San Diego bartending services.
Licensed and insured bartending across San Diego County. Signature cocktails, full bar packages, beverage management.
A bar program that matches the menu.
We build beverage programs the same way we build menus — around your event, your guests, and the room. Signature cocktails. Curated wine. A bar that runs without you ever noticing the line.
Full-service from first call to final pour.
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Licensed & Insured
Fully licensed bartenders and certified beverage staff.
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Signature Cocktails
Two to four custom cocktails designed around your event.
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Full Bar Packages
Beer, wine, spirits, mixers and glassware — everything included.
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Mobile Bars
Branded portable bars for outdoor and venue installations.
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Wine Service
Sommelier-led wine programs and pairings.
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Non-Alcoholic Programs
Mocktail menus and elevated non-alc options.
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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Everything worth knowing.
Qfire's bar program is licensed, insured, and fully managed. We build the cocktail list around your menu and your guests, stock to the right par, staff to the right ratios, and run the bar like a hospitality room — not a beverage table.
We offer beer-and-wine bars, full open bars, premium and luxury tiers, signature cocktail programs, and zero-proof menus. Bartenders arrive uniformed, friendly, and disciplined. Glassware, mixers, garnishes, and ice are coordinated as part of the package.
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.
- Licensed, insured bartenders
- Mobile bar setup (or your existing bar)
- Custom cocktail menu
- Mixers, juices, syrups, garnishes
- Ice, glassware (or eco disposable)
- Bar tools, shakers, jiggers
- Pre-event consultation and pour plan
- Full setup and breakdown
What experienced hosts get right.
After 2,500+ events, these are the calls that consistently separate an unforgettable evening from a stressful one.
Pick one signature cocktail
Two max. More than that slows the bar and confuses the guest experience.
Plan ratios honestly
One bartender per 75 guests for beer/wine, one per 50 for full bar, one per 35 for premium cocktails.
Stock for the front half
Most consumption happens in the first 90 minutes. We stock the bar accordingly.
Always offer zero-proof
A real mocktail program — not just soda water — has become a true luxury standard.
Decide BYO vs full service
We can pour your alcohol or supply everything. The math usually favors letting us handle it end-to-end.
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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Share guest count and bar style
Beer/wine, full bar, premium, luxury, or signature.
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Custom bar proposal
Itemized with staffing, supplies, and cocktail list.
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Refine the cocktail menu
Two rounds of refinement included.
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Lock final headcount
14 days out, with adjustments allowed for late RSVPs.
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Event day
Bar set 90 minutes before service. Polished, calm, and on time.
Before, during, and after your event.
- →Custom cocktail menu PDF
- →Licensed bartender confirmation
- →Insurance certificate for venue
- →Sharp uniforms, warm hospitality
- →Consistent pours, no over-service
- →Bar restocked silently throughout the night
- →Full breakdown and trash removal
- →Glassware returned (if rented)
- →Leftover alcohol re-packed and handed off
What actually makes us different.
A short list of things our clients tell us they couldn't find anywhere else.
Licensed and insured
Real liquor liability coverage. COI provided to your venue.
Hospitality, not just pours
Our bartenders are part of the show — friendly, fast, and gracious.
Built into one invoice
Food, service, and bar on a single proposal, single point of contact.
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.
Do you provide the alcohol?
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We can supply alcohol or pour what you provide — both are common. We'll recommend the cleaner option based on your venue rules.
Can you do a cash bar?
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Yes, where permits allow. Most luxury hosts choose hosted bars or hybrid (hosted beer/wine, cash spirits).
Do you carry liquor liability insurance?
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Yes — full liquor liability coverage with COI delivered to your venue in advance.
Design your bar program.
Tell us about your event. We'll send a custom proposal within 4 hours.