Old Blue BBQ

! We got tons of compliments on the food at our wedding - our guests LOVED IT. Additionally, their staff was so incredibly helpful and kind throughout the process and really helped us in planning and making our wedding awesome. They also have a bride share of decor from past weddings, which we utilized and totally took something off our busy plates! If you are in the DMV area and want to serve BBQ at your wedding, we highly recommend going with Old Blue BBQ. They will not disappoint! 

our wedding, and had reached out to OB-BBQ. Our budget was extremely tight due to the last minute cancellation and he really worked with us. Stephen had great communication all the way up to the day of and helped us save as much money as we could. On the day of, he took the time to introduce himself to me and told me if I needed anything at all to reach out to him. We hired OB-BBQ for their food and bar service. The workers he brought from the shop were professional and super friendly. They left the reception area spotless at the end of the night and did what the venue requested! Would hire again and again!

ing process feel smooth from start to finish. We created a menu for our wedding reception that felt unique to our tastes, as well as fit ting our guests' multiple dietary restrictions. On the day of, the catering and rentals team made the flow of cocktail hour into dinner service seamless from start to finish. The bartender kept the drinks flowing the entire night and could not have been more kind! If you are looking for a unique and delicious meal for your wedding reception, look no further than Old Blue!

they could find Old Blue to eat there again! Beyond the food, Kari and Anna are fantastic to work with: responsive, organized, great sense of humor, and clearly experienced in handling all the details. An unexpected bonus was their “wedding warehouse” of rental supplies, which helped us cut costs without cutting corners and was such a generous and helpful feature. If you want incredible food, thoughtful service, and a team that really knows weddings, go with Old Blue BBQ!

g was. Everyone went home happy and full. If you are considering Old Blue for your event, the tasting will be very difficult because it is all incredible. Not only was the food amazing but Kari and her staff made the planning and the event seamless. I was able to borrow decor from their library - not only do they have great stock of things to borrow but it’s a cost and stress saver too. Kari and her team got it all set up to make for the wonderful atmosphere we were going for. The decor arrives with Old Blue and their staff and they took it home that night after doing a great job of cleaning up. They also hired bartenders for us. Cannot say enough good things about Old Blue’s catering for my wedding.

e; however, I didn't know how amazing the catering staff would be in planning, supporting, and executing our wedding. From the start Kari and Anna helped me plan the entire event - food, tent, seating, sequence of events. They came to my venue (my house) 3 times before the wedding to ensure the set up was perfect. In addition, Old Blue BBQ has a free Brideshare of decor - signage, table decorations, artificial flowers, vases...all the things you are looking to buy on Amazon and Temu they loan for free. Lastly, I can't emphasize enough how professional, dedicated, and friendly the catering staff is. Both Kari and Anna became my friends as they supported my wedding. I truly appreciated them and would hire Old Blue BBQ again to support any celebration.

n and our guests raved about the food. Being able to borrow decor from Old Blue free of charge is also a great perk!

l states away and could not have been more pleased with the process and results. We desired great BBQ and fantastic event coordination and got it in Kari’s team. From the communication, to the tasting, to the suggestions, to the setup and decorations, to the clean up - Kari was an absolute gem. And the food. Oh my goodness. As a BBQ buff I am always concerned about catered smoked meats. Not here. Old Blue is the real thing. We received multiple compliments on the food we served. And I may have kept eating the leftovers all weekend long. If we ever have another event in the area I am only contacting one place.

arbecue! Not only that, they made a special regional dish at the grooms' request, and another regional hors d'ouevre at my daughter's request (the bride). They worked very closely with us to make sure the food was exactly what we wanted. I don't know any other caterer who would even consider this! Days after, people were still raving about the food! This review is not complete without a big thank you to Keri - who helped immeasurably with decorating, and preparing for the reception - she is awesome! In fact the whole team is amazing! They are in Alexandria, but they cover most of northern Virginia. I highly recommend this caterer for any party or celebration!

whole planning process, Kari and team did an amazing job explaining to us what they needed from us and were more than happy to answer our endless amount of questions. Months later we still get comments about how good the food was. Finally, the bridal share was an absolute lifesaver for us as it helped us get a lot of ‘one off’ items that are needed for a wedding.

