Can you set up in a typical Cranston backyard for a graduation party?

Yes — a flat outdoor area of at least 10×10 feet with vehicle access for equipment is all we need. Most Cranston residential properties accommodate this comfortably. Our setup is fully self-contained with propane — no gas hookup needed. We arrive 30–45 minutes before event time, set up completely, and run the full live teppanyaki performance for your guests.

How many guests can you serve at a Cranston graduation party?

A single chef station serves 8 to 35 guests comfortably, with everyone gathered around the grill for the live performance. For Cranston graduation parties of 35 to 60+ guests, we bring a dual-station setup so two chefs cook simultaneously and larger groups eat at the same time. Most Cranston graduation parties run 25–50 guests — we handle it all.

When does graduation season book fastest in the Greater Providence area?

Greater Providence graduation season runs mid-May through mid-June, with the peak window in the last two weeks of May. Cranston High School East and West, Pilgrim High School in Warwick, and Lincoln High School graduation ceremonies all fall in the same three-week window. Book 4–5 weeks ahead for any May or June Saturday to secure your date.

Teppanyaki chef performing at a home event in Cranston, Rhode Island

Rhode Island Backyard Hibachi

Hibachi at Home in
Cranston, Rhode Island

Graduation Parties · Backyard Celebrations · Family Events · Serving Cranston & Greater Providence

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$60

Per Adult

$600

Event Minimum

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Hibachi at Home in Cranston

Hibachi at Home in Cranston — Cranston High School Graduation, Knightsville & Ocean State's Backyard Entertaining Heart

Cranston, Rhode Island is the state's second-largest city and its most energetic family entertaining community — a place where the Italian-American and Portuguese-American family traditions that have defined Ocean State culture for generations express themselves most fully in the backyard, around the table, at the occasion that brings the entire family together. Cranston High School East and Cranston High School West graduation seasons together create one of Rhode Island's most concentrated May celebrations. The Garden City Center's commercial energy, Knightsville's historic character, and the Auburn neighborhood's family-gathering tradition all contribute to a community where private hibachi at home is the format that brings the whole guest list together at once.

Our private hibachi chef service is the right format for the Cranston backyard occasion. Whether it's a Cranston East graduation dinner for forty-two family members gathered on a backyard deck from three states, a Cranston West graduation party where thirty-eight guests range from the graduate's kindergarten-age cousins to the grandparents who immigrated from Portugal thirty years ago, a birthday celebration at a Knightsville-area home where the neighbors are invited and the backyard needs a chef who can hold a crowd, or an anniversary dinner where the couple wants something more memorable than another night on Federal Hill — our chef arrives fully equipped and manages every detail from setup to cleanup. The performance runs 90–120 minutes from first flame to final plate. Full cleanup when dinner is done.

Cranston graduation season (May–June) fills our Greater Providence calendar faster than any other event type. Cranston East and West graduation Saturdays book 4–5 weeks ahead. Garden City Center-area events and Knightsville anniversary dinners: 2–3 weeks. Serving Cranston and all of Greater Providence — Providence, Warwick, East Greenwich, Johnston, North Providence, and surrounding communities. Starting at $60/adult, $30/child, $600 event minimum.

Popular in Cranston

✦Backyard private dining for Cranston's graduation parties, family milestones, and neighborhood celebrations
✦Perfect for high school graduation dinners, birthday milestones, and backyard family events
✦Greater Providence suburban backyards from Cranston to Warwick to Lincoln are our home territory
✦Graduation season (May–June) is our fastest-filling period in Greater Providence — book 4–5 weeks ahead
✦Full setup and complete cleanup — you provide the outdoor space, we handle everything else
✦Dual-station capacity for large graduations and family gatherings of 25–60+ guests

How It Works

How Private Hibachi Works in Cranston

Reserve Your Date

Share your date, guest count, protein preferences, and property address. We confirm Rhode Island availability within hours and lock in your event with a deposit.

Confirm Your Menu

Choose your proteins — chicken, steak, shrimp, salmon, filet mignon, lobster tail, Wagyu beef — plus fried rice, noodles, vegetables, and house-made sauces. Dietary preferences are confirmed at this stage.

Chef Arrives Ready

Your private hibachi chef arrives 30–45 minutes before showtime with a fully self-contained propane teppan grill, all ingredients, and everything needed. No prep required on your end.

The Live Experience

The full teppanyaki performance — precision knife work, flame tricks, and live cooking from first flame to final plate. Restaurant-quality food prepared exclusively for your Rhode Island group.

Complete Cleanup

When the last plate is cleared, we break down the grill, pack out all equipment, and leave your property exactly as we found it. Your only job is to enjoy the evening.

