Exchange Events & Catering

We used Exchange Catering for our June Wedding at Keswick Vineyards and would give them more than 5 stars if we could!! They have an enormous menu to choose from with such a variety of food options (and signature cocktails)! It's hard to choose because everything looks and tastes delicious! Exchange Catering is the best wedding food I have ever had and, even better, their portions are incredibly generous. Our guests are still raving about the food! Another thing that amazed me is that they were willing to work with my husband's numerous allergies (as well as other guest allergies) to serve them an amazing dinner they could eat. I promise that hiring Exchange Catering will be one of the best wedding decisions you make!

We used Exchange Events for our wedding in October 2023. Jaclyn and company were incredibly accommodating and helpful from the very beginning and throughout the entire process. We loved everything we tried at our tasting so it was hard to narrow it down for the wedding but Jaclyn had the best recommendations. We still dream about the vegetarian orecchiette dish we served at our wedding, it was that good! The food was truly a 10/10 but the greatest value in working with Exchange Events was in adding Jaclyn on as our planner. While her culinary expertise and advice was super helpful, her wedding planning skills, connections, composure, and responsiveness were what makes her the best choice for a wedding planner. We worked with Jaclyn for almost a year ahead of our wedding and whether it was 9 months out or 1 month out she was always available to answer our questions and address our needs. And believe me, we had a lot of questions (and needs)! On top of her organizational skills and professionalism, the most memorable part about our experience was how comfortable we felt on the day of our wedding with Jaclyn in charge. We’ve been a part of other weddings that were unorganized and stressful but with her we didn’t have to worry about anything. Multiple people told us how relaxed we looked on our wedding day and we 100% credit that to Jaclyn and her team. She was worth every penny!

We are so happy we chose Exchange Events! There are many food options and we were happy with our buffet. Particularly, Jaclyn was a huge help before and on the day of our wedding. With many calls leading up to the wedding, we felt that we got to plan our wedding but she was instrumental in staying on track with planning and with suggesting vendors we hadn't booked (hair/makeup, buses, cake company, etc). The day of coordination made everything run perfectly, and despite a light drizzle she helped us have an outdoor ceremony! Highly recommend Jaclyn!

HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Exchange Events catered our wedding last week, and it was perfect! We got rave reviews about the food, the service, and the timeliness. There are so many food options with Exchange, and they're also willing to help build whatever menu you can envision! Possibly the best part of working with Exchange is that we hired Jaclyn as our planner, which was also possibly the best decision of the whole wedding planning process! She was fantastic to work with from the very first phone call. We don't live in Charlottesville, so her help in planning a Charlottesville wedding was invaluable. She gave us great ideas and connected us with great vendors. She was able to manage some complicated family relationships. And our wedding day was FLAWLESS. Everything was just...handled. By Jaclyn. Even our guests were raving about her! Do yourself a favor and book Jaclyn and the Exchange Events team! (Pictured: my husband exiting our wedding with a bag of leftovers Jaclyn packed up for us lol!)

amazing food! really great people :)

10/10 would recommend. Jaclyn and her team at Exchange Events served our wedding of 230+ people with DELICIOUS food and drinks! Our experience with the Exchange team started off on a great note with an incredible tasting about 11 months before the wedding. We were treated to a wonderful meal with plenty of opportunities to taste different dishes and had trouble narrowing down the menu - everything was delicious. The catering experience on the day of was perfect - the professionalism of the staff was exceptional, and all of the food was outstanding. The corn hush puppies, the tuna skewers, the fall panzanella salad, the salmon - everything was a hit! The whole experience was lovely from start to finish. Don't waste time trying to find a caterer - Exchange Events & Catering is the best choice. And I can't end this review without absolutely raving about Jaclyn who is hands-down the best planner around. She's the type of person you want on your team - she's calm and collected in every situation, she's absurdly organized and always five steps ahead, and she's a pleasure to work with. I cannot recommend her more highly. Hiring Jaclyn as our planner was by far the best decision we made when choosing our vendors.

We chose Exchange Events Catering for our October wedding and could not have been happier. They brought my husband's dream taco bar to life and were still able to put together a pulled pork bbq station with mac & cheese for me. The food was a hit! We received rave reviews from our families, and multiple people even told us it was the best food they've ever had at a wedding! They managed to make delicious comfort food with an elegant, sophisticated presentation. Furthermore, Jaclyn and her team were extremely reliable and communicative and they knew exactly how to work with our venue and other vendors. All of the staff, from the servers to cooks to bartenders were so professional. Do not hesitate to book Exchange Events, you will not be disappointed!

