Blue Ridge Cafe & Catering Co.

rental changes the second we asked and is such a sweet person! Sue and the chef have been catering together for over 20 years and it made me so confident that they’d be able to handle anything that came up with no problems. On top of all of that, the food was exceptional!! We loved it and got tons of compliments from our guests and Sue and her team even packed up all the leftovers for us to enjoy the week after the wedding. Really added to the value of what we got for the cost of catering. I really hope Sue keeps catering for years to come because she’s the best there is!!

provided at the venue were amazing and also packed up the leftovers. They were on top of it the entire night. The food was also beyond delicious. I highly recommend them!

ran the bar :P) for our wedding. Everyone has a few mishaps on their perfect day, but with the assistance of Sue, I could not think of one thing I would change. The food was phenomenal -- we are still getting compliments about it (we were very southern style) --, the drinks were perfect -- our guests were very pleased with the bartender; he was always with a smile, and best of all, Sue was there if I needed anything in a heartbeat. So, if you're looking for a company that will genuinely be there for you on your special day, I highly recommend you hire this team. You will not be let down. I don't rate things a 10/10 often, but Sue and this vendor get a solid 11/10 from me.

om our initial tasting and meeting with Sue all the way to our wedding reception a year later than anticipated, we had nothing short of a wonderful experience with Sue and the team at BRCC. After comparing catering services in the area, we found that Blue Ridge Cafe and Catering Company provided the most affordable of options, without sacrificing ANY amount of professionalism and quality! For our wedding reception, BRCC did a fabulous job providing food and drinks for our cocktail hour, dinner and bar service throughout the night, and kindly accommodated our requests around food substitutions for our guests with dietary restrictions. Although we decided to bring in desserts from a local donut shop, BRCC also offered to set out and arrange desserts for us, and did a fabulous job! Sue works closely with local events rental services, and along with her team, assisted with tables, linens, and flatware set up, and tear down, and rental contract coordination. The BRCC also assisted in setting up ceremony seats for us-they went above and beyond. Sue was incredibly supportive and responsive to our many questions, and menu changes along the way. She offered helpful suggestions while also doing a wonderful job supporting our vision for our wedding celebration! Also, when unexpected circumstances due to the pandemic hit and we had to reschedule our larger celebration, while not necessary, Sue and the staff at Blue Ridge Catering were incredibly flexible and accommodating, and kindly allowed us to transfer our contract to the following year, without any hassle. We're incredibly grateful to have had Sue and the team at Blue Ridge Catering as our wedding caterer, and would highly recommend them-thank you Sue and the Blue Ridge Cafe & Catering Company team!

fect food and beverage choices for our big day. We had multiple guests compliment the food and Blue Ridge Cafe is to thank for that. We'd absolutely recommend them!

tc. We were very fortunate to have had Sue organizing the catering. I picked the menu and the guests were not dissatisfied! We had worked with Afghan kabob as well for part of the dinner and sue was able fo facilitate coordinating with them. We had a wonderful experience. The food was delicious. She was so thoughtful and packed us a to go bag to take to the hotel because we didn’t eat much from all the pictures and dancing. That’s the kind of thoughtfulness you experience when hiring Sue. She thinks of everything and she does the best cocktail spread! We had a generous portion of everything we ordered and a Lovely variety of things to choose from. Thanks so much for making our special day perfect!

ertain things I wanted and Sue worked to include those items within my budget. On top of the amazing customer service, the food was a hit! It was absolutely delicious and our guests were raving about it. I am so happy with our decision to hire Sue and her crew!

wedding planning during COVID. Overall, BRCC was one of our absolute favorite vendors to work with and I cannot say enough positive things about our experience with Sue, Chef Shawn and the team. Sue has a true talent for what she does. She is extremely responsive and on top of every detail, no matter how big or small. On the day of the event, the entire BRCC team went above and beyond our expectations to ensure everything went smoothly. Although Sue wasn't able to be the point person at our event, the rest of the team were fantastic. Our guests raved about the delicious food and wonderful service. Thank you, Blue Ridge Cafe & Catering!!

