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.

Salve Regina Graduation in Newport: Beating the Reservation War

Paul Yu
4 days ago
2 min read

Salve Regina graduates in one of the most beautiful settings in the country — a Newport campus among the Gilded Age mansions, steps from the water. It's also one of the most booked. Salve's mid-May commencement lands right as Newport's tourist season roars back to life, so the whole town is already fighting for tables when the graduation crowd arrives on top of it. The families who celebrate well host their own, with graduation catering that skips the Newport reservation war entirely.

Graduating in the most beautiful — and most booked — town in Rhode Island

Newport in May is spectacular and completely slammed. The season is opening, the hotels are filling, and the restaurants are already running at capacity for tourists before a single graduation party tries to book. Add Salve's families to that and the good tables are simply gone. It's the rare town where the setting is perfect and the logistics are brutal at the same time.

The Newport reservation war

Trying to seat a graduation group in Newport on commencement weekend means competing with peak-season tourism for the same tables — long waits, split parties, and premium prices for a rushed seating. A private catered dinner takes you out of that fight completely. You pick the spot, we bring the celebration, and the family isn't stuck on a waitlist on the one day that's supposed to be about the graduate.

A coastal celebration, on your terms

Newport is made for a memorable send-off — a rental near the water, a family home, a function space with a view. SIFU brings a live hibachi show and a fresh sushi spread to wherever you're gathered, sets up, cooks, and cleans up, so the celebration matches the setting without anyone leaving the party to chase a reservation.

Book very early — Newport's season is already peaking

Because commencement overlaps the start of Newport's busiest stretch, this is one of the earliest dates you should lock. As soon as you know the weekend, text or call SIFU with your headcount and where you're staying, and we'll bring the celebration to you.

Plan your Salve Regina graduation in Newport

Call or text SIFU at (401) 402-9616 to reserve graduation catering in Newport — a private celebration that beats the reservation war.