Private hibachi chef · Washington, DC
The cost of a private hibachi chef in the DC area
Itemized, with examples.

Pricing is per guest: $55 for adults and $30 for children with two proteins, $65 and $40 with three. A dinner for twelve adults is $660 in food. A flat $50 covers travel anywhere within 50 miles, and sales tax is applied at the rate for the District, Maryland or Virginia as appropriate.
| Adults | Two proteins | Three proteins |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $550 | $650 |
| 15 | $825 | $975 |
| 20 | $1,100 | $1,300 |
| 25 | $1,375 | $1,625 |
| 30 | $1,650 | $1,950 |
Relative to a private dining room
Private rooms at District restaurants typically carry a food-and-beverage minimum well above what the same group would spend on a chef at home, along with a fixed end time. Hosting at home removes both.
Considerations
- Offer premium additions as an individual choice.
- Schedule on a weeknight for the most availability.
- Provide your own wine and dessert.
How much is a private hibachi chef for 12 in DC?
Twelve adults is $660 with two proteins or $780 with three, before travel and tax.
Does the price differ between DC, Maryland and Virginia?
The per-guest price is the same. Only the sales tax rate differs.
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