Meet The Team

Chefs Available For Booking

Every chef brings their own specialty to your table. Pick the experience that fits your celebration, and we’ll confirm availability for your date.

5+

Chefs On Staff

50+

Years Combined Experience

300+

Events Catered

★★★★★

5-Star Rated

Kenji Watanabe, executive sushi chef, behind the counter

Kenji Watanabe

Executive Sushi Chef

Trained for 15+ years under third-generation Edomae masters in Tokyo before bringing omakase experiences directly to private tables.

A chef in a dark jacket plating sushi under warm light

Haruto Sato

Robata & Grill Specialist

Known for tableside binchotan grilling and bold, smoky flavor pairings that turn dinner into theater.

Aiko Tanaka at the grill counter

Aiko Tanaka

Sashimi & Sake Pairing Expert

A trained sommelier-chef who curates seasonal sake flights to match every course of your evening.

A sushi chef in whites rolling maki at a wooden counter

Ren Kobayashi

Hand Roll & Family-Style Chef

Specializes in interactive hand roll bars, perfect for lively group celebrations and hands-on dining.

Daichi Yamamoto, arms crossed, at an evening event

Daichi Yamamoto

Kaiseki & Deluxe Experience Chef

Brings multi-course kaiseki artistry to milestone celebrations, blending tradition with modern plating.

Our Story

Founded On A Simple Idea

Hanaori started with a chef, a knife roll, and a cooler of fish showing up to a friend’s dinner party. What began as one table has grown into a roster of chefs serving weddings, corporate events, and backyard gatherings across the region - always with the same focus on seasonal ingredients, precision, and hospitality.

Chefs cooking at a counter in a backyard strung with lights

Est. 2015

Still Deciding?

Not Sure Who To Pick? We’ll Match You To The Right Chef

Tell us about your event and preferences, and our team will recommend the chef best suited to your celebration.