BBQ season is here!
Here in Oxford, the weekend weather is starting to take a turn for the warm(er) and the farmers are working hard to provide you with the best local food for your next BBQ. Read on for what to get and where to get it.
The Meat
For everyone itching to fire up the grill with a new cut of steak, burgers, chicken or something else- you’re in luck. Oxford producers have everything from beef and chicken to pork and more.
For the classic beef lovers, Y U Ranch, Alstein Farms and Eschol Farms all specialize. Chicken lovers will adore Orange Door Acres for their artisan cuts.
If pork or bacon is the way to your heart, Taylor Heritage Hogs specializes in heritage breeds of it.
For the truly adventurous, Buffalo Ben Bisons is a great place to pick up some bison burgers or cuts.
Can’t decide? No worries! Several of our Oxford Fresh producers carry a variety of meats including Greener Pastures Eco Farms, Perry’s Corners Farm, Miedema’s Meat Market, NORPAC and JTK Farms.
The Veg
Of course, what would a BBQ be without some fresh local sides? We’re talking about the season’s newly-grow asparagus, creamy potato salad and of course, some tangy tomatoes to top those burgers.
If you need groceries, these markets have your back. Thames River Melons, Bre’s Fresh Market, Turner’s Farm Market and YFM plus local farmers markets like The Woodstock Fairgrounds Farmers Market, Ingersoll Farmer's Market, and Tillsonburg Farmer's Market.
Treats
Whether you’re looking for tasty baked goods, chocolate, chips or a crisp, local beer- we’ve got your back!
If those oohy-gooey baked goods are your thing, round out your BBQ table with treats from Two Guys and a Whisk or Dee-Lights Bakery in Woodstock, Special Occasions Cakes in Tillsonburg or The Olde Bakery Café in Ingersoll.
Chocolate lovers can enjoy decadent and simple chocolates from Habitual Chocolate in Woodstock.
More into the savoury? We get that too! Scratch your itch for a great chip from Ramblin’ Road Brewery Farm's which are made from local potatoes and flavoured in all your fav varieties. We’re really into their beer-bathed kettle chips!
Of course, what would a BBQ be without a cold beer to enjoy alongside your meal? Upper Thames Brewing Company, Madmash Brewery, Ingersoll Rails, and Ramblin' Road Brewery Farm are offering their retail beer to go and oooh you will not regret picking some up!
