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San Diego County upscale steakhouse catering
The San Diego County
Steak & Seafood Menu
A five-course charcoal-grilled steakhouse experience — cold starter, warm hors d'oeuvre, your choice of premium steaks and seafood, sides, dessert and drinks. Grilled live on-site anywhere across San Diego County.
San Diego County Exclusive
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The Experience
The Surf & Turf Premium Live-Fire Dining Experience
More than catering — a private wood-fired steakhouse experience created exclusively for your San Diego guests.
If you're looking for something beyond the traditional buffet in San Diego County — from La Jolla and Del Mar to Rancho Santa Fe, Coronado, Carmel Valley, Encinitas, Solana Beach, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Poway, Chula Vista and Downtown San Diego — this is where our most discerning coastal clients naturally gravitate.
Our San Diego County Surf & Turf steakhouse experience combines the energy of live-fire cooking with the elegance of fine dining — bringing an upscale dinner service directly to your La Jolla estate, Del Mar beachfront, Rancho Santa Fe ranch, or Coronado celebration.
From oceanfront weddings to corporate dinners and luxury Private Event, we bring restaurant-quality steakhouse dining to every corner of San Diego County. This isn't just dinner — it's the experience your guests will remember long after the last bite.
San Diego County's #1 Choice
Why San Diego County Clients Choose This Experience
✔Live charcoal grilling performed in front of your guests
✔Premium steakhouse-quality ingredients, charcoal-grilled to order
✔Restaurant-level presentation and service
✔Luxury dinnerware, linens, and glassware included
✔Experienced culinary and service professionals
✔An unforgettable dining experience that becomes part of the celebration—not just the meal
Included With Your Steakhouse Experience
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Live Charcoal Grill Master
Your own professional Grill Master prepares each premium selection over a live charcoal fire in front of your San Diego guests.
The aroma, the sound of the sizzling steaks, and the visual presentation become part of the entertainment—creating an interactive dining experience that simply can't be duplicated in a traditional kitchen.
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Luxury Tableware & Elegant Presentation
Every detail has been thoughtfully selected to create a refined coastal dining atmosphere.
Included:
- • Premium four-piece dinnerware
- • Polished silver flatware
- • Cloth napkins
- • Elegant glassware
- • Professional buffet décor and presentation
Everything arrives beautifully coordinated so your San Diego event feels polished, sophisticated, and effortlessly upscale.
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Your Guests Will Enjoy
1. 🥂 Chilled Starter
Begin the evening with a refreshing gourmet appetizer designed to welcome guests as they mingle and settle into the celebration.
2. 🔥 Chef-Crafted Hot Appetizer
A warm, handcrafted appetizer served fresh to build anticipation and set the tone for an unforgettable dining experience.
3. 🥩🦞🍗 Signature Steakhouse Entrée
Each guest may choose up to 3 total protein selections from any combination of Steak, Seafood, and Chicken. Whether they prefer all steak, a classic surf & turf, or a mix of all three, every plate is cooked fresh over live charcoal and paired with 2 gourmet side dishes.
Every plate is crafted to deliver the flavor, presentation, and quality you'd expect from a high-end steakhouse.
4. 🍰 Gourmet Desserts
Choose 2 handcrafted desserts from our premium collection—the perfect ending to an unforgettable meal and the course guests almost always come back for.
5. 🥤 Premium Beverage Service
Enjoy 2 refreshing non-alcoholic beverage selections, professionally presented, continuously stocked, and refreshed throughout dinner so your guests never have to wait.
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San Diego County Pricing
Choose the Dining Experience That Fits Your San Diego County Event
Buffet Style
$84
per guest
Full-Service Buffet Experience
Elegant. Efficient. Crowd favorite. Guests enjoy the freedom to choose exactly what they want while our professional team manages every detail—from setup and presentation to replenishment and cleanup.
Perfect for San Diego couples and hosts who want an upscale experience with excellent guest flow.
Family Style
$99
per guest
Family-Style Experience
Warm. Interactive. Memorable. Beautiful serving platters are placed directly on each table, encouraging conversation, connection, and a shared dining experience reminiscent of an upscale family-owned chef-attended steakhouse buffet.
Ideal for guests who enjoy lingering around the table together.
Most Premium
Plated Service
$114
per guest
Plated upscale Steakhouse Catering Service
Our most luxurious dining experience. Each course is individually plated and professionally served to every guest with restaurant-style precision.
Designed for black-tie weddings, luxury San Diego receptions, executive dinners, and events where every detail matters.
For hosts who want their guests to feel like they've just dined at one of the finest steakhouses in the country—without ever leaving the venue.
Per-person San Diego County pricing is built around your guest count, venue and menu selections. Request a quote for current rates — we respond within 4 business hours.
Final total adjusts for state sales tax and an industry-low 10% gratuity.
The Chef Behind The Fire
Chef Terry Matthews.Food Network champion. Your event's chef.
Competition-tested technique meets premium cuts, live charcoal fire, and restaurant-style service brought directly to your venue.