uctuating guest count last minute. She even made an additional trip to my venue pre-wedding day to make sure all the logistics were in order. My only request was that I got to eat mac and cheese on my wedding day and they absolutely delivered! The food was top notch and my guests were talking about it all weekend. Even with a buffet service, the team was kind enough to bring plates to my grandparents at the table and they packed up to to go boxes for my husband and I to eat that night. They are truly the type of vendor that cares about you as a person and not about how your event fits into their portfolio. Thank you Kari and team for an excellent night!

nal walkthrough the week-of to make sure everything was perfect. Kari and Amanda were SO helpful. We didn't have a wedding planner or day-of coordinator, but we truly didn't need one because they were SO on top of it and extremely generous with their time and resources. They really are a full service team - they did all the decor and brought all the table linens, tables, etc. They arranged absolutely everything and made sure the transitions from ceremony to cocktail hour to reception/dancing were perfect. They (FOR FREE) provided table decor (candles, table #s, vases) through their "Bride Share" program. We also dropped off all our own alcohol/signs/rug/welcome table stuff to their office the week before the wedding - this was SO helpful so we didn't have to bring it all to the venue ourselves. Kari in particular was SO responsive helping us plan every detail. It goes without saying, the food was incredible! Everyone loved it (even vegetarians) and raved about it after. They staffed the bar and whole event, made sure we ate, helped with the cake cutting (we also did their dessert package and just got a small cake for the formal cutting), packed us food to go, and cleaned up everything. SO easy to work with and affordable. No stress at all. They were looking for ways to save us money and we felt like we didn't compromise anything but still got a great price. Highly recommend!!!

truly care about what they do. They made everything a breeze with food and tables/chairs/linens. The menu they have to choose from has a great variety. Our guests could not stop raving about the food, saying how flavorful everything was. They do all setting up and cleaning up and will help with any decor set up as well. They even have a bridal share where you can borrow decor from previous weddings so you don't have to buy everything yourself. So if you want amazing food that will keep your guests wanting more, you definitely need to go with Old Blue.

of coordinator, went above and beyond both before the wedding and day of. Taking care of all the little details to make sure everything was perfect and ran smoothly. She knows how to run an event and helped make the day memorable.  As for the mouth-watering food. We knew it was good from the tasting but after dinner, we had almost every guest tell us it was the best BBQ and wedding food they have had. The brisket was totally the star of the show, but the apps and sides were huge hits.  The staff for the wedding was professional and so helpful. Bartenders were friendly and made good drinks. The event staff worked quickly to change over the venue space from the ceremony to dinner and did a great job getting things cleaned up at the end of the event. Couldn't have asked for a better wedding, thanks to Old Blue BBQ!

like I dreamt but she assured me it would all run smoothly (which of course it did). She became someone I could talk to like a friend and I can’t wait to work with old blue again, specifically with Kari. 10/10 recommend for brides and events!

ion and generosity, that my family knew we had to use them again! They had never worked at our venue before, however they were proactive and visited/met with the owners of our venue to scope out the space and make sure they were all on the same page. We were so impressed by this and knew we were in such great hands! We completely trusted Old Blue with our wedding, which relieved us from so much stress through the wedding planning process. We worked closely with both Kelly and Kari and they were both so sweet, patient, friendly, creative, fun and accommodating with our many questions and adjustments we made along the way. They were terrific from start to finish. The highlight of Old Blue is their bride share that’s included! They have so much variety of cute decor that fits any style. We received many compliments from guests on how they loved their meals. They were also very accommodating with my groom’s gluten-free needs and one of our guest’s vegan need. We just love Old Blue and plan on picking up their food for regular dinners from now on. Thank you Old Blue BBQ!!

ndly, flexible - They work with you to take care of you. The food is awesome. The brisket was everyone's favorite, but everyone raved about everything from the signature drinks to passed apps too. Classy and professional. Original sauces and twists on original bbq favorites, you will not be disappointed - And most importantly, you can trust Kelly and Old Blue to take care of you!

