Phoenix private party catering.
Milestone birthdays, anniversaries, graduations and intimate gatherings across Phoenix Metro.
Your home. Our kitchen.
We bring the wood-fired grill to your backyard, the Steakhouse Experience to your dining room, and a full team to keep everything running.
Small enough to feel personal. Polished enough to feel professional.
Full-service from first call to final pour.
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On-Site Live-Fire Grill
We roll in the grill and cook to order in your backyard.
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Intimate Chef's Dinners
Plated, multi-course dinners for 8–40 guests.
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Full Bar Service
Bartenders, glassware, mixers and signature cocktails.
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Custom Cakes & Desserts
Partnered with the region's best pastry chefs.
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Setup & Cleanup
Your home looks better when we leave than when we arrived.
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Late-Night Bites
Sliders, late-night snacks and pass-arounds for long evenings.
Six ways to serve the room.
Every Qfire menu can be served in the format that fits your venue, your guest count, and the night you want them to remember.
Buffet
Beautifully set, chef-attended buffet lines. Hot food, fast lines, no chaos.
Family Style
Shared platters down the center of the table. Warm, generous, and dinner-party intimate.
Plated Service
Coursed, white-glove plated dinners with synchronized service for every table.
Onsite Live-Fire Grilling
We roll in the grill and cook over hardwood at your venue. Guests gather. Memories form.
Action Stations
Chef-driven carving and live-cook stations — picanha, brisket, pasta, raw bar.
Drop-Off Catering
Premium daytime catering for boardrooms and offsites — packaged, labeled, on time.
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Answers, before you ask.
What is the minimum guest count for a private party?
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Our intimate chef's dinners start at 8 guests for fully plated, multi-course service. Staffed buffets and family-style parties typically start at 20, and there's no upper limit — we've cooked for backyard parties of 250+ across Phoenix and San Diego.
Will Chef Terry actually be at our event?
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For private chef dinners, intimate plated experiences, and signature events, yes — Chef Terry leads the kitchen personally. For larger backyard parties he is supported by a tenured team of trained chefs who cook to the same standard he set.
Can you bring the wood-fired grill to a residential property?
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Yes. Our mobile wood-fired grill is engineered for residential driveways, backyards, pool decks, and gated estates. We confirm clearance, ventilation, and HOA requirements during the planning call so there are no surprises the day of.
Do you handle bar service, glassware, and rentals for private parties?
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All of it. Bartenders, glassware, linens, chinaware, gold flatware, votives, and lounge furniture can be sourced, set, and struck by our team — one vendor, one invoice, zero coordination on your part.
How clean is the kitchen when you leave?
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Cleaner than when we arrived. Counters wiped, sinks empty, floors swept, trash bagged and removed. The standing rule for our team: the host should be able to pour a nightcap in their own kitchen ten minutes after the last guest leaves.
How early should I book a private party?
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30 to 90 days is comfortable for most weekends. Major holidays (NYE, July 4th, Thanksgiving weekend) and graduation season fill 4 to 6 months out. Short-notice parties are accepted when our calendar allows — call directly for last-minute dates.
Everything worth knowing.
Private party catering is the most intimate work we do. It's your home, your guests, your milestone moment — and the margin for error is thin. Qfire brings restaurant-grade food, calm professional service, and a team that treats your home like the venue it is for the night.
Whether it's a backyard birthday with 30 friends, a 100-guest anniversary, a holiday dinner for the extended family, or a discreet celebrity gathering — we plan, prep, cook, serve, and clean up so you can actually be a guest at your own party.
Your proposal, line by line.
No hidden fees, no surprise gratuities, no upsells the day of. Every Qfire proposal is itemized so you know exactly what your investment buys.
- Custom menu tailored to the occasion
- Premium proteins, fresh sides, and signature breads
- Chef-attended live-fire grilling on-site
- Buffet, family-style, plated, or stationed service
- Uniformed service staff and bartenders (optional)
- Setup of stations, chafers, and serving equipment
- Disposable Dinnerware or upgraded rental packages
- Discreet, low-footprint kitchen operation
- Full breakdown and cleanup before we leave
- Trash bagged and removed per your direction
- Optional bar package with licensed bartenders
- Optional rentals: china, glassware, linens, lounge
What experienced hosts get right.
After 2,500+ events, these are the calls that consistently separate an unforgettable evening from a stressful one.
Map the flow of the night
Where do guests arrive, where do they eat, where do they linger? We'll design service to match — not fight against it.
One showstopper per party
A live-fire carving station, a tableside chef course, a custom dessert moment. One memorable beat is better than three forgettable ones.