Chef Terry is a Cutthroat Kitchen winner, Camp Cutthroat winner, and BBQ Brawl competitor with Bobby Flay. He has catered professionally since 2011 and led more than 2,500 events.
Food Network Two wins 2,500+ events Live-fire expert
San Diego County Premium Live-Fire Dining Menu
Your San Diego County Menu Selections
Every dish below is prepared fresh at your La Jolla, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, Coronado, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Carmel Valley or Downtown San Diego venue by our live-fire grill team.
👇 Build Your Menu as You Scroll: Select 1 Chilled Appetizer → 1 Hot Appetizer → Up to 3 Protein Entrées → 2 Sides → 2 Desserts → 2 Drinks. When you're done, submit your selections and we'll send your custom quote.
01Choose 1
First Course — Cold Starters
A bright, elegant opening before the San Diego County grill fires up.
Antipasto Charcuterie Platter
A curated assortment of spiced cheese and cured meats.
Caesar Salad
Freshly cut romaine, parmesan, caesar croutons. Creamy or vinaigrette caesar dressing.
House Salad
Green leaf lettuce, grape tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, shredded carrots. Choice of dressings.
Fresh Fruit & Veggie Platter
An assortment of seasonal coastal fruit and vegetables with ranch dip.
Bruschetta with Garlic Crostini
Vine-ripe tomato, basil and garlic over toasted crostini.
Roasted Asparagus & Feta Salad
Roasted asparagus, feta and grape tomatoes finished with lemon.
02Choose 1
Second Course — Warm Hors d'oeuvres
Tray-passed or stationed at your San Diego County event, finished hot off the fire.
Teriyaki Chicken & Pineapple Skewer
Teriyaki-marinated chicken thigh with grilled pineapple chunks.
Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Perfectly seasoned shrimp grilled on-site — a San Diego coastal favorite.
Sausage-Filled Mushroom Caps
Italian mushroom caps filled with pork sausage.
Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
Apple-wood smoked bacon wrapped around a lightly grilled scallop.
Smoked Beef Tenderloin Crostini
With goat cheese and house pesto.
Bourbon Glazed Steak Tips
Char-grilled sirloin or tri-tip. Bourbon glaze. Garlic butter finish.
03Choose up to 3
Third Course — Dinner: Steaks & Seafood
One selection per guest at your San Diego County event. Minimum 3 servings per selection. Additional protein selections + $32/serving.
Ribeye Steak
The Steakhouse Experience classic — heavily marbled, char-grilled over live fire to a crusted finish with a juicy, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth center.
New York Strip
Cut from the short loin. Bold, beefy flavor with a firm, satisfying bite and the perfect balance of fat and lean — a true Steakhouse Experience staple.
T-Bone Steak
Two premium cuts on one bone — the tender filet on one side, the bold New York strip on the other. Char-grilled over live fire for the ultimate Steakhouse Experience.
Beef Tenderloin
+ $5 / steakThe most tender cut of beef. Buttery texture, mild flavor, luxurious.
Filet Mignon
+ $10/steakPremium tenderloin cut, buttery and delicate.
Top Sirloin (10 oz) — also known as Picanha
Lean, flavorful, tender, with a rich beefy taste.
Smoked Prime Rib Roast
Slow-smoked to perfection. Smoky crust, perfectly pink center, deep savory flavor.
Beef Tri-Tip
Triangular cut from the bottom sirloin. Savory crust, juicy interior, robust beefy flavor.
Grilled Mahi Mahi (8 oz)
Firm, mild-flavored Pacific fish with a slightly sweet taste and flaky texture.
Grilled Snapper (8 oz)
Mild, slightly sweet, firm flaky white flesh — a San Diego coastal classic.
Lobster Tails
+ $20/serving8 oz of rich, slightly sweet, succulent and buttery lobster.
Grilled Salmon (8 oz)
Rich, buttery, slightly sweet. Smooth flaky texture.
Grilled Chicken Breast
Juicy and tender. House marinade with herbs, spice and a subtle char.
04Choose 2
Sides
Classic wood-fired steakhouse experience accompaniments, scratch-made for your San Diego County event.
Loaded Red Mashed Potatoes
Mashed reds with bacon, chives and cheddar.
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Mashed Idaho potatoes with garlic and parsley.
Rosemary Roasted Reds
Pan-seared, roasted reds with fresh rosemary.
Baked Potato
Bacon, cheddar, sour cream, chives.
Fresh Whole Green Beans
No can here.
Grilled Asparagus
Lightly seasoned, brushed with natural butter, grilled to perfection.
Grilled Squash & Zucchini
Vegetable crunch with char from the grill.
Grilled Sweet Corn
Steamed, then grilled on-site.
Roasted Broccoli
A Steakhouse Experience staple.
Macaroni & Cheese
A meal within itself.
Alfredo Penne Pasta
Our signature alfredo sauce will have you licking the plate.
Sautéed Mushrooms & Onions
A great addition to any steak.
05Choose 2
Final Course — Dessert
One serving per guest at your San Diego County celebration. Coffee station available.