tion and detail to some of myself, and my families gluten allergies and we even got to eat mac&cheese and corn bread on my wedding day without fear of being sick!! Kelly was almost like an extra wedding planner for us, going above and beyond multiple times outside of what I ever expected from a catering company. My wife and I seriously wanted to stay and hang out with her team because they were just so down to earth, helpful and COOL! We can't wait for our next party to have for an excuse to order more BBQ!! Thank you for everything.

nd seating (our two biggest needs), they added so many special touches to make our ceremony & cocktail hour look gorgeous. They worked seamlessly with our venue and coordinator, and we never had to worry about a thing. Not to mention the staff was incredibly professional and the food - THE FOOD! - was was unreal. We would heartily recommend Old Blue to anyone looking for a caterer - they are such a wonderful gem to the DMV.

initially drawn to Old Blue for their excellent food, service and bride share (wedding decor they have accumulated). Like many 2020 weddings, we ended up postponing and Old Blue was not only flexible but Kelly was incredibly nice and supportive as we worked through rescheduling (twice!). The actual wedding went off without a hitch, largely due to Kelly and her staff. Not only was the food and service excellent, but Old Blue handled the set-up, room flip, breakdown, and table decor - a lot of which we got from their bride share (we did not need a day of or event coordinator). On top of hiring them for our wedding, we have ordered take out from them several times which has always been great!

ning process and everything they did was so thoughtful and for the benefit of making sure our wedding day went well. The food was fantastic, bar service, set up and breakdown, everything. They were so accommodating and great to work with!

beyond. Guests were blown away by the quality of their food and their cocktail/ bar service. We are very thankful for kelly and kari’s help and for how friendly and personable each member of their staff was. We will continue to use old blue in the future because they are the gold standard.

dding caterer, this needs to be at the top of your list. The go above an beyond to make sure your day is what you dreamed it would be.

so much experience working with the venues in the area as well as catering itself which helped us tremendously with so many of our decisions. Kari and Kelly were beyond helpful, friendly, fun, understanding, patient, and accommodating with our many questions, changes, and individual needs. We love them! We trusted them wholeheartedly and were so excited that they were a part of our day! The bridal share inclusion is one of the most unique and beneficial aspects of Old Blue BBQ. Any bride-to-be would fall in love with their adorable decor! Our guests raved about the meal and we plan on picking up their food on the regular from now on. Thank you and love you Old Blue BBQ!

told us it was the best wedding food they'd ever had - including vegetarians and vegans) but Kelly and Kari made the process SO SEAMLESS! We has to reschedule our wedding due to Covid, and the team was so accommodating with switching venues, dates and menus since we went from a fall to summer menu - they even let us come in to do another tasting! Not only were they incredible caterers, but they also acted as partial wedding planners as well, assisting and making suggestions for our with our timeline, table decor, etc. etc. Don't hesitate - hire Old Blue BBQ!!

more important to me as a bride planning a wedding with unexpected COVID complications, the team at Old Blue took so much off of my plate. They have decor you can borrow, they worked seamlessly with my venue 48 fields so I barely had to think about anything set up/decor related, they transported all of our alcohol and decor to the venue (I dropped it off with them the week before), and had awesome suggestions for bar menu etc. The team on the day of was super fun and did a great job (even making sure that I got the last of the mac and cheese sent home with me!). Could not have made a better choice for our caterer!

buffet (inclusive of vegans, vegetarians, and those with allergies). Everything was delicious: brisket, salmon, pulled chicken, mac and cheese, Brussels sprouts, and appetizers. The sauces were such a hit! Most importantly, Kelly was so supportive and calming throughout the planning process. She patiently answered our silly questions, our frantic phone calls, and even helped me bustle my dress in the height of the dance floor fun. We will be reaching back out if we ever plan another big event. Love you guys!

adjust our order down due to COVID. They also rolled with the punches when we called two days before the event to make a few changes due to the weather (swapping out some cold beverages for warm ones at the hospitality booth and throughout the reception).

and helpful anytime we had a question or needed to change something. The food is PHENOMENAL... some of the best BBQ and mac n' cheese I've ever had in my life. 10/10 would recommend!

