Yawgoo Bakes & Barbeques

All-inclusive venue

The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $1,000 for off-peak dates, and $2,000 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 250 seated guests

About this venue

Yawgoo Bakes & Barbecues is a wedding-catering business in Exeter, Rhode Island. Initially established in 1961, the company specializes in Hot Rock Clambakes and Open-pit Barbecues, tailored to suit the venue and wedding style. Boasting more than 50 years of commitment to high-quality cuisine, the team prides themselves on their reputation for delicious experiences. The crew is well-known for their friendly demeanor and customer satisfaction, ensuring that happy couples will receive the utmost attention to detail.

Seated guest capacity

  • 50-250

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
  • Farms, Barns, Ranches

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
555 Slocum Rd, Exeter, RI 02822

Our event spaces

Yawgoo Bakes & Barbeques

Yawgoo Bakes & Barbecues is a wedding-catering business in Exeter, Rhode Island.

Initially established in 1961, the company specializes in Hot Rock Clambakes and Open-pit Barbecues, tailored to suit the venue and wedding style. Boasting more than 50 years of commitment to high-quality cuisine, the team prides itself on its reputation for delicious experiences. The crew is well-known for their friendly demeanor and customer satisfaction, ensuring that happy couples will receive the utmost attention to detail.

Guest capacity

Up to 250 Seated

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Relaxed and casual

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and relaxed”

Included in this room:

Available on-site or as a mobile catering team, Yawgoo Bakes & Barbecues offers customized event packages and menu options for weddings. Sprawled across 22 acres of wooded land, the company allows couples to host their receptions in-house, with access to fire pits, full-bar service, and lawn games. To-be-weds can select from an assortment of hors d’oeuvres, mains, and sides, traditionally barbecue-cooked and served buffet-style.

Yawgoo Bakes & Barbeques

Yawgoo Bakes & Barbecues is a wedding-catering business in Exeter, Rhode Island.

Initially established in 1961, the company specializes in Hot Rock Clambakes and Open-pit Barbecues, tailored to suit the venue and wedding style. Boasting more than 50 years of commitment to high-quality cuisine, the team prides itself on its reputation for delicious experiences. The crew is well-known for their friendly demeanor and customer satisfaction, ensuring that happy couples will receive the utmost attention to detail.

Guest capacity

Up to 250 Seated

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Relaxed and casual

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and relaxed”

Included in this room:

Available on-site or as a mobile catering team, Yawgoo Bakes & Barbecues offers customized event packages and menu options for weddings. Sprawled across 22 acres of wooded land, the company allows couples to host their receptions in-house, with access to fire pits, full-bar service, and lawn games. To-be-weds can select from an assortment of hors d’oeuvres, mains, and sides, traditionally barbecue-cooked and served buffet-style.

Available services that can be provided by Yawgoo Bakes & Barbeques

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Liability insurance
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wedding cake services
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Reviews

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1 review

  • JV

    Julie V.

    •Sep 25, 2025

    Hidden Gem, best value in the state!

    From the moment we reached out, the team at Yawgoo Bakes & Barbeques was incredibly responsive, thorough, and accommodating. Their communication style put us at ease throughout the entire planning process. The venue itself provided incredible value - with a large, flexible event space and beautiful grounds that we were able to transform with florals and decor. The Yawgoo staff organized the flow of our event with professionalism and ease, and were able to work directly with some of our other vendors. We didn't even need to have a day-of coordinator! I would highly recommend Yawgoo Bakes & Barbeques to any couple looking for an amazing wedding venue - they truly know how to put on a great party.

    Lin Patty•Sep 26, 2025

    Thank you Julie, it was a pleasure to host your wonderful wedding!

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