Asheville, NC · Buncombe County
Up the mountainto cook in Asheville
People come to Asheville for the mountains, the breweries and the weddings, and they usually rent a house with a view to do it. A hibachi chef turns that rental's deck-side patio into the dinner everyone remembers from the trip.
What a hibachi night looks like in Asheville
Asheville is set in a bowl of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Buncombe County, with the Blue Ridge Parkway running along the edge of town and the Biltmore Estate covering a huge spread to the south. In-town neighborhoods have strong personalities: Montford's big old houses near downtown, West Asheville's bungalows and patios along Haywood Road, and the newer homes north toward Weaverville. East of town, Black Mountain and Fairview are full of hillside rentals with long views, and to the west, Candler and Leicester have cabins tucked up gravel lanes.
Weddings are a major reason for visits. Barn venues, mountain estates and inns host ceremonies most weekends from spring through fall, and guests often rent a house together for the whole weekend. Fall color, which tends to peak in mid to late October, draws families and friend groups, and spring brings hikers and couples. Winter is quieter, with holiday visits to Biltmore and cozy cabin weekends. A welcome dinner at the rental is a relaxed way to start a wedding weekend before the formal events begin.
From the grill
Setting up in Asheville
Hillside rentals around Asheville often have steep, winding driveways and decks on stilts over the slope. We need a flat, solid surface of about ten by ten feet with open sky, usually a parking pad, driveway or ground-level patio, and the owner's permission for a propane grill. Ridgetop houses can be windy, which affects the flame, so a sheltered side of the house is handy. Evenings get cool quickly at this elevation even in summer; seat guests close to the grill.
Asheville questions
Can you handle a welcome dinner for wedding guests at a rental house?
Yes, it's one of the most common Asheville bookings. Give us the headcount and timing, and make sure the rental allows outdoor propane cooking and an extra vehicle.
Is Asheville too far from Georgia for you to travel?
No. Asheville is part of our North Carolina service area. Travel is figured from our Buford base or the nearest major city, whichever is closer, and you'll see it before you book.