. She helped with the decor and guided us through their decor-sharing program which saved us money on centerpieces. I really felt that she listened to our concerns and needs. We would absolutely love to hire Old Blue (especially Kari) for another event. Additionally, the food is incredible. We had so many guests going for seconds on the ribs and mac n' cheese. Additionally, their crisps are the perfect fall dessert. Thank you to Kari and everyone at Old Blue!

, my wife and I had planned to do tasting with other potential caterers, but after the tasting with Kari and Old Blue, we were seriously blown away and ended up booking them that day! Needless to say, we were not disappointed by our decision and they were AWESOME throughout the rest of the planning process and on our wedding day. First thing to note - The food was INCREDIBLE. I've had good BBQ, but Old Blue is not just a run-of-the-mill BBQ spot - Old Blue is definitely in the top tier in the DMV area. My friends and family are not usually ones to comment on food at weddings, but I had guests reach both during and after the wedding praising the food and asking me where Old Blue was so they could order BBQ from them! In addition to great food, Old Blue had incredible service throughout the entire process! Before the wedding, Kari was always available to help when we had questions or concerns. Before we booked, she worked with us on price to keep us within our budget! Once we booked them, Old Blue gave us access to their bridal share - which has tons of decorations, centerpieces, etc that they allow you to use for your wedding. This is a huge time and money saver when it comes to figuring out that part of the wedding! On the wedding day, Old Blue's team was so friendly, helpful, and fun throughout the night! Our wedding was during COVID, so the team had extra precautions/ measures they had to put in place, which they did a great job of implementing and following to keep guests safe. I legitimately have no complaints about even a small detail - Old Blue and the team were awesome and we were extremely happy we booked them! Our guests were very impressed by not only the delicious food, but also the food & bar service they provided as well. If you book Old Blue, you will not be disappointed, and your guests will rave about the food and the friendly service!

LOVED not only the food but every detail of the day. The food was incredible--so much so that we barely had leftovers because everyone kept going back for more! They were great in helping us work with our price-point. They also have a great bride-share service where you can choose lots of fun centerpiece decor for the day. It was awesome not having to worry about purchasing vases, wood rounds (which are crazy expensive!), table numbers, or any of those other details and know they had me covered (another huge savings for us!). Kari was incredibly on top of everything leading up to the wedding and helped me think of things I would have otherwise never thought about. The day of the event, Kari's team was ON IT. They consistently checked in with me and my husband to see if we needed anything at all, and even checked in on our family members and catered a little more to them too. The waitstaff was incredibly friendly and helpful to all of our guests, and truly helped make the day so awesome. The bartenders were also truly great--they kept our guests happy, and if our guests were starting to get a little too "tipsy" they mellowed out the drinks or helped them find some good ol' H2O. :) We will recommend them time and time again, we really couldn't have chosen a better vendor for catering! If they're on your list, BOOK Old Blue BBQ!

deshare), layout, dinnerware rentals, getting beer kegs, etc. Really, they were up for helping with almost anything and they delivered on all fronts. Kari also handled last minute changes, family tensions, and stress flawlessly. She was extremely attentive, friendly, and supportive throughout the process.This is all without even mentioning how amazing their food is. SERIOUSLY AMAZING! We go nonstop compliments on the dinner and all of my work friends were discussing their favorite appetizers when I returned to work. During the wedding they were very attentive of my husband and I, making sure we had eaten and gotten anything we needed. This was a must during the hustle and bustle of it all! I would hire Old Blue first and then pick a venue based on where they can work. We loved them that much. They also have great suggestions on other vendors! Don't miss out on hiring this amazing crew!

it was the best wedding meal they ever had! Kelly was so easy to work with and talked to us like friends, not a stuffy client-vendor relationship. The barbecue is out of this world! They also provided small bottles of sauce and bags of spice rub as a parting gift for our guests which everyone loved. The day of our wedding the catering staff was supremely professional and I honestly never saw any of them, yet the food continued to be replenished and the whole set up looked polished and beautiful. It was clear from our conversations and meeting with Kelly that she is a seasoned professional, as she had TONS of amazing advice about our entire wedding vision and schedule. Another plus of using this company is they have tons of free décor to select from for your event. It's mostly rustic but it worked in our downtown cocktail bar venue just fine. Kelly: Thank you so much for making our wedding amazing!!

rk and salmon. My husband and I had no real plan for our wedding and Kellie and Kari totally guided us into an awesome event and handled all the logistics. We even dramatically switched venues and the theme in the middle of planning. The whole event turned out to be seamless and stress free!

