Hibachi South · Southern-style hibachi at home
The Girls' Weekend DinnerComes to the House
Nashville, Charleston, Savannah, 30A: wherever the bride picked, we set up at the rental so the group can eat well, take the photos, and head out on time.
Why the first dinner should be at the house
Bachelorette weekends in the South run on a tight schedule. Flights land at different times, someone is still steaming a dress, and getting a table for fourteen on a Friday night downtown can mean a long wait or a fixed menu. A chef at the rental flips that. The group stays in comfortable clothes until the last minute, the drinks are whatever you packed, and dinner itself becomes part of the entertainment.
Most groups book the first night. It gets everyone around one table early, before the itinerary takes over.
City by city
Nashville. Groups headed to Broadway usually rent in East Nashville, the Gulch, Germantown or 12 South. Plenty of those homes have a small backyard or a rooftop deck. Ask your host whether a propane cooker is allowed up top; a driveway or courtyard is often easier. More on the Nashville page.
Charleston. Downtown rentals often come with a piazza or a tiny walled garden, and many groups stay out on Folly Beach or Isle of Palms instead. Street parking downtown is tight, so tell us where the chef can unload. See Charleston.
Savannah. Historic district townhomes often have a small rear courtyard off the lane behind the house, which can work well. Groups also take houses on Tybee. Details on the Savannah page.
30A. Seaside, Rosemary Beach, WaterColor and the stretch between them are full of big rental homes with pool decks. Community rules can be strict, so check with the property manager first. Read the Destin and 30A page.
Making the night easy on the maid of honor
- Collect everyone's protein choices in the group chat a few days ahead.
- Pick a dinner time that leaves room to get ready afterward. Most groups eat early and head out once plates are done.
- Let us know about any guests who are vegetarian or have allergies.
- The booking is one total. One person usually pays and the group settles up among themselves.
Bachelor parties
The groom's crew is welcome too. Lake houses, golf weekends, a cabin up in the mountains: the setup is the same, the jokes are a bit louder, and the chef will happily cook extra steak. Per-guest pricing is on the menu page.
Can the chef cook on a rooftop deck?
Only if the building and the rental host allow propane up there and the space is open-air. If you are unsure, a ground-level patio, courtyard or driveway is the safer choice.
We are splitting the weekend between two houses. Can you come to either one?
Yes. Just give us the address where dinner will actually happen when you book, since travel is figured from that address.