In Goa, a picnic can be defined simply as a pleasure excursion in the open outdoors at which a meal is eaten in the open, ideally taking place in a beautiful landscape such as a park, besides a lake or with an interesting view and usually in summer. In the early 19th Century, picnics meant that the participants had to contribute their meals that was jointly cooked or bought along and was enjoyed out-of-doors.

In Goa, Cooking in the open outdoors on a picnic day, can be a lot of fun especially for people who love cooking. The opportunity to cook in the open in the midst of nature is very tempting. Usually a form of barbecue; either grilling, braising, baking, or a combination of all of the above can be done on a picnic activity in Goa.