DeAndra and Exchange Events were wonderful to work with. The communication from contact to signing the contract, sampling the menu to the day of the wedding was professional and extremely helpful. The food was amazing and a huge hit with our guests. We couldn't have asked for a better caterer for our wedding.

Although we went with a more DIY/picnic family-style approach with BBQ Exchange for our wedding, the professionalism, willingness to work with us, and quality of food was beyond our expectations. The guests were raving about the deliciousness!

It is with immense joy and gratitude that we write this review for Exchange Events, who played a pivotal role in making our wedding day an absolute culinary triumph. From the first bite to the last, they exceeded all our expectations, leaving our taste buds dancing and our guests raving. From the initial tasting to the wedding day, Exchange Events displayed an unwavering commitment to excellence. They took the time to understand our culinary preferences, dietary restrictions, and vision for the menu. On the big day, they executed flawlessly. Our guests were treated to a gastronomic journey that left everyone eager for more. The hors d'oeuvres were a delightful prelude to the main meal, and the carefully curated signature drinks and late night snack elevated the dining and overall experience for our guests to new heights. We were also impressed by Exchange Events flexibility and ability to accommodate special requests. They effortlessly catered to the dietary needs of our guests, ensuring that everyone could enjoy the feast without worry. Their willingness to customize certain dishes to align with our preferences was greatly appreciated. Working with Deandra at Exchange Events was a pleasure throughout the entire wedding planning process. She was responsive, professional, and always ready to answer our questions and address our concerns. Her experience and expertise in the industry shone through in her guidance and recommendations. Exchange Events elevated our wedding day to a culinary masterpiece. Their dedication to exceptional cuisine, impeccable service, and genuine passion for creating memorable dining experiences were evident in every aspect of our wedding meal. If you're in search of a caterer who can turn your culinary dreams into reality, look no further! Our wedding was a feast for the senses, and we are forever grateful to them for making it an unforgettable culinary celebration. We wholeheartedly recommend Exchange Events to anyone looking to savor every moment of their special day.

I can't recommend Exchange enough! The food was delicious and the staff was super professional. The chicken and waffle bite appetizer was the star of the food show, but everything from the drinks to the tofu vegetarian option were amazing! We added on the coordination services, and Jaclyn was absolutely indispensable! She had everything running smoothly, was super organized and communicative leading up to the day, and gave us some great recommendations for vendors.

Exchange Events was a great caterer for our wedding! The food was delicious, many of our guest complimented it afterwards. And Deandra and the staff were professional and helpful leading up to the wedding and the day of, both to me and my husband and our guests. We recommend Exchange Events & Catering to anyone!

The Exchange Events team was very accommodating and knowledgeable. They worked with us to create a menu that reflected our favorite things and offered advice based on our venue. Everything was absolutely amazing at our tasting, but unfortunately that was not the case the day of our wedding. The salad looked like it was plated 8 days in advance, food was cold, risotto was undercooked and crunchy, and the bar started to shut down before last call was made. Things happen and most set the bar low for wedding food, but I guess I just expected more for the price.

We booked Exchange Events and Catering for our wedding, and we could not recommend them more. The tasting they coordinated with us was so helpful and tasty! The tasting made it so hard to make choices because everything was so good. All of our wedding guests raved over the food at the reception! They did great work and had a late night plate for my husband and I to have once we got to our hotel. They were amazing and I would recommend them for any event!