nator and BRCC handled all our wedding day catering and bar tending needs (so Sue was our POC there as well and coordinated our catering). We had bbq and it was DELICIOUS. The chef is a true professional and the catering staff was seamless and efficient. In terms of coordinating, our wedding was flawless only because Sue handled every single hiccup on the day. Of course there were little things that went wrong (or moments we forgot to plan for) because it’s not possible to plan for everything, but no one would have known! Sue was professional, fast, efficient, and knew every detail of our day. Sue is extremely experienced and involved us minimally; she even kept us on-time when we did everything we could to mess that up for her. She had it all under control and was a joy to work with before and during. Any guest who interacted with her told us the same. Can’t say enough about wonderful Sue and BRCC!!

the day was flawless- as the bride, I was never worried during the day about anything because Sue had it covered. The food that Blue Ridge catered for both our rehearsal dinner and reception was incredible!! Throughout both nights our guests complemented how amazing the food tasted. We are so fortunate to have found Sue and her team. If you are looking for a caterer as well as wedding coordinator I HIGHLY recommend Sue and Blue Ridge Cafe!!

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ue went above and beyond to help us coordinate everything, and we had a smooth process from start to finish. The buffet dinner was delicious, with fall-off-the-bone chicken, broccoli with orange butter, and salad + hors d’oeuvre, etc. The service for the dinner was also wonderful; everyone we encountered was welcoming and helpful. Blue Ridge also provided box lunches for our picnic wedding, which were absolutely delicious! I probably ate about 5 turkey croissants the day after :)

wedding. The food was indescribably good (I could eat the chicken every day for the rest of my life); our guests raved about it! I can’t recommend them enough for any catering events, whether it be a wedding, graduation party, etc.

and thorough with amazing communication skills. She is very responsive to emails and always stayed in touch throughout the entire year leading up to our wedding. She was flexible with our initial deposit allowing me to pay half upfront and the other half a few weeks later which helped so much financially. We knew from the moment we had our tasting that we made the right decision on hiring Blue Ridge Cafe as our wedding caterer. The food is phenomenal. If you are looking for a simple menu with everyday food that people will recognize by name on your menu but food that also tastes upscale, this is the place for you. We went with the Chicken Blue Ridge and BBQ Beef Brisket for our entrees and both received amazing compliments from our guests, people are still talking about the beef brisket almost a week later! From the cocktail hour to the reception, everything was absolutely phenomenal. Choosing Blue Ridge Cafe as our wedding caterer was one of our best decisions in wedding planning. 10/10 all around.

ZING! We have been vegetarian for about 7 months but we GLADLY broke our diet for Blue Ridge Cafe & Catering Co food! The constant communication was perfect even when I had to take days to respond because of the chaos. Sue's willingness to listen, be upfront, find solutions and just be very welcoming and helpful was amazing. She was not present for the wedding but her staff was on point, very helpful, very willing and attentive. I can not say enough about how amazing this experience was. Even if you do not use them for your catering events (which you should); stop by and grab a bite at their restaurant!! Thank you Sue for everything and please extend our gratitude to your staff who was present. Oh! They also did have a vegetarian option.

ssional and helpful when picking out your wedding menu. I have certain food allergies but wanted to give my guests options that I could not have, she made sure that my food was kept separate from everyone else’s and nothing was cross contaminated. We had salad, steak, chicken Marsala, green beans, and rolls and it was to die for! Not to mention the appetizers of meatballs were also amazing! With the current pandemic going on their staff served our guests and were extremely helpful. I highly recommend Blue Ridge for your wedding.

could not cater the wedding for us. We began scrambling to get a caterer right away. We contacted Blue Ridge and they were able to work with us to get what we needed. They were able to give us a similar menu that was in iur budget, and the quality of the food was second to none. The servers arrived on time and had everything set up and ready to go promptly. The lead server, Martha, was absolutely the best. She went above and beyond to help make our day go smoothly. If we could give them 10 stars we would. We highly recommend this company and Martha. Thank you so much for rescuing us in our time of need.

reputation, but they still exceeded every expectation! The food was perfect, they were so flexible with changes due to Covid, and their set up and tear down was so fast and flawless it seemed like magic. (our venue manager even raved about how he's never seen a smoother tear-down and clean-up after a wedding:) BUT above all of their service excellence, the best part of Blue Ridge Cafe is the staff. They were all so personable and you could tell they really LOVE their jobs. They were fun and kind and made it all look so easy even though I know they were working incredibly hard every minute. They didn't forget a single sweet detail!!!!! Sue is so good at her job it's crazy. She knows the business so well and it shows! What I loved most about her is that she has such a calm nature about her that she makes everyone around her calm too...she's EXACTLY what brides and moms need on their side during these crazy times!!! I can't recommend them enough and can't wait til our younger daughter gets married so we can enjoy their team again!!