Assorted Cheesecake Bites
Fluffy bites — natural, raspberry, chocolate chip.
French Macaron Assortment
Raspberry, chocolate, vanilla, pistachio, coffee, lemon.
Chocolate Cake
Layered, moist chocolate cake.
Cheesecake
Classic, rich and creamy.
Assorted Cake Pops
Strawberry & pistachio · mocha coffee with cookie crumble · milk chocolate with coconut.
Cream Puffs
French choux pastry balls filled with vanilla cream.
White Petit Fours
Vanilla cake, vanilla butter crème, apricot jam, Swiss crème exterior.
Tuxedo Petit Fours
Royal chocolate and vanilla butter crème, chocolate or Swiss crème coating.
Coffee Station
Creamer, sugar, Splenda, cups, stirs and straws included.
06Choose 2
Drinks
Refreshing non-alcoholic options served from elegant dispensers at your San Diego County event. Full bar and bartending service available as an add-on.
- Sweet Tea
- Peach Tea
- Unsweet Tea
- Lemon Tea
- Lemonade
- Strawberry-Mint Lemonade
- Blueberry Lemonade
- Water
Heads up: this is not an order form. Nothing you pick is locked in — these are just your starting ideas so we can build a personalized quote.
Prefer to talk it through? Call 877.848.7211 for faster assistance.
Your San Diego County Selections
Review your picks & request your quote
Scroll up and tap any dish to add it to your selections. You can still submit without picks if you'd like us to walk you through the menu on a call.
Steak Catering Planning Guide
How to Plan a Steakhouse-Catered Event in San Diego County
Steak catering in San Diego County has to fit the property, coastal conditions and the dinner schedule. The result should feel like a private steakhouse—not a buffet that happened to include steak.
Full-Service Buffet
The best fit when guest flow and variety matter most. The presentation stays polished while guests choose their preferred proteins and sides.
Family Style
Large serving platters arrive at each table for a relaxed, social dinner that still feels elevated and intentional.
Plated Service
Individual courses are served directly to each guest for formal weddings, executive dinners and celebrations built around restaurant-style pacing.
Choosing Your Proteins
Build a menu around the way your guests want to eat.
The strongest steakhouse menus balance richness, tenderness and variety. Rather than choosing only by price, think about the event formality, the range of guest preferences and how you want dinner to feel.
For classic steakhouse flavor
Ribeye and New York strip bring the bold beef flavor and live-fire character most guests expect from a steakhouse dinner.
For a tender, refined plate
Beef tenderloin and filet mignon suit formal dinners where tenderness, clean presentation and individual portions lead the experience.
For a varied guest list
Tri-tip, top sirloin, grilled chicken and seafood make it easier to give guests meaningful choices without losing a cohesive menu.
For a true surf-and-turf moment
Pair a steak selection with salmon, snapper, mahi mahi or lobster so the entrée feels celebratory without requiring every guest to order the same plate.
From menu request to dinner service
A clear sequence keeps the menu, staffing and venue plan moving together.
- STEP 1
Start with the room
Share the venue, guest count, meal time and event style so the service plan fits the space instead of forcing a restaurant setup into the wrong room.
- STEP 2
Build the menu
Choose the starters, proteins, sides, desserts and drinks that fit your crowd. The selections above become the starting point for your proposal.
- STEP 3
Choose the service
Buffet, family style and plated service create different pacing, staffing and guest experiences. The right choice depends on the event—not just the price.
- STEP 4
Confirm the details
Venue access, final guest count, dietary notes and the dinner timeline are reviewed before the event so the culinary and service teams arrive prepared.
Local Event Logistics
What matters in San Diego County
Coastal wind and evening temperatures
Oceanfront and outdoor venues can change quickly after sunset. The cooking position, service timing and dining setup should be planned with the actual property in mind.
Venue cooking requirements
Hotels, estates, ranches and coastal venues may have different rules for live fire and vendor access. Sharing the venue early allows those details to be addressed before the event day.
A staffed local kitchen
Our staffed San Diego kitchen at 9932 Mesa Rim Rd A supports events throughout the county and gives the local team a practical base for preparation and service.
Best-Fit Events
When the Steakhouse Experience makes sense
San Diego weddings
A restaurant-level dinner for coastal ceremonies, estate receptions and couples who want the meal to be part of the celebration.
Corporate dinners
A polished format for leadership dinners, client events and company gatherings that need more impact than routine catering.
Private celebrations
Bring a steakhouse-style dinner to a home, venue or estate while keeping the group together for the entire evening.
Serving San Diego County
Find steakhouse catering near your event.
Explore local planning details for the communities we serve, or compare the full catering options available across San Diego County.
What San Diego County Clients Say
Rated 4.9 stars — 400+ reviews across multiple review platforms.
"These guys were absolute rock stars at our wedding! 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! 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 the brisket was a crowd favorite!"
Brittany D.
Wedding · 7/23/2020
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"We had BBQ Daddy for an 85 person wedding shower. 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). 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
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"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."
Michael C.
Bachelor Party · 5/25/2022
Verified · Google
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