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
Chef Terry Matthews live-fire grilling at a luxury outdoor wedding — Qfire Catering, Phoenix & San Diego
As seen on Food Network — Qfire Catering, live-fire BBQ & steakhouse caterer in Phoenix, Scottsdale & San Diego
Featured on Food Network
4.9· 400+ reviews

BBQ & Wood-Fired BBQ
Catering with
steakhouse polish.

Arizona & San Diego's premier live-fire caterer. Chef Terry Matthews and his team run the whole show — menu, staff, setup, service, breakdown. Weddings, corporate, private parties. Pick Up & Delivery Available.

15+
Catering
2,500+
Events
4.9★
Rated

BBQ Brawl · Cutthroat Kitchen · Camp Cutthroat

What We Cater

Three Special Event Types. One unbeatable team.

Choose Between 2 Menus

Wood-Fired BBQ or Steakhouse. You pick.

Chef Terry Matthews — The BBQ Daddy, Food Network chef & founder of Qfire Catering, live-fire wedding & corporate catering in Phoenix, Scottsdale & San Diego
Meet The Chef

Chef Terry Matthews

"The BBQ Daddy"

Twenty-five plus years behind the fire. Professional caterer since 2011. Two thousand events. Food Network's Cutthroat Kitchen champion, BBQ Brawl with Bobby Flay, and Camp Cutthroat. He personally designs every menu we cook.

Chef Terry's Story
What You Get

One team. Everything handled.

  • Custom menu built for your guest count and vibe
  • Uniformed, restaurant-trained service staff
  • Full setup, live-fire cooking, and complete breakdown
  • Beautifully styled buffets, stations, and plated service
  • Fully licensed, insured, and Health Dept. compliant
  • 4-hour response on every quote
Reviews

Five-star, top to bottom.

"Flawless. Brisket, ribeye, the whole spread. Our wedding is still the meal everyone talks about."
Lauren & Mark
Scottsdale Wedding · 220 guests
"Plated steaks for 140. Served hot, served perfectly. Worth every penny."
David K.
Corporate · La Jolla
"Guests thought we flew in a luxury steakhouse. Backyard 50th, wood-fired everything."
Sandra T.
Private Party · Gilbert
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Two Regions

Where's your event?

FAQ

Straight answers.

How far out should I book?+

Peak Saturdays go 6–12 months out. Corporate and private events, 4–8 weeks. Short-notice? Call — we move quickly.

What does it cost?+

Wood-Fired BBQ from $13.99/guest (Phoenix), $16.99/guest (San Diego). Steakhouse Experience from $74/guest. Every quote is itemized.

Do you handle everything?+

Yes. Menu, staff, setup, live-fire cooking, service, breakdown. You enjoy your event.

Allergies and dietary needs?+

Vegetarian, vegan, GF, DF, kosher-style, Halal-friendly, and dedicated allergy prep — all standard.

All Questions

Let's cook your event.

One quote request. One real reply within 4 hours. From the Qfire team.

Mon–Sat · 9am–7pm · By appointment for tastings