h made us feel like they were willing to work with us. Sue was very understanding and asked questions to help us make our day feel special and perfect. We had planned a 150 person wedding with cocktail hour and a buffet style dinner but COVID happened and we had to change everything. We were no longer having a buffet style dinner for 150 people, we went to a plated dinner for 30. Our cocktail hour went from 1 hour with 150 guest to 3 hours with 60 guest. This change of plan happened within a month of our wedding. Blue Ridge also listened to ALL of our request, every employee had a mask and gloves on, they all washed their hands every chance they could and made us (and our guest) feel safe. On top of that, the food was amazing- the bacon wrapped scallops were on point. I also recommend the bang bang chicken and the mushrooms! All of our guest continue to talk about the food at cocktail hour. The food at dinner was also perfect- the beef was cooked just right and the chicken was so moist. The veggies and mash potatoes were the best. I did not try the pasta but from our guest, the pasta was also on point. Blue Ridge sends a chief to cook everything on site which made the food taste fresh and amazing. Sean did an amazing job!! There was a miscommunication with our cake and which cake was to be cut during cocktail hour and which cake was to be cut during dinner. Blue Ridge cut both cakes but being fast thinkers they sent an employee to buy more icing and fix the mistake. At the time, I (the bride) had no idea it happened and everything turned out wonderful. We also brought our own plates, forks, knives and cups- Blue Ridge took care of them as if they were their own. Not one plate or cup was broken and we did not lose a single fork or knife. They also washed, cleaned and dried all the plates, cups, forks and knives too! On another note- one of the cooks took pictures of my husband and I before everyone came down for dinner. It was during a time when my husband and I were just being silly and did not know anyone was around us. The cook shared the pictures with my mom which was perfect! To this day, those pictures are my favorite. We can not say thank you enough to Blue Ridge and all the work they put into making our day special and perfect.

dinary on the day of, I was able to relax and enjoy the day because I knew Sue had in under control. They were willing to work with me on the details of the menu and the food was amazing! If you are planning an event I highly recommend Blue Ridge Catering.

. Sue is the best! She is attentive, helpful, and will do anything to meet your needs!

ptions while respecting our budget to the well organized in-person tasting to the set-up and execution the day of. Sue kept us organized and on track throughout our entire wedding planning process. She went above and beyond to make helpful suggestions based on her past experience. She provided additional comfort and encouragement when planning got tough. Not only did she do all of this from the beginning despite us planning our Virginia wedding from Florida, but she remained flexible and helpful throughout our challenges of rescheduling and downsizing our wedding. While wedding planning can be stressful, especially amidst a global pandemic, Sue’s expertise and comforting attention to detail made the bumps in the road seem more manageable. In addition to all of her help leading up to the wedding, the support from her and her staff during our wedding weekend was exceptional. Their organization, friendliness and attentiveness were just what we needed and I am sure it wouldn’t have been the same without them. We had Sue and her team cater for both our rehearsal dinner and reception. All of our guests enjoyed the food and service! We particularly liked the Southern Fried Chicken and Grilled Petit Tender offered by Chef Shawn. If you are still looking for a catering team in the Charlottesville area then don’t overlook Blue Ridge Catering! If we had to do this all over again then we would work with Sue and her team in a heartbeat!

ok care of the bar service. The servers were very friendly and professional.

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ur wedding in August 2020. The price was more than reasonable for the services provided! We had a few guests who were gluten free and vegan. Sue worked with the chef to create custom meals for those guests at no extra charge. I can't say enough good things about the Blue Ridge Cafe Team!

were happy and had everything we needed. The food was delicious and the menu had so many wonderful options, it was hard for us to choose. They packed us to go boxes and put them in the limo so we had a snack later that night. I would highly recommend Sue and her team at Blue Ridge Catering.

sitation. I wasn't working with a wedding planner and Sue was patient enough to walk me through many of the details involved with planning such a large event. The food was wonderful and many of my guests complimented how polite and professional the staff was. They also assisted with set up and clean up which was a huge help to us.

