Your backyard. Our fire.
Graduations, birthdays, anniversaries, retirement parties — backyard catering across San Diego County. We bring the smoker, the staff, and the menu. You bring your guests.
A full catering operation. In your driveway.
If it's worth gathering for, it's worth catering.
Brisket, pulled pork, sliders, all the sides. Casual menu, polished service, 40–200 guests.
Plated upscale steakhouse catering dinners or wood-fired stations. We make the night feel like the restaurant came to you.
Intimate seated dinners for 12–60. Multi-course, wine pairings, full staff.
The night before the big night. Family-style on long tables under string lights.
Out-of-town family, full smoker setup, kids run the yard, you don't lift a finger.
Tri-tip, hot links, charred corn, cold sides, frozen cocktails. We bring the grill.
Everything worth knowing, for San Diego County.
Backyard catering is where Qfire shines hardest. We bring the smokers, the live-fire grills, the staff, the bar, and the cleanup crew — and we run your driveway like it's our restaurant. You hand us a guest count and a vibe. We hand you back the easiest party you've ever hosted.
From graduations and milestone birthdays to anniversaries, engagements, and reunions, our backyard package scales from 25 guests to several hundred. Wood-fired brisket and tri-tip, charcoal-grilled steaks, fresh sides, dessert stations, and a full bar — all served with restaurant-quality presentation in the comfort of your home.
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.
- Live-fire smokers and charcoal grills
- Full kitchen and service team
- Buffet, stationed, or family-style setup
- Disposable or upgraded serviceware
- Optional bar program with licensed bartenders
- Optional rentals (tables, linens, lounge, dance floor)
- Full setup and complete breakdown
- Kitchen and yard left cleaner than we found it
What experienced hosts get right.
After 2,500+ events, these are the calls that consistently separate an unforgettable evening from a stressful one.
Walk us through the yard first
We need to see grill placement, prep space, and guest flow before we quote.
Plan for shade and seating
Even 50 guests need somewhere to land. Rentals make a bigger difference than people expect.
Pick one statement protein
Brisket, prime rib, picanha, or surf & turf — anchor the menu around one wow item.
Add a kids' setup
A separate kid-friendly plate and a quiet corner make a long event much easier on families.
Don't forget the neighbors
A heads-up note (and sometimes a plate) makes the night smoother for everyone.
From first inquiry to final plate.
A simple, transparent path designed to remove guesswork. Most clients book in under 10 days.
- 1
Send date, headcount, and address
We confirm reach and grill access.
- 2
Discovery call
Menu, format, bar, rentals — we build the proposal together.
- 3
Lock the proposal and date
Itemized, transparent, no surprise fees.
- 4
Final headcount 15 days out
Menu and timeline confirmed.
- 5
Event day
We show up early, run the night, and pack out clean.
Before, during, and after your event.
- →Site walk-through or detailed photos
- →Final menu and timeline 15 days out
- →Bar and rental list confirmed
- →Live-fire cooking visible to guests
- →Hot food, paced service
- →Friendly captain managing the floor
- →Yard reset and bagged trash
- →Kitchen wiped down
- →Leftover food packaged for you
What actually makes us different.
A short list of things our clients tell us they couldn't find anywhere else.
Real fire in your driveway
We bring competition-grade smokers and charcoal grills — not propane warmers.
Restaurant-grade plating
Stations look like a chef's table, not a backyard cookout.
You don't lift a finger
From setup through cleanup, the night is fully run.
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.
The neighbors will be jealous.
Tell us about your event. We'll send a custom proposal within 4 hours.