If amazing food & service is something you want for your wedding, look no further than Exchange Events. We booked them as a full service catering company + partial event planning (Jaclyn was instrumental) for our December '22 wedding and were absolutely thrilled with the outcome. Everyone was personable, professional, and accommodating. The food and cocktails that were created for us were incredible. Like, to the point where people are still complimenting us on the menu selection. Food was always a top priority for us on our wedding day & we were thrilled to have everything go off as smoothly as it did. While it is BBQ, it's an elevated form of BBQ that lends itself to formal events while still being comforting. I'm so glad Exchange Events also operates as a BBQ restaurant, because we will be back to celebrate our first anniversary :) If amazing food & service is something you want for your wedding, look no further than Exchange Events. We booked them as a full service catering company + partial event planning (Jaclyn was instrumental) for our December '22 wedding and were absolutely thrilled with the outcome. Everyone was personable, professional, and accommodating. The food and cocktails that were created for us were incredible. Like, to the point where people are still complimenting us on the menu selection. Food was always a top priority for us on our wedding day & we were thrilled to have everything go off as smoothly as it did. While it is BBQ, it's an elevated form of BBQ that lends itself to formal events while still being comforting. I'm so glad Exchange Events also operates as a BBQ restaurant, because we will be back to celebrate our first anniversary :) If you're in need of planning services & Jaclyn is accepting clients, book with her. She was so helpful in making our day cohesive, recommending additional vendors, and just generally being a friend throughout the whole process. We didn't feel the stress of wedding planning because we knew we had her to help us make decisions & keep us sane. I'm so thankful for all the work she did with us & behind the scenes - our perfect day would not have been perfect with out her.

The Exchange was a vital part of our wedding from our food to our wedding planner. First of all the food was hands down, amazing! We had a BBQ buffet with pulled pork, chopped brisket, fall vegetables, mac & cheese, beans and the fixings-- our guests couldn't stop raving about how fabulous the food was, in addition to our biscuit bar at cocktail hour (HOW FUN)!!! Wedding planner-- Although Hannah is no longer at The Exchange, we found and hired her through The Exchange as she was initially in charge of our catering. She held our tasting and I am so thankful that even after she opened up her own company (GO GIRL BOSS https://www.hannahroseeventdesign.com/) she still finished out our contract for our October 2022 wedding, almost a year after she had opened her independent company. This goes to show the level of service you get from Hannah. We never once felt like we were "a client that's job just had to be finished" or that we were any different as an Exchange client compared to her new clients. Now for our service that we received as Hannah being our wedding planner: How to put Hannah into a written review…There are not enough positive words to describe her. She went above and beyond for us before we even booked her (when she was just in charge of catering). She was my right hand throughout the past year and a half, our most valuable vendor booked, and my husband says she probably saved our marriage before we were married lol!! She was extremely responsive and never left me waiting, no matter the time of day. Hannah became so much more than a wedding planner and coordinator, she turned into a sweet, lifelong friend. She puts her heart and soul into her work and you can feel the love she has for weddings every step of the way. Booking Hannah was the best decision my husband and I made in our wedding planning process— thank you from the bottom of our hearts for everything!!

Exchange events was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. The food and service was phenomenal! Working with Jaclyn as our event planner was amazing. She is calm and thorough during the event and our wedding was perfect because of her work. I cannot express how grateful I am to everything she did for us throughout the planning process (all of our vendor choices came from her recommendations) through our wedding day. Would recommend Exchange Catering to anyone in the Charlottesville area!

The Exchange is the absolute best! We had the pleasure of working with Jaclyn and Carol Anne and I swear it was like having 2 extra coordinators helping with everything. They were incredibly organized throughout the process, providing any advice I requested as well. My bridal nerves were set at ease during the last walk through when we sat down together to outline the day. They had an answer to whatever issue that might arise. They were both super professional, but also incredibly kind. Now to the food itself - not a single guest went away without complimenting me on the food. Folks raved about the biscuit bar and how tender the meats were, the appetizers, etc. I truly don’t think you can go wrong with this choice. They even packed a to-go box for me and my husband!

I worked with the Exchange Catering for my wedding at the Renback Barn (also highly recommend). I cannot say enough good things about the Exchange catering. Jaclyn and Deandre were amazing to work with and the food was, not to be dramatic, life-changing. We had the brisket, salmon, and whole pig and it was all absolutely delicious. There is also the lovely highlight of the fact that working with Exchange Catering team is a total breeze. They are pros. They know exactly what they are doing; listen to all of their advice because they're right. Book now I promise you'll be glad you did.

