Qfire Catering — Live-Fire BBQ & Steakhouse Catering in Phoenix, Scottsdale & San Diego County
Qfire Catering — Live-Fire BBQ & Steakhouse Catering in Phoenix, Scottsdale & San Diego County
Guests line a long wood-fired buffet of brisket, ribs and sides while Qfire servers in black gloves assist them at a catered event — Qfire Catering, Arizona & San Diego County

The Ultimate Steakhouse and BBQ Catering Experience

Full-service premium BBQ catering and Steakhouse catering for weddings, corporate events and private parties — Phoenix Metro & San Diego County.

Live fire. Steakhouse and BBQ at heart — plus Mexican BBQ Fusion and our Fall & Winter Holiday Menu.

Delivery and pick-up orders also available.

As Seen On
Food NetworkBBQ BrawlCutthroat KitchenCamp Cutthroat
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As seen on Food Network — Chef Terry Matthews of Qfire Catering, wood-fired BBQ & steakhouse caterer serving Phoenix, Scottsdale & San Diego
Trusted. Awarded. Proven.
Featured on Food Network
BBQ Brawl · Bobby Flay
Cutthroat Kitchen Champion
Camp Cutthroat finalist
2,500+ Events Catered
Weddings · Corporate · Private
4.9★ Client Rated
400+ reviews across multiple review platforms
Quick Answer

What is Qfire Catering and where do you cater?

Qfire Catering is a 100% dedicated full-service catering company — not a restaurant — led by Chef Terry Matthews, featured on Food Network's BBQ Brawl, Cutthroat Kitchen, and Camp Cutthroat. We specialize in live-fire, wood-fired BBQ and Steakhouse Experience catering for weddings, corporate events, and private parties across Phoenix Metro, Arizona and San Diego County, California. 2,500+ events catered since 2011, 4.9★ rated, fully licensed and insured.

  • Two signature menus: Wood-Fired BBQ from $13.99 / guest · Steakhouse Experience from $79 / guest
  • Scales from intimate 25-guest dinners up to 2,500-guest galas
  • Full service: menu design, staff, setup, service, and breakdown
At a Glance

Qfire Catering — the facts

Service area
Phoenix Metro & San Diego County
Minimum guest count
20 guests (Phoenix) · 50 guests (San Diego)
Starting price
Wood-Fired BBQ from $13.99 / guest (Phoenix) · $16.99 / guest (San Diego) — Steakhouse Experience from $79–$84 / guest
Lead time
24–72 hrs (drop-off) · 4–8 weeks (full-service) · 6–12 months (peak weddings)
Cooking style
Live-fire charcoal · wood-smoked · onsite grilling
Credentials
Food Network · 2,500+ events · Licensed & insured
Phone
(877) 848-7211
Email
Eat@QfireCatering.com
4.9★ Client Rated

What our clients say

4.9 / 5 · 400+ reviews across multiple review platforms

"Terry and his crew helped to make our special day magical. We did a food tasting a few weeks prior to the ceremony, and we were instantly sold! The food portions were more than plentiful!! There was enough food left over from the food tasting to share with our friends. On the day of the ceremony, his staff arrived on time, and they were so professional and friendly. The food was amazing, we heard about it from our guests all night long."

Wedding · 8/20/2025

"These guys were absolute rock stars at our wedding! We had to reschedule our wedding due to COVID-19, and they were so compassionate and easy to work with when making plans to change. The day of, they showed up early, set up, and provided a meal that was better than we could have imagined. The baked potato bar was so impressive! They were such professionals. By the time my husband and I picked our heads up from grace, Terry was sliding our plates in front of us. The pulled chicken was so flavorful and juicy, and the brisket was a crowd favorite!"

Wedding · 7/23/2020

"Terry's BBQ is a crowd pleaser and the way to go! All of our wedding guests are still talking about the BBQ from the wedding and how to get it! Not to mention, Terry's provides a great personal presence and energy to events. People said he could have easily been the MC! Terry was so fun and flexible to work with. He truly cares about how to make the guests happy and holds his employees to high standards that he plans ahead to fulfill. We hope to have his bbq every year on our anniversary, it is so dang delicious!"

