Double the Sizzle, Double the Fun!

We are hosting TWO Kabuki Hibachi Showdowns in 2024: November 7th & November 14th!

For the first time, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida, in partnership with Osaka Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar in Panama City Beach, will host two Kabuki: Hibachi Showdowns in 2024. These exciting events will take place on November 7th and November 14th. At each showdown, local celebrities will dress in costumes and showcase their cooking skills at Hibachi tables, entertaining guests with their fanciful techniques. Each celebrity chef will create a unique theme for their table of ten, and guests are encouraged to dress up accordingly. The evening promises fun and laughter as guests interact with their chefs and compete for the "Best of" table awards. It will be a night filled with delicious food, theatrics, camaraderie, and more, all for a great cause.

Both events will begin with a cocktail hour featuring beer and wine, followed by a delicious steak or chicken dinner, which includes soup, salad, fried rice, Japanese noodles, vegetables, & non-alcoholic beverages. If you are interested in learning more about Sponsorship Opportunities contact Lori Oswald at loswald@bbbsnwfl.org

We would like to thank all of our sponsors, chefs, and supporters for a successful 2023 Kabuki: Hibachi Showdown!

2023 Awards
Golden Tip Award – Chef who collects the most tips by the end of the dinner: David Hornkohl
Samurai Sword Award – Chef with sharpest culinary skills: Larry Bailey
Kabuki Award – Table with the best costumes/theme: Will Cramer
Sumo Award – Chef that most ‘wrestles’ with his/her food: Les McFatter
Geisha Award – Chef that best ‘caters’ to his/her guests: David Powell