Cass County, Minnesota
Hibachi night in Backus, right at home
Cabin weekends, grad parties and reunions, cooked on the deck.

Dinner at your place in Backus
It's the hibachi counter without the drive downtown or the wait for a table. In Backus, the chef sets up on the deck or the driveway and supper comes straight off the grill. The chef covers Backus and the towns around it: Hackensack, Pine River and Longville.
A 56435 address is Backus, and the chef comes there.
Backus pricing
Say 22 adults and 3 kids show up in Backus. The food bill is $1,300. Nothing goes under the $500 food minimum.
| Adults | Two proteins | Three proteins |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $550 | $650 |
| 15 | $825 | $975 |
| 20 | $1,100 | $1,300 |
| 25 | $1,375 | $1,625 |
| 30 | $1,650 | $1,950 |
What your yard needs
Around Backus room is rarely the problem. A level spot of grass or gravel near the tables does the job.
Good to know before you book
Do you charge to drive to Backus?
Yes: $50 for the first 50 miles and a dollar a mile beyond that. The exact amount for your Backus address shows up when you book.
How long is the chef there?
About ninety minutes on the grill, plus setup before and a cleanup of the cooking area after.
What if the weather turns in Backus?
A garage or a pavilion will do; a pontoon canopy won't. We watch the radar with you, and lightning means we wait or reschedule.
Should we tip?
Up to you. It's not built into the price.
Our group in Backus is pretty big.
Large parties get a second chef and grill so supper comes out at about the same time for everyone.
What proteins can we get?
Chicken, steak, shrimp, scallops, salmon or vegetable tofu. Filet mignon costs $5 extra and lobster tail $10 extra.
Neighbors of Backus we serve
If you're just outside Backus:
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