Wedding · 11/15/2021

"We had BBQ Daddy for an 85 person wedding shower that was a nice event. Terry BBQ'd tenderloin, rib eye steaks, and salmon along with 2 cold and 2 hot appys (the bacon wrapped scallops were to die for). It was really a great event. The food was awesome and so was the staff. Terry was SUPER easy to deal with and had great communication throughout."

Wedding Shower · 85 guests · 8/30/2023

"Best 50th Birthday Dinner EVER! HUGE shoutout to Chef Terry and his amazing assistant, Leslie! We hired them to cater my 50th birthday, and they literally brought the steakhouse to my backyard. Seriously, he brought his own grill! When Chef Terry says, 'We bring the steakhouse to you,' you better believe him. Every New York Strip, chicken, and salmon was grilled perfectly to temperature. What a FEAST!"

50th Birthday · 1/20/2026

"Terry cooked up a feast for my bachelor party and delivered it right to our backyard of the Airbnb. Food was amazing!!! We got the brisket, the BBQ chicken, mac n cheese, broccoli, and baked beans. The brisket was cooked perfectly and was more fatty pieces (which is great for me cuz that's my preference)."

Bachelor Party · 5/25/2022
Service Styles Compared

Find the right format for your event

Every Qfire menu can be served in any of these formats. Here's how they compare on price, staffing, and best-fit event type.

FeatureBuffetFamily StylePlatedAction StationsOnsite Grilling
Best for guest count50–2,50020–15030–40075–50040–800
Starting price / guest$13.99$24$48$32$18
Service styleSelf-serve lineShared plattersCourse-by-courseChef-attendedLive-fire show
Staff requiredLightMediumHeavyMediumMedium
Best for weddings
Best for corporate
Best for Private Event
Wood-fired menus available
Steakhouse menus available

Not sure which to pick? Tell us your guest count and venue — we'll recommend the right format inside your proposal.

Two Signature Menus

Two menus. One standard. You pick.

The Steakhouse Experience and Wood-Fired BBQ are both fully in-house — same chef, same live fire, same full-service execution. The Steakhouse Experience is our most requested menu.

Steakhouse Experience · Most Requested catering — The Steakhouse Experience — brought to you.
Steakhouse Experience · Most Requested

The Steakhouse Experience — brought to you.

Charcoal-grilled ribeye, New York strip, filet mignon, picanha, prime rib, salmon, and surf & turf served under candlelight with polished service and unforgettable presentation. Perfect for luxury weddings, corporate dinners, and private events.

From $79 / guest · Buffet, family-style & plated

View the Steakhouse Menu
Wood-Fired BBQ

Smoke. Hardwood. Live fire.

Slow-smoked brisket and tri-tip. Pulled pork and chicken. Comfort sides built around the fire — mac and cheese, baked beans, southern green beans, street corn. Backyard elegance, elevated.

From $13.99 / guest · Buffet, family-style & stations

View the Wood-Fired BBQ Menu
Why Qfire

Hospitality you can feel, the moment we arrive.

2,500+
Events Served
25+
Years Behind the Fire
4.9★
Across All Platforms
Stress-Free
Full-Service Execution
What You Get

Everything handled. You enjoy your event.

Hiring Qfire means hiring one team that runs the entire food, beverage and service experience — start to finish, set up to break down.

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  • Trained on both Wood-Fired BBQ grilling and live-fire steakhouse plating
  • Beautifully styled buffets, stations and plated service
  • Professional, uniformed service staff
  • Generous, restaurant-grade portions every time
  • Stress-free, choreographed event-day execution
  • Venue & vendor coordination handled for you
  • Full setup, replenishment and complete breakdown
  • Custom menu design tailored to your guest count
Recent Events

A look at the table.

