Hibachi vs. teppanyaki: what is the difference when booking a chef?

What experience is the provider actually offering?

Start with the meal and service format. Ask whether the chef cooks for your group on site, what equipment is brought, and how the dining setup works. Photos can suggest an atmosphere, but the written proposal should describe what your booking includes.

If you are comparing a restaurant, a mobile chef, and a food-delivery option, name those differences explicitly. A shared menu term does not make them interchangeable ways to host a group.

Which questions make the labels useful?

Use a short brief to turn a broad search into an event-specific answer.

• Will the chef prepare the meal at the event location?
• What meal choices and sides are included?
• How will the service and guest seating be arranged?
• Which host-supplied items and approved space does the provider require?

How should you choose between the options?

Choose the arrangement that fits your group and property. If a private dinner with live cooking is the goal, send the shortlisted services the same address, guest count, and event brief. If a venue-managed evening suits you better, compare that with a restaurant group booking.

Keep the final meal and setup details with the quote. Those details remain useful even when different websites use different words for a similar experience.