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.

URI Graduation in Kingston: Why South County Families Cater Their Own

Paul Yu
4 days ago
2 min read

The University of Rhode Island graduates the biggest class in the state — around 17,000 students call URI home — and it does it in Kingston, a small rural village in South County that empties out the rest of the year. That combination creates a very specific graduation-weekend problem: thousands of families, almost nowhere to seat them. The families who plan well don't fight over the handful of local tables — they host their own celebration with graduation catering and bring the party to the beach house.

The Kingston problem: 17,000 students, one small town

Kingston isn't Providence. It's a quiet South County village, and the dining that's fine for a normal weekend simply cannot absorb URI's entire graduating class and their families all arriving on the same two or three days. Reservations vanish, the few good spots book weeks out, and a lot of families end up driving twenty or thirty minutes for a mediocre table just because it was the only one left.

Why South County families cater their own

South County has one big advantage most college towns don't: it's beach country. Narragansett, Wakefield, Matunuck, and the surrounding towns are full of rental houses and family homes that make ideal celebration spaces — and SIFU comes to any of them. Instead of a cramped restaurant, you get a live hibachi show and a fresh sushi spread on the deck of the beach house, with the whole family together and no drive home to a second location.

Built for big, out-of-state families

URI pulls heavily from out of state, which means families flying in and staying for the weekend. A private catered celebration gives them one destination and a real Rhode Island send-off — hibachi, sushi, and a South County setting — rather than a scramble for a chain restaurant near the highway. Everyone eats together, and the day feels like the milestone it is.

Book very early — this is a huge, tight weekend

URI commencement runs across a multi-day mid-May weekend, and with a class this size, demand for anything food-related in South County spikes hard. This is a book-as-soon-as-you-know-the-date situation. Text or call SIFU with your headcount and where you're staying, and we'll bring the celebration to you.

Plan your URI graduation in South County

Call or text SIFU at (401) 402-9616 to reserve graduation catering at your Narragansett, Wakefield, or Kingston-area rental — we come to you.