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Wood-Fired BBQ catering platter — Texas-style brisket, pulled pork and smoked sausage by Chef Terry Matthews of Qfire Catering
Couple enjoying dinner at a Qfire Catering luxury wedding reception in Phoenix Metro
Elegant wedding buffet line styled by Qfire Catering with floral and gold accents
Sunset reception table set for a luxury San Diego County wedding catered by Qfire
Restaurant-quality buffet line at a Qfire Catering corporate dinner across Phoenix and San Diego
Large corporate crowd dining at a Qfire Catering executive event
Live charcoal onsite grilling station with Chef Terry — signature Qfire Catering Wood-Fired BBQ experience
Qfire Catering luxury tablescape with black chafers and gold accents for a private event
From Our Clients

Five-star, top to bottom.

"
Chef Terry — 'The BBQ Daddy' — and his team turned our wedding into the meal everyone is still talking about. Brisket, ribeye, the whole spread. Flawless.
Lauren & Mark
Scottsdale Wedding · 220 guests
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We hired Qfire for our company's annual partner dinner. Plated steaks for 140, served hot, served perfectly. Worth every penny.
David K.
Corporate Event · La Jolla
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Backyard 50th birthday. Wood-fired everything. Guests thought we'd flown in a luxury steakhouse. Absolutely premium.
Sandra T.
Private Party · Gilbert
Chef Terry Matthews on Food Network with Bobby Flay — Qfire Catering, live-fire BBQ & steakhouse catering in Phoenix, Scottsdale & San Diego County
Chef Terry Matthews — The BBQ Daddy, founder of Qfire Catering, premier wedding & corporate caterer in Phoenix, Scottsdale & San Diego
Chef Terry Matthews — Food Network veteran and executive chef of Qfire Catering, serving weddings, corporate events & Private Event across Phoenix, Scottsdale & San Diego
Meet The Chef

Chef Terry Matthews.Known to friends as "The BBQ Daddy."

Twenty-five-plus years. Twenty-five hundred events. A national television run that includes Cutthroat Kitchen (winner), BBQ Brawl Season 2, and Camp Cutthroat — plus the kitchen of Bobby Flay.

Behind Qfire is a chef who treats every event like it's his own family's. Warm with your guests. Surgical with your timeline.

FAQ

Common questions, straight answers.

All Questions
How far in advance should we book Qfire Catering?+

Most weddings book 6–12 months out for peak Saturdays. Corporate and private events are usually comfortable inside 4–8 weeks. Drop-off office catering can often be turned around in 24–72 hours. Call us — we move quickly whenever the date is open.

Do you handle full service from setup to cleanup?+

Yes. Our team arrives early, stages the kitchen and buffet, runs service with uniformed staff, and handles full breakdown — trash bagged, surfaces wiped, equipment removed. You enjoy your event.

Can you accommodate dietary needs and allergies?+

Absolutely. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, kosher-style, and Halal-friendly menus are standard. For peanut, tree-nut, and shellfish allergies we run a dedicated prep line and label every plate at the pass.

Do you travel to our venue?+

Yes. We cater across Phoenix Metro and San Diego County, and travel to destination venues, vineyards, ranches, and private estates within driving distance. Travel and lodging are quoted transparently inside your proposal.

The Resume

The #1 Rated Full-Service Steak & BBQ Catering Co. in the State.

  • Food Network Veteran
  • Cooked alongside Bobby Flay
  • Winner — Food Network's Cutthroat Kitchen
  • Winner — Food Network's Camp Cutthroat
  • Featured on BBQ Brawl Season 2
  • International Chef Competition Host
  • Catering Coach & Mentor
  • 25+ Years Behind the Fire
  • 4.9★ rating across ALL platforms
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No Pressure. No Surprises.

What to expect after you request a quote.

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Menus are 100% customizable

Every item, every course — built around your taste, dietary needs and venue.

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Guest count can change later

Final headcount locks in the week of your event. Add or reduce without penalty.

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Every quote is custom-built

No cookie-cutter pricing. We build your proposal one-to-one with Chef Terry.

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Fast response, no pressure

Most inquiries hear back within a few business hours. Booking is simple and stress-free.

Ready When You Are

Let's plan something unforgettable.

Tell us about your event. We'll send a custom proposal within 4 business hours.