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Smokin Willy is an award-winning caterer in Leesburg, Virginia. This full-service catering company is the perfect fit for a country chic wedding or reception. Their 20-plus successful years of managing events is made possible by enthusiastic staff whose willingness to serve will elevate the ambience of your wedding day dining. Smokin Willy provides both mouth-watering cuisine and a spectacular display for an unforgettable dining experience.

Services Offered
Smokin Willy offers bar services like house liquor and beer, along with a champagne toast and premium liquor. Serving styles include:

  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Stations
  • Family style
  • Buffet
  • Cocktail reception
  • Plated


Cuisine
This catering company specializes in BBQ favorites served up with a dazzling display of flame and sizzle. They’ll provide classic sides like potato salad, coleslaw and cornbread. Their on-site charcoal cookouts serve up pork, chicken, ribs and steak to your guests' specifications. You’ll also have access to casual desserts and cake cutting services.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$40

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$40

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeuvres?

$10

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting

What catering services do you provide?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Stations

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American

What bar services do you provide?

Champagne Toast

Reviews of Smokin Willy

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Smokin Willy catered multiple weddings with exceptional service and delicious food, winning over guests with their professionalism and attention to detail. Reviewers highlighted their responsiveness, flexibility, and ability to make the planning process smooth and stress-free. Guests raved about the tasty food, such as brisket, bacon-wrapped scallops, and a variety of menu options catering to dietary restrictions. The staff received praise for being friendly, efficient, and ensuring a seamless experience, making Smokin Willy a highly recommended choice for wedding catering.

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Smokin Willy catered multiple weddings with exceptional service and delicious food, winning over guests with their professionalism and attention to detail. Reviewers highlighted their responsiveness, flexibility, and ability to make the planning process smooth and stress-free. Guests raved about the tasty food, such as brisket, bacon-wrapped scallops, and a variety of menu options catering to dietary restrictions. The staff received praise for being friendly, efficient, and ensuring a seamless experience, making Smokin Willy a highly recommended choice for wedding catering.

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Eve Sent on 08/31/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome vendor!

Smokin Willys catered my wedding in June and I can’t recommend enough. They were flexible and helped us figure out exactly what we wanted. They not only catered, but helped us plan the meal/set-up and provided bartenders, linens, and an event captain that helped keep everything running smoothly the day of (so we could actually just enjoy the day!!). Also… the food was delicious!!!! You can’t go wrong with them
Cameron
Cameron Sent on 06/28/2025
5 out of 5 rating

11/10 recommend!

We used Smokin' Willy for our wedding catering and could not be more impressed with the service, food, and professionalism from our initial meeting to the day of - absolutely no detail was overlooked. Guests raved about how delicious the food was, and they provided an array of options for dietary restrictions.
Taylor
Taylor Sent on 06/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely the best

Smokin' Willy's catered our wedding, and they were absolutely the best! Not only was the food amazing, but their staff was also incredible. Everyone from the wedding raved about their food and how friendly the staff was all through the night. They made our special night so smooth and would recommend them to everyone!
Haley
Haley Sent on 05/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great food and even better service!

Smokin' Willy catered my wedding recently, and I could not be happier with the service and quality of the food. Everything was delicious; we received several compliments on the food from our guests! I worked with Rosa throughout the planning process, and she made everything easy and stress-free. Thank you to the Smokin' Willy team!!
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Fabiola Sent on 03/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great service, great food!

As a family we’d eaten at Smokin’ Willy’s many times. For the wedding, wehad a fantastic experience with Smokin’ Willy’s catering and highly recommend them! We had several vendors to visit for tastings and it was at the tasting in Smokin’ Willy’s we decided they were it. The food is amazing! On the run up to the event, they were extremely professional, responsive and flexible. On the day of, the service was amazing and we got so many compliments on the food! We couldn’t be happier with the outcome. They helped make our wedding an amazing and enjoyable experience, I couldn’t speak more highly of them!
Gabrielle
Gabrielle Sent on 10/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great food and service!

