Common questions, straight answers.

Our pricing is structured on a per-person basis, with the final investment determined by several key factors: total guest count, menu selections (Wood-Fired vs. Steakhouse Experience), and desired service style (delivery, buffet, family-style, or plated). View our Surf & Turf / Steakhouse pricing or Wood-Fired dinner pricing for details based on your preferred experience.

There isn't a true 'average' cost — every event is different. We serve everything from simple setups with hot dogs and burgers to full wood-fired spreads with ribs and brisket, up to elevated steakhouse experiences with steak and lobster. Pricing typically starts around $13 per person and can go up to $125+ per person depending on the level of food, service, and overall experience. A casual backyard party with burgers and sides sits on the lower end, a full wood-fired buffet with brisket and multiple sides falls in the middle, and a plated steak-and-lobster experience with full staff and live grilling sits at the higher end. It all comes down to the experience you want your guests to have — and we build around that.

A 35% initial payment, referred to as the Date Retainer, is required to secure your event date. Once processed, your date is exclusively reserved.

In the event of unforeseen circumstances that make the original event date unworkable (such as severe weather or emergency conditions), the initial payment may be applied as a credit toward one future event within one year. The rescheduled event must retain a minimum of 80% of the original contracted value, based on availability.

Buffet Service is efficient and cost-conscious for larger guest counts, allows guests to select their own portions and preferences, and keeps service flowing — best suited for events that prioritize flexibility, efficiency, and faster guest service. Plated (Seated) Service features individually plated, professionally served courses with elevated, restaurant-style presentation, and requires a higher level of staffing and coordination — best for weddings and events focused on a refined, structured dining experience. Pricing varies based on staffing requirements, with plated service representing the more premium offering.

We offer a full range of service options: Delivery (food prepared and delivered ready-to-serve), Pickup (client pickup from our kitchen), Full-Service Catering (buffet, family-style, or plated), Onsite Grilling (live, chef-led cooking experience), and Carving Stations (ideal for weddings and upscale environments).

Yes. Live grilling services are available as an enhancement to your event.

Professional service staff is available for buffet, family-style, and plated service at an additional cost.

Our wood-fired cooking reflects a proprietary approach developed over years of refinement — combining traditional slow-smoking techniques with bold seasoning profiles. This signature flavor is what we refer to as the BBQ Daddy style.

Yes. All menus are flexible and built around your selections.

Yes — including wood-fired jackfruit, plant-based proteins, and grilled vegetable options.

Yes — including house-made desserts and non-alcoholic beverage options.

Wood-Fired Menu: 20 guest minimum in Phoenix Metro; 50 guest minimum in San Diego County. Steakhouse Experience Menu: 15 guest minimum in Phoenix Metro; 40 guest minimum in San Diego County. Private Chef Services: 4 guest minimum.

Tastings are available upon request, subject to schedule availability — they are not part of our standard booking process. If we have availability, our Wood-Fired Tasting is $200, designed to serve approximately 5 guests, and includes 3 meats (excluding steakhouse cuts), 3 sides, and 2 appetizers or 1 dessert. Extra guests $40 per person, additional meats $8.49 per selection, additional sides $5.99 per serving (minimum 5). Call 877-848-7211 to check the calendar.

Steakhouse Tastings are available upon request, based on availability only. When booked, Chef Terry personally comes to your home and prepares 2 cold appetizers, 2 warm appetizers, 3 premium steakhouse entrées, 3 signature sides, and 2 desserts. $175 per person, 2-person minimum. Call 877-848-7211 to check availability.

We operate out of Phoenix, AZ and San Diego, CA — servicing events exclusively. We do not operate a dine-in restaurant.

Yes. We provide catering services throughout Arizona and across San Diego County, California.

No. Qfire Catering is a dedicated full-service catering company focused exclusively on private and corporate events.

As long as availability remains, events can be accommodated with as little as 36 hours' notice.

We carefully calculate portions and actively manage service to ensure all guests are fully accommodated.

We utilize professional-grade equipment and timing protocols to maintain optimal food quality throughout service.

Our staffed service approach ensures balanced distribution and prevents early depletion of menu items.

Our team manages all operational components, allowing clients to remain fully present during their event.

With extensive event experience and structured processes in place, we operate with contingency planning to ensure smooth execution.