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Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling Company

Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling Company

Alexandria, VA
4.8 out of 5 rating, 311 Reviews
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4.8 out of 5 rating
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    Patrick J. Sent on 03/05/2024
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    Excellent Wedding BBQ Catering Experience

    My wife and I ended up with Rocklands BBQ for our wedding and we were extremely impressed with their responsiveness and professionalism. Beatriz was respectful and flexible in planning the menu and the schedule. We wanted to bring our own snacks, dessert, and drinks (Beatriz was completely fine with all of it!). The catering staff were efficient in setup and breakdown and my wife and I had our own dedicated server to make sure we could enjoy the delicious BBQ and sides! Overall, extremely pleased!
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    Sheryn A. Sent on 05/22/2023
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    Highly recommend for any event

    I highly recommend Rocklands for catering any wedding. They are extremely professional and easy to work with. The food is absolutely delicious, we received many compliments from our guests. The service was incredible. I would use them again for any event. They clearly know what they are doing. I loved that they provided cute menu and drink signs. We are also gluten free and have friends with other allergies. They marked all of that on the menu and card tents. We provided all the alcohol to save some money, they provided all the mixtures and fruits etc. They did a wonderful job making and serving the drinks at the bar.
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    Paige A. Sent on 03/17/2021
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    My first choice and go to

    We really wanted bbq and Rockland's was the only one to be able to do it fun style with class. We had china and silverware with cloth napkins and glasses. They did a site visit and walked through the layout with all our concerns in mind and on the day of the event they were there and ready to go with all the staff and accessories. Our site was 35 miles away and they didn't bat an eye. Our guests (165) were thrilled with the wonderful food in a non-traditional but formal menu. We have used them several times since to cater our events.
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    Wiley G. Sent on 03/17/2021
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    Great food and service

    Our son's traditional big wedding plans got covided. So after Rockland's food truck came to our neighborhood a couple of times, we had them cater a family-only backyard reception. It was great!
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    Leslie M. Sent on 06/24/2021
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    Amazing with allergies! Not your average BBQ.

    We were so happy with our decision to go with Rocklands - they were a breeze to work with, the staff was amazing, and the food was absolutely delicious! My husband has a severe dairy allergy which always makes things a bit more complicated, but Rocklands staff was both so knowledgeable and attentive that it was no issue! They were able to prepare almost everything without dairy, and all staff knew which items had dairy and he could not eat - it really eased the anxiety that usually comes with eating with allergies.

    Besides their expert handling of the dietary restrictions, I cannot speak highly enough of the bartenders and waiters. Again they were just so attentive, regularly checking in with us to ensure we always got something to eat/drink during the busy times. The bartend (whose name I wish I could remember!!) was such a sweetheart and even sat a bottle of rose aside when she saw that is what I was drinking to ensure I wouldn't run out!

    Finally, the best part about Rocklands is their sides. I think BBQ tends to be very heavy which is not necessarily ideal for a wedding, but they have tons of lighter sides (we loved the chickpea salad and cucumber and mint salad) that are equally as delicious but a bit lighter than the mac n cheese or potato salad you typically have with BBQ.
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    Catherine Sent on 01/28/2020
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    hands down the best BBQ in the DC area!

    We hired Rocklands to cater our rehearsal dinner (which we hosted at our church as a welcome reception for out of town guests, so it was about 100 people)! This was an easy choice for us to make because we have been huge fans of Rocklands for years... in fact, the restaurant in Ballston is where we had several of our first dates. So it was special to be able to work with them for the rehearsal dinner. Their catering team is amazing! From getting help crafting the right menu to setting up and putting on a beautifully catered dinner, our experience working with them could not have been better. Our guests RAVED about the food!
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    Amanda M. Sent on 03/17/2021
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    Excellent Low Key Spot with Delicious Food

    Rocklands provided a comfortable setting for my clients rehearsal dinner! Everyone raved about the service and quality of the food. The managers and servers were so helpful with getting everything set up and my many requests! Would definitely recommend!
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    Regina Sent on 07/24/2018
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    Madison was very responsive, I would Email her a lot of questions and she tirelessly gave me answers, patiently taking pictures of the things we wanted to see before the event.

    The staff at the Event was very courteous too, they were working so hard on that very heavy rain, I commend their dedication.

