Illinois HibachiChicagoland backyards, hibachi fire
Bungalow yards, suburban patios and open garages off the alley. A private chef brings the flat-top and cooks for the whole block.
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What people told us
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Ricky was absolutely amazing!! He was funny, entertaining and cooked so well! Would recommend to everyone I know!
Ricky was amazing. Would definitely do it again with him as our chef!!
No fuss, four steps
- Send the date, the town and a headcount. A ballpark number is fine.
- You get a real price back, travel and tax included.
- Guests pick two proteins apiece. Three if they skipped lunch.
- The chef shows up early, cooks out back for an hour and a half, and leaves the place clean.
The lineup
Comes with fried rice, vegetables and salad. No substitutions needed, nobody leaves hungry.
Pick a dinner
- Two proteins · Adult$55
- Two proteins · Child$30
- Three proteins · Adult$65
- Three proteins · Child$40
Food minimum: $500 a party
Pick the proteins
Chicken · Steak · Shrimp · Scallops · Salmon · Vegetable tofu
Trade up
- Filet mignon+$5 per guest
- Lobster tail+$10 per guest
On the side
- Extra regular protein$10 each
- Extra filet mignon$15 each
- Extra lobster tail$20 each
- Fried rice$5
- Noodles$5
- Edamame$5
- Gyoza (6 pieces)$8
- Plates and utensils$5 per guest
- Tables and chairs$15 per guest
Steak and shrimp is the Chicagoland standard. Downstate, chicken and steak takes it.
Chicagoland and the rest of the state
Most of our Illinois calls come from the collar counties: Naperville and Aurora to the west, Schaumburg and Arlington Heights to the northwest, Orland Park and Tinley Park to the south. In the city it is bungalow-belt backyards and two-flats with a gangway and a patch of grass. We also hear from Rockford, Peoria, Springfield and Champaign, mostly around graduations.
- Chicago
- Naperville
- Schaumburg
- Aurora
- Evanston
- Arlington Heights
- Orland Park
- Oak Brook
- Joliet
- Rockford
- Peoria
- Springfield
Straight talk
Is a city backyard big enough?
If a grill and a picnic table fit, we fit. A ten-by-ten spot of level ground or concrete is the whole requirement.
What about the alley or the garage?
An open garage facing the alley is a classic Chicago setup and works fine. Door up, grill at the opening.
When does the season start?
As soon as people are willing to sit outside in a jacket, usually April. It runs through October, later with a tent and a heater.