Old Blue BBQ

We cannot say enough good things about Old Blue BBQ. They catered our wedding reception in early November, and choosing them was one of the best decisions we made.

Old Blue BBQ is a small business, and that care and pride show in everything they do. They are also eco-friendly, which mattered to us and made us feel even better about working with them. You can tell this is a team that is thoughtful, not just about food, but about how they operate and serve people.

We actually booked Old Blue BBQ before ever tasting the food, which felt like a leap of faith at the time. After booking, we traveled to their location for a tasting and were completely blown away. Not only was the food incredible, but the way we were treated sealed the deal. They welcomed us and cared for us as if we had not already signed a contract. From that first bite and that experience, we immediately knew we had made the right choice.

The owner and founder is deeply passionate about the food he creates, and that passion shows through the quality of every dish. What they delivered on our wedding day exceeded every expectation. The food was beyond impressive and beautifully presented. Guests are still talking about it and repeatedly asking if Old Blue BBQ has a restaurant because they want to eat it again. Every single dish was a hit.

The service was absolutely top-notch. The team moved together seamlessly, calm, confident, and completely in sync. A special shout-out to our catering coordinator, Triana Rozas, who was responsive, organized, and an absolute God-sent throughout the entire planning process and on the wedding day.

We also loved their décor offerings. Being able to use their décor saved us money and elevated the entire look of our reception space, making it feel exactly how we envisioned.

If you are even considering Old Blue BBQ for your wedding or event, stop looking and book them. Incredible food, flawless execution, and total peace of mind.

Old Blue BBQ did an outstanding job catering our wedding, and everything was a massive hit with our guests! The food was fresh, hot, and incredibly delicious—the peach tea pork loin, tender pulled chicken, creamy macaroni and cheese, and perfectly seasoned grainy mustard potato salad were all amazing. The farmhouse salad was fresh and well-balanced, and the custom BBQ sauces in little bottles on the tables were a huge hit. Chef Stephen was extremely flexible and creative, going above and beyond to ensure everyone had something to eat regardless of dietary restrictions (even offering to speak with guests directly), and his vegan crab cakes were absolutely incredible in their own right.

Monica was our main contact and day-of lead, and she was super responsive throughout the entire planning process, answering every question and handling so many details. On the day of, the wait staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, and setup and teardown were completely seamless. Our venue allowed us to bring our own alcohol, and the bartenders served it with zero issues, bringing great personalities and keeping the bar line moving quickly.

As a favorite bonus: Old Blue has a 'Brideshare' collection packed with wonderful items you can borrow for free. Because we were doing our own flowers and decor, being able to borrow their bud vases, table runners, candles, and reserved signs saved us so much extra money. It was such a helpful, thoughtful feature on top of the already wonderful food and service. We highly recommend them!

If I could give this place 10000000000 stars, I would!

Old Blue BBQ is absolutely fantastic! We had the joy of using them as our wedding caterer they made everything so easy! The food is also the best BBQ I’ve ever had. We’ve received countless compliments of how good the food was at our wedding.

On top of all that, THEY PROVIDE DECORATION & DO ALL THE SETUP!!
Carol at Old Blue was able to take all of our ideas & use what they had at their warehouse to create beautiful table settings that perfectly matches what we envisioned.

Carol & the team at Old Blue held our hand every step of the way & made everything so easy for us so that we didn’t have to worry about anything.

I will forever recommend Old Blue!

The food was incredible, the staff was fantastic, and they even offer a warehouse full of décor you can use at no cost. Our guests are still talking about how amazing everything tasted! They are the whole package and even fully designed my table settings, signature drinks/signs, sweetheart table decor, etc. Monica, Carol, and Stephen are such a kind, professional team—it was an absolute pleasure working with them. I’m so grateful they were part of our wedding day. I truly can’t recommend them enough!

