How I ended up at a catered BBQ in the Northern Virginia suburbs is of little importance. What you…read morereally want to hear about is how good the food from Dixie Bones Catering was! As soon as I queued up in the buffet line I knew I was in for a good lunch. I grabbed a homemade bun and split it open in preparation for the BBQ pork I was about to pile on top. Next I spooned a hearty portion of baked beans and a little cole slaw onto my plate followed by some sauce for the meat. To round out my meal I selected a thick, fresh-baked chocolate chip cookie and a cup of sweet tea. There was no way I could resist going back for seconds! The meat is flavorful even without the addition of sauce, the baked beans savory and definitely not from a can and the cookie surprisingly chewy (how many BBQ joints do you know that make good cookies?) According to the Dixie Bones website, they do events for 100 to 5,000 people. I think they'd make a great choice for any casual, outdoor affair. Additionally, the staff is conscientious and friendly.

Service was really fast! It was a pretty good crowd in the place as i would expect for a saturaday…read morenight but we were seated fairly quickly. We ordered from the family side of the menu and got a rack of robs, whole chicken, mac and cheese, corn bread and collard greens. The white Alabama barbeque sauce was a first for me but it was really delish. The corn bread was moist and delish too. The greens were a bit too sweet for my taste but still not bad at all. The waiter, mike took good care of us during our meal. The place stayed busy!

Not your childhood bologna sandwich this one is huge. Check out my hand for comparison. Toasted…read morecornbread roll with a southern style mustard sauce for me. They offered it with lettuce, tomato and mayo (bologna burger) but I couldn't imagine that. Size was great, mustard sauce was good, bun was different...and I wanted to love the bologna sandwich thinking it would bring back childhood feel good memories or give me the taste of a hot dog and it didn't. When dipped in the mustard sauce minus the bread it was just ok. They are still in the beginning stages and don't have a full menu of offerings yet. Once they have the smoked wings and vegetable sides (they have fries, baked beans and coleslaw) I will go back and give them another try. Until....

A hidden gem in the area, the smoke chicken wings (Thursday special) were awesome. It was juicy…read moreand perfectly cook that allow you to dip extra sauce. The service is fast, but depending on how many people order before you. I do see a lot of take out order (or pre-order (assuming)). The portion is about right. If you ask me what's the different between big franchise BBQ and local, I think it is the quality of service and time to cook. Depending on your perspective of BBQ, the prices are toward high end. There are many option on the menu, but maybe too many options. The full plates is over $30 with 1/2 lbs meat and two side dishes. Parking is easy to find. Overall great experience. I was hoping they have a brisket w/o the bun.

Absolutely fantastic! We used this caterer for our Police Department Awards Dinner, and the food…read morewas a huge hit. Everything was delicious, beautifully prepared, and the entire experience was professional and seamless. I have never been much of a fish eater--I love shellfish, but what I jokingly call "swimmy fish" has never been my thing. Well, the cod they served completely changed my mind! It was absolutely delicious and one of my favorite things on the menu. Our officers and guests raved about the food throughout the evening. In fact, the officers enjoyed it so much that they were already asking if we could order our Thanksgiving meal from the same caterer! When you're organizing a large event, having a caterer you can rely on makes an enormous difference. The food was wonderful, the service was excellent, and they helped make our awards dinner a special evening. Highly recommend!

After establishing the date we would need their services and dealing with Ms. Garcia for about a…read moremonth working on menu and driving over to pick up tasting last week I just submitted my authorization for downpayment. I just received a call from her stating "oh sorry we are not opened Memorial Day weekend." End of sentence. Matter of fact. No empathy. So unprofessional. I had to ask if she could refer anyone else. I just retired from banking after 49 years and am very proud of my customer service history. This by far was the WORST customer service experience I have ever encountered in my life. Obviously poor planning and communications on their part. They completed wasted my time. FURIOUS!!!!!

