Marietta, GA · Cobb County
From porch to cul-de-sac,a hibachi supper in Marietta
Marietta has old-house porches and brand-new subdivisions only a few miles apart, and both like to host. Whether it is a Sunday supper on a wraparound porch or a ball team's end-of-season blowout, a chef at the grill makes it feel like an occasion.
What a hibachi night looks like in Marietta
Near the city center, the Kennesaw Avenue and Whitlock Avenue historic districts are lined with Victorian and Greek Revival homes, many with deep porches that were built for exactly this kind of evening. Students and staff around Life University and the Kennesaw State Marietta campus add younger crowds, and Laurel Park is where many West Marietta families spend a Saturday morning before the party.
Head west on Dallas Highway and Marietta turns into West Cobb subdivisions with bigger lots, playsets and long driveways. To the east, wooded streets near Sope Creek and the Cochran Shoals trails along the river have a woodsy, tucked-away feel. Fall is a favorite season here, when it finally cools off and families start lining up birthday dinners, homecoming get-togethers and early holiday parties. If your crowd is closer to the river, our Sandy Springs page covers that side too.
From the grill
Setting up in Marietta
Historic homes near the center often have narrow driveways and street parking only, so please reserve a curb spot or the driveway for the chef to unload. The grill should go on the driveway or a level side yard rather than on an old wooden porch; guests can still eat on the porch, just a few steps away. In West Cobb, the paved cul-de-sac end of a driveway is often perfect. Ask your HOA about outdoor cooking rules if the neighborhood has a strict covenant.
Marietta questions
Can the chef cook on our historic front porch?
Not on the porch itself. Old wood decking and propane are not a good mix, but the grill can sit on the walk or driveway just below so your guests still eat on the porch.
Do you come out to West Cobb near Dallas Highway?
Yes. Travel is calculated from our Buford base or the nearest major city, whichever is closer, and shown before you book.