We chose Old Blue BBQ as our caterers for my dad’s Surprise Party, held at Woodbine Farm in Manassas, Virginia. They did not disappoint! Their food is upscale BBQ which went perfectly with the venue we selected. Carol and Steve are an amazing team. Steve’s food is delicious and Carol is a sweetheart - organized, creative, and accessible. We considered other vendors but none of them exuded the same level of heart we found with this team. Carol helped to plan and select the décor, and the job she did was beyond our expectations. Their team’s execution on the day of the event went off without a hitch. We had beef brisket and pulled chicken, green beans, Old Bay potato salad, Texas Caviar, coleslaw and cornbread, along with a desert and coffee/tea station. While guests were waiting for us to get my dad to the party, they enjoyed passed-out appetizers on skewers (shrimp, watermelon & basil, and “moink” balls) and a beautiful fruit and cheese station (also beer and wine at the bar). The event was a complete success (my dad said he never had a clue lol) and I think our family will be talking about it for years to come!

Old Blue BBQ has become our go-to for catering events! The food is absolutely fantastic every time. Our staff and guests always look forward to it! Carol has been wonderful to work with, always attentive and willing to meet our requests. I can't recommend this place enough for your event needs!

Carol, Stephen, and the whole Old Blue BBQ crew are incredible. Not only is the food out of this world (not an exaggeration, Stephen has refined his craft) but their hospitality and attention to detail is a cut above, no pun intended. Carol was so helpful with organizing the decorations through the brideshare and generally making sure things were running smoothly in conjunction with our coordination. This place is more than just a business, they are so committed to your experience and satisfaction and it shows. Planning weddings is never fun but I actually miss being in almost weekly contact and the excitement of being able to eat the food (we will definitely be ordering for other events and breakfast). I really can’t recommend them enough. No one remembers wedding food but we know that wasn’t the case with ours. I wish I could go back in time and try it for the first time. Please consider Old Blue BBQ for your event, no matter what it is, or go stop by and order from their other menu, your tastebuds will be happy but you’ll also be supporting a business that gives you their all, even when you show up a week early for your tasting.

Old Blue BBQ went above and beyond our expectations in catering our wedding. My husband and I couldn’t be more grateful that we chose them. From the very first meeting, Stephen and Carol were incredibly welcoming and offered us an amazing tasting experience at their facility.
Carol’s enthusiasm and attention to detail made the entire planning process a joy. She was always eager to meet our needs, share creative ideas, and help bring our vision to life. The Bride Share program was an unexpected but wonderful bonus—Carol’s thoughtful guidance took away so much of the stress that comes with planning decor and logistics.
We also found their pricing to be very fair and transparent, especially considering the exceptional quality of service and food. From start to finish, the Old Blue team was there to answer our questions, customize a menu that fit our budget and preferences, and ensure everything ran smoothly.
We can’t recommend Old Blue BBQ highly enough—they truly made our day unforgettable.

We loved working with Old Blue BBQ from start to finish. Their team was so accommodating when we were deciding what food to serve and how to serve it, especially in our price range! We got tons of compliments on the food at our wedding - our guests LOVED IT. My husband and I really enjoyed the food, as our appetizers & entrees were top notch. Additionally, their staff was so incredibly helpful and kind throughout the process and really helped us in planning and making our wedding a great guest experience. 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. Great staff, great food.

Old Blue BBQ is who my husband and I went with to cater our wedding, and it was one of our best decisions we made. Not only was the food amazing, they have a bridal design share with thousands of items to help you curate the style you want for your perfect wedding. From linens, to candles, to baskets and hurricanes. This is especially awesome for couples that are DIY-ing a lot of their wedding designs! Kari and Anna were amazing. they were responsive, friendly, and listened to our vision. The outcome: FLAWLESS. Everyone raved about the food and how beautiful our set up was. There team was also so welcoming and warm on the day of the wedding where nerves are high, and you just don’t want to worry anymore. Also Stephen is a phenomenal chef, they had a lot to choose from on their menu, and we curated it perfectly so that everyone was satisfied (vegans and folks that don’t eat pork!). The attention to details was outstanding- if I could do it all over again I’d hire them in a heartbeat. PS- we wanted left overs, but all they had left was some of the chicken because the food was so good our guests kept going back for more. Thank you Old Blue for making our wedding dreams a reality :)