Smokin Willy catered our wedding on 9/21/24 at Riverside on the Potomac, and we are so happy that we chose them! We went with the Groom's Choice and added mashed potatoes, and people are still talking about the brisket. We had the bacon wrapped scallops at cocktail hour and they were delicious! Everyone at Smokin Willy was extremely professional, easy to work with, and alleviated our stress leading up to the wedding. Tom was great at our tasting, and Olivia as our main contact throughout the process was amazing to work with. She promptly answered any questions we had with a good amount of detail to make everything easy to understand. Holly was also great during our walkthrough at Riverside and made us feel so much better right before our wedding. I highly recommend Smokin Willy!
Rebekah
Rebekah Sent on 10/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Stress Free, Impeccable Service

We used Smokin Willy for our wedding and it could not have gone better! From the initial quote to the wedding day, every single Smokin Willy representative we interacted with was responsive, knowledgeable, and helpful. We worked with Olivia throughout the planning process, and her knowledge about our venue was unmatched. She thought of small details we never even considered, and made my experience as a DIY bride as easy as can be. They made our day go super smoothly and stress free. Even without a florist or a wedding planner, all we had to do was leave our decor, centerpieces, and alcohol for them and they worked with our day-of coordinator to put together the reception of our dreams! They also paid special attention to us as the bride and groom we were taken care of all throughout the entire day with our appetizers, drinks, and food handed to us so we could spend as much time with our guests. The food was PHENOMENAL and the bartenders made sure the drinks kept flowing. At the end of the night, they neatly took down everything and packed in back in our boxes for easy pick up the next morning. All in all, I couldn’t have asked for a more competent, thorough, and organized full-service caterer that went above and beyond every step of the way.
Kaitlyn
Kaitlyn Sent on 09/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best catering team for my dream wedding!

I recently got married and had Smokin Willy cater my large wedding. They are absolutely fantastic and contributed to my dream wedding! From the initial tasting, through many planning meetings, and to the final walk-through, they made every step so easy. They were so organized and easy to talk-to. They provided many suggestions, photos, and menus, but also listened to what we wanted and envisioned. On the day of, they were so professional and quick at their job. The food was also delicious and cooked on site, which my guests raved about. Every detail was great and I would definitely recommend Smokin Willy to cater any event you need!
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Karen Sent on 07/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely easy process from start to finish!

Staff was absolutely amazing to work with from start to finish. Food was delicious. Staff on wedding day were the best. No issues at all. It ran so smoothly. Definitely would use them again ! Thank you all for an awesome reception!
Katie
Katie Sent on 07/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect choice!

We had such a good experience with smokin willy! The entire catering staff was a joy to work with; everyone was so responsive and flexible. We made a bunch of last minute changes to guest count, menu items, signature drinks, etc and Sarah didnt bat an eye. It was so nice having a vendor team who truly wanted us to have the best day possible. We ordered off of the "beyond bbq" menu and all of our guests raved about the food! Would recommend 100%
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
8 Chains North Winery 8 Chains North Winery Winery Weddings

Smokin Willy makes the best bbq! Their chefs do a fantastic job, and cook onsite. Their staff are professionsal and hard workers. Highly recommend them for BBQ mixed with class.

East Lynn Farm East Lynn Farm Barn & Farm Weddings

Smokin Willys goes above and beyond to ensures couples and their families have an incredible wedding day. They cook all food directly on site, so it is served fresh, warm and delicious. They go the extra mile to make sure the bride and groom are happy, such as bringing them appetizers during photography and ensuring that they eat during the reception. Their staff is professional, fun loving and incredibly hard working! We simply can't say enough positive things about their outstanding team, BBQ and work ethic! Love working with them!

Avalon Entertainment Avalon Entertainment Wedding DJs

When you are searching for caterer, You should look no further than Smokin Willy. I recently worked with them and the whole staff was focused, friendly and the best part was the food. Well prepared vendor that showed me some tips on how to better serve my clients. DJ Jose Castro Avalon Entertainment

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Smokin Willy frequently asked questions

At Smokin Willy, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
Smokin Willy offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Buffet
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Stations
At Smokin Willy, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
Smokin Willy provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Champagne Toast
Smokin Willy is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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