Seamless BBQ Catering for 1,700 Guests: How Dixie Bones Ensured AAA East Tennessee’s Capitol Tour Stayed On Track
The Client
AAA East Tennessee
Location of Event
Ft. Hun Park, Mount Vernon, VA
Description of Event
A celebratory tour for 1,700 middle school crossing guards, accompanied by their teachers, police escorts, and sponsors, traveling all the way from East Tennessee. The event’s catering success hinged on clear coordination, communication and execution, as the large group arrived on a tight timeline, escorted by police, with a highly anticipated private tour of the U.S. Capitol scheduled immediately after lunch. The fundamental challenge was delivering a rapid, high-volume catered meal service that would delight the guests without compromising the strict travel schedule.
Dixie Bones implemented four double sided buffet serving lines. The menu was a crowd-pleasing, efficient choice, featuring succulent BBQ pork, comforting macaroni and cheese, crisp coleslaw, fresh buns, and ample bottled water.
The Dixie Bones catering team focused on speed and efficiency. From the moment the motor coaches pulled up, the entire assembly of young crossing guards and their chaperones navigated the buffet lines and were fully seated and enjoying their meals in just 15 minutes. This ensured the group was able to maximize their valuable hours at Ft. Hun Park and that they departed on time for their afternoon private tour. Dixie Bones delivered a successful and delicious catering experience, allowing and honoring these students to proceed on schedule after consuming some of our delicious Southern BBQ.