About

A UNIQUE history: The best fan experience in the business

Founded in the summer of 2005 by Greg Barba, Unique Food and Beverage (UFB) was created with one goal in mind: to provide an excellent fan experience.

How do we do that?

By providing high-quality, efficient food services and facilities management. We take a hands-on approach to everything we do, from menu development to event planning.

We cater to thousands of guests daily and have provided services for:

National and international sports events
Concerts
Conventions
Rollergirl matches
Trade shows
Job fairs
Charitable events
And more

Meet the president and CEO

The year was 1982, and 15-year-old Greg Barba was on a mission.

When most boys his age were looking forward to the upcoming summer break filled with typical summertime activities, Greg was looking for a job. It wasn’t long before he caught the attention of food concessionaire Ted Shaw who hired him on the spot.

Greg spent 16 years at Shaw’s company, where a big part of his job was providing food and beverage services at the Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland. Then, after a seven-year break from Food & Beverage work, he decided it was time to start his own company.

In 2005, Unique Food and Beverage (UFB) was born. At inception, UFB was a tenacious sub-contractor for the larger service providers. Clients and owners noticed that UFB-managed operations were often superior to those of the parent provider. Before long, certain clients convinced Greg that he should be a full-service provider.

In 2009, UFB became that full-service provider for the D.C. National Guard Armory, where he turned the venue into a profit center.

Now with 40 years of experience in the food service industry, Greg is still passionate about providing excellent service.

He attributes his success to always putting customers first and having a great team of employees who share his commitment to excellence. His clients have come to appreciate his expertise, responsiveness, attention to detail, and ability to simplify the processes involved in professional food service management.

Over the years, UFB has serviced:

D.C. Armory
Center/EagleBank Arena
Bowie Baysox Baseball Club at Prince George’s Stadium
RFK Stadium
FedEx Field
Frederick Keys Baseball Club at Nymeo Field/Harry Grove Stadium
Wilmington Blue Rocks Baseball Club at Daniel S. Frawley Stadium
And more

Greg’s favorite thing about being in the industry is meeting the needs of specialty events that require unique ideas and exceptional service. For his clients, no detail is too small. For his customers, no service time is fast enough.

His team takes great pride in their work and is always looking for ways to improve the fan experience. For clients ready to take their food and beverage services to the next level, he has a simple request:

“Give us an opportunity to drive returns and improve the customer experience.”

Whether you’re looking for food and beverage options for a large event or need help catering a small gathering, Unique Food and Beverage is ready to exceed expectations.

A Successful 2025, looking forward to an amazing 2026!

Each year, our CEO brings UFB managers together to review the previous season and align goals for the year ahead. These meetings give us the opportunity to collaborate, share insights, and identify new ways to strengthen our operations and better serve our clients. Our goals focus on efficiency, innovation, and implementing strategies that will continue to elevate the guest experience.

At UFB, we truly enjoy celebrating our successes, building connections, and spending time together as a team.