Frequently Asked Questions
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Will I need to prepare anything for the reservation?
Be sure to provide all instructions in your reservation necessary for the Wabi-Sabi team to arrive safely and on time at your home! We require hosts to confirm that they have access to drinkable water so staff and guests can wash their hands.
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How much space does the Wabi-Sabi staff need?
The ideal set up area will be a table or counter for the chef to prepare the sushi. The chef and maître d’ can be flexible with the setup and can make a space as small as 4' x 4' work, depending on party size. If you have questions about the layout of your space, please feel free to contact us with questions.
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How long will the chef and maître d’ need to prepare and set up?
Once the Wabi-Sabi team arrives, they will need approximately 45-60 minutes to set up! After that, they can begin your Wabi-Sabi experience.
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How long will the total experience be?
The experience usually ranges between 2-3 hours starting from the time of start. The Wabi-Sabi team may stay longer if requested by the guests.
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Is the Wabi-Sabi experience safe?
The health and well-being of our guests, staffs, family, and friends are our number one priority. We have set safety guidelines that are more stringent than that of local guidelines. Furthermore, the staff is entirely vaccinated and will be required to take regularly COVID tests to monitor their health.
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What do I need to provide for the experience?
Table and chairs to be provided by the guest. And sink space would be needed for private catering/dining as well. Silverware and plates will be provided by us. Electrical outlet would be required for the handroll bar.
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Why do I have to pay upfront?
The Wabi-Sabi team wants to ensure the quality and freshness of everything we serve! For that reason, we purchase our ingredients within 48 hours of your reservation based on your menu selection and guest count! We will use your deposit to procure the best ingredients for your meal.
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Something has come up and I need to change my reservation. How can I do so?
Processing fee will not apply when we have to cancel your reservation due to our reasons such as chef’s unavailability, system error, etc.You may make changes or cancel your reservation up to 7days in advance of your seating. If you have any last minute changes, contact us directly.
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How much does it cost?
Omakase starts at $270/person (max 10 guests) and catering starts from minimum $1500 that feeds about 25-30 guests.
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Do you cook indoors or outdoors?
We primarily cook indoors. We can do outdoors if guests are able to provide an electrical outlet and tents for shade.
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What if someone in my group doesn’t eat meat?
We mainly offer fish. However, wagyu is provided occasionally.
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What’s on the menu?
Omakase is a chef’s choice selection. All we need to know are if there are any allergies or food that guests can’t eat beforehand.
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Can I bring my own food to cook?
Sure! Please let us know in advance so we can avoid having the same types of food.
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Are the parties kid friendly?
Yes, please let us know in advance and we can accommodate a kid friendly menu.
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Do you offer upgrades?
Yes. Reach out to us to see what you can add!
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Do I need to tip the chef?
Yes, tip will not be included on the quoted price.
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Are you for hire at pop ups?
Yes, we are open for pop up hires.
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Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
We can do gluten free for some of the sushi by using salt instead of soy sauce. Other than that, we stick with what we have.
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What kind of drinks can be included?
We don’t provide drinks at the moment. It will be Bring Your Own Booze.
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What to expect after booking?
An invoice will be sent to your email. After that, we will have a quick call to discuss set up.