lpful throughout the whole process. The staff was friendly, professional, and worked hard to make all of our guests happy. They took care of so much during the day of the wedding. On top of amazing service, the food was absolutely delicious! All of our guests loved the food! It was fresh and flavorful! I would highly recommend Blue Ridge Cafe and Catering to anyone planning any type of event including weddings.

presented in such beautiful arrangement. Everyone asked who prepared the buffet because was superb. The wait staff were so courteous and friendly with all the guests, making sure that everyone had everything they needed, even extra napkins. After the dinner, the wait staff cut the cake to precision. They cleaned the area and boxed the 'leftovers' and no one could even say the kitchen at the church hall had been used it was so clean. I can't say enough good things about the wonderful wedding reception I had thanks to the chef and staff at Blue Ridge Cafe and Catering.

Sue! It rained and thunder stormed three separate times during my outdoor wedding. Sue and her team continued all their duties in the rain with ease, moved our bar multiple times, and brought my husband and I drinking in the rain while we were taking pictures. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTMENT!

great advice and answered every question with extreme detail. The food was amazing and her staff really knows what they are doing. We had so many compliments and couldn't have been more satisfied.

xceptional - we had so many compliments. Sue coordinated everything with our vendors, including florist, photographer, bakery, DJ and site vendor. Every detail was attended to perfectly. They are very professional and led us through the whole process. Couldn't be happier with their food and service!

t of effort and support they put into our wedding day. We had met with other caterers but never walked away feeling comfortable. After our first meeting with Sue, the catering director, we knew we had found a gem! Sue was so organized and worked with every idea we had to make our wedding day exactly what we wanted. The food was fantastic but really the best part about Blue Ridge Cafe & Catering is the staff. Chef Shawn cooked on site and the staff took care of set up, clean up, food service, rentals, bartending... anything and everything!! Most importantly, we used Sue Dickau as our day of coordinator and she is a DREAM to work with!! Wedding planning can be stressful but we had so much contact with Sue throughout the planning process that by the day of our wedding it felt like she was a family member. Even when met with unexpected delays and rain, Sue had a solution. She was right on top of everything and effortlessly kept her cool, which eased so much anxiety for us. Truly our wedding day would not have been the same without Sue and the Blue Ridge Cafe staff. By far, the best decision we made!!!

as on top of everything and took any stress away that we had surrounding the catering of the event. Most importantly, our guests could not stop talking about how delicious the food was. Everything was hot, fresh, and served right on time. I also enjoyed how polite, happy, and attentive her staff was. Would definitely recommend Blue Ridge Café & Catering to any newly engaged couples!

vor and had a weird consistency. The only okay food was the mashed potatoes and stuffed pasta shells because the cheese had nice flavor. It’s unfortunate because I liked the staff, but food was one of the only things I wished I had done differently for my wedding - not good.

itional dishes. The food was delicious, served on time and heated to perfection, the staff was professional, friendly and so eager to please. BRC&C rates a 10 from beginning to end. A special thanks to Sue Dickau for arranging such a wonderful experience for my daughter's special day.

is amazing! Everyone was raving

happier with every aspect of what Blue Ridge Cafe offered. And not to mention the food... it was amazing! Tons of compliments from everyone, regarding the food quality as well as the service. I can't recommend them enough!

aterer. They are wonderful to work with and they are so professional and perfect at what they do. Wonderful!!!

get. They are VERY flexible which made them extremely easy to work with. Their day of service was wonderful. I highly recommend!

astic. Our parents hosted our families and wedding party at the restaurant for our rehearsal dinner and the dinner food was excellent. For our wedding we opted to do breakfast for dinner and everyone was very pleased. We had bacon, sausage, eggs, biscuits and gravy, breakfast potatoes, and fruit to eat and orange juice, tea, water and coffee to drink. They brought our food and drinks right to our venue, set up for us and allowed us to bring the chaffing dishes back the next day. We ended up having leftovers that we froze and continue to munch on and it's still so good over a week later! Sue was who I corresponded with and she worked very hard to make sure we got exactly what we wanted. I wouldn't trade my experience with them for anything! I highly recommend considering the Blue Ridge Cafe for any event in the area!

nd there was a good amount of it for each person. The wait staff they hired were very polite and attentive. They are very reasonably priced!