Review Classic Catering Wedding Services May 24, 2026…read moreBottom Line Up Front: This caterer did not provide all services specified in the contract, was unresponsive when problems arose, and provided ok-not-great food. They employ hard-working staff with minimal English so communication was an issue. We would not recommend them. Background and Contract This was an upscale wedding held at a bucolic rural residence in Waterford VA on Memorial Day Weekend 2026. There were 160 guests. Customer has hosted three previous weddings, including one only eight months prior, and has experienced numerous upscale weddings. The setup was on open property, on grassy farmland. The wedding celebration included a pre-ceremony activity (no/minimal food/drink with a few chairs), a wedding ceremony (chairs in rows under a tent), a post-ceremony cocktail reception (servers offering passed drinks, passed hors d'oeuvres outdoors, open bar, table with light refreshments/dips), dinner (servers, tables/chairs under a tent plus buffet serving table with steam serving equipment), dancing/dessert (dessert bar with servers), after dinner campfire (arranged by the venue) with "s'mores" (marshmallows/chocolate bars/graham crackers) (to be set up by servers). Classic Catering was selected as the catering service because they had experience at the venue, and because online reviews seemed favorable. The written contract included: 1. Servers and bartenders, event supervisor 2. Food including hors d'oeuvres, light refreshments, dinner, dessert 3. Setup of all chairs and tables for dinner, chairs for ceremony, plus bar and cocktail area, dessert area, s'mores station 4. Cleanup/takedown of food, trash, chairs, tables. The contract also included some special touches: 5. Appetizers served to the bride and groom so they would have them immediately after the ceremony (during a special seclusion time) 6. Extra plates during dinner for people who want a second helping of food 7. Passed cocktails and hors d'oeuvres after the ceremony. Servers were instructed to approach guests and circulate so that all guests desiring food/drink could be served without waiting in a line for food/bar/drink. Basic Agreements and Promises by Caterer 1. Customer hired a wedding planner. They provided a timeline and setup specifications to Caterer. Communications to caterer were crystal clear. 2. Customer/coordinator held a walk-through specifically for the caterer a few weeks before the wedding. Caterer did not attend (claiming an emergency), and only called to cancel one hour before the appointment time. 3. Customer/coordinator sent a detailed timetable for the event. There was no question what was supposed to happen when. Dessert was set up at 8:15; the timetable clearly specified 9:00PM 4. It is challenging to provide a hot meal for 160 people eating under a tent in a farm field. This requires food selection and preparation to remain fresh, hot, and appetizing on steam trays, with food being kept hot for a long time. All of this was known and discussed in advance, and caterer was expected to plan accordingly. 5. Customer/wedding coordinator sent several texts, emails, and voice mails providing instructions, including special updates the day before and day of because of rain the day before, but no rain the day of the wedding. As can be seen below, these instructions were either not received, not passed along, or disregarded. For example, the wedding coordinator texted Sandy (sales representative from Classic Catering) at 10AM to say we were going back to the original set up for the cocktail hour and dessert. The onsite catering staff never got that message, had no clue, and this caused delay and rework. 6. Caterer promised to have supervisors on site to instruct staff. On wedding day, the supervisor demonstrated lack of experience and inadequate English. Communication, proactive management, and responsiveness were lacking. Experience on Wedding Day 1. In the days before the ceremony and that day, there was rain in the area. It was evident that the ground would be wet and muddy. Catering staff used a truck that could not drive across the fields, and so they had to unload far from the wedding area. This caused delays and tired workers before the wedding activities even started. 2. Caterer provided inexperienced staff who did not speak English. Basic hospitality skills were lacking. 3. Catering staff contracted to set up chairs and tables for the ceremony and the dinner. This is a major effort that requires many hands, and only the caterer has this number of personnel. Catering staff seemed unaware that they were responsible. The staff had no setup instructions, though these had been provided to the caterer. The staff did not speak English so they were hesitant and unresponsive. The wedding coordinator and her helper wound up moving tables and chairs and performing much/most of the setup, along with the bartender (one of the few catering staff who spoke English). The bartend

If you care more about themes than great food, this is your place. I'm subjected to this food more…read moreoften than I would like and I'll take a homemade kale salad over this any day. There is always plenty of food but it's not even mediocre. I just had two little deserts from Classic Catering and they were gelatinous and disgusting. What a waste of ingredients. If you want a great caterer, try Purple Onion. McAllister's Deli also does an amazing job.

