Hibachi night in West Point, right at home

Dinner at your place in West Point

It's simple in West Point. Send the date, the address and a headcount. Everybody picks two proteins, three if they skipped lunch, and the chef cooks the whole thing outside. West Point, Basco, Bowen, Loraine: all on the list.

Mail for West Point runs through 62380.

West Point pricing

A West Point crowd of 22 adults runs $1,210 on two proteins each, or $1,430 if everybody goes for three.

What your yard needs

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

Questions from West Point hosts

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.

What's the going rate in West Point?

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

How long does the whole thing take?

Figure an hour and a half on the grill. Setup happens before you eat, and the chef wipes down the cooking spot before leaving.

Do I tip the chef?

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

Is there a travel fee to West Point?

$50 for the first 50 miles, then $1 a mile. The booking page shows the exact number for your West Point address.

What can people order?

Pick from chicken, steak, shrimp, scallops, salmon or vegetable tofu. Want filet? Add $5. Lobster tail? Add $10.

Near West Point

Just over the line from West Point: