef had everyone completely captivated. The food was outstanding and the show was legitimately fun. Our community has been talking about it for weeks. We've already got three more dinner parties planned with the same group."

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Patricia M.
Sarasota, FL
Snowbird Dinner Party

"Retirement celebration for my husband at our Palmer Ranch home — 30 friends and colleagues, pool deck setup, perfect Florida evening. Everything was flawless from setup to cleanup. The chef made my husband feel like the star of the night all the way through. I have no idea why we ever went to a restaurant for an event like this."

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Susan & Tom W.
Sarasota, FL
Retirement Celebration
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