We could not recommend Exchange Events & Catering more highly! We used them for our wedding catering, but have no doubt of their planning capabilities as well. Jaclyn in particular was invaluable - her knowledge of weddings in general but also of the local wedding vendors was a huge resource. Any question or request we had or that we were worried could be an issue was addressed or answered without a blink of an eye. When we were debating what other desserts to include, she not only recommended a few other vendors but also knew who was out of the office on vacation and may take a few days to respond. For our wedding itself, both the food and the service were fantastic. Multiple guests went out of our way to tell us how delicious the food was! And the team seemed to always be there when we would look around for someone, and always with a smile. The entire planning process with Exchange, from the menu selection, tasting, and securing of rentals, to the event setup/breakdown, was smooth and easier than we ever imagined it could be. When you book them, you are not only getting delicious food for your event, but also invaluable years of experience and familiarity with the Charlottesville wedding community. We highly, highly recommend!

Could not be happier with our selection of using Exchange catering and event planning, who came highlight recommended from our wedding venue (Keswick)! The food options for your event are endless, and all so delicious, which make it difficult to just pick a limited number! Special shout out to our coordinator Hannah Dubit, who came up with great ideas and recommendations for our horderves and dishes as well as unique specialty cocktails! The service during our wedding was excellent; it was timely and professional, and the food was AMAZING! We continue to receive compliments of how good the food was even two months after the wedding  Cannot go wrong with Exchange!

My husband and I got married in Charlottesville at the end of May and we are still receiving compliments on our food! Not only was the food incredible, but it was displayed so beautifully and matched our wedding style. Jaclyn is AMAZING, and worked with our planner to ensure our day went off without a hitch! I could not recommend Exchange Events enough! I am going to be looking for an excuse to use them again!

Oh my gosh. Do yourself a favor and book Exchange Events for your wedding. Everyone RAVED about our food. Even the vegetarians loved the cheesy grits and tofu option. We did fried chicken and pulled pork (we had ribs passed around), cheesy grits and green beans, and we did a plated salad. Cocktail hour had the best fried pickles and bruschetta, we also had a pretzel bar (it stole the show). We did hush puppies to go as a late night food before people got on the bus. They also let you bring your own alcohol which we did to save money and have some nicer options than regular domestics. Jaclyn and Carol Ann were so nice. Everyone was so organized and responsive too. Seriously, they were the most responsive and easy to work with vendor we had. Book them now!

We knew that Exchange Events would be the ideal combination wedding planner and catering team when we met with Jaclyn to talk through our vision for our wedding and she was able to perfectly describe the layout of our historic venue from memory! Jaclyn provided indispensable support through every step of our wedding planning - from recommending brilliant vendors, to using her excellent taste to help us select our rentals, to providing great suggestions for our meal choices. Our guests are still raving about the brisket that we served at dinner and the lamb meatballs that we offered during the cocktail hour (there are fantastic options for those avoiding meat too - my vegetarian friend claims that BBQ Exchange has the best smoked tofu in the whole state!). My husband and I also had a blast working with Jaclyn to come up with creative specialty cocktails that really captured the "spirit" of our relationship. It was so wonderful to not have to worry about a thing on the day of our wedding, as we had complete confidence in Jaclyn's ability to work through any issue that could arise. I will never forget walking into our reception and just gasping at how beautifully everything had been arranged - it's a treasured memory, and all thanks to Exchange Events. You won't regret hiring them!

One word - Spectacular! Everyone at my wedding came up to me or my family saying how blown away by the catering team they were. Jaclyn Grieger was the MVP! Nothing will stop her when it comes to providing 5-star service, not even a broken leg! I had people asking me "who is the girl on crutches carrying cases of beer?! She is amazing!" She ran her team at the highest level, and it showed. Rave reviews from our guests were still pouring in even more than a week later. The food could not have been more perfect - specifically the perfectly cooked beef (my mouth waters thinking about it). The drinks were phenomenal - specialty cocktails were Pomegranate Cosmos and Smoking Old Fashioneds! The dry ice in the Old Fashioneds was a huge hit! I had family members tell me later on that when they entered the barn they felt they had to straighten their ties based on the service they were provided upon entry. The accolades go on and on!

Exchange Events & Catering was great to work with. Hannah's attention to detail and prompt response made it super easy for us. Our wedding was out of the ordinary as we had two cuisines. They were happy to work with the other cater and knew exactly what we would need day of. We used exchange for both our rehearsal dinner and reception. The food was great and everyone enjoyed it. We highly recommend!

