Unique Catering Ideas in Adelaide: Live Teppanyaki
If you want catering that people talk about, cook in front of your guests. Samurai Teppanyaki House sends a teppanyaki chef to your home or venue anywhere in Adelaide, bringing the grill, gas, food and clean-up. Menus start at $140 per adult, with a $1,000 minimum order. Here are seven catering ideas, then the details of how teppanyaki catering works.
Seven catering ideas for an Adelaide event
1. Live teppanyaki (our pick)
A chef sets up a flat iron grill at your place and cooks each course in front of your guests, with knife skills, fire and a bit of show. It doubles as entertainment, so you do not need to plan one more thing. Details and prices are below.
2. A private chef dinner
For a smaller table, a chef cooks a multi-course meal in your kitchen. It suits anniversaries and dinner parties where conversation matters more than spectacle. Ask the chef about kitchen access, dietary needs and who handles the washing up.
3. Build-your-own food stations
Guests assemble their own tacos, rice bowls, dumplings or sushi rolls from a spread of fillings. This works well for mixed ages and a wide range of dietary needs, and it keeps guests mingling.
4. Grazing tables and shared platters
A long table of cheese, charcuterie, fruit, dips and bread suits relaxed drinks-and-chat events and standing parties. It is flexible on numbers, but it is less of a meal.
5. Food trucks
A truck at your venue gives guests a choice of dishes and a street-food feel. Check that the venue has space and that any permits are sorted.
6. Buffet service
A buffet suits larger groups where people eat at different times. It is the practical option when numbers climb past what a single cooking station can serve.
7. Dessert or canapé bars
If you already have the main meal sorted, a canapé round or dessert table adds variety for an engagement party or office celebration.
How live teppanyaki catering works at Samurai
Teppanyaki is a Japanese style of cooking on a flat iron grill (teppan), with the chef cooking live in front of guests. In the United States it is often called "hibachi", so if you are searching for hibachi at home in Adelaide, this is the same idea.
Samurai Teppanyaki House is in Hyde Park, Adelaide, and has been cooking teppanyaki since 2012. It is Australia's first licensed Kobe Beef restaurant (2019), and holds an AGFG Chef Hat for 2025 and 2026. Catering chefs come from that restaurant, and the menus include Wagyu and Kobe.
Prices and what is included
Menus, per adult: Samurai Course $140, Double Wagyu Delight $175, Kobe Degustation $330
Chef and service: $300 for 2 staff for 2 hours, including grill, gas, set-up and cleaning
Extra staff time: $75 per staff per hour
Plates and cutlery: $25 per guest ($5 for buffet)
Travel: free within 10 km, then $20 per km
Kids menu: $59; vegetarian menu: $118
Minimum order: $1,000
Saturday bookings carry a 5% surcharge, Sunday 10%, and public holidays 15%. Menus are tailored to you, and a buffet for 40 to 150 guests is quoted on request.
Worked example: 10 adults on the Samurai Course comes to $1,950, including chef, service and plates.
What you need to provide
A covered outdoor area with good airflow, or a range hood indoors. Samurai can bring a table. Drinks are BYO, so you choose the wine, beer or sake.
Occasions that suit it
Backyard birthdays. The chef becomes the entertainment, and the clean-up is done for you.
Family gatherings. A kids menu and vegetarian menu are available, so everyone eats the same style of meal.
Office parties. Good for a team celebration where you want something more interesting than platters.
Engagement celebrations. A small group around a grill makes for an easy, social evening.
How to book teppanyaki catering
Send the request form (about two minutes).
You receive a menu and quote within 24 hours.
Pay the invoice within two weeks to secure your date.
Two weeks' notice is ideal. Shorter notice is possible, but must be paid at once and is non-refundable. For cancellations, 14 or more days before the event is a full refund, 7 to 14 days is 50%, and under 7 days is no refund.
Prefer to go out? Samurai also has private dining rooms in Hyde Park for 9 to 58 guests.
Catering FAQ
Do you offer teppanyaki catering in Adelaide?
Yes. A Samurai chef brings the teppan grill to your home or venue in Adelaide. Menus start at $140 per adult, plus $300 for the chef and service, and the minimum order is $1,000.
How much does teppanyaki catering cost?
It depends on the menu and numbers. As an example, 10 adults on the Samurai Course costs $1,950 including chef, service and plates. Travel is free within 10 km, and weekend and public holiday surcharges apply.
What does the $300 chef fee include?
It covers 2 staff for 2 hours, including the grill, gas, set-up and cleaning. Extra staff time is $75 per staff per hour.
Do I need to provide anything?
A covered outdoor area with good airflow, or a range hood indoors. Samurai can bring a table, and drinks are BYO.
Can you cater for kids and vegetarians?
Yes. A kids menu is $59 and a vegetarian menu is $118.
How far ahead should I book?
Two weeks is ideal. Shorter notice is possible, but must be paid at once and is non-refundable.
