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.

Pulled pork sandwich and catfish sandwiches are out of this world. The loaded potato is off the…read morecharts in quality. The chocolate or coconut pies are homemade and the best I've had. I highly recommend Dixie Bones for catering events. Their staff is professional, dependable and within a competitive price.

We hired Hemibry to cater our 9/1/22 wedding. I can't say enough great things about Hemibry. They…read morereally took care of us and our guests. The service was phenomenal. They are truly professional and go out of their way to ensure superb service . Our guests complimented us many times on how delicious everything was. The staff was so kind and professional. I highly recommend them for any catering event. They are the whole package.

In November 2019 my fiancé and I hired Hemibry Catering to cater our wedding that is currently…read morescheduled for October 2020. We chose this company because they were on the list of catering companies that work with the venue that will be hosting our wedding. Our initial experience with Hernan, the owner, was good. He allowed us to put down a little less than the required 50% deposit that is due in order for us to lock in the date for Hemibry to cater our wedding. We appreciated his flexibility at that time. Less than three months later, by choice, we fulfilled the full contract amount that would have been due three days before our wedding. Fast forward to March 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic shut down just about everything including the venue that will be hosting our wedding, we became increasingly concerned about all of our wedding plans. I reached out to Hemibry Catering to express our concerns and asked if we would be able to obtain a full refund in the event that our wedding must be cancelled which would be out of our control. A person named Stephanie advised me that we would not be able to get the deposit back and that they would be willing to reschedule dates with no penalty or if we do not have a wedding at all she stated that the funds can be used towards another event such as a BBQ, birthday etc. Unfortunately we do not intend on having another event that would call for almost $6,000 in catering so that option would definitely not work for us. Also, it is extremely important to us that we keep the same wedding date if the government guidelines allow us to have a much smaller gathering because changing the date is not an option we're looking to explore. Although we understand that per our contract the deposit would be kept, we were hopeful of receiving a full refund if we do not have a wedding at all because thankfully the venue that will host our wedding along with other companies we already hired are being extremely flexible in working with us with making adjustments even if it goes against what's in our contracts because they understand that the situation with the pandemic is totally out of our control. A couple of days ago I reached out to Hernan, the owner, asking if he would be willing to adjust the contract and lower the amount of guests from 60 people to a much lower number, possibly 30, in the event that we would not be able to have the number of guests we originally planned for due to the government guidelines that continue to change. When I advised Hernan that we already paid the full amount that was due, he stated "I'm not able to refund any money...." He went along with further explaining that all the money they use is for operations, which left us feeling as if he possibly spent the full amount that we've already paid. I found it odd that he like Stephanie, offered the option to move the date, but failed to remind us that we still have the option of cancelling completely and be refunded the amount outside of the deposit that we're entitled to, per our contract. I explained to him that I feel that it is not good business practice to still charge us for 60 people if we can only have 30. He stated that they are being flexible by moving dates. Again, not reminding us of the option to cancel completely and be refunded a portion of the funds, per our contract. I advised him that I really need him to work with us in making some kind of adjustment and also expressed to him that I understand the difficulties that businesses are currently experiencing, however, he should also be more flexible with us because morally it's the right thing to do. The call ended with him telling me that he does not have an answer at the moment but he is trying to make things fair for everyone and will get back to me. The conversation left us feeling a lack of confidence in how he conducts business with his clients during a crisis but I still am slightly hopeful that he allows us to change the number of guests he will cater for to a much lower number and refund us a portion of our money. This is a reminder to people to pay very close attention to how a company treats their customers when unforeseen events occur. As I stated, other companies we're under contract with are much more flexible and understanding when it comes to adjustments and refunds, regardless of what's stated in our contract. Unfortunately at the moment, Hemibry catering is not one of those companies. I hope that my next update will be much better than this one. Until then, I will wait to hear back from Hernan at Hemibry catering.

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.

I cannot say enough positive things about the St. Germain team! Carrie was attentive, patient, and…read moreso helpful throughout the planning process. She responded to my questions quickly and was always willing to adjust our invoices or provide recommendations. They are also the most affordable company I've found in the DC area. On site, the catering team went above and beyond to ensure our events went seamlessly. I have never had guests compliment the staff and the menu as much as they did with St. Germain! As the event coordinator, I appreciated that Ceecho, Donal, and Johnny checked in with me throughout the event, quickly adjusted to the schedule changes, and were efficient and helpful throughout the set up and tear down process. I highly recommend Saint Germain for our next catered function in DC! We will be a repeat customer for sure!

Very little meat provided for the sandwiches - too much bread and lettuce- confusion over delivery…read moreaddress as well

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.

It is hard to put into words how incredible the Classic Catering team truly is. We booked CC for…read moreboth our rehearsal dinner and our wedding - two events that we wanted entirely different themes/vibes for -- and they delivered flawlessly on both, showing how adaptable they are and the close attention to detail. Sandy understood my vision for the rehearsal dinner - winery, family style Italian, and even went so far as to order special plates and glasses to match my Pinterest inspiration for the tablescape. Our wedding was an NYE party - we wanted a variety of foods served in a cocktail style, to keep the guests on their toes and excited for the variety in each station. Sandy even went above and beyond for my vision of have late night snacks -- chicken sandwiches, pretzels, popcorn and ordered personalized bags with our names and wedding dates without me asking. And most importantly, our guests LOVED the food. Sasha was excellent, and Norma's service on the day of our events was absolutely incredible. She was so attentive, and the entire team made sure to work around me being gluten free so I could still enjoy all the food. We booked Sandy's team in 2019, and even through the pandemic she was understanding a flexible as we rescheduled and regrouped. We are so grateful for this partnership and HIGHLY recommend this team for all events, big and small!

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.

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!

Carajo. We made a special trip down to Woodbridge and showed up when they said they were supposed…read moreto be in the parking lot according to their website, but they weren't there. Then the website had a phone number so I called them and the recording said to text them so I texted them and there was no response at all. Ever. Nothing posted to their social media either. So if we ever try again, I will call and email and check the social media two days before driving all the way to Woodbridge and I advise you to do the same.

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!

Of course the link they sent doesn't work, and won't enable me to reset password. No customer…read moreservice, at all.

We had Smoke's cater our wedding rehearsal dinner and let me say that he did his thing! He brought…read morein smoked sausage, smoked chicken and baked beans. EVERYTHING was delicious! Finally a bbq spot where everything tasted good and not so bland. The owner is definitely a friendly guy and will speak with anyone and always keeps a smile on his face. Our family and friends kept asking where did we find Smokes because everything tasted so good! We definitely made a great choice and will definitely refer his business to others.

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.