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 Gilbert, AZ — Qfire wood-fired BBQ and live-fire steakhouse platter served at a Gilbert event
Catering in Gilbert, AZ

Gilbert Catering.
Farm-town weddings. Real fire. Food Network.

Gilbert kept its farm bones — Agritopia rows, Morrison Ranch lawns, lake-side receptions — and that setting deserves food cooked outside rather than trucked in finished.

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

The premier catering company in Gilbert, AZ.

Qfire Catering is Gilbert, Arizona's go-to wedding, corporate and private party caterer. From Val Vista Lakes lakeside receptions to Agritopia farm weddings and Heritage District rehearsal dinners, we cook everything on wood-fire onsite. Pricing starts at $13.99/person and every quote returns within 4 hours Mon-Fri.

Planning something specific? See Gilbert wedding catering, Gilbert corporate catering, or Gilbert private party catering. You can also browse our Phoenix Metro catering menus and the Steakhouse Experience menu.

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

Serving all of Gilbert.

Heritage District
Val Vista Lakes
Seville
Agritopia
Power Ranch
Morrison Ranch
Adora Trails
Higley Groves
Popular Gilbert Venues We've Catered

Val Vista Lakes · The Windmill Winery · Whitewing at Whisper Ranch · The Farm at Agritopia

Catering Gilbert — Local Notes

What catering in Gilbert actually takes.

Farm and lakeside receptions

Agritopia rows, Morrison Ranch lawns and the Val Vista Lakes waterfront give Gilbert couples a setting with actual character. We cook the dinner on the property over live fire and design service around the layout — long family-style tables under the trees, or a plated dinner with a visible grill station off to the side.

Heritage District rehearsal dinners and private events

The downtown Heritage District draws smaller, sharper gatherings: rehearsal dinners, birthdays, client evenings, 25 to 80 guests. The Steakhouse Experience suits that size — ribeye and filet cooked to temperature, a carving station, and a dessert course that isn't an afterthought.

Neighborhood and corporate gatherings

Gilbert's master-planned communities host a steady run of block parties, HOA events, school fundraisers and company appreciation cookouts. Wood-fired BBQ with a live grill station handles those cleanly, and we bring COIs for community managers as a matter of course.

What Gilbert Books Us For
  • Farm, lakeside and backyard wedding catering
  • Rehearsal dinners and Heritage District private events
  • Steakhouse Experience with live-fire carving
  • Wood-fired BBQ for neighborhood and school events
  • Corporate cookouts and appreciation lunches
  • Full-service staffing, rentals and breakdown
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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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