How much does BBQ catering cost in Phoenix?

Wood-fired BBQ catering in Phoenix Metro starts at $13.99 per guest (1-meat), $18.99 (2-meat) and $26.99 (3-meat). Our plated and buffet Steakhouse Experience starts at $79 per guest. Final pricing adjusts for state taxes and a 10% gratuity, and every proposal is itemized.

What is the guest minimum for Phoenix BBQ catering?

Wood-fired BBQ catering in Arizona has a 20-serving minimum. Our Steakhouse Experience has a 15-serving minimum in Arizona.

Can you grill outdoors in Phoenix summer heat?

Yes. We plan the cook around the service window rather than the load-in, use covered hot-holding on every job, and position the grills and buffet line out of direct afternoon sun. Most clients still book outdoor live-fire service in summer.

How far in advance should I book Phoenix BBQ catering?

Peak Saturday weddings typically book 6–12 months out. Corporate events and private parties are usually comfortable inside 4–8 weeks, and drop-off office catering can often be turned around in 24–72 hours. Final guest counts lock 15 days before the event.

How fast do you respond to Phoenix quote requests?

Every quote request is returned within 4 hours during business hours, Monday to Friday. Weekend submissions get a detailed quote by Monday afternoon.

Are you licensed and insured in Arizona?

Yes — fully licensed and insured, with certificates of insurance available on request for any Phoenix Metro venue that requires proof before load-in.

Chef Terry Matthews grilling over live fire — Qfire wood-fired BBQ catering

Serving All Of Phoenix Metro, Arizona

Wood-Fired Catering Menu
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Qfire is Phoenix Metro's premium caterer for the #1 wood-fired menu for: weddings, corporate and private parties — Led by Chef Terry Matthews a Food Network veteran!

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As seen on Food Network — Chef Terry Matthews of Qfire Catering, wood-fired BBQ & steakhouse caterer serving Phoenix, Scottsdale & San Diego

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Weddings · Corporate · Private

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Phoenix Wood-Fired Pricing

Phoenix BBQ catering, per guest.

1 Meat Package

$13.99per person

Includes:

1 meat for each guest, or your guests can choose between 2 meat options
2 side dishes

Example: Choose Beef Tri-Tip ONLY, or let your guests choose between Beef Tri-Tip (OR) Grilled Chicken.

2 Meat Package

$18.99per person

Includes:

2 meats for each guest, (OR) 1 meat for everyone plus a choice between 2 additional meats
3 side dishes

Example: Everyone gets Brisket, then each guest chooses either Pulled Pork (OR) Chicken.

Premium Package

$26.99per person

Includes everything in the 2 Meat Package, plus:

Any salad option
2 appetizers

This is our most popular package for weddings, corporate events, and larger celebrations.

All-Inclusive Option

Taco & Nacho Bar

Want the easy button? Tap below and we'll quote our full Taco/Nacho Bar with everything included — meats, tortillas, chips, beans, rice and all the toppings.

Step 1

Choose Your Meat(s)

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Step 1B

Premium Meat Options

Tap the picture to select your premium meat. Upcharges are per guest. (GF)

Meat Substitutes

Vegetarian & Vegan Options

$4.99 per selection (VG, V, GF). Orders of 10 servings minimum.

Step 2

Choose Your Sides

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Step 2B

Premium Sides

Tap the picture to select. Upcharges are per guest.

Add Bread

Butter Bread Rolls

Would you like to add butter bread rolls for $1.99 per guest?

Add-Ons

Appetizers

$3.49 per selection unless noted.

Add-Ons

Desserts

$2.99 per selection.

Add-Ons

Drinks

$0.99 per selection.

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Cities We Cater

Phoenix Metro BBQ catering — every city.

We cater weddings, corporate events and private parties across all of Phoenix Metro.

Phoenix

Scottsdale

Mesa

Tempe

Chandler

Gilbert

Glendale

Peoria

Goodyear

Avondale

Surprise

Queen Creek

Paradise Valley

Buckeye

Cave Creek

Fountain Hills

Litchfield Park

Apache Junction

Why Phoenix Books Qfire

Chef-led, wood-fired, and built for Phoenix venues.

Qfire is chef-led by Terry Matthews, a Food Network veteran (BBQ Brawl with Bobby Flay, Cutthroat Kitchen champion), and we cater from full mobile wood-fired kitchens purpose-built for Phoenix events.

Our Phoenix BBQ menu spans wood-fired brisket, tri-tip, cedar-plank salmon, mesquite chicken and pulled pork, alongside the full Steakhouse Experience for premium receptions. Every event is executed by chef-attended staff — no drop-off, no chafing-dish shortcuts.

We know the region's venues cold: The Wrigley Mansion, El Chorro, The Royal Palms Resort, The Phoenician, Sanctuary Camelback, Andaz Scottsdale, The Farm at South Mountain and Saguaro Lake Ranch.

Built for desert heat. Valley summers change how food has to be cooked and held. We time the cook to the service window rather than the load-in, run covered hot-holding on every job, and stage the grills so the line never sits in direct afternoon sun. Shoulder-season and winter events — Phoenix's busiest stretch — run outdoors end to end.

Resort and HOA ready. Scottsdale and Paradise Valley resorts and most Valley HOA communities want a certificate of insurance, a load-in window and fire-marshal setbacks for live fire before they will let a grill on property. We carry the COI language venues ask for and stage to those setbacks, so your coordinator is not chasing us for paperwork.

Backyard to ballroom. A large share of our Phoenix work is backyard and estate events where the kitchen is whatever we bring. Our mobile wood-fired rigs run on their own power and their own fuel, which means a Cave Creek acreage property and a downtown Phoenix venue get the same food off the same equipment.

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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."

Tene

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!"

Brittany D.

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!"

Mindy T.

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."

Nanette B.

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!"

Tangy Robinson

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)."

Michael C.

Bachelor Party · 5/25/2022

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