Must start out our review to share that our coordinator Hannah Dubit was absolutely incredible & I honestly could not imagine planning our wedding, or having the day go as smooth as it did without her! Between vendor recommendations, answering any of all of my (and my mom's) questions, providing life advice/calming my nerves of planning a wedding during covid-19 times, helping us last minute find a new vendor for transportation when ours canceled very close to the wedding date...I could go on forever. Hannah is so sweet & responsive & organized, and I would 1000% recommend having her as your wedding coordinator! On to the catering, it was out of this world! We had heard great reviews from colleagues and loved what we saw on the sample menu! They were very flexible in making small menu changes, and we officially fell in love at our tasting & couldn't wait for the wedding day to try everything again! Post-wedding, we have heard nothing but amazing reviews from our family & friends, with cocktail hour especially being a huge hit! (The lobster rolls & hushpuppies were huge favorites!) We can't recommend them enough!!!

I could not be more happy with Jaclyn and the Exchange Events crew! Jaclyn helped me plan my whole wedding and was there from day one to answer any questions I had along the way. She came up with great ideas for making my day special. She also helped put me at ease throughout the process. Day of, she stayed on top of everything and I never felt like I had to tackle any problems. The food was also DELICIOUS and our guests raved about it. Highly highly recommend!!

We had such a great experience and our guests raved about the food! We did BBQ buffet because how could you go wrong with that haha. The team did a great job at keeping our guests happy and all worked so hard. Would use them again!

Exchange Events and Catering was a fantastic choice for our wedding! The initial tasting was such an amazing experience. They allowed for me, my bride-to-be, and both of our sets of parents to come. We picked several options for each course to sample. They offered recommendations based on our interests, what was fresh given the season, and our price point. When we asked if we could do a certain dish a little differently, they happily obliged. It was a collaborative process where they offered their expertise and accounted for our own personal tastes. One such example was the creation of our signature drinks. When we mentioned we had two cats, one named Nash after Nashville and one named Charlotte after Charlottesville, we brainstormed different drinks that would live up to their names. The results was a Lemon Blackberry Old Fashion for Nash and a Thyme White Wine Sangria for Charlotte. The night of the rehearsal dinner and our wedding, the catering team really shined. We had BBQ Exchange, brick and mortar restaurant, for our rehearsal dinner and Exchange Events for the wedding. We had several of the staff members both nights though. The were fantastic both nights. They were so incredibly flexible with our schedule, even when we threw them some curveballs along the way. Robin in particular was very helpful in making sure we had what we need and making sure everyone was having a good time. The food was as good as we remember from the tasting. Some of my personal favorites were the friend green tomatoes, grits with pork belly, and salmon. It was all great though.

After divorcing another venue with in-house catering, the final venue for my daughter’s wedding celebration recommended (among others) Exchange Events and Catering outside of Charlottesville VA. I had reached out to all of the recommended caterers but Exchange was the most responsive/organized/informative/accommodating so we selected them for the event with no trepidation whatsoever. Hannah was our point of contact and from soup to nuts she did not disappoint. Great communication, thoughtful, patient, and knowledgeable about the venue due to past experience there…I just can’t say enough. She actually worked the event and that continuity was important to me, although I didn’t realize it until the night of! The tasting, months in advance of the event, was a lot of fun, allowing us to choose the tasting menu from a huge selection of choices, with enough selections for the tasting that made it a challenge (in a good way) to narrow the field. Our guests were very happy with the meal, particularly the appetizers and salad selection. As the mother of the bride, I was too distracted to notice what I was eating, but enjoyed some of the leftovers. Hannah delivered on my request for al dente green beans!! The bride and groom, also distracted, were able to really enjoy the food thanks to a high end “doggy bag” that Hannah arranged for them to take home that night. Finally, the Exchange team on the day of the event exceeded my expectations, from setting up to breaking down and everything in between. I highly recommend!

My wife and I hired Exchange Events for both catering and planning services for our July 2020 wedding (which turned into a July 2021 wedding). Hannah was our planner and exceeded all expectations in this capacity -- she was able to pick up all of our vendors from July 2020 and move them to July 2021, mitigating all of our anxieties (and resulting in no financial losses for us!). So, 6 months of planning turned into 18 months, but Hannah regularly checked-in with us and kept us accountable in organizing things on our end. She was incredibly easy to work with and took so much stress out of wedding planning -- from the smallest details, like creating a list of things we needed to bring to the venue day of, to much larger tasks like coordinating things across nearly a dozen vendors. We can't say enough amazing things about her planning skills. As for the catering -- this was also incredible!! Exchange did both our rehearsal dinner (BBQ) and our wedding meal (more fancy food, like rockfish and steak). The food was excellent (seriously - go check out the BBQ and get the pickles) and the staff was beyond professional and easy to work with.

