Give the Gift of an Unforgettable Experience: Become a Benihana Chef for a Day

If you're looking for a gift that goes beyond the ordinary — something unique, exciting, and truly memorable - Benihana has the perfect answer. With the Be The Chef experience, guests can step behind the iconic hibachi grill and try their hand at becoming a Benihana chef for a day. It’s the ultimate hands-on experience for food lovers, thrill seekers, and anyone who enjoys creating unforgettable moments with friends and family.

Learn from the Masters

Your experience begins with a private, one-on-one training session led by one of Benihana’s master teppanyaki chefs. During this personalized lesson, you'll learn the foundational techniques of teppanyaki cooking, including how to prepare Benihana's famous signature fried rice. You’ll even get the chance to practice a couple of Benihana’s legendary tricks - the same ones that wow guests across the country.

By the end of your training, you'll feel confident, prepared, and ready to showcase your new skills in front of an audience.

Take the Stage at the Hibachi Grill

Once trained, it’s showtime! Impress your friends and family with a special live performance they won’t soon forget. You’ll cook right at the hibachi grill, show off your teppanyaki talents, and create a dining experience your guests will be talking about long after the last bite.

A Package Full of Perks

Every Be The Chef package includes everything you need for an unforgettable day:

• Private training session with a master teppanyaki chef

• Splash ‘N Meadow entrées and vegetable fried rice for the guest chef and all guests

• Official Benihana hat and apron

• Benihana Teppanyaki Chef certificate

• Commemorative photo to capture the moment

Starting at just $300 for one guest chef and five guests, the package offers incredible value for an experience that’s truly one of a kind.

Important Details

Participants must be at least 18 years old. All training and performance times must be arranged in advance directly with the Benihana restaurant you plan to visit - online reservations are not accepted for this special experience. Some date restrictions may apply, and packages cannot be combined with other offers, promotions, or discounts. Kabuki Kids meals and substitutions are not available with this experience, and international locations are excluded.

Give a Gift They’ll Never Forget

Whether it’s for a birthday, anniversary, holiday, or just because, the Be The Chef experience at Benihana is an extraordinary gift that creates lasting memories. Treat someone you love or treat yourself - to a fun, flavorful, and unforgettable adventure behind the grill.

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