Old Blue BBQ

Old Blue BBQ and their team did an absolutely incredible job for our wedding. From the delicious food to the beautiful décor and thoughtful day-of support, every part of the experience exceeded our expectations. We would enthusiastically recommend Old Blue BBQ to any couple planning a wedding or anyone looking for memorable catering for a future event. Chef Stephen and the culinary team truly delivered. Our passed appetizers—the Moink Balls, Mini Mushroom Gruyère Empanadas, and Smoked Chicken Wings—were a huge hit. Guests were practically waiting by the doors for the servers to come around again, especially for the Moink Balls! The dinner buffet was just as memorable: Caribbean Rum Chicken, Hot Honey Salmon, and Chesapeake Vegan Crab Cakes. Our guests are still talking about how delicious everything was. The chicken was juicy, perfectly smoky, and paired beautifully with the sauces. The Hot Honey Salmon was a crowd favorite, and several guests said the Chesapeake Vegan Crab Cakes were among the best vegetarian wedding options they had ever had. Carol was truly the other star of the show. From the moment we walked into our tasting and saw the beautiful tablescape, we knew we were in good hands. She was so fun to work with—reliable, responsive, and incredibly creative. Her talent shined through in the magical buffet setup, which matched our wedding theme perfectly, and in the thoughtful advice she gave as she helped us incorporate Bride Share items into our reception décor. The Bride Share program was such a meaningful and practical part of our experience. It helped us cut costs while giving us access to unique décor pieces from the Old Blue warehouse; it honestly felt like a personal shopping spree. Carol worked with us to create mock-ups for everything from the centerpieces to the sweetheart table, giving us a clear vision and helpful guide for the wedding day. We also loved having a place to donate items we no longer needed after the wedding. Because we experienced firsthand how helpful Bride Share can be, we were happy to give back and hopefully be a blessing to future brides. On the wedding day, Carol was a saving grace in so many moments. We trusted her completely to execute the buffet and table settings, and she stepped in to help us navigate a last-minute pivot with the cake. She also made sure we had food and drinks throughout the day, which meant so much in the middle of all the excitement. Having Carol as part of our wedding was a true blessing, and we would choose Old Blue BBQ again in a heartbeat.

The team at Old Blue BBQ is nothing short of amazing! Our great experience started with our guided tasting, which was a delicious meal and personal commentary from Stephen. He was able to accommodate several dietary requests and even threw in some gluten free versions of the appetizers and the mac and cheese just for me (the bride) and our bridal party! Triana was our main point of contact and she was incredible. She was prompt with her communication and answered our many questions to help us prepare the perfect event. She was so friendly all the time! When it came to the big day, we had weather concerns so we ended up moving the ceremony inside - however, the team jumped into action a few hours before when we thought we could still proceed with our outdoor ceremony and helped set up all of the chairs in just a few minutes! Then, when we changed our plan and delayed the ceremony literally at the last second, they pivoted effortlessly, opened the bar early, and made sure our guests were taken care of as we figured out our new setup. Any time something needed to be shifted or changed throughout the night, the team was there to handle it and they handled it with grace! They were also so helpful at the end of the night with clean-up. Everyone went ABOVE AND BEYOND!! Our wedding would not have been nearly as successful without this incredible team. We are so thankful to everyone at Old Blue BBQ for making our event a success! As a final note - they were very affordable compared to the other quotes we received, and the level of service we got absolutely made every dollar worth it. Make sure you take advantage of their in-house decor - we used a few of their items to finish our tablescapes but they had so many options available to us at no additional cost! Their food is delicious - we had so many guests compliment our meal both the night of the wedding and in the week following! Highly highly recommend Old Blue BBQ!