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Qfire Catering

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Recommended by 99% of couples

About this vendor

About Qfire Catering — Premium Steak & BBQ Catering Specialist in San Diego

Your wedding deserves a dining experience worthy of the day you’ll remember forever.
Qfire Catering brings a modern luxury steakhouse experience to San Diego weddings — blending premium cuts, chef-driven preparation, and elevated presentation with seamless, white-glove service from start to finish.

Led by Chef Terry “The BBQ Daddy” Matthews, a Food Network–featured chef (BBQ Brawl with Bobby Flay, Cutthroat Kitchen, and winner of Camp Cutthroat), Qfire delivers a level of culinary craftsmanship and professionalism that matches the elegance of your celebration.

💍Premium Steak & BBQ Catering Specialist— Crafted for San Diego Brides

Your wedding meal should feel intentional, elegant, and memorable.
Our culinary approach is rooted in fine steakhouse dining — showcasing rich flavors, premium proteins, and refined plating.

Every wedding includes:

  • Premium cuts like smoked ribeye, tender tri-tip, filet-style sirloin, seafood pairings, and chef-selected surf & turf combos

  • On-site carving stations for a high-end, immersive experience

  • Polished full-service staff trained for weddings and luxury events

  • Elegant buffet, plated, or family-style service

  • Coordinated timeline management with your planner and venue

  • All dinnerware provided — upscale plates, polished utensils, and napkins

  • Fast, seamless guest flow so no one waits in long lines

  • Beautiful presentation designed to elevate your reception aesthetic

Every detail — from the carving station to the tablescape — is crafted to feel sophisticated, intentional, and worthy of a luxury event.

🌴 Perfect for Coastal, Vineyard, Desert, & Estate Weddings

Qfire serves all of San Diego County, including:

  • La Jolla

  • Coronado

  • Point Loma

  • Balboa Park

  • Carlsbad & Oceanside

  • Temecula wine country

  • Rancho Santa Fe estate weddings

  • San Diego waterfront venues

Whether your wedding is seaside, modern urban, or romantic vineyard — our team blends in seamlessly.

What San Diego Couples Love About Qfire

Couples often describe our service as:

“Steakhouse-quality food with the service of a luxury hotel.”
“Elegant, flavorful, unforgettable.”
“Our guests told us this was the best wedding dinner they’ve ever had.”

With 14 years of experience, 2,000+ weddings, and consistent five-star reviews, your big day is in expert hands.

🥂 Your Vision, Elevated

You choose the atmosphere — modern coastal elegance, classic black-tie, or romantic vineyard chic — and we design the perfect steakhouse-inspired menu around it.

Expect polished service, premium flavors, and a dining experience that feels both elevated and personal.

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📞 Ready to elevate your San Diego wedding?

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We respond quickly, guide you step-by-step, and ensure your meal becomes one of the most memorable parts of your day.

Features

Black-owned

Medium team (11-20 members)

Experience

    15 years in business

    We speak English

Links

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Weddings with this vendor

Ashleigh & Andrew's wedding
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FAQ

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$65

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$45

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$35

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeuvres?

$25

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Dessert
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings
Chairs
Tables
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$13

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
House Beer
Specialty Beer
House Wine
Specialty Wine
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Breakfast / Brunch
Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Custom Menu
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
BBQ
Caribbean
Local
Mexican
Seafood
Southern

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Halal
Kosher
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

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Reviews of Qfire Catering

Laila
Laila Sent on 08/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Food AND Service… incredible

We hired Q fire catering to cater for our wedding and the service and food, especially the steaks were incredible! It was so easy to work with them and I definitely recommend them for any event that one may have!!
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Tene Sent on 08/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Catering Experience for our Wedding!!

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. The groom and I ordered a steak meal, easily one of the most delicious steaks that I’ve ever had in my life. We would, and will use him again for our next event. They exceeded our expectations on so many levels. Even with a guest count over 100 people, we had a lot of food leftover that came in handy.

