πŸ‘¨‍🍳 How Many Hibachi Chefs Will Be at My Party?

At Love Hibachi, one of the most common questions we get from new customers is:

“We're expecting around 20–25 guests. Will one chef be enough?”

Let’s break it all down: how we decide on chef count, why it matters, and what your options are. πŸ’‘

πŸ”’ 1. What's Our Chef Policy?

Here’s the simple rule:

  • 1 chef for parties with up to 25 guests

  • 2 chefs for 26+ guests

Yup — even for 24 or 25 people, one chef is enough (and trust us, they’ve done this hundreds of times πŸ’ͺ).

πŸ‘¨‍🍳 2. Are You Sure One Chef Can Handle 25 People?

Yes — and not just any chef.

All of our hibachi chefs are well-trained, show-savvy, and used to working solo.
25 guests? That's just another night at work.

We carefully train our chefs to handle:

  • 🍱 Cooking large volumes quickly

  • 🎀 Managing crowd engagement

  • πŸ”₯ Performing signature teppanyaki tricks

  • πŸ’‘ Keeping food hot, fresh, and fun

You’re not just hiring a cook — you’re getting a full hibachi experience, all from one fire-handed professional πŸ”₯

πŸ’Έ 3. Why Not Send Two Chefs for Smaller Parties?

That’s a great question — and it actually has to do with how the hibachi catering industry works.

Let’s take a peek behind the grill:

  • πŸ‘¨‍🍳 Chefs earn commission based on base cost, travel fee, and optional gratuity

  • 🧾 If we send 2 chefs to a party of 20 people, each chef’s income is cut in half

  • πŸ’° Gratuities are one of their biggest motivators — and splitting tips between two chefs makes things harder for everyone

Most guests at smaller parties don’t have the budget to tip two chefs generously. It creates a lose-lose:

  • πŸ§‘‍🍳 For chefs: low income, low morale

  • πŸ§‘‍πŸ’Ό For guests: unclear expectations, possible awkwardness

That’s why we don’t assign 2 chefs to smaller parties — unless you specifically request it.

πŸ’¬ 4. What If I Really Want Two Chefs for 20–25 People?

We get it. Sometimes it’s about peace of mind.

If you'd prefer two chefs — even with under 25 guests — feel free to ask!
Here’s what to know:

  • ✅ If it's not during peak time (like Saturday 7pm), and we have an extra chef available, we can usually arrange it

  • πŸ’² Travel fee will be charged for both chefs

  • ⚠️ One chef may end up being under-utilized, which can affect flow and engagement

In most cases, one chef is more than enough. But we're flexible — just ask your reservation manager and we’ll see what’s possible.

🎁 5. What If I'm Worried One Chef Won’t Be Enough?

No worries — you’re not alone!

Many first-time hosts feel unsure, especially when:

  • Guests are extra excited

  • It’s a birthday or bachelorette party with lots of moving parts

  • You’ve never seen hibachi done up-close

Here’s what we can do:

  • πŸ§‘‍🍳 We may send a trainee chef to assist quietly in the background

  • πŸ”„ We’ll prep timing so food comes out in a smooth flow

  • πŸŽ‰ Your chef will focus on energy, entertainment, and execution

We take your event seriously — and your peace of mind matters.

πŸ•°️ 6. Industry Secret: Why Peak Time Matters

Want more flexibility with chef count? Here's a little insider tip πŸ‘€

The busiest time for almost every hibachi catering company is Saturday at 7pm.

That’s when we're often fully booked, and all our chefs are out performing.

If your party is during a less busy time (like 4pm or 8:30pm), we're more likely to offer flexibility on staffing — even add a second chef upon request.

🀫 Pro Tip:
If you're booking off-peak, ask your reservation manager if there's a free upgrade, or a second chef option. We’re happy to help when we can!

✅ 7. Final Thoughts

  • 🎯 For 25 guests or fewer: One chef is plenty.

  • πŸ‘¨‍🍳 Our chefs are trained to cook, entertain, and manage the party with ease

  • πŸ“© Want two chefs? Just ask! We’ll check schedule and availability

  • πŸ’¬ When in doubt, contact your Love Hibachi reservation manager — we’ll help you plan the perfect experience

πŸ‘€ Learn more or get a free quote:

πŸ‘‰ www.lovehibachi.com

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