Waited over 30 min for this un-grilled cheese! Rest of the meal was food a mess half cold have warm.read more

Another quick and succinct review here. I always like to find different places to stop on my…read moretravels north and southbound on I-95. I came across Basilico in Fredericksburg on Yelp and stopped in for a quick lunch last Sunday on my way home. The restaurant was bustling, the food was great, the service was quick, and it was delicious. I was not disappointed. There are many options to choose from. The bakery choices were abundant and looked delicious but I passed (this time).

We hired Legends for our wedding. We didn't look at any other caterer...we were happy with the…read moreprice, choices, and flexibility. We selected a more picnic oriented menu with sandwiches and salads. We didn't even try the food -probably a mistake, but we don't regret it, tasted wonderful. We felt a little uneasy about the spotty communication and had to keep reminding ourselves that they are professionals and know what they are doing. Which they are. The day of staff were invisible. We kept talking afterward about how we barely saw them doing all the magic that they did. This is much to their compliment. Everything went so smoothly and we weren't pestered with questions all day...for once! I also want to note that they served us through incredible circumstances. We got married the day after 2million people lost power in that storm. We didn't have electricity at the venue, they didn't have it at Legends, BUT they pulled it off with the integrity of their business upheld and furthered. They were maybe 10 minutes late, but so was everyone else.

From the owner: A true full service caterer, Legends goes above and beyond client expectations with innovative…read moremenus, professional staff, and creative presentation. Legends offers a variety of menu and service options to help you create a memorable event that will fit any budget.

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.

I highly recommend C & C catering! I hired C+C catering for an offsite retreat we had at my…read morecompany for 85 team members. From our first consultation she was extremely helpful and professional- she even let me try a tasting of the menu selections! Her staff who helped the night of the event were on time, courteous and helped ensure a very smooth event. If you are looking for a caterer for your next corporate event I definitely recommend that you use C& C catering. The food is delicious and working with Cynthia is truly a treat!

I would recommend C+C Catering to anyone. I've ordered from C+C for a number of different corporate…read moreluncheons - from full hot entrees with a server to a simpler sandwich tray and cold side salads - and I always know it will be good quality food. Cynthia makes the ordering process very easy, and her menu recommendations are always a big hit. Service is always great.

Had Country Lane Catering for my wedding of about 30 people. Stephanie was super accommodating to…read moreall of my wants and needs! Food was AMAZING - do NOT skip out on the mac & cheese when ordering!! Would def use Country Lane again!

The food was excellent - however they all need to wear hairnets! Thought that was mandatory and not…read moreoptional in the food service business - don't need to saw why they should ...

Hog wings were quite a let down. From reading the review, speaking with the woman on the truck,…read moreand the price I was expecting something great. It was just grilled pieces of pork. Didn't live up to the description. My wife ordered the nachos, they were pretty good. I really liked the nachos so much better than my hog wings.

Their cornbread pudding is THE BEST i have ever had. Their hushpuppies are absolutely SOUTHERNLY…read morePERFECT! The bbq is TO DIE FOR! I could raveee about this little bbq truck for daaays! My boyfriend & i check where theyre located almost every other day (: not just to get the best bbq ever, but also to see whats going on where theyre parked that day as well!!

Veteran owned - food is great and service is amazing - go check out their food truck schedule and…read moretaste for yourself

Funny guy on the BBQ, food was good as well as a proper serving size. Price was acceptable as well…read more$12 for bbq + 2 wings + 2 ribs. Their truck was packed the entire event, luckily we ordered early!

We couldn't have been happier with the catering at our wedding reception! Everything was absolutely…read moredelicious and beautifully presented. The appetizers -- especially the feta-stuffed mushrooms, bruschetta, and meatballs -- were huge hits with our guests. The assorted sandwiches and meat and cheese trays offered something for everyone and were both fresh and flavorful. Dessert was a total showstopper -- the s'mores pops and cupcakes were not only adorable but also unbelievably good! The caterer went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly, and their attention to detail really showed. We received so many compliments from our guests on the food and service. I highly recommend this caterer to anyone looking for a stress-free, delicious, and beautifully done event!

My company celebrated National Picnic Day recently with a spread from Goodrich. There was plenty of…read morefood for everyone, and the selected items fit the theme well. I really enjoyed the desserts, specifically, as well as the potato salad and fruit. The turkey sandwich was pretty good and I liked that they had a tub of mayo separate so we could apply as much as we wanted to the sandwiches.

The Inn has opened the Gazebo at Fredericksburg Square. This indoor/outdoor eatery is open three…read moredays a week and offers dishes from what the chef finds fresh at the markets that day. Excellent food, good service, reasonable prices. You have to be on their email list to get the days they will be open and what the menu will be for any given day. Just call them and ask to be placed on the email list. A great place for a special meal when they open for a special event like Easter or Mother's Day.

I had my wedding here in 2011 and it occurred to me that I needed to write a review. This place was…read moreexceptionally beautiful and a bargain. Van and Deborah were great to work with and the DJ was perfect. They have been doing this for so long that they and their staff are very accomplished and attentive. We had a wedding of just under 100 guests and everyone still talks about it. The venue was beautiful. When people entered they were greeted by passed appetizers and drinks. All of the waitstaff were dressed impeccably and also removed any empty glasses and trash. We had the bacon wrapped scallops, which were divine, as well as the lamb kabobs. There was a third, but I cannot remember what it was. Regardless, I was not disappointed. For the meal we had a served buffet and they called people by table. I was initially apprehensive about this, but it went quickly and everyone was satisfied. We offered the roasted chicken and the prime rib. My mother's friend's husband still talk about the Prime Rib. We also had roasted potatoes and a rice pilaf. Everything was delicious. For drinks there was ice tea, water and Coke soft drinks. We elected to have a wine and beer bar, but in the middle of the reception (I believe because the size of people who attended was smaller than expected) they opened it up to a full open bar. The DJ was perfect and allowed the timing of the reception to be run efficiently without us being rushed. After my husband and I left, my mother told me that the staff was very efficient at wrapping up the cake as well as all of the presents, so she was able to enjoy the wedding without needing to clean up or get the family together afterwards. For NOVA and the DC Metro area, this place is a hidden gem and complete bargain. You get the glamor and prestige without the $50K price tag.