I would highly recommend Hannah Dubit at Exchange Events & Catering for your next event. She helped me with all details for my son and daughter in law’s rehearsal dinner. Hannah is very organized and so pleasant to work with through out the process. You will be in good hands with Hannah!

Exchange was great! Food was delish (we especially loved / were complimented on the passed apps), everything for reception was setup just as requested, all rental dinnerware was available, and the team was super easy to work with! They even went to pickup our late night food from a specific vendor when that vendor wouldn’t deliver. Would highly recommend or re-book! 10/10

Exchange Events & Catering made our wedding everything we could've hoped for and more. Excellent service, communication, and delicious food. Seriously, the guests couldn't stop talking about the food. Hannah Dubit was our wedding coordinator, and she was an absolute life saver! The wedding would not have gone off without her! 10/10 would recommend Exchange Event and Hannah!!!

If you're looking for a caterer near Gordonsville, VA or the surrounding area, look no further than Exchange Events. Hannah and her team catered both my son's rehearsal dinner and wedding at 2 different venues this past weekend. The wedding was postponed for a whole year due to COVID and she kept us informed the whole time. Both events were nothing short of fabulous! Hannah misses no details, big or small! The food was delicious and she also helped to coordinate all of our other vendors. I'll be recommending them to anyone I know planning an event in the area.

Absolutely perfect wedding. Hannah Dubit our wedding planner was amazing. She handled all the details, answered all of our questions and made the day perfect for us all. We had an issue with one of the bridesmaids not having a bouquet of flowers due to our error and she pulled out her floral tape and made a bouquet in 5 minutes that was almost identical to the others. Very calm and professional, kept everyone on track and at the end of the night we just walked out with all of our supplies etc. loaded and waiting. We did not lift a finger. As far as the food, positively the best food we have ever had at a wedding. The guest were raving about the hors d'oeuvres and the dinner. The entire staff was very professional and prompt. Hannah's vendors were amazing as well. She had suggested a coach bus to take the wedding party back to the hotel and this was a perfect suggestion. My daughter said this was a magical night for her and one she will never forget. Hannah will always be in our memories as the perfect wedding planner!

As the mother and father of the bride, Hannah and Exchange Events & Catering made planning the perfect wedding a breeze. Hannah was amazing and worked with us in all stages of planning to create the perfect event! Hannah's vendor connections were all top notch and her ability to provide options to meet our daughter's vision was exceptional. The wedding ceremony went off flawlessly because Hannah left no detail unaddressed. She was calm, cool and collected throughout the entire wedding which allowed us to focus on our special day. It is unimaginable what this process would have been like without Hannah! Regarding the reception, countless people raved about the quality of the food. We chose to do stations with three different types of entires. The layout of the food stations was super efficient. Our guests expressed that it was the best food they have ever had at a wedding which was our experience as well. Four months before the wedding Hannah and Exchange events provided a tasting where we selected the three menu options and we were very comfortable that it was going to be a hit and it exceeded our expectations! Even at the end of our special day, Hannah and her team loaded up our car, leaving us with nothing to do but to enjoy a perfect send off. Hiring Hannah Dubit and Exchange Events & Catering was by far the best decsion we made in this process!

Everything about Exchange Events & Catering was exceptional. The food was delicious and all of our guests loved it. The buffet presentation was classy and the staff was very professional. Hannah Dubit was the best person to have coordinate our wedding. Throughout the planning process she was always available and made planning the wedding stress free. She created the perfect timeline and made our wedding day run so smoothly. There are not enough words to describe how amazing she truly is! Highly recommend Hannah and Exchange Events & Catering. Neither will disappoint!

BBQ Exchange was great! We loved our wedding coordinator, Hannah! She was a huge help with trying to plan a wedding out of state! She was so detail oriented and thought of everything. Everything was perfect. She even was at our beck and call throughout the day and made sure all our requests satisfied. She even made sure our families continued to be comfortable and had everything they needed throughout the day. The guests were amazed by how great the food was and how organized the catering staff was. I 100% recommend them for any event!!