We will be return customers!
Winona
Winona Sent on 01/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding choice!

I was looking for a flexible caterer to provide good food and service for my daughter’s backyard reception and I was so lucky to stumble upon BBQ Daddy! The food was excellent, but equally as important, so was the service. Staff even served an additional traditional dish made by the groom’s grandmother. Pleasant, professional and DELICIOUS!
Christin
Christin Sent on 12/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Dinner

BBQ Daddy was a great choice for our sons wedding. They Were very responsive, great pricing, friendly staff, and attended to our guest needs very quickly.
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Gretchen Sent on 12/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

BBQ Daddy - The Perfect Caterer

BBQ Daddy was amazing! The food was delicious, the service was impeccable, and the pricing was reasonable. You can't go wrong with this caterer!
J
Jessica Sent on 12/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Terry is the best!!

BBQ Daddy is amazing! I had him for my wedding and the food was just the best! The staff made sure my husband and I got our food first so we could eat. After they took care of us they served all of our guests and everyone kept asking me about the food because it was so amazing! BBQ Daddy is a must if you like BBQ!!!!
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William Sent on 12/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best BBQ for all events

I run large medical education courses with participation numbers anywhere from 50 to 250 people. BBQ Daddy caters one of my dinners for every course i hold. I have tried almost all the bbq joints in Phoenix and BBQ Daddy is by far the best bbq in the area. The meat is moist, tender and flavorful. The side items are wonderful and contribute to the perfect meal.
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Kevin Sent on 12/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best Brisket in the STATE!!!!

The BBQ Daddy did not disappoint for our Brunch event in which he and the team served close to 150 satisfied eventgoers. Everything was done in a professional manner and he already has people asking for his services for their next event. BRAVO!
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Vonessia Sent on 12/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

BBQ Daddy was Amazing

You can not go wrong with BBQ Daddy.. Terry is such a great cook..I got nothing but positive feedback from our guest.. His staff was on time and had a small window to set up before guest came in..The brisket and Mac n Cheese was the hit of the night.. Terry was involved with the meal planning from the happy hour to the main course.. I highly recommend them for anyone who would love great southern cooking..
Shelia
Shelia Sent on 12/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Adams-Terry wedding

I would give Terry more stars if they were available. He was so easy to work with and SUPER FRIENDLY and funny!. He catered my daughters wedding. We had a tasting in January of 2022 and the wedding was November of 2022. One of the items we chose for the menu was the grilled veggies. A couple weeks before the wedding Terry called me to say grilled veggies could be done if I really wanted them but he advised me against it telling me the veggies would get to soft from the steam, and then offered me another great option of roasted broccoli! The food for the wedding was amazing!! We had so many genuine compliments about the meats and the MAC AND CHEESE....so yummy (would love to get that recipe when Terry isn't looking)!!! Also rented all the tables, chairs, linens, tableware and toilet trailer from BBQ daddy. Everything was excellent. I believe when people talk about food at a wedding it is not very memorable or is memorable in a bad way....not this meal, delicious!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
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Team

Terry Matthews (aka The BBQ Daddy)
Terry Matthews (aka The BBQ Daddy)
Owner

Professional Network & Endorsements

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Terry understands BBQ. They make great food and every client I've talked with has loved the experience they've had. Really great company.

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Best BBQ in AZ, I always look forward to working with this professional, spot on catering company.

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Travel range
This vendor will travel up to within 100 miles

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Qfire Catering frequently asked questions

At Qfire Catering, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • China
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at Qfire Catering includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • House Beer
  • Specialty Beer
  • House Wine
  • Specialty Wine
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
Qfire Catering offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Qfire Catering offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Breakfast / Brunch
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Qfire Catering, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • BBQ
  • Caribbean
  • Local
  • Mexican
  • Seafood
  • Southern
At Qfire Catering, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Halal
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Qfire Catering provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Qfire Catering offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Qfire Catering is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in flexibility, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.
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