Spencer and his team were amazing at our tasting!! From start to finish they put out the "red…read morecarpet" and presented the most beautiful and delicious food options I've ever tasted! Such a first class experience! With such a wonderful tasting experience, we knew Main Event was the best choice for our wedding! The Main Event team ensured the food was perfect, drinks were always filled and no one needed anything. They took their jobs so seriously and made a personal connection with our guests, which meant the world to us! Thank you for the perfect day!

We were hosting a small wedding reception and needed someone who could both cater food but also…read moreprovide some furniture equipment. We worked with Main Event Caterers for several months leading up to the event. We specifically worked with Jacob, and feel that he did an excellent job at meeting all of our requests, and always went above and beyond. He was able to accommodate a food tasting, and as a result we selected some excellent food, desserts, and drinks for the event. Jacob also brought in some nice dinnerware and furniture, specifically some chairs and a nice loveseat for a small ceremony and excellent pictures. On the day of, the kitchen staff were very professional and friendly, and the service was flawless. We really appreciate the effort from Jacob and the rest of the staff that supported our event. They helped us make the event go much better than we could have ever imagined.

Amazing food and great service!…read more Kendra was so accommodating for our friendsgiving celebration, delivered the food promptly, and it was TASTY. Gave her business card to many friends that were asking for recipes and where they could get this food for their upcoming celebrations. Loved working with her - reaching out to her for another event now.

Where should I start. I am vegan foodie and Kendra the owner of Divine Goodness met all my…read morenutritional and taste needs. The flavor profiles that I experienced in my dishes were simply amazing. She can take just about any dish and cater it to your liking. What an amazing talent and person who you just want to support and see do awesome things through her food.

We went to the truck on Saturday they open at one they were sold out of pork Lechon, but they had…read moreribs and skirt steak delicious the husband and wife proprietors were great attentive to every customer that went to buy five star service truck clean

ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! The lechon is melt in your mouth with…read morecrispy skin cracklin. The Chinese pork is sweet and savory and the smoke taste is amazing. I absolutely cannot wait to go back!

The meats were excellent. (Ribs, Texas Brisket and Ribs) I ordered the meats every year for my…read moreyearly cookout. My guess really loved the Brisket. There was no fat on the brisket, the ribs and chicken were moist and not dry. Our delivery guy was on time. Great Job.

Wow I'm so glad I finally tried this place! One of the best bbq places I've ever had, the Mac and…read morecheese is something I will never forget. Best cornbread too. Best banana pudding. I'm glad I don't live close by, I'd be 300 pounds, this place is too good!

Surprisingly good -- and a lot of food! I had it delivered and didn't realize how generous the…read moreportions would be. The sides were almost as large as the main dishes, and there were plenty of options to choose from. We ordered the "2 mains and 2 sides" meal, plus the coconut pie for dessert. The pie was the perfect size and absolutely delicious.

Food is unmatchable! I've been to a few BBQ restaurants and none is as good as this. I was bummed…read morethat they were out of certain items but I can see why. I was also bummed because once my mouth tasted the Mac n cheese I sent my son to get some more for my older son because I wasn't going to share but they told him they were closed, I wanted to cry . The baked beans were great also the ribs had the best flavor. Oh I grabbed two pull pork sandwiches and they were very meaty and delicious. I'll have to go again and order extra sides before they run out or close. Gotta get there early. I want to give them 1000 stars

Chef G is AMAZING!!! She catered 2 small birthday parties for me and my sisters. We all felt like…read moreroyalty! She worked easily with our food allergies, and even offered vegetarian and gluten free options that made everyone feel included with ease. For breakfast she made the best omelets we've ever had (And I am an omelet snob, they have to be just right and these were perfection). She prepared everything fresh and cooked them perfectly to order.She even made gluten free blueberry muffins that tasted better than anything you could find at a bakery. For dinner she created a customized four course meal that got better with every bite. We were stuffed! She even made my birthday cake (red velvet) from scratch that was moist and delicious! Her attention to detail and fun personality made her instant family! I could go on and on about Chef G but instead I'll just say that if you want phenomenal food and service with a personal touch, Delectable Dining is the place to call. I am 100% hiring Chef G again for ANY and ALL of my events! Thank you Chef!

I had a custom cake request, a donut-shaped cake. Ms. Chereece did a beautiful job and it tasted so…read moregood! Thank you so much for making this birthday special