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
The Journal
Venue Spotlights

Our favorite outdoor venues across Phoenix Metro and San Diego County.

By Chef Terry MatthewsDecember 20257 min read
Our favorite outdoor venues across Phoenix Metro and San Diego County. — Qfire Catering Venue Spotlights feature image

Six venues we love working at — three in the Valley, three by the coast — and what makes each one a great fit for a wood-fired wedding.

Phoenix Metro

The Paseo in Apache Junction: desert canyon backdrop, generous kitchen, and a ceremony lawn that handles 250 without crowding. Perfect for fall and spring weddings.

The Wright House in Mesa: tented courtyard, mature trees, and the kind of cobblestone paths that photograph at golden hour. Plated dinners shine here.

Private estates in Paradise Valley and North Scottsdale: we cater more of these than any single venue. If you have the property, we have the kit.

San Diego County

Lot 8 in San Diego: industrial-chic with sweeping bay views. Stations and cocktail receptions are the play here.

The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe: classic California elegance, deep lawns, and a kitchen that lets us run hot food fast. Great for 150 to 220 guest weddings.

Private estates in La Jolla, Del Mar, and Rancho Santa Fe: backyard luxury at its highest level. Bring us the property, we will bring everything else.

How we pick

We look at three things: kitchen access, guest flow, and power. A breathtaking view does not matter if the brisket has to walk a quarter mile to the table.

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