How much does hibachi at home cost in Rhode Island?

SIFU's Signature Hibachi is $800 for up to 20 guests, $1,600 for up to 40, and $2,400 for up to 60, with $50 per additional in-between guest. Every guest gets chicken, steak, and shrimp plus all the traditional sides. Fuel, travel, and setup within our standard service area are included, with no hidden fees.

What is included in SIFU's hibachi catering?

The full hibachi menu for every guest: chicken, steak, and shrimp, plus fried rice, noodles, hibachi vegetables, salad, edamame, and signature sauces. Every event also includes a professional hibachi chef, a dedicated event attendant, and full setup and cleanup.

What is the White Glove Concierge package?

White Glove Concierge is a custom package starting at $1,600, built around personalized planning and premium service for a fully hands-off event. Because it is tailored to each event, contact us for a personalized quote.

Can I add a sushi bar to my hibachi event?

Yes. A chef-crafted sushi bar can be added to any hibachi package, with fresh rolls made on site and sized to your guest count. Pairing live-fire hibachi with a fresh sushi bar is something most at-home hibachi caterers cannot offer. Contact us for sushi options and pricing.

Does SIFU cater weddings, corporate events, and large parties?

Yes. SIFU serves events from 10 to 600 guests, with multiple hibachi stations, dedicated attendants, and custom event planning for weddings, corporate gatherings, and large parties. Contact us for a custom quote and capacity planning.

What areas does SIFU Catering serve?

SIFU is a mobile caterer based in Cranston, RI, serving all of Rhode Island along with nearby Massachusetts and Connecticut, covering more than 100 towns including Providence, Newport, Warwick, Cranston, Barrington, Seekonk, and Attleboro. We come to your home or venue.

Is there a deposit to book?

For parties under 20 guests there is no deposit, and you pay your chef on the day once the grill is set up. For weddings and larger events, a fully refundable hold secures your date and locks your price. Contact us to confirm current booking terms.

Milestone Birthday Dinners on the Providence Waterfront (30th, 40th, 50th & Beyond)

Paul Yu
4 days ago
2 min read

A milestone birthday — a 30th, a 40th, a 50th, a parent's 70th — deserves more than a back table at a chain restaurant. On the Providence waterfront, Tel Aviv Waterfront gives you the view, the Mediterranean menu, and the cigar lounge for a proper celebration. And when you want the party handled start to finish, SIFU Hibachi & Sushi Catering caters birthdays on the water with a live hibachi show, fresh sushi, and Mediterranean spreads — the kind of night people actually remember.

Why a waterfront birthday just works

Birthdays are one of the few occasions that span every age at the same table — kids, parents, grandparents, the friend group. The waterfront handles all of it: a view that impresses without trying, room to move, and food that gives everyone something to talk about. It photographs beautifully, and it feels like an occasion the second guests walk in — which is the whole point of a milestone.

Dinner out vs. a private party

For a smaller birthday dinner, book a table at the restaurant, order the Mediterranean spread family-style, and let the sunset do the decorating. For a bigger milestone — 30, 50, or a surprise party — go private on the waterfront lawn, where the celebration is yours alone and the food comes to you.

The hibachi show is the birthday entertainment

Here's the SIFU advantage for a birthday specifically: the meal is the entertainment. A hibachi chef cooking live — the onion volcano, the flying shrimp, the whole show — lands with a table of ten-year-olds and a table of sixty-year-olds equally. Add a fresh sushi spread and Mediterranean platters, and you've covered every eater in a multi-generational crowd without a single boring buffet tray. Bring the cake; we handle everything else, setup and cleanup included.

Birthday menu ideas on the water

Live hibachi station — chicken, steak, and shrimp, cooked in front of the guest of honor
A sushi spread built for the group's size and tastes
Mediterranean mezze — hummus, baba ganoush, lamb, and shareable boards
A signature cocktail for the birthday, plus the cigar lounge for the grown-ups
Premium upgrades — filet, scallops, lobster — for a big-number milestone

How to book a waterfront birthday

Text or call SIFU with the date, the guest count, and whose birthday it is. We'll put together a menu that fits the age range and the budget, confirm the waterfront setup, and take the planning off your plate so you can actually enjoy the party you're throwing.

Plan the birthday on the water

Call or text SIFU at (401) 402-9616, or request a SIFU x Aviv event to start planning a milestone birthday on the Providence waterfront.

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