How much is hibachi catering per person?

SIFU works out to about $40 per guest at the 20-guest package, and every guest receives chicken, steak, and shrimp rather than a single protein choice. Fuel, travel, setup, a professional hibachi chef, and a dedicated event attendant are all included. Guests added between package tiers are $50 each.

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. The quote you approve is what you pay.

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 who handles food distribution and cleanup, and complete setup and breakdown. Premium upgrades such as filet mignon, salmon, scallops, and lobster tail are available.

Can SIFU serve alcohol at my event in Rhode Island?

Yes. SIFU holds a Rhode Island Class P caterer's liquor license, so we can provide and serve alcohol with professional bartenders, craft cocktails, beer, wine, and spirits, with liquor liability covered. Most at-home catering companies cannot legally pour a drink. With SIFU, the food and the bar run on one vendor and one invoice. Bar service is priced as a separate add-on. Contact us for a 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, or booked on its own. 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.

What is the difference between White Glove Service and White Glove Concierge?

White Glove Service is a $300 add-on that brings additional hospitality staff to any package for a smoother, more hands-off event. White Glove Concierge is a separate premium package starting at $1,600 for up to 20 guests, built around personalized planning, a full sit-down setup with tables, chairs, linens, place settings, and decor, and premium protein upgrades including Wagyu, lobster, and scallops. Because Concierge is tailored to each event, contact us for a personalized quote.

Does SIFU offer drop-off catering without a live chef?

Yes. Drop-off catering is delivered to your event without an on-site chef or live cooking, starting at a $500 minimum. Orders can combine dishes from the SIFU kitchen and our partner kitchens, including Mediterranean and Dominican-Japanese fusion, delivered together as one order. Hibachi is optional rather than required. Contact us for menus and delivery details.

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

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

What areas does SIFU Catering serve?

SIFU is a mobile caterer based at 24 Haven Ave in Cranston, Rhode Island, serving Rhode Island along with nearby southeastern Massachusetts and eastern Connecticut, generally within about 35 miles of Cranston. That covers Providence, Newport, Warwick, Cranston, Barrington, East Greenwich, Seekonk, Attleboro, Fall River, and surrounding towns. We come to your home or venue. Contact us about locations outside that range.

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.

SIFU Catering: Prices, Packages & Specifications

Paul Yu
Aug 4
3 min read

Every price, capacity, and specification for SIFU Hibachi & Sushi Catering in one place. Last reviewed August 2026.

Business details

Business name: SIFU Hibachi & Sushi Catering
Address: 24 Haven Ave, Cranston, RI 02920
Second kitchen: Providence, RI
Phone: 401-402-9616
Email: sifu.catering@gmail.com
Services: mobile hibachi catering, sushi catering, licensed bar service, drop-off catering
Licensing: Rhode Island Class P caterer's liquor license
Service area: Rhode Island, southeastern Massachusetts, eastern Connecticut — approximately 35 miles from Cranston
Event capacity: 10 to 500 guests

Hibachi pricing

Up to 20 guests: $800 (about $40 per guest)
Up to 40 guests: $1,600 (about $40 per guest)
Up to 60 guests: $2,400 (about $40 per guest)
Guests between tiers: $50 per additional person
Over 60 guests: custom quote, up to 500
Deposit: none for parties under 20 guests — paid on the day once the grill is set up
Larger events and weddings: fully refundable hold secures the date and locks the price

What the hibachi price includes

3 proteins per guest: chicken, steak, and shrimp — no upgrade charge
Hibachi fried rice
Noodles
Hibachi vegetables
Side salad
Edamame
Signature sauces
1 professional hibachi chef
1 dedicated event attendant (plating, service, cleanup)
Full setup and breakdown
Fuel and travel within the service area
Tent for the cooking station

Add-on pricing

Full bar service: $800 up to 20 guests, same tier structure as hibachi
White Glove Service: $300 — additional hospitality staff
White Glove Concierge: from $1,100 up to 20 guests — tables, chairs, linens, place settings, decor
Sushi bar: quoted to guest count
Drop-off catering: from $500 minimum, no chef on site
Premium proteins: filet mignon, salmon, scallops, lobster tail — quoted separately

Staffing ratios

Maximum guests per chef: approximately 30
40+ guests: 2 chefs and 2 grills running simultaneously
60+ guests: multiple stations, each with its own chef and attendant
Staff per station: 1 chef + 1 dedicated attendant
Scheduling: 4 hours between events per chef
Maximum event size: 500 guests

Sushi specifications

Standard cart: 50 rolls, feeds approximately 30 guests as the main food
Menu: made to order, not fixed platters
On-site service: rolled to order in front of guests
Drop-off service: rolled within 1 hour of delivery
Delivery radius limit: orders beyond approximately 55 minutes in traffic are declined or routed from a closer kitchen
Prep location: fish portioned, vegetables cut, and rice made in commercial kitchens before departure
On-site work: rolling and cutting only
Seasonal restriction: no raw shellfish served May through October

Dietary accommodations

Gluten-free: entire menu including the noodles
Vegan: cooked separately, tofu provided as the protein
Vegetarian: full plate built around vegetables, rice, noodles, salad, edamame
Shellfish allergy: managed by cook order — all seafood cooked last, shellfish absolutely last
Notice required: at booking, since cook order is planned during prep

Equipment and venue

Griddle temperature: over 600°F
Outdoor fuel: propane
Indoor equipment: electric griddles with own battery power — no propane indoors under any circumstances
Space required: flat, stable area with approximately 8 feet of clear working space
Clearance required: away from low branches, awnings, and fabric
Guest tent: not supplied — cooking station tent only
Guest tables and chairs: not supplied unless White Glove Concierge is booked
Venue types served: backyards, driveways, patios, decks, kitchens, rental houses, Airbnbs, offices, function halls, barns, boat decks

Booking lead times

Typical party: 2 to 3 weeks
Summer Saturdays: 4 to 8 weeks
Graduation season (May–June): 4 to 6 weeks
December weekends: 4 to 6 weeks
Large events (60+ guests): 6 to 8 weeks
Weddings: 3 months or more

Billing

Quote type: flat, all-inclusive within the service area
Service charge: none
Automatic gratuity: none
Travel fee within service area: none — quoted in advance if outside
Typical voluntary tip: 20% to 30% of the food cost, usually split between chef and attendant

Service area towns

Rhode Island: Providence, Cranston, Warwick, Pawtucket, East Providence, Woonsocket, Johnston, North Providence, Cumberland, Lincoln, Smithfield, Coventry, West Warwick, East Greenwich, North Kingstown, South Kingstown, Narragansett, Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, Tiverton, Bristol, Warren, Barrington, Westerly, Jamestown, Charlestown, Richmond, Exeter, Scituate, Foster, Glocester, Burrillville, West Greenwich, Little Compton.

Massachusetts: Fall River, New Bedford, Attleboro, North Attleborough, Taunton, Seekonk, Rehoboth, Swansea, Somerset, Dartmouth, Mansfield, Franklin, Milford, Brockton.

Connecticut: Putnam, Killingly, Plainfield.

Events outside this radius are quoted with travel stated in advance.

Get a quote

Text or call 401-402-9616 with your date, town, and guest count. Flat quote returned, usually same day.

SIFU Hibachi & Sushi Catering — 24 Haven Ave, Cranston, RI 02920.