!). And the food - to die for. Everyone is still raving about it. Kelly and her team took such good care of all our guests, but especially us, making sure we had food and beverages all night. They also helped us out so much with allowing us to choose a lot of our decor from their Brideshare collection, which was super helpful!! We can't wait to figure out a way to use them again - soon!!

d her staff took such great care of our family and friends. Working with Old Blue was a great experience throughout and we could not recommend them more highly!

lp I received from them was priceless. I didn't have a wedding planner, but Shannon at Old Blue BBQ was on top of every detail down to the welcome table, seating chart, bars, etc. She came out to our venue to look around and gave us many ideas/provided many necessary extras that I didn't even think of. I definitely recommend Old Blue BBQ!

o laid back, easy to work work with and put a premium on how we wanted the day to go. The food is incredible, all our guests were raving about the ‘classy bbq’ style. They set up stations for us to create tapas-like small plates, avoiding the long line buffet problem. We really appreciate the whole crew at Old Blue!

are, help with all the rentals, and perfect day-of-execution. And of course, THE FOOD ... let me tell you about the food. It is a show stopper - people are still talking about our wedding food as some of the best BBQ they've ever had. Everything was fantastic and all of their staff was just absolutely delightful. I cannot say enough good things about Kelly and the whole crew at Old Blue.

off. We did not have a wedding planner or day of coordinator, but Kelly was extremely integral in making our wedding flow and go on without a hitch. She and the rest of the staff worked their magic the day of, through sun and unexpected rains. We were hooked from our first tasting and all the food on our wedding day did not disappoint! Absolutely delicious BBQ with variety for us to personalize our menu. It was difficult to decide because everything was so tasty! We can't say enough positive things about Old Blue BBQ. Thanks Kelly and Stephen for making our wedding unforgettable!

e process. First of all, the food is down-right delicious. You’ll have such a hard time choosing the menu for your big day because everything is so yummy! We especially loved the mac & cheese and maple dijon brussel sprouts, but you truly cannot go wrong :) While the food is amazing, working with Kelly truly made our experience. She is so professional, knowledgeable, and kind, and consistently went above and beyond to make our wedding day perfect. From sharing ideas on place settings, providing guidance on day-of logistics, and answering our many questions along the way, Kelly was such a joy to work with and honestly helped relieve so much of our stress leading up to the big day. During the planning process, she thought of all the finer details that we would have missed, and also spent time walking us through Old Blue’s ‘bride share’ space to pick out décor pieces that we wanted to incorporate into our reception. In addition to the awesome food and Kelly’s expertise, the option to use lanterns, votive candles, and other accessories from the bride share will make you feel even more like you’re getting the most bang for your buck! On the day of, Kelly was so helpful and made sure everything went off without a hitch! She truly played such an instrumental role in making our dream wedding a reality, orchestrating the set-up of the cocktail hour & reception space, directing our guests to the buffet in an orderly manner, styling our dessert bar, and staying in command of everything. We could not have been happier with our experience with Old Blue BBQ, and highly recommend Kelly and her team!

day. The food was AMAZING the service was OUTSTANDING. Every wedding has its hiccups and Shannon handled it all so well I didn't know anything had gone wrong until after the wedding was over. I cannot recommend Old blue enough. They truly made my wedding day the special successful day that it was. P.S. get the Brussels sprouts they are to die for

e the same, especially when you are planning a wedding from across the country combined with turning into a crazy stress filled bride as the day grows closer, and the care and responsiveness that we received from these two honestly helped us not lose our minds. From the day we had the tasting (honestly only ended up having a tasting with them because they were so great from day 1) to the day of everything was of the highest quality. They handled the service, the bar, and most importantly the food....and we STILL over a year later get comments on the food. Plus they brought out apps and drinks to the bridal party during pictures and made us a plate at the sweetheart table. We cannot sing their praises enough and they truly helped our day run smoothly and made it memorable.