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
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Private Party Ideas

Backyard luxury: turning your home into the venue of the year.

By Chef Terry MatthewsJanuary 20265 min read
Backyard luxury: turning your home into the venue of the year. — Qfire Catering Private Party Ideas feature image

A backyard with the right lighting, the right food, and the right service beats any ballroom in Phoenix or San Diego. Here is the playbook.

The three layers of a luxury backyard

Layer one is the food: a live Wood-Fired BBQ grill or a chef's station that smells like the event from the curb. Layer two is the lighting: warm bistro strands at 12 feet, candles on every surface, no overhead floods. Layer three is the service: black-tie staff, polished trays, no red Solo cups.

Sizing the event to the yard

Plan on 12 square feet per standing guest, 18 for seated. A 1,200 sq ft yard comfortably hosts 65 standing or 45 seated with a dance floor.

What we bring

Grills, chafers, china, glassware, bar, ice, lighting partners, rental coordination, and a permitting consult if your city requires one. You buy the wine and pick the playlist.

Qfire Catering — Service Areas

Serving two markets — see Qfire Catering's regional catering hubs:

Ready When You Are

Let's plan something unforgettable.

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