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
Catering Del Mar, CA — Qfire wood-fired BBQ and live-fire steakhouse platter served at a Del Mar event
Catering in Del Mar, CA

Del Mar Catering.
Racetrack season. Sunset service. Food Network.

Del Mar's calendar peaks with the racing season and the fairgrounds, and its weddings happen on bluffs and beach colonies. We plan service around the view and the clock.

As seen on Food Network — Chef Terry Matthews of Qfire Catering, wood-fired BBQ & steakhouse caterer serving Phoenix, Scottsdale & San Diego
Trusted. Awarded. Proven.
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BBQ Brawl · Bobby Flay
Cutthroat Kitchen Champion
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2,500+ Events Catered
Weddings · Corporate · Private
4.9★ Client Rated
400+ reviews across multiple review platforms
Del Mar Catering — At A Glance

The premier catering company in Del Mar, CA.

Qfire Catering is Del Mar, California's premier oceanfront wedding and private event caterer. From Del Mar Beach Colony wedding receptions to Torrey Pines corporate dinners and Racetrack VIP events, our chef-led live-fire kitchen shows up ready. Pricing starts at $16.99/person, quotes return within 4 hours Mon-Fri.

Planning something specific? See Del Mar wedding catering, Del Mar corporate catering, or Del Mar private party catering. You can also browse our San Diego County catering menus and the Steakhouse Experience menu.

Live Fire, On Site in Del Mar
Qfire Catering live-fire grilling and buffet service at a Del Mar, CA event
Qfire Catering live-fire grilling and buffet service at a Del Mar, CA event
Qfire Catering live-fire grilling and buffet service at a Del Mar, CA event
Qfire Catering live-fire grilling and buffet service at a Del Mar, CA event
Neighborhoods & Nearby Areas

Serving all of Del Mar.

Del Mar Village
Del Mar Beach Colony
Del Mar Heights
Carmel Valley
Torrey Pines
Crest Canyon
Olde Del Mar
Popular Del Mar Venues We've Catered

L'Auberge Del Mar · The Del Mar Powerhouse · Del Mar Beach Resort · Del Mar Racetrack & Fairgrounds · Powerhouse Community Center

Catering Del Mar — Local Notes

What catering in Del Mar actually takes.

Racing season and fairgrounds hospitality

Opening day through Labor Day, Del Mar hosts corporate hospitality, VIP suites and private trackside parties. Those days run on strict timing and heavy volume in short windows — we staff and stage for both.

Bluff and beach colony weddings

Beach Colony and Del Mar Heights receptions are all about the sunset. We time the cook so the buffet opens after golden hour, wind-screen the fire line, and keep the setup visually clean against an ocean backdrop.

Torrey Pines corporate dinners

The research and finance offices along the Torrey Pines corridor book executive dinners and client events. Plated steakhouse service with a compact footprint is the usual ask, and it travels well to a rooftop or terrace.

What Del Mar Books Us For
  • Bluff-top and beach colony wedding receptions
  • Racing season and fairgrounds hospitality catering
  • Torrey Pines executive and client dinners
  • Steakhouse catering with plated service
  • Rehearsal dinners and welcome parties
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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
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