From booking to final cleanup, we handle every detail — you just enjoy the evening in Cranston, Rhode Island.

No Hidden Fees

What Does a Hibachi Chef
Cost in Cranston?

Flat rate pricing with nothing hidden — your quote is locked before the event, no add-ons required.

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 Rhode Island

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Protein Choices — Pick 2

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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

What Sets Us Apart

What Separates Our Cranston Hibachi Service

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Dinner + Entertainment in One

No restaurant can give your guests a front-row seat to their own meal being cooked live. We can.

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Premium Protein Options

Chicken, steak, shrimp, salmon, scallops, filet mignon, lobster tail — build a custom menu for any occasion.

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Same-Day Response

We pick up, respond, and quote fast. No waiting days for a callback on your event inquiry.

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All Cranston Areas Covered

From the city center to the outer suburbs — if you're within range of Cranston, we come to you.

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Zero-Effort for Hosts

We set up, cook, serve, and disappear. Guests think you planned something extraordinary. You barely lifted a finger.

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Rated 5 Stars Nationwide

Perfect ratings across 200+ events. The experience speaks for itself — and so do our reviews.

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Celebrate in Cranston — The Right Way

Graduation parties, birthday milestones, and neighborhood gatherings — Greater Providence's most memorable backyard experience

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Graduation Parties

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Birthday Celebrations

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Backyard Anniversary Dinners

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Family Reunions

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Neighborhood Gatherings

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Corporate Team Events

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Holiday Dinners

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Retirement Parties

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Milestone Celebrations

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Bachelorette Parties

Serving Greater Providence & Rhode Island's Suburban Communities

Hibachi in Cranston and Surrounding Greater Providence Communities
Cranston

We serve Cranston and all of Greater Providence — Providence, Cranston, Warwick, East Greenwich, Lincoln, Johnston, North Providence, Cumberland, Smithfield, and every community throughout the Greater Providence corridor.

Most Cranston bookings are confirmed same-day. Call (201) 565-3878 or book online.

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Cities & Neighborhoods Served

●CranstonPrimary

●Providence

●Warwick

●East Greenwich

●Lincoln

Backyard hibachi party in Cranston Rhode Island

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Guest Satisfaction

The Backyard Upgrade You Deserved

A Private Chef Experience Your Cranston Guests Will Remember

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Your Cranston Backyard Is the Venue

No reservations, no parking, no rushed tables — your Cranston backyard becomes the best dining room in Greater Providence for the evening.

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Built for Rhode Island Graduation

When every restaurant near your ceremony venue is fully booked, your chef comes to you — exactly when and where you need it in Cranston.

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Entertainment for Every Age

Fire tricks, flying shrimp, and live teppanyaki cooking — the performance that works equally for grandparents and teenagers.

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Zero Cleanup for the Host

Your chef sets up, performs, and packs out completely. You hosted the best dinner in Cranston without touching a single dish.

Verified Reviews

Cranston Reviews
& Testimonials

Cranston families have an entertaining tradition that goes back generations — and private hibachi has become its newest expression. Cranston High School East and West graduation parties, backyard birthday celebrations, and neighborhood milestone dinners have all found their format. Here's what Cranston hosts are saying:

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Backyard graduation hibachi party in Cranston Rhode Island

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Trusted by Rhode Island Families

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"Cranston East graduation dinner at our backyard for forty-two family members from four states. The chef arrived exactly on time, set up on our patio in twenty minutes, and held the entire group — from my mother-in-law to the graduate's eight-year-old cousins — engaged for two full hours. Every restaurant in Cranston and Providence was booked solid for that May Saturday. Private hibachi was the right call and the only one that worked for our group size. Already planning for my younger son's graduation."

Maria & Anthony C.

Cranston, RI

Cranston East Graduation Dinner

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"Birthday celebration at our Knightsville home for thirty guests. The chef's performance was exceptional — fire tricks, flying shrimp, and every protein cooked to perfection. Our family tradition has always been to celebrate big occasions at home, and private hibachi is the format that matches that tradition at the level it deserves. Three of our guests called the next week to ask for the contact information for their own events."

Robert F.

Cranston, RI

Birthday Party

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"Family reunion dinner at our Cranston home for twenty-eight relatives who come in from Massachusetts and Connecticut every summer. The hibachi format kept everyone at the same table for two hours — the cousins, the grandparents, the teenagers who usually disappear after five minutes. Rhode Island has a beautiful outdoor summer culture and our backyard is set up for exactly this kind of evening. The chef completed it. Already booked for next summer."

Teresa V.

Cranston, RI

Family Reunion Dinner

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