Ann Arbor is one of Michigan's most intellectually and culturally charged cities — the University of Michigan campus, the Michigan Medicine research corridor, the tech sector companies that have spun out of U of M and clustered around the downtown, and the graduation culture that makes May weekends in Ann Arbor one of the most competitive event scheduling environments in the state. Private hibachi at home in Ann Arbor brings a certified teppanyaki chef to your backyard or outdoor space when graduation weekend has every restaurant in the city fully booked and waiting lists that stretch for months. The smart Ann Arbor family doesn't compete for a restaurant table — they book the chef and bring the experience to the property. Graduation parties of 30–60 guests, professor retirement dinners, academic milestone celebrations, and the summer backyard events that the Ann Arbor food and wine community plans with genuine intention.
Your chef arrives with everything: teppan grill, propane, all fresh proteins — chicken, steak, shrimp, scallops, lobster tail upgrades — fried rice, vegetables, house-made sauces, plates, and chopsticks. The performance runs 90–120 minutes from first flame to final plate — fire tricks, flying shrimp, and every dish cooked to order. For Ann Arbor events over 25 guests, we bring two chef stations running simultaneously. Setup takes 20–30 minutes in your backyard or on your patio. Full cleanup when dinner is done.
Ann Arbor U of M graduation weekends (May–June) book 3–4 weeks ahead — reserve early for Saturday events during commencement. Serving Ann Arbor and surrounding southeast Michigan — Saline, Ypsilanti, Plymouth, Canton, Dexter, Chelsea, and the full Metro Detroit corridor. Starting at $60/adult, $30/child, $600 event minimum. Most quotes confirmed same day.
Most Ann Arbor bookings confirmed same-day. Call or text (201) 565-3878 with questions.
Flat rate pricing with nothing hidden — your quote is locked before the event, no add-ons required.
From graduation parties to multicultural milestone celebrations, private hibachi is the Detroit suburb backyard upgrade that every community deserves
We serve Ann Arbor and all of the Detroit Metro suburbs — Ann Arbor, Canton, Northville, Novi, Plymouth, Sterling Heights, Rochester Hills, Dearborn, and every community throughout Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne County.
Most Ann Arbor bookings are confirmed same-day. Call or text (201) 565-3878 or book online.
Ann Arbor hosts — University of Michigan graduation families, the medical and academic community at U of M Health and Michigan Medicine, and the tech sector professionals at Duo Security and beyond — choose private hibachi when May graduation weekend has every restaurant in the city fully booked and they want the chef at their backyard instead. See what Ann Arbor hosts have found:
Check Availability"Graduation party in Ann Arbor — U of M graduation weekend and every restaurant in the city was fully booked. 38 guests, backyard setup, chef was phenomenal. The right answer was obvious in hindsight: have the chef come to us. Better food, better entertainment, and everyone together at the same grill."
"Birthday party in Canton — 44 guests, dual stations, relatives from three states. Chef had three generations at the grill for two solid hours. Grandparents front row, cousins competing for the flying shrimp. This is the new standard for our family celebrations."
"Anniversary dinner in Rochester Hills — 22 guests, backyard setup, chef was professional and energetic throughout. Our guests had never experienced private hibachi before. Four of them have already booked their own events. Would not have changed a single thing about the evening."
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A certified teppanyaki chef at your Ann Arbor home or backyard for graduation season, academic milestones, and private celebrations. Full setup and cleanup. From $60/adult.