Plan for kids
If kids are coming, plan for them on purpose. A simple kids' plate keeps parents relaxed and the party calm.
Use your outdoor space
Live-fire setups outside, plating and dessert inside. It separates noise and smoke from the conversation.
Think about parking and access
Tell us where our team can park, where the grill goes, and where trash leaves from. It saves an hour of fumbling on the day.
Decide on bar early
Beer and wine, full bar, or signature cocktails only? The decision affects glassware, ice, and staffing in your proposal.
From first inquiry to final plate.
A simple, transparent path designed to remove guesswork. Most clients book in under 10 days.
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Inquiry
Date, guest count, location, and the type of moment you're planning.
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Discovery call
Quick call to align on menu, service style, and your home's layout.
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Custom proposal
Itemized proposal within a few business days.
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Date Retainer holds the date
A 35% non-refundable Date Retainer secures your event date and is applied directly to your final invoice.
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Menu refinement
Refine your menu over the next few weeks. We'll finalize 14 days before the event.
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Final headcount
Lock guest count, dietary needs, and layout details one to two weeks out.
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Event night
We arrive, set quietly, cook brilliantly, serve calmly, and leave your home spotless.
Before, during, and after your event.
- →Discovery call within 4 hours
- →Itemized proposal within a few business days
- →Menu and service plan refined over multiple touches
- →Walkthrough of your home or venue if needed
- →Clear arrival, parking, and setup plan
- →Low-footprint, professional kitchen presence
- →Chef-attended grilling and plating
- →Uniformed, discreet service staff
- →Bar and beverage service managed end-to-end
- →Real-time flexibility as the night evolves
- →Complete kitchen and station cleanup
- →Counters wiped, dishes packed out, trash removed
- →Final walkthrough with you before we leave
- →Follow-up note within 48 hours
- →NDA-discreet — no social posting from our team
What actually makes us different.
A short list of things our clients tell us they couldn't find anywhere else.
Home-friendly footprint
We work clean, work quiet, and treat your home like a venue. Most clients are surprised how little disruption there is.
Chef-led, not template-led
Every private party menu is built fresh. No recycled standard menus, no compromise plates.
Discretion by default
NDA-friendly, unmarked vehicles available, zero social posting unless you ask for it.
You get to be a guest
We handle setup, cooking, service, and cleanup so you spend the night with your guests, not in the kitchen.
The reassurance most caterers won't put in writing.
Itemized, all-in pricing
Every proposal lists food, service, rentals, travel, and gratuity separately. No surprise fees. No day-of upsells. The number you sign is the number you pay.
Licensed, insured, food-safe
Fully licensed and insured with ServSafe-certified leadership. Most premium venues already have us on their approved-vendor list.
Date held with a fair deposit
Your date is reserved with a transparent date-charge applied directly to your final invoice — not a sunk fee.
Menu stays flexible until 15 days out
Refine your menu, swap proteins, and adjust guest count as your plans evolve. The contract holds the date, not the menu.
Chef Terry personally designs every menu
You aren't handed off to a junior coordinator. The chef who appears on Food Network reads your inquiry and builds your proposal.
On-time setup, every event
We arrive early, set with calm precision, and finish service on schedule. Our reviews on Google and The Knot reflect it.
A deeper knowledge base.
The questions thoughtful clients ask once they're seriously considering booking.
What's the smallest private party you'll cater?
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Intimate dinners start at 10 guests for chef-attended in-home service. Live-fire grilling experiences and full buffets typically start at 25 guests.
Can you cook inside my home?
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Yes. We use your kitchen for finishing and plating, and bring our own equipment for live-fire stations outdoors. Counter space and a clean cooktop are all we typically need.
Do you handle the full party — food, bar, rentals, staff?
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Yes. One contact, one proposal, one team for food, bartending, rentals, plating, service, and cleanup.
Will you clean up before you leave?
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Completely. Kitchen counters wiped, dishes packed out, trash bagged and removed, and a final walk-through with you before we go.
Can you do themed menus?
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Yes — backyard luxury cookouts, supper-club tasting menus, holiday feasts, birthday tasting flights, and surprise chef's-table experiences are common requests.
Are kids' menus available?
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Yes. Kid-friendly plates with the same ingredient quality are quoted at a reduced per-person rate.
How discreet is your team?
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Highly. For celebrity and high-privacy clients we sign NDAs, arrive in unmarked vehicles, and operate without social posting before, during, or after the event.
Can guests interact with the chef?
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If you'd like — chef-attended stations and tableside interactions are part of what makes the experience memorable. We follow your lead.
Let's plan your party.
Tell us about your event. We'll send a custom proposal within 4 hours.