    Overall, we are all satisfied with the good food and good customer service.
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    Karleen Sent on 07/07/2018
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    Terrific catering for our daughter's wedding in Arlington, VA at Hendry House. During the planning phase, my daughter was able to make changes to the menu easily. We saved money by purchasing alcohol ourselves, with Rocklands bartenders serving it along with their delicious homemade lemonade and ice tea--much appreciated on a hot June Day. Simple barbecue buffet was great for a Garden Party wedding. The barbecue beef and salmon were a great choice. Also especially loved mini jalapeño corn muffins. For dessert, along with cake from our own bakery, Rocklands served mini cupcakes, and finished off with the usual coffee, and pulled out an icecream pushcart serving a half dozen novelty ice creams--guests loved this refreshing end to a very hot day. Staff and servers all did their jobs professionally allowing us to enjoy the event. Thanks Rocklands!
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    Dorothy Sent on 06/18/2018
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    Everything was great, we have used Rocklands for many years and they always do a wonderful job. Food is delicious and set up and clean up are always done well. Staff was amazing as usual, they are friendly and always go the extra mile.
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    Tammy Sent on 06/07/2018
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    couldn't not have gone better. Everything was top notch
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    Brittany Sent on 06/07/2018
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    Everyone was great but the bartender we had was particularly exceptional! She was so friendly and had us laughing and chatting every time we went over. Food was perfect as usual and everything ran smoothly.
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    Richard Sent on 05/29/2018
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    Top notch, far exceeded expectations from start to finish. Provided valuable insight during wedding planning with value-added recommendations. Understood the pros and cons of the venue, knew how to make it our own. Made it a turn-key operation, no muss, no fuss, for the bride and her wedding party. Very flexible in response to potential inclement weather. Servers took care of the party and all attendees without being obvious. And did I mention that the food was outstanding?! I'd do it again with Rocklands in a heartbeat.
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    Jesse Sent on 05/24/2018
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    This was our first time working with Rockland's Catering, and it will certainly not be our last. We planned a rooftop reception with over 600 RSVPs. Of course mother nature had her way and called for showers and thunderstorms. With two days advance notice we had to change locations, and host our event indoors. The Rockland's team didn’t sweat it and worked with us to ensure we had a successful event.

    There was ample food, and the staff were beyond professional. They ensured the venue was kept clean and tidy, and helped with other catering needs as well.

    I highly recommend working with Rockland's!
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    Kimberly Sent on 05/07/2018
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    I worked with Rocklands to coordinate a lunch after church for about 60 people. It was a little bit last minute, but it was not a problem for them. Anne was professional, responsive, and provided me with the information I needed. They arrived early the day of, and the staff person was great to work with. The food was delicious and plentiful and prices were good. I had a great experience with them from beginning to end. Would definitely use them again in the future!
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    Angela Sent on 05/01/2018
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    Rocklands did an excellent job!
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    Amanda Sent on 05/03/2018
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    The staff working our event were delightful! Generous in helping us set up the event outside of their catering order, gracious with our guests throughout the evening, and forgiving in us running over our reception window.
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    Debra Sent on 04/25/2018
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    catering crew were professional, accommodating, and first class
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    Rick Sent on 04/25/2018
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    Great job by a very professional team. We would be priviledged to continue this relationship for future "Maury at the Market" fundraisers for Maury Elementary School. Big thanks to Anne Chapman. Also, the on-site crew did a superior job.
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    Gabriella Sent on 12/27/2017
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    The food is always excellent; been a long time customer at the Arlington location and have decided to use the catering option for our bi-annual parties this year! Always a pleasure and Maurice is just exceptional!!!

    I am a little disappointed though that as a returning customer that spends on average between 2500 and 3500 for each party that there isn’t an incentive for a returning customer, for example a free appetizer or $100 off the cost just as a simple way of showing appreciation for the customer. Was disappointing to hear that the incentives were already used throughout the year and there were none left.
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    Greg Sent on 11/15/2017
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    Great food and the service was excellent. Did a great job with set up, service during the event, and a great job with clean-up. Even packaged up all our leftovers to go!
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    Anisha Sent on 11/01/2017
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    Anne, Maurice, Wayland and the whole Rockland's team were wonderful to work with! Anne was responsive to my emails and quick to make any changes requested. Wayland provided a thorough and helpful walk through of our event space and rain site weeks prior to our event, which made discussing options for all set up easy. Maurice and the whole team were a delight to have on site, as we dealt with fairly windy conditions during our picnic.
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    Karen Sent on 10/25/2017
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    Everything was perfect! The food was delicious, and the on-site team was friendly and professional. They even brought my husband a birthday gift of Rockland's sauces. 5 stars from me!!
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    Lauren Sent on 11/05/2017
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    Rocklands' team was awesome. They were very helpful and informative in their menu choices and services. They were very flexible and patient with us while we continually changed our minds on what we wanted. The team that came out on our wedding day were amazing and helped us out tremendously. They went above and beyond making the day go much smoother, relieving lots of stress, and letting us focus on enjoying our wedding day.
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    Kim Sent on 10/12/2017
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    Both Rockland’s staff and food were amazing!
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