ATTENTION: Stop your research and look no further - Exchange Events & Catering is the way to go!! Guests from our wedding raved over the food - be sure to check out their offerings by downloading a menu from their website, because they provide SO much more than just BBQ (but also, the best BBQ in VA if you want to go that route)! And while you are at it, BOOK HANNAH! I would recommend her a million times over. Thank you Exchange Events & Catering and Hannah for everything!!

Rehearsal dinner: Hannah and her staff made and served the best meal! We were very happy with the service, complemented by our guests about the delicious food and I was personally so happy working with Hannah. She is helpful, knowledgeable, experienced and patient with great suggestions if desired.

Getting married is stressful, but getting married during the middle of a pandemic is even more stressful! Exchange Events & Catering made the process seamless and we honestly would have not had the wedding I always dreamed of without their help! Jaclyn was there every step of the way, even when we had to move our wedding from May to September. Never once did I have to worry about the little details and EVERYONE loved the food! The night went perfectly! Top-notch company with the best staff around in Charlottesville! I HIGHLY recommend them booking them for your wedding!

If you are contemplating using BBQ Exchange...stop and book them IMMEDIATELY. Everything about our experience with them completely outdid what a caterer is expected to do. Hannah will become your new BFF and saving grace. She is beyond detail oriented and will ensure that everything about your special day is perfect. From ensuring that we had our signature drinks right after the ceremony while taking pictures to making sure that we had everything we could possibly need throughout the night, Hannah was on it!

We are so so so glad we hired Exchange Events for our wedding. We worked with Hannah and she was so responsive and helpful, especially with all of the last minute changes needed to accommodate state restrictions. They were extremely flexible and accommodating to ensure that all safety precautions were taken while still making the event feel “normal” and beautiful. They were also super helpful with navigating the rental process and suggesting what we needed. The food was amazing and the guests were all raving about how tasty it was. Hannah and the catering staff were so attentive to making sure that we were able to eat between being bombarded with guests and photos. They made all transitions go seamlessly, from pre-ceremony beverages, to cocktail hour and dinner. From the tasting and setting the menu to finalizing floor plans and layouts Exchange Events helped make the planning process go smoothly and their professionalism the day of was outstanding. Thank you, Hannah, for everything!!!

My husband and I got married back in October. We used Exchange Events for the rehearsal dinner in the Old Metropolitan Hall and for our wedding at Castle Hill Cider, with tremendous help from our coordinator, Hannah Dubit, who is absolutely amazing! From the first food tasking... which all the food is amazing, you could tell how passionate Hannah and the Exchange Events team is about weddings which made the chaotic process much easier for me to plan. You could tell from the first visit they were very well seasoned and gave really valuable input which I needed because I stink at planning parties... nonetheless a wedding. Hannah, was amazing throughout the whole process, with regular check ins, quick responsiveness, and some serious patience... its not easy dealing with indecisive brides and particular mothers. Hannah was so organized, it made keeping track of all of the vendors a breeze. Our guests had nothing but wonderful things to say about the food! We did BBQ for the rehearsal, and steak and salmon for the wedding and it was amazing! As well as, all the sides and hors d'oeuvres, which they worked with us to make it somewhat seasonal since it was fall. During the wedding, Hannah was so attentive to my husband and I, and did a great job of herding around our slightly rowdy wedding party. Hannah made sure we were always attended to, with food or refreshments, she even found an energy drink for husband which was not on the cocktail menu. Hannah is a saint, we had the best time and our wedding went off without a hitch thanks to her and Exchange Events! I'd give more than 5 stars!

From the first phone call we made to Exchange Events until the final bite of food was consumed at the reception, everything about our experience was extraordinary. Hannah Dubit was AMAZING to work with!! Her combination of professionalism with a very personal touch gave me confidence throughout the planning process. Hannah's response time to every text, call or email was so impressive. She was calm, confident and patient with us while we made decisions. Her creative suggestion to serve our meal "family style" was perfect for our reception and our guests were so complimentary of it. Hannah guided us through our menu selection and we could not have been more pleased with the food. It was beautiful AND delicious. I was very impressed with the passed appetizers before the dinner. They tasted excellent and were served at the perfect temperature. The crab cakes tasted as if they had just come out of the oven. Our dinner was perfect - there's not one thing I would change about it. The late night snacks of chicken and waffles were a huge hit with our guests. Hannah Dubit and Exchange Events helped make our wedding spectacular. I HIGHLY recommend them.

