About This Vendor
Bringing People Together With Exceptional Barbecue
Old Blue BBQ strives to bring fresh ideas and flavors to barbeque while using recipes and techniques that highlight our appreciation for the regional barbecue styles that have defined tradition for generations. From our award-winning South Carolina Style Mustard Sauce atop our hardwood smoked pulled pork to our mouthwatering brisket burnt ends, Old Blue BBQ encompasses “low and slow“ to achieve barbeque perfection that is impossible to resist. Whether you like South Carolina style pulled pork, Texas brisket, or Kansas City pork ribs, Old Blue BBQ has the flavors for you.
Details
Cuisine
American, BBQ, Cajun, Southern, Southwestern, Specialty
Dietary Options
Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Sugar Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Food & Catering
Buffet, Catering Clean Up, Catering Delivery & Setup, Family Style, Menu Tastings, Passed Appetizers, Servers
Awards and Affiliations
Old Blue BBQ Reviews
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Reviewed On 10/29/2017 by Molly d
Old Blue BBQ was the most incredible wedding caterer we ever could have imagined! Kelly was absolutely amazing every step of the way, from the first day we contacted her to the day off. We did not have a wedding planner or day of coordinator, ...
Reviewed On 10/07/2017 by Shea L
One of the absolute best decisions we made for our wedding was hiring Old Blue BBQ as our caterer! From the initial tasting, to the day-of, Kelly was fantastic throughout the entire process.
First of all, the food is down-right delicious. You...
Reviewed On 8/16/2017 by Liz B
Old Blue BBQ IS LEGIT! We cannot speak highly enough about them and there team. We worked specifically with Shannon and Kelly and they were amazing. Not all wedding vendors are made the same, especially when you are planning a wedding from acro...
Reviewed On 6/28/2018 by Abby W
Our guests loved the food at our wedding! If you're looking for an upscale version of barbecue food, this is the place to go. Not only was the food delicious, but the planning help I received from them was priceless. I didn't have a wedding ...
Reviewed On 6/10/2018 by brittany f
Kelly and her team were simply excellent. We had a small backyard family wedding and kelly’s advice on set up, pairings, and schedule of events was invaluable. The whole team was so laid back, easy to work work with and put a premium on how we ...
Reviewed On 5/21/2018 by susannah h
Hire Old Blue BBQ - you will not be disappointed. They were hands down the easiest and best group of people to work with - from our intimate tasting at their kitchen to the brideshare, help with all the rentals, and perfect day-of-execution. An...
Reviewed On 8/17/2017 by Anna F
I booked old blue for my catering, set up and clean up service. It was the best decision I could of made for my wedding. Shannon and the team went above and beyond for my special day. The food was AMAZING the service was OUTSTANDING. Every wed...
Reviewed On 7/26/2017 by Stevie W
Kelly and her team at Old Blue BBQ are truly incredible. The food is amazing and the service is just as good. Kelly helped guide us throughout the planning process and ensured that our day flowed seamlessly. From guiding us through our food tas...
Reviewed On 5/25/2017 by Julie B
My son & daughter-in-law were married on Saturday May 6, 2018 and we used Old Blue BBQ in Alexandria as our caterer for the semi-casual reception dinner. We were invited to go with the bride and groom for the tasting several months prior to th...
Reviewed On 5/19/2017 by Amy H
LOVED the food! I worked with Kelly for a backyard BBQ feel for my rehearsal dinner, and planned a fantastic menu with setup. The staff was prompt to setup/takedown the equipment, and the food was served warm in awesome little crates with the n...
Reviewed On 5/05/2017 by Chrissy L
Old Blue BBQ catered our wedding in October 2016, and we could not have asked for a better vendor for the occasion. Kelly and Shannon were fantastic; they kept to our budget, providing guidance and advice, toured the venue with us making sugge...
Reviewed On 1/17/2017 by Kate D
I can’t say enough good things about Old Blue BBQ! Kelly and the team were so professional, helpful and just fun to work with. AND their food is amazing. You will not have any complaints about humdrum wedding food if you go with Old Blue. On to...
Reviewed On 11/14/2016 by Kat L
Kelly and her team at Old Blue BBQ are phenomenal. Everything from start to finish was perfection. Kelly brought an incredible amount of knowledge and excellent recommendations to our meetings leading up to our wedding. She did so much more tha...
Reviewed On 9/28/2016 by Lindsay v
I cannot say enough good things about Old Blue BBQ. Hands down, the best food I've ever had at a wedding. Our guests are still raving about how amazing the food was, and that alone would warrant a 5 star review. However, it was so many other...
Reviewed On 10/13/2015 by Colleen Z
Kelly is AMAZING! She is very good with providing ideas and telling you the best way to save money. We had 2 tasting and if they didnt have something on the menu but had it in mind they are willing to accommodate you. We didn't want to do messy...
Reviewed On 6/22/2015 by Lauren S
OLD BLUE BBQ was great from our initial tasting to our wedding day. Kelly came to our home for a tasting for 4 people and we even got to keep the leftovers- not that there was much because the food was so delicious! Kelly was fantastic-- she wa...
Reviewed On 10/06/2014 by Jackie R
We were so pleased to have Old Blue BBQ on our team! They were willing to work with us to make a vision come to life - a camping inspired menu to fit our rustic venue in the park. Their creativity and willingness to go the extra mile translated...
Reviewed On 9/30/2014 by Amanda M
My now-husband & I had a comic book themed wedding & wanted to have fun, casual food that everyone would enjoy along with it, so we knew we wanted barbecue. We originally thought of somewhere like Red, Hot, & Blue and Famous Dave's, but hit roa...
Meet the Team
Kelly Lloyd
Events Director
Having worked in the food service industry for over 20 years, Kelly knows how to provide exceptional service! As one of our brides said, "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."