Old Blue BBQ is a scratch BBQ kitchen powered by oak wood-fired pits from Mesquite, TX. With over 15 years of experience, Chef Stephen DiCicco incorporates flavors and techniques from across the South, marrying smoky and tender Texas Brisket with sweet and savory Peach Bourbon Beans and all the sauces in between. Whether it’s a 500-person catered event or lunch for two, Old Blue BBQ offers authentic craft barbecue and warm southern hospitality for any occasion.
Lenny Wrigley
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.
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 moment, and with that first bite, we knew we had made the right choice.
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, 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.
… moreCristina Marcos
Old Blue BBQ catered our wedding and it was one of the best decisions we made for the whole event. The food was exquisite, the guests loved it, and our catering team did a fantastic job with the setup. Carol, Anna, and the whole Old BBQ team not only catered amazing food for our event, but went above and beyond with helping outline all the logistics and provide decorations. (Old Blue had a supply of wedding decorations and supplies, like tea lights and table card holders, that were included with the catering package.) The team anticipated all of our setup and wedding day needs that even we didn’t think of initially. The guests all raved about the food and how awesome the catering staffers were. We fully intend to patronize their takeout service in Alexandria in the future too. Huge thank you to Carol, Anna, and the whole Old Blue BBQ team!!!
… moreBrett Horowitz
It was an absolute pleasure having Old Blue BBQ cater our wedding! The food was delicious, the decor looked incredible, and the service wall was amazing. Kari was super easy to work with and executed our decor vision perfectly! We can’t thank them enough for making our wedding a night to remember!
… moreMadinah Ali
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 🙂
… moreLucy Harding
Old Blue BBQ was such an easy decision for our wedding catering! My older sister had used them for her wedding and we were just so impressed with their food, efficiency, organization and generosity, that my family knew we had to use them again! They had never worked at our venue before, however they were proactive and visited/met with the owners of our venue to scope out the space and make sure they were all on the same page. We were so impressed by this and knew we were in such great hands! We completely trusted Old Blue with our wedding, which relieved us from so much stress through the wedding planning process. We worked closely with both Kelly and Kari and they were both so sweet, patient, friendly, creative, fun and accommodating with our many questions and adjustments we made along the way. They were terrific from start to finish. The highlight of Old Blue is their bride share that’s included! They have so much variety of cute decor that fits any style. We received many compliments from guests on how they loved their meals. They were also very accommodating with my groom’s gluten-free needs and one of our guest’s vegan need. We just love Old Blue and plan on picking up their food for regular dinners from now on. Thank you Old Blue BBQ!!
(Photo Credit: Mel Kay Photography)
… moreXavier cook
This just made my top three favorite barbecue places, few hidden gems you must try. Best discovery ever , I heard about this place from an older gentleman told me this is one of the greatest barbecue places if I ever got hungry and since I was stuck at the restaurant depot, all day went over Staff was friendly,Food smell delicious clean and tidy.
Oh boy, the older guy didn’t exaggerate brisket delicious. I asked for the sauce they recommend it was beautiful. Same with the barbecue ribs tender moist delicious 1 million out of 100 same goes to their chicken.
If you’re passing by or like me, got stuck somewhere for hours you won’t be disappointed
… moreJodie Day
Old Blue BBQ helped make our wedding day so special. The food was absolutely delicious, and our guests are still raving about it! Beyond the amazing menu, what truly stood out was the outstanding customer service we received throughout the entire process.
A special thank you goes to Monica—her professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail made everything run seamlessly. She went above and beyond to make sure we felt cared for and stress-free, and we are so grateful.
They not only fed our loved ones with incredible food but also made us feel supported every step of the way. We couldn’t have asked for better! Highly recommend!
… moreAttaboy Events
Old Blue BBQ is fantastic! From the wedding walkthrough to the day of, their staff was top notch and the food was equally delicious. Their team were early, well prepared and always had a smile on their face. We’d be happy to host Old Blue BBQ at the Attaboy Barrel House anytime and would recommend them for future weddings or events.
Pic Credit: A+M Photography
… moreShannon
We were looking for a great bbq breakfast burrito and this place absolutely knocked it out.
I got the bacon taco with the jalapeno sauce and it was so amazing!
My partner was very happy with his burrito.
We’ll definitely be back to try other options.
The only downside was we couldn’t order online (there was no option to remove the cheese) but the staff inside was so helpful it wasn’t a real problem at all.
… moreAnna Buhlinger
We loved working with Old Blue BBQ from start to finish. Their staff is incredible, helpful, and kind throughout the entire process. Our guests also LOVED the food. If you live in the DMV area and want to serve BBQ at your wedding, look no further. Old Blue cares about their couples, is affordable, and has wonderful staff.
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