A private hibachi chef for your St. Francis backyard

Dinner at your place in St. Francis

It's the hibachi counter without the drive downtown or the wait for a table. In St. Francis, the chef sets up on the deck or the driveway and supper comes straight off the grill. From St. Francis it's a short drive to Minneapolis. Houses in both, and everywhere in between, can book.

ZIP 55070 covers St. Francis; book away.

The price for a party in St. Francis

Feed 20 adults and 6 kids in St. Francis and the food part of the bill is $1,280 with two proteins, about $49 a head, or $1,540 with three.

What your yard needs

Around St. Francis room is rarely the problem. A level spot of grass or gravel near the tables does the job.

Hosts in St. Francis ask

What do we set out?

Tables, chairs, plates and silverware. A cooler of pop and beer never hurts. The chef brings the rest.

How does payment work?

Zelle a $50 deposit at least three days ahead; it comes off the total. Pay the balance in cash or Zelle that evening. No credit cards.

What's the price for hibachi in St. Francis?

Two proteins are $55 for adults and $30 for kids under 12. Three proteins are $65 and $40. Food has a $500 minimum.

What proteins can we get?

Chicken, steak, shrimp, scallops, salmon or vegetable tofu. Filet mignon costs $5 extra and lobster tail $10 extra.

Can you come to the cabin?

You bet. Send the fire number or address and tell us about the road; travel is figured from there.

What about mosquitoes?

The grill's heat and smoke help more than you'd think. A couple of fans by the table handle the rest.

Around Anoka County

If you're just outside St. Francis: