Backyard hibachi in Wheeling, IL

What we do for hosts in Wheeling

Same flat-top, same onion volcano, same fried rice as the restaurant. The difference in Wheeling is that it's your yard and nobody has to drive home. It's a quick run from Wheeling into Chicago. Homes in both, and every suburb between, can book online.

Got a 60090 address? That's Wheeling, and you're in.

How much to budget in Wheeling

A Wheeling crowd of 26 adults and 6 children runs $1,610 on two proteins each, or $1,930 if everybody goes for three.

The setup at a Wheeling home

Most houses in Wheeling have room on a patio, a deck at ground level or the driveway. The grill always stays outside.

Hosts in Wheeling ask

What's the going rate in Wheeling?

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

What can people order?

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

Is there a travel fee to Wheeling?

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

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.

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.

Can you do a block party in Wheeling?

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

Around Cook County

Right around Wheeling: