Barrel & Boar

5 out of 5 stars and 8 reviews

Central Ohio Area

About This Vendor

Sumptuous Southern Cuisine for Rustic Refinement

Based out of Central Ohio, Barrel & Boar is a small chain of restaurants and wedding catering company. Owners Cristi and Stan Riley are proud to present delicious and traditional barbecue cuisine that is ideal for rustic and relaxed wedding occasions. They are a scratch kitchen with an experienced culinary team that will create a custom menu designed to reflect your tastes and complement your special celebrations. Founders of Barrel & Boar began their careers in catering over 30 years ago, first as part of Yoho Catering and later rebranding as Holy Smoke BBQ. Needless to say, their combined experience has afforded them with endless expertise in the realm of high-end barbecue cuisine. You can curate your dream buffet from their Taco Bar and Ohio BBQ menus. A snapshot of sumptuous dishes includes pulled-pork and brisket tacos, barbecue jackfruit, and brisket burnt ends. Other highlights include fresh pasta salad, Caesar salad, and potato salad. Treat your guests to mouth-watering appetizers like crab-cake sliders and assorted cheese platters during cocktail hour. Barrel & Boar is on hand to elevate the foodie experience of your cherished guests. They offer personalized menus that can accommodate guests with dietary requirements such as gluten-free and vegetarian options. Their packages include full-service catering and DIY options. These professionals oversee delivery, setup, and breakdown of buffet displays. This versatile company is also home to a number of private venues that are suitable for intimate events of up to 60 people.

Details

Cuisine
American, BBQ, Southern
Dietary Options
Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Food & Catering
Buffet, Catering Delivery & Setup

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Barrel & Boar Reviews

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Reviewed On 9/01/2021 by Mahalie B
From the first phone call, Cristi (and the Barrel & Boar team) has been awesome to work with and very responsive. Not only that, but she helped make the catering aspect of our wedding planning process an incredible experience. My husband and I ...
felt like we were the only people in the restaurant during our taste testing thanks to Cristi’s professionalism and hospitality. She helped us choose a delicious menu for our wedding and our guests gave so many compliments. We can’t thank Cristi and Barrel & Boar enough!!
Response from the Vendor on 09/02/2021
Mahalie, Oh my gosh!! Thank you for your kind review. We are so happy you had a great experience. You both were a joy from the first meeting to work with as well. Glad to hear the food was enjoyed by all your friends and family!! We are so ...
grateful to have been a part of your big day!! :)
Reviewed On 2/05/2023 by Jenna W
My husband and I got married on 12/18/22 and we used Barrel and Boar for our catering. They did an amazing job! The food was warm and delicious. The staff was friendly and the process for getting our guests fed from the appetizers all the way t...
hrough the main course went very smoothly. There was plenty for our guests to have seconds and we even got to take food home with us! The prices were affordable and the communication with the manager was great as well. I cannot recommend Barrel & Boar as a caterer enough!
Reviewed On 9/19/2022 by Abigail W
From start to finish Barrel and Boar created an amazing experience for us and our guests. We received so many compliments we lost track! They are amazing to work with!
Response from the Vendor on 09/22/2022
Hi Abigail! Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We had a wonderful time at your wedding and everything was so beautiful! Thank you again for trusting us with your event!! Best Wishes!!
Any questions?
Reviewed On 8/04/2022 by Lauren S
Dee Dee was so wonderful to work with, and the food was amazing! I have got to mention the serving staff, because they were so, so sweet and friendly. They all congratulated my husband and I the day-of and really helped things run smoothly. I 1...
00% recommend B&B if you are looking for a caterer, because they are awesome!
Response from the Vendor on 09/22/2022
Lauren, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a special review. I know everyone really enjoyed your day! Thank you again, so much, Best wishes to you!
Reviewed On 6/19/2022 by Marina M
We could not have asked for a more perfect caterer for our special day! We chose to do a Mac and cheese bar with chicken and brisket and other toppings and it was so amazing, we had guests all night raving about it. The catering staff were so k...
ind and Dee Dee, the catering manager, was super helpful throughout the whole process! They also did our bartending service and it turned out great. Would definitely recommend Barrel and Boar to anyone!
Response from the Vendor on 09/22/2022
Hi Marina! Thank you so much! I really enjoyed working with. you and planning the food for your big day! Everything was so wonderful! Thank you again for trusting us with your wedding! We appreciate you! Best Wishes!!
Reviewed On 10/14/2020 by Alan H
Cristi & the Barrel & Boar team are fantastic! We had an intimate wedding that they catered for us. Throughout the entire process they were extremely helpful and attentive to our requests. The food was GREAT! It traveled very well - all our gu...
ests loved what we had. I would strongly recommend Barrel & Boar to caster any event!
Response from the Vendor on 09/02/2021
Alan, Thank you so much for your kind review. You guys were great to work with and it was truly our pleasure. Cristi
Reviewed On 8/31/2020 by Breanne C
Everything was seamless. The food was delicious (as always) and everyone still raves about our food 2 years later. Their staff assisted our venue staff with clean-up. I didn't have to worry or even think about the food during the day.
Reviewed On 8/25/2020 by Connie M
Very prompt! The food tables were beautiful and looked awesome. Food was exceptional! Servers were so friendly
Response from the Vendor on 08/25/2020
Thanks Connie!! It was a pleasure to be a part of your special day. Your group was a lot of fun!

Contact Info for Barrel & Boar

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121 Mill St, Gahanna, OH | Central Ohio Area

Meet the Team

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Cristi and Stan Riley
Owner
Stan Riley is the owner/managing partner of all the Barrel & Boar locations. His wife, Cristi is the interior designer for the restaurants and has taken on the role of Catering Director as well. This is truly a company built on love and hospitality. Stan has been in the catering world now for 30+ years and Cristi has been in the service industry for most of her adult life. Between the two, they strive to be the most knowledgable and trust worthy guides through what can be a very stressful event.

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