Daniel showed up early, set up two tables in our driveway, and had 22 people quiet for the first ten minutes because they were watching him cook. The filet was better than the steakhouse we usually go to.
Marisa R., Murrieta, 40th birthday.
Temecula and all of Southern California
Live hibachi.
In your backyard.
A private chef brings the grill, the tables, and the whole teppanyaki show to your place, then cleans it up before leaving. From $60 per adult.
- Serving Temecula since 2020
- 8,000+ following on Instagram
- Setup and cleanup included
- Indoor or outdoor
How the night runs
A chef, a grill, and a show that comes to you
The chef arrives early
Chef Daniel pulls up about an hour before service and sets the whole room: grill, tables, chairs, covers, plates, chopsticks, napkins in your color. Setup runs 45 to 60 minutes and you do not lift anything.
The show happens at your table
The griddle gets hot, the onion volcano goes up, and dinner is cooked a few feet from your guests. Chicken, steak, shrimp, salmon, scallops, filet, lobster. Fried rice, vegetables, and sauces come with it.
Everything gets packed out
When the last plate is down, the grill, the tables, and the trash leave with us. Your patio looks like nothing happened, except your guests are still talking about it.
The menu
Everything off one griddle
Chicken
Marinated thigh seared on the flat top with garlic butter.
Included
Steak
Sirloin cubes, hibachi seasoned, cooked to your table's liking.
Included
Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp finished with lemon and butter.
Included
Salmon
Atlantic filet with a crisp edge and soft center.
Included
Tofu
Firm tofu seared in vegetable oil, no cross contact with protein.
Included
Hibachi Vegetables
Zucchini, onion, carrot, broccoli, mushroom on the griddle.
Included
Fried Rice
Egg fried rice cooked on the flat top. Vegan version on request.
Included
Filet Mignon
Center cut filet, the most tender thing on the grill.
+$15 per person
Twin Lobster Tails
Two butter poached tails finished hard on the griddle.
+$20 per person
Seafood Combo
Shrimp, scallops, and lobster on one plate.
+$18 per person
Scallops
Large sea scallops, seared dry, nothing else needed.
+$12 per person
Tofu is available for vegan and vegetarian guests at no extra charge. No PDF, no phone call required.
What is included
$60 per adult, and here is exactly what that buys
Kids 5 to 12 are $30. Ages 13 and up pay adult price. Minimum spend is $600 before travel, enforced strictly.
We bring
- Private chef and the full hibachi grill
- Live teppanyaki show at your table
- Tables and chairs for your guest count
- Black or white table covers
- Plates, forks, chopsticks
- Napkins in your choice of 15 colors
- Full setup, 45 to 60 minutes
- Full cleanup and pack out
You provide
- All beverages, including sake and alcohol
- Chef gratuity, 18 to 25 percent, paid directly to the chef
- Travel fee past the first 20 miles
- A clear flat area of 68.3 x 27.5 x 41.3 inches for the grill
- Outdoor space, or indoor with high ceilings and ventilation arranged ahead
- Menu upgrades if you want them
- Serving tables for dessert or your own food
- Any outside protein stays raw. We cannot cook it, for insurance reasons.
Current promo: 10% off any weekday booking over $600.
Chef Daniel, co-founder
Started in a backyard in 2020
I started Makoto in 2020 out of my own backyard. Restaurants were shut, I had a grill and a set of knives, and friends kept asking me to cook for their families. One party turned into four, then into weekends booked out.
I care about two things. That the food is genuinely good, not just on fire, and that you never have to clean up after your own party. That is the whole business. Everything else is just showing up on time.
If the food is not good, the show is just noise.
Chef Daniel, co-founder
The Party Estimator
Move the numbers. The price updates as you go.
Adults
Kids 5 to 12
10 mi
Estimated total
$600
10 adults, 0 kids, 10 miles, includes setup and cleanup.
Estimate only. Gratuity not included.
Real events
Nights we cooked
Word of mouth
What hosts say after
We booked for my daughter's graduation and I was nervous about the mess. There was none. They packed everything out and I did not wash a single plate. Sabrina texted me back the same afternoon I asked.
Tony L., Temecula, graduation dinner.
Two of our guests are vegan and gluten free and it was handled without a big discussion. The tofu was seared separately and the sauces were sorted out ahead of time. Worth every dollar.
Priya S., Menifee, anniversary party.
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Straight answers
Questions, answered here
What does it actually cost?
$60 per adult and $30 per kid ages 5 to 12. Ages 13 and up pay adult price. Kids under 4 are not free, since meals are only provided for what is ordered. There is a strict $600 minimum before the travel fee, and upgrades are per person on top.
Is there a travel fee?
The first 20 miles from Temecula are free. After that it is $2 per mile. The estimator at the top of this page shows the travel fee as its own line so it is never a surprise on the phone.
Can you cook indoors?
Outdoor is preferred. Indoor is possible with high ceilings and real ventilation, arranged in advance. The grill needs a clear area of 68.3 inches long, 27.5 inches wide, and 41.3 inches high.
Can you handle dietary restrictions?
Yes for vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, and dairy free. Tofu is available at no extra charge. We do not accommodate halal, kosher, or keto, and we cannot cook protein you supply, for insurance reasons.
How does kids pricing work?
Kids 5 to 12 are $30. Anyone 13 or older is charged the adult rate of $60. Children under 4 who will be eating still need a meal ordered for them.
What do I need to prepare?
A clear flat spot for the grill, and beverages. That is it. We bring tables, chairs, covers, plates, forks, chopsticks, and napkins. The chef arrives about an hour early and setup takes 45 to 60 minutes.
Is gratuity included?
No. Chef gratuity is 18 to 25 percent and goes directly to the chef who cooked for you. It is not built into the per person price and it is not in the estimate.
What is your cancellation policy?
Let us know as early as you can. Dates moved with reasonable notice are rehomed without a fight. Same week cancellations may forfeit the deposit since the chef and the date are held for you.