Southern BBQ Catering Menu | California Fresh

Select Two Entrées

BBQ Glazed Chicken Breast or Quarter Breast

California Gold BBQ Chicken Breast

Bourbon Bacon BBQ Chicken

Peruvian Lime Chicken Breast or Quarter

BBQ Beef Brisket

Cajun Butter Bourbon Steak

Memphis Rubbed Tri-Tip Served with classic BBQ sauce

Grilled Skirt Steak House-made chimichurri

BBQ Baby Back Pork Ribs

Grilled Portobello Mushroom Vegan

Southern BBQ Catering for Orange County Events

The Southern BBQ Menu from California Fresh Catering offers a relaxed, flavorful option for weddings, private celebrations, company gatherings, and outdoor events throughout Orange County. With a varied selection of chicken, beef, pork, steak, and plant-based entrées, hosts can create a barbecue menu that feels welcoming while still receiving the polished presentation and attentive service expected from a professionally catered event.

Chicken, Brisket, Steak and Rib Selections

Guests may choose from entrées such as BBQ-glazed chicken, California Gold BBQ chicken, bourbon bacon BBQ chicken, Peruvian lime chicken, beef brisket, Cajun butter bourbon steak, Memphis-rubbed tri-tip, grilled skirt steak, and baby back pork ribs. A grilled portobello mushroom option is also available for guests seeking a vegan entrée. The range makes it possible to combine familiar barbecue favorites with selections that bring citrus, chimichurri, Cajun seasoning, and other distinctive flavors to the meal.

The Southern BBQ Menu includes pre-ceremony lemon water and a choice of cornbread or biscuits. It can be a natural fit for rustic weddings, vineyard celebrations, backyard-style receptions, company picnics, and other gatherings where guests can enjoy a comfortable and generous dining experience. Consider the season, venue, service format, and guest preferences when selecting the two entrées for your event. Dietary requests and special service needs should be discussed with the catering team during the planning process.

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Compare the Southern BBQ Menu with the Cal Fresh Classic, Taste of Italy, Taste of Mexico, and dessert collections on the main catering menus page. Couples can explore additional Orange County wedding catering options, while businesses and organizations can review the corporate and nonprofit catering menus .

Ready to discuss Southern BBQ catering for your event? Contact California Fresh Catering with your event date, venue, estimated guest count, and preferred entrée selections. The team can help you compare the available menus and choose an option that fits the setting and experience you want to create. Current pricing, availability, and final menu details should be confirmed directly with California Fresh Catering.

Jayme and the Cal Fresh team absolutely knocked it out of the park for our wedding at Casino San Clemente. We were already impressed at our tasting, but admittedly a bit skeptical about whether they could deliver that same quality for 165 guests. They exceeded every expectation.

My God, where do I even begin? We went with them because of how easy the quote process was before we even tried their food. Our tasting was amazing, and they even added two extra meals for us to try that we ended up using on the night of our wedding.

Along the way, Jayme worked with me on absolutely everything. She was flexible and warm, and anything that came up during our wedding for 120 guests, she found a solution. The guests raved about the food—it was delicious.

Using them was such a great decision. If you want flexible, amazing catering for your wedding, I highly recommend Jayme and her crew.

Hands down the most incredible hidden gem of a caterer! Very reasonable prices and exceptional service. You do not see them advertising—it is all word of mouth—and I am thankful I discovered them for my events.

We plan 10–12 events a year, typically with 75–100 guests, and 150–200 at the larger events. I have stopped even looking at the menu proposal because I know everything they create is amazing.

They have prepared food for my small events and large, and every time it is flawless. Their coordinator is on site for the event and operates under the radar of guests. They make sure to check in with you, and it really feels like they look after you too.

They offer bar service as well, and every bartender they hire is personable, funny, and very popular with our guests. The servers are professional and charming and really know how to move through a room.

I have never had a guest tell me they did not receive a tray-passed appetizer or had not seen a server. Some of our event sponsors have gone on to book California Fresh for their own events. I think that is a good sign that we made a great choice in partnerships.

Select Two Entrées

Southern BBQ Catering for Orange County Events

Chicken, Brisket, Steak and Rib Selections

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