I cannot thank them enough, their team was absolutely outstanding and made our day so incredibly perfect. I will absolutely be recommending them and am just still so impressed with their commitment and service! Including our rehearsal dinner! Absolutely amazing food, communication and set up/takedown service. I had a cold during our wedding and they consistently brought me hot tea all night (and a fresh margarita for my husband as well). It was so wonderful to work with them from the very beginning!

Hire Exchange Events! Jaclyn & the team were so wonderful to work with. Not only were they incredibly organized and responsive before, during, and after our wedding weekend (selecting a menu, coordinating vendors, etc.), but they were also so calm and level-headed during what could've felt like a crazy busy day. They helped us feel prepared, but were also ready to adapt day-of when needed. I am so grateful for their role in helping our wedding day feel so special and would trust them with an event of any size! Plus, the food was amazing...

Booking Exchange Events was hands down the best decision we made in the wedding planning process. Hannah went above and beyond our expectations and helped with every aspect of the wedding. Any time I got a little lost in planning, Hannah was there to provide support. The organization, timely responses, thoughtfulness are just a few of the things that really made us feel comfortable. Highly recommend this amazing team!

We used Exchange Events & Catering for our Rehearsal dinner and Wedding at Mount Ida. The food and the service both nights was fantastic! Everyone raved about how delicious everything was! We did steak and rockfish for rehearsal and BBQ for the wedding. Jaclyn was our wedding planner and she did a fantastic job! I could not have planned my wedding without her she went above and beyond! I highly recommend Exchange Events & Catering!

I absolutely fell in love with Exchange after my first conversation with Hannah! She listened to what my vision was and executed it absolutely perfectly! They are so flexible and incredibly easy to communicate with! Could not recommend them enough!

Where do we even begin?? We had originally selected Exchange Catering for many reasons: the reviews were amazing, the presentation in pictures was SO cute, and they had a PICKLE BAR. All of this would have been sufficient for a 5 star review, but it got so, so much better. When I began to discuss our wedding plans with Hannah (my contact at BBQ Exchange), and I mentioned I needed a planner, it was then we learned that BBQ Exchange had event planning services. Hannah was kind and helpful on the phone but it was after speaking with other planners that I knew, Hannah was my girl. Hannah was SO involved from the very first day in terms of event coordination and menu selection. She consistently responded to our emails within an hour, sometimes within minutes. She was always kind, reassuring, helpful and really had an amazing eye for things. She kept our budget in mind and was so conscious of that throughout the entire planning experience. My parents, MOH, myself and my fiance, never felt like a bother to Hannah. When the wedding came, Hannah made sure everything was extremely calm, on schedule and it was truly smooth sailing. The wedding was amazing and the food was delicious. We heard several times that it was the best wedding food our guests had ever had. We never wondered whether our guests were having fun, or knew what to do. From making sure every vendor was on the same page to bringing us drinks and food throughout the night, Hannah took care of EVERYTHING. She was truly one of the most important parts of our wedding. I cannot recommend Hannah and the BBQ Exchange staff enough! We are practically still gushing from the wedding and we know it has a lot to do with Hannah and her team.

We used Exchange Catering for our wedding day in June at the Market at Grelen. They were SO amazing to work with! The whole process before and during the wedding day was very smooth, professional, and efficient. Jaclyn was extremely knowledgeable and helpful during our tasting and creation of our final menu. It is evident that her and her team are very passionate about their work. All of our guests LOVED our food! Everyone we see after the wedding keeps mentioning how amazing it was. We had a bbq station along with balsamic chicken with delicious sides. We also had a preceremony refreshment station that was such a wonderful touch! My husband and I highly recommend Exchange Events! We are so happy and grateful that we had them as our caterer for our wedding day!

Seriously the BEST catering team to work with! Hannah was amazing, and I owe so much of my wedding going perfectly to her and her team. I can't even put into words how ideal my wedding was and the food was spectacular! I had multiple guests comment that it was the best food they've ever had at a wedding. BOOK THEM! You won't regret it!