Bring the hibachi grill to Virden

A hibachi chef who comes to Virden

Feeding a crowd in Virden usually means somebody's stuck at the grill all night. This way it's the chef, and the host actually gets to sit down. Virden and next-door Thayer and Lowder all fall inside the Illinois map.

62690 is the Virden ZIP, and it's on the map.

The price for a party in Virden

16 adults plus 3 kids at the house in Virden is $970 on the two-protein dinner, roughly $51 a person, before travel.

What your yard needs

For a farmhouse or a place down a long gravel road near Virden, tell us what the drive is like. If a car can get there, the chef can cook there.

Good to know before you book

Do I tip the chef?

If you want to. It isn't built into the price.

What's the going rate in Virden?

Two proteins: $55 a grown-up, $30 a kid under 12. Three proteins: $65 and $40. Food has to hit $500.

How do I pay?

Zelle for the $50 deposit, due 72 hours before the party, and it comes off the bill. Cash or Zelle for the rest on the day. No cards.

What if it storms in Virden?

An open garage or a tent with open sides keeps things going. Lightning means we wait, or we pick a new date with you.

Can you do a block party in Virden?

Yes, if the block is cleared for it. Large parties get a second chef and grill so everybody eats around the same time.

Is a city backyard big enough?

If a grill and a picnic table fit, it's big enough. Level ground or concrete about ten by ten is the whole requirement.

Neighbors of Virden we serve

Close to Virden and on the list too: