The Voice African Caribbean Food and Restaurant Guide 2017-18 by The Voice newspaper

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African Guide 2017-18

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In 2016 we published the first edition of The Voice’s African and Caribbean Food Guide that was launched at the Birmingham Caribbean Food Festival. The response was overwhelming; over 24,000 copies were distributed across the United Kingdom at festivals, churches, businesses and community groups. In just six weeks hundreds downloaded the Voice + app for the electronic version. Following on from this success, we are pleased to present the 2017/18 edition which is filled with great stories, recipes and an updated listing of over 200 African and Caribbean restaurants. This handy 92-page directory is your essential guide to where you can dine or simply drop-in for a takeaway at the many eateries specialising in African and Caribbean cuisine in the UK. The popularity of African and Caribbean cuisine continues to grow steadily, as celebrity chefs create tasty tropical flavours, whether it’s jollof rice from Ghana and Nigeria or jerk chicken from Jamaica. Visit any major supermarket chain in the UK and you are sure to find an aisle, or a full section, dedicated to selling food products or ingredients from these regions. Also worth noting are the many recipe books that will enable you to recreate the cuisine in your own home.

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It is against this background that, (in the same year that The Voice celebrates it’s 35th anniversary), we decided to publish the second edition of this comprehensive guide to the many African and Caribbean eateries on our high streets up and down the country. We see it as part of our company’s mission as Britain’s leading black newspaper, to support, promote and celebrate our cuisine and establishments. In this new edition, you will read about the new restaurants which have opened; discover the secrets to the many mouthwatering recipes and browse through the comprehensive listings section to find a restaurant or takeaway near you. Don’t just read, go out and try these restaurants and give us your feedback. Once again we hope you will relish The Voice’s African and Caribbean Food and Restaurant Guide 2017/18.

Enjoy!

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INSIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS

Guide 2017-18 Special thanks to our contributors and partners Grace Foods Ltd (main partner) Ade’s Cash & Carry Ayanna’s Restaurant Blue Mountain Peak Dalgety Dee’s Import Dynamis Eaton’s Fenky Janes Island Delights Jenny Mein Designs Juici Patties Jus’ Caribbean Kaieteur Kitchen Lando Butchers Mariandina

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South African flavours to the UK By Vic Motune

Petrus Madutlela came to prominence when he starred in the 2013 series of Masterchef despite his profile he hasn’t forgotten his roots When chef Petrus Madutlela appeared on the BBC show Masterchef: The Professionals in 2013, he won over its judges and viewers with his smile and passion for flavour. He reached the quarter finals but his decision to cook a traditional South African dish called pap en vleis, which is a porridge of maize meal served with stewed meat gravy,was a major talking point. Viewers who were rooting for him to go all the way to the finals felt he should have gone for a safer option, one the judges would be more familiar with. However, Madutlela stands by his decision to cook the dish that he grew up with in a Pretoria township, “If I cooked French or Italian maybe I would have gone through to the semi finals or finals but I wanted people to know that I’m proud of where I come from, so the only way to do that was to cook a dish like pap en vleis. At least people could say one person on the show was brave enough to cook South African food.” Today Madutlela is the acclaimed head chef at The Poet at Matfield, a pub in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Reviewing the food at the venue, TripAdvisor said: “Petrus Madutlela, an up-and-coming chef and one to watch.” Despite his success in the UK, he still gets excited about memories of food and his family back in South Africa.

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Quick Q&A with

Chef Anthony Cumberbatch By Andrea Photiou

Find out who taught the top chef to cook and which foods will be popular in 2017 For nearly 30 years, Michelin-trained Anthony Cumberbatch has been honing his award-winning skill as a professional chef, celebrity caterer, occasional TV personality and kitchen consultant. Before coming to the attention of top French chefs that set the standard worldwide for what is considered ‘quality’ cooking, a young Cumberbatch began learning about food preparation and how to source local ingredients by watching his grandparents work culinary magic in Barbados. Q: What is it about Caribbean food that you love the best? A: Versatility and sexiness. Our cuisine is so unique - a cocktail of flavours from Asia, Africa, Spain and the Orient and that allows me to explore. My inspiration comes from recreating popular dishes and re-discovering traditional recipes. For example, ackee and salt fish money bag and curried goat in an edible basket - some of my signature dishes – are a fusion of funky ingredients and are present presented in a contemporary way, leaving behind the concept of ‘flat food’ on the plate. Continued on page 20

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‘ Hells Kit Gary Tomlin knows that the profile he gleaned from being a part of Gordon Ramsey’s Hell’s Kitchen has served him well in the restaurant business but not necessarily in the way people may think. Tomlin, the owner of Jerk and Juice in Leytonstone said being the only black person and Rasta on the hit show was as testing as preparing the food.

“I’m all about the vegan life because I know that is the future.”

However, having come through the fiery show, which would see Ramsey regularly lambasting his charges in an attempt to get the best out of them, Tomlin says the public pasting helped him to develop his people skills. Tomlin prides himself on his cooking and has done so ever since he worked out that he was one of few among his peers that actually knew his way around food.

“I’m a touch dyslexic so school and anything studious wasn’t my strong point and when I realised that I could cook, I just decided to run with that. “Growing up I thought everyone could cook, all the men did in my family. But when I realised that people were starting to know me for my food, I thought building a business in that area would be the best place for me.”

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chen survivor Tomlin is famed for his special jerk dumpling. It’s one of his signature specials and although he’s reluctant to share them just yet he told The Voice he has some big plans for more specials coming very soon. For now however, Tomlin says if you find yourself at his restaurant you won’t be disappointed by the array of healthy options. Making his suggestion for a hearty breakfast, lunch and dinner at Jerk and Juice he said: “I’m all about the vegan life because I know that is the future, so if you were to pop into Jerk and Juice today for breakfast I would offer you something like fried dumpling with coconut curried ackee, it’s a ten out of ten. That would be your starter and you could have it with plantain or mixed salad. “For the main, I would prepare some quinoa. For those who don’t know, quinoa is a substitute for rice and sometimes I’ll have quinoa with peas in it. I do a dish with gungo peas cooked down in a Caribbean style. “It’s a vegetarian dish but it has a mince texture to it and it goes down well. For the non-vegans I have lemon drizzle for dessert. I do a vegan cake as well but the drizzle is my top seller. “Then there are also the multiple juices I offer. Okra juice and strawberry and carrot are just two of the more unusual options you can get but they are both amazing. If you’re in the area, stop by.”

CAKES for all occasions Salandy Cakes is a professional family-orientated cake business based in east London and was founded by Chevonne Allen, a nurse by profession. She specialises in preparing bespoke cakes for all occasions, including birthdays, anniversaries, dinner parties or just about any celebratory event. Here is what she has to say about her unique business which has built up an ever-expanding clientele. “At Salandy Cakes we specialise in a variety of bespoke cakes, all homemade and handmade. We are committed to using the finest and freshest ingredients and aim to fulfill the demands of dietary requirements. “Our mission is to provide you with the opportunity to experience our homemade family cake recipes, whilst infusing your individual ideas and requirements. “We pride ourselves on the delivery of professionalism; quality, taste and presentation with great detail, care and love, incorporating creativity and collaborative fun”, Chevonne concluded. Visit: www.salandy-cakes.co.uk

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Q: Some people who work with food all day don’t put as much effort in at home. What does dinner time at your house look like? A: Because of my busy schedule, I’m usually practical when at home, I just cook anything that is close to hand. There are times that I like to experiment and there are always new ideas to create. As a chef, my life is surrounded by food and I’m never far from a book.

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Q: Which food trends should readers look out for in 2017? A: This is another good year for Caribbean cuisine and street food, as trends point to more authenticity. People will be also looking into food presented in an elegant way, others will continue to prefer healthy dishes. It is definitely the year for Braai (South African BBQ).

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A decade has passed since Levi Roots sauntered onto the set of Dragon’s Den and wowed the judges with his guitar playing and plans for Reggae Reggae sauce. Even after all of his success, he says there is plenty more to learn. In that time, Levi has become a household name opening restaurants, producing multiple cookbooks and winning a host of awards for his culinary contributions. Having recently picked up the Casual Dining and Pub award, yet another feather in his cap, Levi said winning the accolade was a testament to his team who have supported him in the last ten years. “It’s nice to win, it’s what you work for, especially when there is a team involved. It’s difficult to dot all of the Is and cross all the Ts and when you get awarded it salutes all that you have been doing. Hospitality is one of the most difficult things to get right.” Admitting that there is still tremendous room for personal and profes professional growth, Levi said with so many regions in the Caribbean, present presenting menus that reflect the true diversity in the food options available from the region was one of his priorities. “There are thousands of islands in the Caribbean and each of them have their own way of expressing their food,” he said. “As a Jamaican myself, I know that we are passionate about our own food but I also know that I have only just scratched the surface of what could possibly be done. “So we change the menu quite regularly at the restaurant. We represent the whole Caribbean, I don’t like to say that I am a Jamaican restaurant, which is why we present ourselves in the way that we do. On the menu Martinique is represented, Barbados is represented, Trinidad is repre represented and a whole host of the other islands so I am still learning about Caribbean food, as we all are. Caribbean food is much more than ackee and salt fish and jerk chicken.”

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AFRICAN FOOD in a DIGITAL era Student Thelma Egbe is among a new generation of African chefs who are winning fans online By Vic Motune

Blogging has been a great platform for so many people to become a huge success. Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s food lovers are increasingly going online in the hunt for ideas about the recipes or restaurants they might try next. People trust reviews and recipes from bloggers the way they trust the opinions of friends and family. This is something that student Thelma Egbe discovered when she set up her blog TheLmZkitchen, which has the tagline â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The best of Nigerian cuisines.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Egbe decided to create the blog about healthy, easy to make African recipes after she discovered that her younger brother, a university student, was spending a lot of money on takeaway food. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I realised that a lot of people who leave home for the first time just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bother to cook and just go for takeawaysâ&#x20AC;?, she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was trying to educate them so they could save themselves a lot of money.â&#x20AC;? The reaction to the blog was better than she could have expected. Her versions of recipes for classic dishes such as spinach stew, Nigerian fried rice and egusi soup quickly gained an audience of thousands. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Initially I hated doing the writingâ&#x20AC;?, she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d have much rather just done the cooking but when I started getting attention with readers asking me to post recipes for certain dishes I thought â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;OK, maybe Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not just talking to myself.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; One often cited reason that African food hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t taken off in the UK in the way it should is because it is so time-intensive â&#x20AC;&#x201C; some dishes like cambuulo, a famous Somali rice dish can take up to five hours to cook. However, the Coventry University student firmly disagrees. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Being in England makes cooking African food easy. In Nigeria I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have used a blender for example which means I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to pound my pepper. Prepa Preparation is key - if you can prepare a day before you cook itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a case of mixing everything together.â&#x20AC;?

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In search of

the perfect pairing Contributed by Debora Taylor, spirits and wine specialist

“Choose the wine that uplifts your meal” meal”

Wine is the fastest growing beverage category in restaurants - and with good reason. It is the most suited beverage to food and can escalate a good meal to gastronomic heaven. African and Caribbean cuisine is diverse and varied with an array of seasonings, flavours and spices and can make pairing with wines somewhat challenging. Here are a few guidelines that can help you choose the wine that uplifts your meal. Firstly, there are no hard and fast rules. Drink what you like with what you like! Generally, white wines with white meats and red wines with red meats works. However, the spice levels, pepper heat and gravy or sauce need to be considered when pairing. Champagne, Prosecco and Cava are great as an aperitif and go with just about any dish and are perfect with salty dishes. They are also perfect for any time of day so they are my drink of choice with ackee and salftish. Off-dry Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Vouvray are ideal white wines to pair with spicy jerk chicken or sweet sauce dishes as they tame heat and spice and balance sweetness. Chardonnay is great with fatty fish dishes like grilled salmon or fish in rich sauces and Sauvignon Blanc, Verdejo and Vinho Verde all have the zing needed to balance the tart sauce served with our escoveitched fish. Dishes with earthy flavours of mushroom and truffles go well with Pinot Noir and it is also great with roasted duck, chicken or turkey, as is a Rioja. Big reds like Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Zinfandel favour big, juicy meats like lamb and steak and also complement oxtail stew or jollof rice and oxtail, barbecue chicken or pork. Still or sparkling Moscato, a sweet Riesling or Lambrusco complement dessert if you want to end on a sweet note, but are also good with most dishes if a sweeter wine is your preferred choice. Remember each palate is different and we like what we like so make your own choices. Wine with a meal takes it from ordinary to extraordinary so just have fun as you go in search of the perfect pairing.

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Welcome to Ayanna’s London A family-owned and operated fine dining Caribbean restaurant in London E14.

Quick Q&A

A Don in the kitchen

By Andrea Photiou

Ayanna’s London made its debut in 2013 offering classic Jamaican dishes in a modern and elegant environment. We are passionate about customer service and hospitality and so we thrive on providing our guests with a memorable and exceptional experience.

Actor Don Warrington, MBE, gives us an insight into the perfect Trinidadian Christmas dinner as well as his culinary habits Veteran actor Don Warrington is currently playing dad to comedian Dane Baptiste on BBC3 sitcom Sunny D as well as being up for a Manchester Theatre Award. We caught up with Warrington to find out what else he’s got on his plate besides preparing for his next role. Q: Do you get much time to cook at home? A: Not a great deal, no. I will have some fish – I tend to eat a lot of oily fish like mackerel, salmon and things like that. I don’t necessarily eat it for health reasons - I’ve just always liked it. I don’t like to eat heavy or pasta based dishes late at night. I normally go for fish cooked with peppers and onions. Q: What’s your speciality dish? A: A traditional Christmas dinner. What’s on the table depends on where I am. I spent Christmas in Trinidad a few years ago and we had traditional cuisine – a dish called cou cou which is cornmeal cooked in banana leaf parcels boiled for a long time. We also had macaroni cheese, rice and peas, different kinds of meat. I don’t eat pork but there will normally be pork, chicken…I don’t recall ever having turkey in Trinidad. That would be eaten with plantain, yam, sweet potatoes, that sort of thing. Q: With so much diversity in the islands, are you able to pick just one favourite Caribbean dish? A: My favourite dish would be a ‘buss up shot’ roti. It’s a curried roti and there are different fillings – chicken curry, pumpkin curry. I like them all! I’ve been to Guadaloupe, that’s mainly French cuisine. They have a fish-based diet which is good – lots of fresh fish. Q: Where do you like to shop and dine out? A: I like to go to the local shop and pick my fruits and vegetables. If I can, I will support small businesses. It depends on what’s convenient – sometimes I do go to the Cou cou is a cornmeal supermarket. There are some fruits from the dish cooked in banana Caribbean that you can’t get here, which is leaf parcels a shame.

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The benefits of

herbal teas Ginger Tea Relieves nausea, combats motion sickness, reduces dizziness, limits flatulence, controls chronic pain, eases the pain of muscle aches and rheumatoid arthritis, minimises the symptoms of the common cold, allergies and other respiratory conditions.

Moringa

Moringa reduces inflammation by suppressing inflammatory enzymes and proteins in the body. The ginger in this infusion is said to also limit flatulence, control chronic pain, suppress allergies and other respiratory conditions. Can also be used to ease the pain of muscle aches and rheumatoid arthritis and minimise the symptoms of the common cold. Rich in vitamins A, C, E, minerals and amino acids. Moringa is high in antioxidants, polyphenols and ascorbic acid in the leaves.

Cerassie

Cerassie herbal tea (corilla, corailee, bitter melon, kerala) comes from specially-grown cerassie plants of the Caribbean. The ingredients of cerassie (bitter melon): 100% natural ingre ingredients. 100% pure naturally-dried cerassie leaves. No artificial additives or flavorings. Naturally caffeine-free. 100% natural product. Bitter melon is also known to stimulate digestion. One of the key benefits of cerassie (bitter melon) cholesterol-lowering potential. Cerassie (bitter melon) is considered a good cleanser of the blood giving a healthier, fitter, trimmer and stronger body.

Sorrel

Sorrel/Hibiscus & Ginger herbal tea helps boost eyesight and lowers blood preasure. Hibiscus & Ginger herbal tea strengthens the immune system and improves digestion. The 100% natural ingredients in Hibiscus & Ginger tea increases circulation and increases energy levels. The health benefits of Hibiscus & Ginger tea include strengthening heart health and improving kidney health.

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT By Kirsty Osei-Bempong

Ghana-born chef Ben Asamani is on a mission to change people’s perceptions about vegan food Traditionally, eating meat has long been viewed as a sign of affluence in many African cultures and the omission of meat from the diet is a sign of poverty. So when Ghana-born Ben Asamani chose to cut out meat, dairy and all meat products as a teenager, the reaction was predictably one of surprise.

“We are meant to eat a plant-based diet - fruit and greens”

Initially his family thought it was a phase he would grow out of but decades later Asamani runs a successful vegan food business. He opened the 222 Veggie Vegan restaurant in west London in 2004 and has his sights set on launching a similar venture in his home town of Tema, Ghana early next year. He was inspired to become a vegan after attending a church meeting in Ghana which highlighted the benefits of healthy eating and drinking. “We are meant to eat a plant based diet, fruit and greens, which has benefits for our health and the environment,” he says. Lunch at 222 Veggie Vegan is a buffet-style affair, while there is an la carte menu from 5:30pm onwards. Dishes include a vegan roast, oyster mushroom and spinach raclette as well as a pumpkin and pine nut risotto. The dessert list includes vegan ice cream and tofu cheesecake. “It is a very international menu” he says. “I don’t use microwaves and some customers complain that we are delaying them but we have to cook the food fresh. For me not using a microwave and not frying the food alone tells them that the food is healthy.” Asamani wants to spread the message of healthier cooking to Ghana in the form of a new vegan restaurant. “I love Ghana but a lot of Ghanaian food is too starchy and there are lots of fruit and vegetables that people do not eat. I would like to educate the people.” To find out more please visit www.222veggievegan.com/

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Pure Organic Drinks Hollywood A-Listers celebrated victories and soothed their sorrows at the 2017 Empire Awards for film and TV with the help of Pure Organic Drinks, a Leicester company retailing a growing range of totally natural alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Pure Organic Drinks, part of the multi-pronged GAC Corporation, won the contract to supply the drinks served at the starspangled spectacular in March when movie magazine Empire revealed its winners. The public can sample and savour the same array of top quality organic beverages as their screen heroes thanks to Pure Organic Drinks, which is selling through a growing number of shops, supermarkets and hospitality businesses such as pubs, restaurants and hotels. The range so far amassed by director Chris Ryan includes spirits, liqueurs, wines, beers, fruit juices, still and fizzy soft drinks and energy drinks, all offering a pure taste experience and coming with certification to prove they are produced from pure organic sources with no chemical preservatives, colourants or other additives. Chris, a type-two diabetic, says his research shows organic drinks are better for blood sugar levels than conventional products. “We are negotiating on new lines and hope to add an organic champagne,” he says. “But we don’t want a massive range. We want the best range, the highest quality products from around the world.”

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The rise of an

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It’s fair to say that most people in the UK have never heard of the baobab fruit. However, in Africa, people have been eating it for hundreds of years. The fruit, which looks like a hairless coconut, is a rich source of vitamins C and B2, iron, calcium and antioxidants. Malcolm Riley, the self taught chef, recipe creator and entrepreneur behind The African Chef brand is on a mission to spread the word not only about the baobab but African ingredients and cooking techniques. The baobab and other sustainable tree food like moringa, butternut, sweet potato and shea butter have made their way into his range of chilli sauces and spicy condiments such as Baobab Chilli Jam, African Spice Paste and Butternut Condiment and through them Riley is winning a host of new fans to African food. “I’m part of a bigger movement which is aiming to change the way African food is seen in the UK”, he says. Food from the continent is so diverse - among the most flavoursome you could eat. “I just hope there will be more chefs spreading that message because interest is growing. There are lots of books coming out and people are excited.”

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Malcolm Riley, who is behind the The African Chef brand, is enjoying culinary success with the littleknown but healthy baobab fruit

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“They go to the Caribbean, taste the food, understand it and when they get back home in the UK they want to have a bit of the Caribbean on their doorstep” Bola Omoyele says being in the food and restaurant business is one of the most difficult experiences he has encountered as a serial entrepreneur, but having established Absolute Caribbean in South Woodford three years ago the venture is beginning to pay dividends. The cute spot in Essex is the only sit-down eaterie serving Caribbean food in the area, making it a unique and pleasant addition to the throng of dining experiences. Omoyele says he spotted the opportunity to add some Caribbean culture to the culinary scene in South Woodford and took it. “There was literally not one Caribbean restaurant in the vicinity,” Omoyele said. “Its has been received well by the locals residents. The area is quite multicultural and very affluent so it works. Most of the people around there know what Caribbean food is from their holidays in the region. “They go to the Caribbean, taste the food, understand it and when they get back home in the UK they want to have a bit of the Caribbean on their doorstep. That’s what Absolute Caribbean is.” Continued on page 63

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Honey Jerk Salmon with Mango Pineapple Salsa A sweet and spicy fish dish

Serves 4 people INGREDIENTS:

• 2 heaped tbsp Grace Jamaican Jerk Seasoning • 2 tbsp clear honey • salmon llets

Salsa:

• 1 rm ripe mango skin remo ed thinly sliced • ½ pineapple cored and diced • 200g rinsed and drained canned black beans • 1 nely chopped red onion • 50g fresh coriander chopped • ¼ tbsp salt

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Creamy Jerk Prawn Pasta

A fusion of Jamaican jerk and Italian pasta finish ed with a creamy sauce.

Serves 4 people INGREDIENTS:

• 850g of raw prawns de- eined • 1 tbsp unn’s i er Ginger Garlic and Pimento Seasoning • 1 tbsp unn’s i er Jamaican Jerk Seasoning (Choose from ‘Hot’ or ‘Mild’ based on your own chilli heat preference) • 1 packet penne pasta boiled and drained • 30g butter • 2 clo es garlic minced • 1 medium onion chopped • 2 stalks spring onion chopped • 225g full cream • ½ tsp salt • ½ tsp black pepper • 00g can sweetcorn drained • ½ medium-si e red pepper chopped

• ½ medium-si e green pepper chopped • ½ medium-si e yellow pepper chopped • 225 grams Cheddar cheese grated

DIRECTIONS:

1. Cook penne pasta according to instructions on package; drain and set aside. 2. Heat butter in a pan o er a mediumhigh heat and saut garlic onion and spring onion. dd prawns jerk seasoning cream salt and pepper and mix well. 3. old in the pasta sweetcorn and sweet peppers and stir well to combine. Sprinkle on the cheddar cheese and stir well Ser e with a simple garden salad and enjoy

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jamaica valley curry goat Jamaica Valley Curry Goat Recipe Ingredients 3 lbs goat meat, chopped in cubes 1 lemon, 3 tbsp Jamaica Valley All Purpose Seasoning, 2 tsp black pepper 5 tbsp Jamaica Valley Curry Powder, 2 large onion, sliced, 4-6 cloves garlic, minced, 1 Scotch Bonnet pepper, sliced, 4 tbsp cooking oil, 4 cups boiling water, 1 large sprig thyme, 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 bunches of scallion chopped, 2 tbsp fresh chopped ginger, 10 pimento seeds, chopped coriander Instructions Wash meat, with lemon and water. Cut off any visible gristle and fat. Mix together goat meat, with all seasoning, leaving out, 1 large onion. Place in fridge overnight (or at least 5 hours) to marinate.

1. Remove all fresh ingredients, sliced onions, scallion, coriander, Scotch Bonnet pepper etc; from the bowl of marinated goat meat and set aside. 2. Heat cooking oil in large Dutch pot or cast iron pan. Place goat meat in pan and brown to seal in juices. 3. Once the meat is browned add thyme and 2 cups of boiling water; cover, lower heat to medium-low and simmer for about 1 hour 15 minutes. 4. Chop 1 medium onion and add to pot along with the sliced onion, Scotch Bonnet pepper and all fresh ingredients that were set aside earlier. 5. Add 2 cups of boiling water and bring to a boil. 6. Taste and remove Scotch Bonnet pepper based on your taste. Serve with white rice or rice and peas.

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ethiopia The Buffet of Culinary Civilisation Imagine an Ethiopian life without injera (sour dough pancake). A network of Ethiopian kitchens, thriving in major cities of north America and Europe, have made it possible for people to indulge in the tempting taste and unique flavours of Ethiopia. Renowned for rich, spicy stews and diverse flavours, Ethiopian food is one of the world’s greatest cuisines. Mixed Ethiopian dishes like Mahiberawi (meat mixed plate) is high on the radar of the Ethiopian ‘mesob’ or plate, infusing various stews or wat – Key Wat (beef stew), Tibs (stir-fried meat) and Kitfo (raw ground beef). Also popular is Doro Wat (chicken stew). Another Ethiopian dish that entices the taste buds is Yetsom Beyaynet (vegetarian mixed plate). In this dish, you can explore the various stews including Mesir Wat (red lentil stew), Misir Kik (split pea stew), Kik Wat (split pea stew), Shiro Wat (chickpea stew) and Alicha Kik, a kale and spicy tomato stew (Sils Wat). Ethiopian dishes can transform the country into a culinary paradise for food lovers everywhere, with its rich tastes, textures and organic charm. Beyond tantalising spices and herbs, the Ethiopian culinary landscape is endowed with a rich sensory field that turns food into a cultural staple, helping to put love and oneness high on the agenda. For instance, the concepts and culture defining some of the Ethiopian dishes include Mahberawi Wat and Beyayinet; the importance of eating together. To close out the ultimate Ethiopian dining expeexpe rience, a traditional coffee ceremony takes place alongside other indigenous alcoholic drinks such as Te’jj (a honey wine); T’ella (made up with a combination of water, barley flour, wheat berries, whole wheat kernels and gesho leaves or powder) and Borde (an opaque, effervescent, whitish-grey to brown-coloured, thick beverage).

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The future OF CARIBBEAN CUISINE The founders of Original Flava talk recipes, favourite meals and why their grandmother is their inspiration By Leah Sinclair

Shaun and Craig McAnuff are the two twenty-something south London men, who are looking to modernise Caribbean cooking for the younger generation. Known for their quick and easy recipes; from succulent escovitch fish to the best rum punch, the Thornton Heath natives have amassed over 220,000 Facebook likes in just under a year. “We’ve been cooking since we were young, and just decided to take it further,” says Shaun. “Timing really is key.” The Original Flava brand began with their grandmother who would cook delicious meals during their childhood, which Shaun and Craig try to recreate in a quick and simple way. “Our family is

Jamaican, and we grew up with my grandmother always cooking in the kitchen,” recalls Craig. “We ended up really taking to it, and grew up within that culture.” Many of the tasty treats that they regularly make for their legions of followers, are reminiscent of meals and beverages associated with their grandmother; from curry goat to sorrel. For Caribbean foodies everywhere, their indulgent how-to-videos and various products including calendars and aprons, are just a part of the reason why Craig and Shaun do what they do. “The support of the people means a lot, and we’re looking forward to doing more to cater to them,” enthuses Craig.

“Our family is Jamaican, and we grew up with my grandmother always cooking in the kitchen”

Some of these plans include their own products, which they hope to sell at supermarkets, as well as branching out into reviewing Caribbean restaurants. “We’re all about building our brand, and creating new innovative dishes that fuse Caribbean food with different cultures,” says Shaun. “We’d really like to explore that in 2017, and hope that we can make a pivotal change in the future of Caribbean cuisine.”

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AFRICAN COOKING African cuisine is varied and diverse, but throughout the continent there are common tools and techniques that are used in making food.

1. Cooking Pot The traditional cooking pot is made of clay and then fired in a kiln. But in modern Africa, many families have switched to using cooking utensils made of metallic, ceramic and other materials, especially when using electric or gas fires. The earthy smell of the cooking pot lends a unique flavour to food such as fresh beans or meat. 2. Mortar and Pestle The mortar and pestle are familiar to many African households. They are used for heavy duty pounding of grains such as millet to separate the chaff from the grain or pounding raw groundnuts into groundnut powder. 3. Gourd A gourd is a climbing plant, which produces a long or round fruit. When this fruit matures and dries and is hollowed out it makes a useful container. The clean, woody smell of drinking water in a calabash is quite unique. Several African communities also use calabashes as musical instruments. 4. Winnowing Tray Winnowing trays are primarily used to sort grain. After pounding or threshing maize, millet or groundnuts for example they are then winnowed in a tray to separate the grain from the chaff. 5. Grinding Stone Grinding stones were the centrepiece of African kitchens for hundreds of years. Some households had a grinding hut or house, where grinding stones of various sizes were housed. These distinctive ceramic pots with their long cone-shaped lids can also be used as a serving dish. They are traditionally used in north Africa. 6. Sieve These are commonly used to sieve flour. Sieves in Africa are now mostly made of metal or plastic. However, traditionally, they were made with soft reeds.

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POP UP AFRICA “I think the Internet and social media has helped to cultivate a savvy group of African food bloggers and vloggers.”

What do you think it is about African food that makes it so popular right now? By Leah Sinclair

What was the inspiration behind creating Pop Up Africa?

Pop Up Africa is an Africa-inspired pop-up retail and food events company, and it started out of a desire to promote and make African products more available to a broader audience.

What are some of your favourite memories of African food from your youth?

My favourite food memories vary, from eating jerk chicken at Notting Hill Carnival, to my time at university and that being my first taste of cooking independently and experimenting with recipes. I was also very influenced by a blend of flavours, from Nigerian and British dishes I ate at home, to my friends and the dishes they had, which ranged from Chinese, Ghanaian, Indian and Congolese food.

What are your favourite recipes?

My all-time favourite is jollof rice, because no pots of jollof rice are ever the same! Some cook it with Basmati rice, others with long grain, some put meat in it others put vegetables. Another recipe that I love is a Nigerian spinach dish called efo riro. I love spinach, and efo riro is rich and full of flavour.

Who is your favourite African food blogger and why?

Fafa Gilbert, because she’s so passionate about what she does and her blog has some of the most beautiful images of Ghanaian food. I love the way that she explores with new ingredients and puts her own twist on dishes from West Africa by fusing the dishes with dishes from around the world, for example her yam soufflé.

I think the internet and social media has helped to cultivate a savvy group of African food bloggers and vloggers, who use these platforms to share pictures and recipes of a variety of dishes from across Africa. Technology is giving Africa a new voice - one that’s innovative and painting its own picture of Africa; its fashion, tourism and cuisine. Now, both Africans and non-Africans are connecting and becoming more aware of the various dishes from jollof to injira, and African chefs, bloggers and vloggers are using social media as an opportunity to raise their profile and share ideas

What can people expect from attending a Pop Up Africa event?

Expect good food, sweet smelling aromas and the taste of spices used from Lagos to Lilongwe. Our African Street Food Takeover will include 35 stalls of authentic African cuisine representing countries from across the continent, and we’re delighted to be holding this event at the South Bank Centre.

Continued from page 44 Omoyele says it was important that the restaurant offered customers the option of dining in as well as takeaway. “Where the restaurant is based there are a lot of other types of food available, there’s bars and clubs, it’s the main road, the hub for the area. “So every week you get people coming from work who want that option of dining away from their house. It wasn’t rocket science in ensuring their needs were met.” With two Jamaican (born) chefs in-house the food at Absolute Caribbean couldn’t be more authentic. Omoyele enthused: “When ever people ask me what they should get at Absolute Caribbean I tell them to go for the jerk chicken or the curried goat. “You won’t get a chef that can do either of those dishes better than our chefs can.”

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INGREDIENTS: . 2 onions, chopped . 2 large carrots, chopped . 1 tbsp olive oil . 1 clove garlic, crushed . 500g minced pork or beef . 400g can tomatoma toes . 300ml hot beef stock . 1 tbsp tomato ketchup . 1-2 tsp Dunn’s River Jamaican Jerk Seasoning (wet paste) . 350g spaghetti . To serve: Parmesan shavings, basil leaves METHOD: 1. Put the onion, carrots and oil in a large pan and fry gently for 5 mins, to soften 2. Add the garlic and mince and fry for 10 mins until browned. 3. Stir in the tomatoes and chop-up with a knife. Pour in the beef stock, tomato ketchup, Dunn’s River Jerk seasoning, salt and ground black pepper. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 mins. 4. Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in a large pan of boiling, salted water, according to packet instructions. Drain well and spoon into 4 bowls. Top with the jerk bolognese sauce, Parmesan and basil - Enjoy!

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CENTRAL LONDON Azou Restaurant Award winning Azou specialises in Moroccan, Algerian and Tunisian cuisine. Chef Azou’s menu is imbued with North African flavour and texture. Address: 375 King Street, London W6 9NJ Telephone: 0208-563-7266 Email: info@azou.co.uk Website: www.azou.co.uk Open: Mon-Sat 6pm-11pm, Sun 6pm-10pm

Hawkeye’s Hotpot Caribbean restaurant and takeaway. Silver service upon request. Catering for all occasions. Visit our Facebook page. Address: 47A Goldhawk Road, London W12 8QP Telephone: 0208-740-7771 Email: www.hotpotcaribcuisine@ gmail.com Open: Mon-Sat 9am-8pm

Hilltop Roti

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Trinidadian restaurant and takeaway. Opened May 2015. Specializing in rotis. Simple, quality Caribbean food. Address: 46-48 Drayton Greene Road, West Ealing, London W13 8RY Telephone: 07961-868-902 Email: hilltoproti@gmail.com Open: Mon-Thur 12 Noon-8pm, Fri-Sat 12 Noon-11pm

Fresh flavours of Jamaica. Enjoy Ackee and saltfish, curry goat, jerk chicken and other delicious fillings. Follow up with fresh coconut water, Blue Mountain coffee and Devon House IScream. Address: 26 New Row, London WC2N 4LA Telephone: 0207-836-3334 Email: info@jamaicapatty.co.uk Website: www.jamaicapatty.co.uk Open: Mon – Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11am-7pm

Holiday Inn London – Kensington Forum Caribbean Exeperience Caribbean and English Restaurant. Fortnightly event. Address: 97 Cromwell Road, Kensington, London SW7 4DN Telephone: 0207-341-3099 Email: caribbeanexperience@ hikensington.co.uk Website: www.hikensingtonforum hotel.co.uk Open: Daily 7.30pm – 1pm

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Jerrkies Here at Jerrkies our aim is to deliver high quality Caribbean cuisine and offer all our customers the Jerrkies experience through tasty food, quenching beverages, good company and great customer service. Jerrkies. Hard to beat! Address: 12-13 Greville Street, London EC1N 8SB Telephone: 0207-609-4012 Email: jerkkies@gmail.com

Website: www.jerkies.com Open: Mon-Fri 7.30am-8.00pm

Kenza Restaurant Lebanese restaurant and takeaway. Meaning ‘treasure’ in Arabic, be charmed by Middle Eastern hospitality. Address: 10 Devonshire Square, London EC2M 4YP Telephone: 0207-929-5533 Email: info@kenza-restaurant.com Website: www.kenza-restaurant.com Open: Mon-Fri 12 Noon-11pm, Sat 5pm-11pm, - Sun 5pm-10pm

Merkato Restaurant Eritrean and Ethiopian restaurant serving freshly prepared dereq, tbsi, shro and special ktfo. Each order is accompanied by gluten free injera flat bread, traditional ceremony coffee and honey wine. Address: 196 Caledonian Road, Kings Cross, London N1 0SQ Telephone: 0207-713-8952 Email: phimongt@yahoo.com Website: www.merkatokingscross. co.uk Open: Everyday 12 noon to midnight

Moro Restaurant serving delicious north African cuisine. Stall is run in the market . Mon-Fri lunchtime wraps, freshly cooked lamb and chicken. Address: 34-36 Exmouth Market, London EC1R Telephone: 0207-833-8336 Email: reservations@moro.co.uk Website: www.moro.co.uk Open: Mon-Sat 12 Noon-2.30pm and 6pm-10.30pm Sun 12.30pm-2.45pm

Mr Jerk Restaurant and takeaway. Jerk chicken and rice and peas is the house speciality. Also fish dishes. Address: 189 Wardour Street London W1F 8ZD Telephone: 0207-287-2878 Open: Mon-Wed 12 Noon-9pm, ThurSat 12 Noon-10pm, Sun 12pm-8pm

Shaka Zulu London’s largest South African restaurant opened 2010 by HRH Goodwill Zwelithini. Food includes exotic game from Namibia such as ostrich, springbok and zebra. Address: Stables Market, Chalk Farm Road, Camden, London NW1 8AH

Telephone: 0203-376-9911 Email: reservations@ shaka-zulu.com Website: www.shaka-zulu.com Open: Sun-Thur 12 Noon-Mid night, Fri-Sat 12 Noon-02.00am

Zionly African and Caribbean Vegan ‘Rastarant’. Rasta street food, liquid food bar, roots tea and tonics, raw food and salad bar is small selection from an extensive menu. Address: Unit 41, 48 Rye Lane Indoor Market, Peckham, SE15 5BY Telephone: 07831-136-705 Email: zionlymann@gmail.com Open: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm family entertainment.

Mosob Restaurant Mosob is a family-run restaurant serving authentic, vibrant Eritrean cuisine in a setting that reflects the country’s culture. Our food menu feature a selection of wonderful meat dishes and some vibrant vegetarian meals to fulfil your appetite. We serve African beers to quench your thirst. Address: 339 Harrow Road, London W9 3RB Telephone: 0207-266-2012 Email: info@mosub.co.uk

Elsha Delight Inspired by Hellshire Beach. Jamaican restaurant and takeaway. On Hungry House. Caters for all events. Address: 173 Upton Lane, London E7 9PJ Telephone: 0208-471-2791 Email: elshadelight@101.com Website: www.elshadelight.co.uk Open: Mon-Thur 10am-11pm, Fri-Sat 10am until late Sun 12 noon – 10pm

Website: www.mosob.co.uk Open: Mon-Fri 6pm-11.30pm, SatSun 3pm-Midnight

EAST LONDON Absolute Caribbean Caribbean Restaurant and takeaway. Bestsellers include curry goat, oxtail and jerk chicken. Twitter and Facebook accounts. Deliveries via Just Eat and Hungry House. Address: 63 High Road, South Woodford, London E18 2QP Telephone: 0203-538-7335 Open: Mon-Sat 12 Noon-11pm, Sun 12 Noon-9pm

Calabash Caribbean Restaurant and takeaway. All our dishes are cooked with fresh produce, meat and Caribbean herbs and spices. Our aim is to provide ‘home style cooking’. Address: 22 Vicarage Lane, Stratford, London E15 4ES Telephone: 0208-503-1664 Open: Mon-Thur 10am-10pm, FriSat 10am-11pm, Sun 12 noon-8pm

Caribbean Scene Quick Restaurant and takeaway. A celebration of Caribbean cuisine and culture. Deliveries via Just Eat, Deliveroo,Hungry House. Address: 71E Arcade, Westfield, Stratford City, London E20 1EH Telephone: 0208-555-0066 Website: www.caribbeanscene.co.uk Open: Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 10am-6pm

Jerk and Juice Celebrity Chef Gary Tomlin offers the finest Caribbean food which includes vegan dishes pepared with love and passion. Address: 268 High Road, Leytonstone, London E11 3HS Telephone: 0208-555-5909 Email: jekandjuicecatering@gmail. com Website: www.jerkandjuice.com Open: Mon-Sat 10am-10pm

KAFE 1788 Ltd Haitian coffee shop. Brunch and lunch menus include paninis and cakes plus wide variety of fresh fruit. Call to check monthly special events pop-ip restaurant, live music, film night etc. Instagram, Facebook page and Twitter. Address: 4 Vesey Path, London E14 6BT Telephone: 0207-515-7719/ 07872-107733 Email: Richard@kafe1788.com Website: www.kafe1788.com Open: Mon-Sat Brunch 8am-3pm Lunch 12pm-3pm

Open: Everyday. Mon-Thur & Sun 12 Noon-10pm, Fri-Sat 12 Noon-11pm

Rhythm Kitchen “Rhythm Kitchen brings fun, tasty and healthy caribbean jerk cooking to the families of East London and Essex.“ Facebook and Twitter. Address: World Food Court, First Floor, 206, The Balcony, Westfield, Stratford, London, E20 1ES Telephone: 0208-555-8275 Website: www.rhythmkitchen.co.uk Open: Mon-Wed 11am-9pm, Thur-Sat 11am-10pm Sun 12 Noon-6pm

Squires Café & African Restaurant “Squires is the best African Restaurant in London, we serve West African homestyle food … We cook all our food with LOVE.” Address: 6 Beckton Road, Canning Town, London E16 1EW Telephone: 0207-476-5591 Website: www.squiresuk.com Open: Everyday 11am-midnight

Absolute Caribbean Caribbean restaurant and takeaway. Bestsellers includes curry goat, oxtail and jerk chicken.Twitter and Facebook accounts. Deliveries via Just Eat and Hungry House. Address: 63 High Road, South Woodford, London E18 2QP Telephone: 0203-538-7335 Open: Mon-Sat 12 noon-11pm, Sun 12 Noon-9pm

Levi Roots Caribbean Smokehouse

Theatre Royal Workshop Bar

“Put some music in your food!” Lowdahmercy! We aim to serve the best jerk chicken in the world. Remember, it’s not a restaurant, it’s a ‘Rastaurant’. Address: 103 The Street, Westfield, Stratford City, Montfichet Road, London E20 1EJ Telephone: 0203-841-6897 Email: stratford@caribbeansmoke house.com Website: www.caribbeansmoke house.com

Caribbean Restaurant. We have a wide ranging Carribean menu but also serve lighter bites such as burgers and omelettes as well as tea and coffee. Our huge bar is stocked with an eclectic range of drinks. Address: Theatre Royal Stratford East, London E15 1BN Telephone: 0208-279-1163 Open: Mon-Thur 11am-11pm, Fri-Sat 11am-Midnight, Sun 12 Noon-11pm

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NORTH LONDON 805 Restaurant Family run 805 is a stylish, contemporary restaurant, serving a modern west African menu with dishes that taste as good as they look. Address: 60 Vivian Avenue, Hendon Central, London NW4 3XH Telephone: 0208-202-9449 Email: info@805restaurants.com Website: www.805restaurants.com Open: Everyday 12 Noon-11.30pm

Boston Caribbean Cuisine We are serving uptown food in downtown London. We are restaurant that also provides all your catering needs, anything from weddings, christenings, funerals and carnival. Address: 49 Blackbird Hill, Neasen, London NW9 8RS Telephone: 0208-200-8890/07940 107 205 Open:Everyday 12noon-10pm

Addis Restaurant and Bar To taste real Ethiopian food this is the place to be. Unlike other restaurants our d~Zulet is always available and freshly cooked. Address: 40-42 Caledonian Road, London N1 9DT Telephone: 0207-278-0679 Email: info@addisrestaurant.co.uk Website: www.addisrestaurant.co.uk Open: Mon-Fri 12 Noon-midnight, Sat-Sun 1pm-midnight

Brown Eagle Caribbean Restaurant (1) Restaurant and takeaway. We consistently work hard to produce the highest quality food on a daily basis. Address: 741 High Road, Tottenham, London N17 8AG Telephone: 0208-365-9905 Open: Mon-Wed 12 Noon-10pm, Thur 12 Noon-11pm, Fri-Sat 12 Noon11.30pm, Sun 2pm-10pm

Brown Eagle Caribbean Restaurant (2) Restaurant and takeaway. We consist-

ently work hard to produce the highest quality food on a daily basis. Address: 234 High Road, Wood Green, London N22 8HH Telephone: 0208-889-8042 Open: Mon-Wed 12 Noon-10pm, Thur 12 Noon-11pm, Fri-Sat 12 Noon11.30pm, Sun 1pm-9pm

Brown Eagle Caribbean Restaurant (3) Restaurant and takeaway. We consistently work hard to produce the highest quality food on a daily basis. Address: 586 Hertford Road, Enfield EN3 5SX Telephone: 0208-443-0259 Open: Mon-Wed 12 Noon-10pm, Thur 12 Noon-11pm, Fri-Sat 12 Noon11.30pm, Sun 1pm-9pm

Caribbean Delight Caribbean Takeaway. Authentic food with peanut punches and other drinks available. Address: 124 Camden Road, Camden Town, London NW1 9EE Telephone: 0207-485-7688 Open: Everyday 11 am – 10.30 pm

Maroon Spice Fusion of Caribbean English and European recipes. We also serve canapes, bowl food, buffets and barbecues for alfresco dining. Address: Dephna House, 14 Cumberland Avenue, Park Royal, London NW10 7QL Telephone: 0208-453-3316 Email: catering@maroonspice.com Website: www.maroonspice.com Open: Everyday 9am – 9pm

Mister Patty Family business opened in 1972. Motto: ‘The Best Patties in London’. Address: 48 Craven Park Road, Brent Park, London NW10 4AE Telephone: 0208-965-4055 Open: Mon-Thur 11.30am-8pm Fri-Sat 11.30am-9.30pm

Movements Caribbean Takeway A longstandng takeaway serving a variety of Caribbean cuisine such as stew chicken and fried chicken. Address: 132 High Street, London NW10 4SP Telephone: 0208-001-2569 Open: Mon-Sat 9am-9pm

Mum’s Caribbean and English Cuisine Takeaway Tradtional Caribbean takeaway offering all the delights including jerk chicken, special five cheese macaroni cheese and infamous apple crumble for dessert. Address: 108 Harrow Road, London NW10 5NL Telephone: 0208960-9920 Open: Mon-Sat 9am-9pm

Milk Sheikh Opened in Dubai and now in London. Delicious milkshakes and snacks for those little treat moments. Address: Unit 1A Harlesden Plaza, Tavistock Road, London NW10 4NG Telephone: 0203-602-3167 Email: info@milksheikh.co.uk Website: www.milksheikh.co.uk Open: Everyday. 12 Noon – 9pm

Sun 10am-10pm

Peppers and Spice (1) Authentic Caribbean Cuisine. We use the finest quality ingredients and we refuse to compromise on quality. We provide a friendly and efficient takeaway service. Catering on request. Address: 40 Balls Pond Road, Dalston, London N1 4AU Telephone: 0207-275-9818 Email: peppersandspice@btconnect. com

Peppers and Spice (2)

Urban Caribbean restaurant that offers all the delights of the islands including ackee and saltfish, okra and fried fish. Also lunchtime specials from 11am-5pm. Address: 91 Dudden Hill Road London NW10 1BD Telephone: 0203-380 1815 Website: www.nickaycias.co.uk Open: Mon-Sat 10am-11pm, Sun 2pm-11pm

Authentic Caribbean Cuisine. We use the finest quality ingredients and we refuse to compromise on quality. We provide a friendly and efficient takeaway service’. Catering on request. Address: 541 High Road, Tottenham, London N17 6SD Telephone: 0208-801-7182 Email: peppersandspice@ btconnect.com Website: www.peppersandspice. co.uk Open: Mon-Sat 10am-11pm, Sun 12 Noon-9pm

Naija Infusions

Queen of Sheba

Nickaycia’s

Nigerian cuisine. Order online we deliver all over the UK. Restaurant service not in a restaurant setting. Caters to large numbers. Address: 48 Scholey House, 3 Ingrave Street, Batersea, London NW10 1BD Telephone: 0208-960-9920 Email: info@naijainfusions.com Website: www.naijainfusions.com Open: Mon-Sat 12pm-11pm, Sat-Sun 6pm-10pm

One Stop Caribbean Restaurant Established since 1998 this restaurant and takeaway also offers catering and deliveries. Address: 17 High Street, Harlesden, London NW10 4NE Telephone: 0208-961-6151 Email: info@onestopcaribbean. com Website: www.onestopcaribbean. com Open: Mon-Sat 9am-11pm,

Family-run Ethiopian bar restaurant and takeaway. Spicy meat,fish and vegetarian dishes. Warm and friendly service. Address: 12 Fortess Road, London NW5 2EU Telephone: 0207-284-3947 Email: queenofshebalondon@ gmail.com Website: www.thequeenofsheba. co.uk Open: Everyday 5pm-10.30pm

Royal Caribbean Cuisine Restaurant bar and takeaway. Specialising in Jamaican cuisine. Guests can enjoy a Royal Buffet Saturdays and Sundays. Address: 42-44 Sterling Way, Edmonton, London N18 2XZ Telephone: 0208-245-7777 Email: msmanager@ promotioncity.co.uk Website: www.royalcaribbeancuisine.

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com Open: Tue-Thus 12 Noon-10pm, FriSat 12 Noon till late

Rudies Caribbean Restaurant and takeaway with a focus on Jamaican cuisine and innovative dishes . Enjoy a vibrant and relaxed atmosphere. Address: 50 Stoke Newington Road London N16 7XB Telephone: 0207-249-9930 Email: info@rudieslondon.com Website: www.rudieslondon.com Open: Mon-Wed 5pm -10.30pm, Thurs 12 Noon – 10.30pm, Fri-Sat 12 Noon – 11pm, Sun 12 Noon – 10.30pm

Saapo’s peas. We also do a fried chicken and Fish Friday. We use halal meat. Address: 152 Manor Park Road, London NW10 4JR Telephone: 0208-965-4858 Open: Mon –- Sat 7am-9.30pm

Sweet Delight (Too Sweet) Caribbean Restaurant and takeaway owned and run for 6 years by two brothers who pride themselves on their authentic Jamaican cuisine. Address: 110 Tottenham High Road, London N15 6JR Telephone: 0208-809-1532 Email: islanddelight@live.co.uk Website: www.islanddelighttoosweet. co.uk Open: Mon – Sat 12 Noon -10pm, Sun 1pm – 9pm

Trinidad Roti Shop Restaurant and takeaway. Cater for events. Address: 27 Craven Park Road, Harlesden, London NW10 8SE Telephone: 0208-838-4800 Website: www.trinidadrotishop. co.uk Open: Mon-Thurs 10am-10pm, Fri-Sat 10am-11pm Sundays and Bank Holidays closed

Tropics Caribbean Restaurant Caribbean Takeaway. We deliver straight to your door or desk when you order online at Just Eat. Address: 240A Seven Sisters Road, London N4 2HX Telephone: 0207-263-5714 Email: tropicscaribbean@yahoo. co.uk Open: Mon-Thur 11am-10pm Fri-Sat 11am-11pm Sun 12 Noon-9pm

Wolkite Kitfo Ethiopian restaurant serving traditional dishes. Bestsellers are Kitfo, tegabino - a delicious chickpea sauce. Ideal for vegans. Listed top 20 on trip advisor. Address: 82 Hornsey Road, London N7 7NN Telephone: 0207-700-3055 Open: Mon-Fri19pm-11pm Sat - Sun 12 noon -11pm

SOUTH LONDON 127 Bar and Restaurant Full Caribbean restaurant that also serves finger food. We have a full bar. Deliveries available. Address: 127 Dulwich Road, London SE24 ONG Telephone: 0207-737-5636 Open: Everyday 10am-Midnight

805 Restaurant Family-run 805 is a stylish, contemporary restaurant, serving a modern west African menu with dishes that taste as good as they look. Address: 805 Old Kent Road, London SE15 1NX Telephone: 0207-639-0808 Email: info@805restaurants.com Website: www.805restaurants.com Open: Everyday 12 Noon-Midnight

Agege Bread Takeaway. Traditional Nigerian dishes and the popular Agege bread. Caters for all occasions. Address: 42 East Street Market, London, SE17 2NN Telephone: 0208-858-8786 Website: www.agegebread.co.uk

Open: Mon-Thur 8am-8pm, Fri-Sat 7am-8pm, Sun 8am-8pm

Angels Bakery African Bakery. Fresh bread, cakes, patties, puff puff baked daily. Caters for all types of parties. Address: 140 Plumstead High Street, Plumstead, London SE18 1JQ Telephone: 0208-855-7377 Email: angelsbakery140@aol.com Open: Mon-Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 11am-4pm

The Amaryllis Bar and pub described as chilled out with reasonably priced lunches and evening meals. Excellent range of beers and rum. Address: 66 Coldharbour Lane, Camberwell, SE5 9PU Telephone: 0207-274-0188 Email: sgacvmb@btinternet.com Website: www.theamaryllis.co.uk Open: Mon-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 12 Noon-10.30pm

Atlantic Bakery All baked products. We sell freshly made sandwiches, Pastries and cakes to take away. Address: 67 Atlantic Road, London SW9 3PU Telephone: 0207-998-8824 Open: Mon-Sat 9am-11pm, Sun 9am-7pm

Black & White Cafe For a great Caribbean dine-in experience or takeaway. We are one of the oldest restaurants in the area. We offer a wide choice of natural juices. Address: 75 Atlantic Road, London SW9 8PU Telephone: 0207-998-5730 Open: Everyday 9am-1am

Telephone: 0207-737-6633 Email: info@bamboulakitchen. co.uk Website: www.bamboula.co.uk Open: Mon-Wed 12 Noon-3pm and 6pm-10pm, (11pm Wed) Thur-Sat 12 Noon11pm, Sun 1pm-9pm

Blessed West Indian Takeaway Caribbean full meals to patties, sandwiches, soups. We also have a great variety of natural juices. Order online via Just Eat. Address: 203 Coldharbour Lane, London sw9 8rz Telephone: 0207-274-4110 Open: Everyday 9am-2pm

Blue Mountain Café (1) We serve a great Jamaican breakfast and also full English breakfast plus lunches. Dine indoors or outdoors. Address: 18 North Cross Road, East Dulwich, London SE22 9EU Telephone: 0208-299-6953 Open: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun10am-5pm

Blue Mountain Café (2) We serve a great Jamaican breakfast and also full English breakfast plus lunches. Dine indoors or outdoors. Address: 260 Kirkdale, Sydenham, London SE26 4RS Telephone: 0207-659-6016 Open: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun10am-5pm

Blue Mountain Rum Lounge Authentic Caribbean menu includes curried goat, jerk chicken and jerk salmon fillet. Vegetarian and Ital meals

Bamboula Restaurant Bamboula is also a name given to ‘bammies’ but you will get a lot more than bammies at this popular Caribbean restaurant and rum bar. Events catered for. Address: 12 Acre Lane, Brixton, London SW2 5SG

available. Order from Just Eat and Deliveroo. Address: 128 Gypsy Hill, Upper Norwood, London SE19 1PL Telephone: 0208-670-4030 Open: Tue-Sun 5pm-10pm

Blue Nile African arts and craft Café serving light meals such as pastas, rice, meat stews. Address: 300 Clapham Road, London SW9 9AE Telephone: 0207-622-2244 Open: Everyday 8am-8pm

Caribbean Roots Traditional Caribbean restaurant and takeaway. A great place to get a real Caribbean food taste. Address: 328 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, SW9 8QH Telephone: 0207-326-1529 Open: Mon – Sat 8am-11pm, Sun 10am-9pm

Chaconia Caribbean Cuisine Caribbean takeaway featured in Time Out and on Facebook. Trinidadians specializing in rotis. Address: 26 Deptford High Street Deptford, London SE8 4AF Telephone: 0208-692-8815 Website: www.chaconia.net Open: Tue – Sat 12.30pm – 7.30pm

Cool Breeze Caribbean restaurant and takeaway. Traditional recipes and proud to say they make their own patties. Address: 266 Hither Green Lane, London SE13 3TT Telephone: 0208-697-4050

Email: thecoolbreezecatering@ gmail.com Open: Mon-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 2pm-8pm

Telephone: 0208-766-7257 Open: Mon-Thur 9am-11pm, Fri-Sat 9am-12am

Enish Restaurant Cummin Up (1) Caribbean restaurant and takeaway. Gourmet fusion Jamaican and British recipes. Deliveries via Just Eat and Hungry House. Address: 389 Lewisham High Street, London SE3 6NZ Telephone: 0208-690-9167 Email: cumin.up@virgin.net Website: www.cumminup.co.uk Open: Everyday 10 am – 11.00 pm, Sun 12 Noon-10pm

Cummin Up (2) Caribbean restaurant and takeaway. Gourmet fusion Jamaican and British recipes. Deliveries via Just Eat and Hungry House. Address: 265E New Cross Road, London SE13 6AR Telephone: 0208-690-9167 Email: cumin.up@virgin.net Website: www.cumminup.co.uk Open: Everyday 10 am – 11.00 pm, Sun 12 Noon-10pm

Daddy ‘OS Suya Spot Limited Trailer fast food takeaway serving BBQ, Nigerian and continental menu. Address: Located outside Elephant & Centre, London SE1 6TE Telephone: 07538-401-471 Email: www.beatrice@hotmail. co.uk Open: Mon-Sat 12 Noon 8pm

Delly’s Caribbean Cuisine Restaurant and takeaway. Enjoy everything from breakfast to dinner. Address: 73 Denmark Hill, London SE5 8RS Telephone: 0207-703-8504 Open: Mon-Sat 9am-11pm, Sun 9am-10pm

Delly’s Caribbean Cuisine Restaurant and takeaway. Enjoy everything from breakfast to dinner. Address: 3 Hannen Road, West Norwood, London SE27 0DT

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Brand new upscale Nigerian restaurant located in the heart of Lewisham. We promise to bring back the food the way you like it. We also cater for all occasions. Address: 228 Lewisham High Street, London SE13 6JU Telephone: 0208-318-7527 Email: sholaeco@yahoo.co.uk Website: www.enish.co.uk Open: Everyday 1pm-12.30am

Healthy Eaters We use a low-fat cooking technique while maintaining succulent taste and also serve vegan options. Address: 17 Electric Avenue, Brixton, London SW9 8UP Telephone: 0207-274-4521 Website: www.healtyeaters.co.uk Open: Everyday. 10am-7pm

Hellshire Chat-Bout Caribbean fast food takeaway. Address: 45 Loughborough Road, Stockwell, London SW9 7TB Telephone: 07944-204493 Open: Everyday 6am-10pm

Island Flavas Caribbean restaurant and takeaway. We are also available to cater for functions. Address: 166 Trafalgar Road, Greenwich, London SE10 9TZ Telephone: 0208-858-8809 Email: contact@islandflavas.co.uk Website: www.islandflavas.co.uk Open: Mon-Thur 10am-10pm, Fri-Sat 10am-11pm, Closed Sundays

Jeff the Chef Food Bar Food truck in the heart of south London specialising in BBQ Caribbean cuisine. Address: Brixton Station Road, Brixton, London SW9 8 Telephone: 07931-235856 Email: jefferycooper404@yahoo.com Open: Tues-Sat 10am-6pm

except Wed 10am-3pm

Jerk Island Caribbean Cuisine A Caribbean takeaway in London famed for their peanut punch and fried chicken. Address: 206 Coldharbour Lane, London SW9 8SA Telephone: 0207-733-5611 Website: www.jerkisland.co.uk Open: Everyday 11am-10pm

Jerk Night A Caribbean restaurant and takeaway that has been open for two years. Also available on Just Eat. Address:133 Sydenham Road, London SE26 5JX Telephone: 0203-632-6658 Email: rorymsimpson@hotmail. com Open: Tue-Thur 4pm-11pm, Fri-Sat 4pm-Midnight, Sun 4pm-10pm

Kaieteur Kitchen Delicious Guyanese takeaway from food stall. Also caters for all occasions. Address: Outside Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre, London SE1 Telephone: 07949-211868 Open: Tue-Sat 11am-8pm

Kalabash African Restaurant and Bar Kalabash brings authentic Nigerian and Cameroonian cuisine to everyone who is passionate about food. Licensed bar. Takeaway available. Address: 58A Camberwell Church Street, Camberwell, London SE5 8QZ Telephone: 0207-708-6844 Website: www.kalabashcamberwell. co.uk Open: Mon-Sat 12 Noon-12 Midnight, Sun 12 Noon-11pm

KataKata

Jamaican jerk and grill. We are experts in preparing mouth-watering food. Address: Sandhurst Market, 4a Sandhurst Road, London SE6 1DL Telephone: 0208-698-0060 Open: Mon-Thur 10am-10pm, Fri-Sat 10am-11pm

African French creperie serving delicious vegetarian gallettes (crepes). Cheese substitute used for vegan. Sweet crepes available. Address: 132A Brixton Hill, London SW2 1RS Telephone: 0203-490-1160 Email: ataloo@live.co.uk Open: Everyday 10am-10pm

Jerk Shack

Labellarifa’s Caribbean Cuisine

Jerk Scene

A restaurant specialising in Caribbean and African food. Delivery service from Hungry House. Address: 34 Roehampton High Street, London SE15 4HJ Telephone: 0208-789-8864 Email: jerkshack@outloook.com Open: Mon-Sat 12 Noon-11pm, Sun 12 Noon-8pm

Jerky Junction Order a takeaway or dine in at Jerky Junction. We take great pride in using only the freshest, quality ingredients to create full of flavour dishes. Address: 177 Steatham High Road, London SW16 6EG Telephone: 0203-609-5464 Open: Mon-Sat 10am-11pm, Sun 10am-8pm

Mobile caterer specializing in Jamaican home cooked food deliveries throughout Greenwich, south London. Address: Beresford Square, Woolwich, London SE18 6AY Telephone: 07932-230736 Email: labellarisa@gmail.com Website: www.rifascaribbeancuisine. com Open: Tue-Thur 3-9pm Fri-Sat 1-10pm Sun 2-8pm

Little Ochi Caribbean seafood restaurant and bar. Steamed, fried and baked fish including lobster and prawns. Address: 113 Dulwich Road, London SE24 0NG Telephone: 0207-733-1900 Open: Mon – Sat 11am-11pm,

Sun 11am-10pm

Little Ochie Caribbean coffee shop offering takeaways and snacks. Address: 117 Southampton Way, London SE5 7EW Open: Everyday 10am-Midnight

Love Gift Vegan Vegan restaurant serving holistic and nutritious food which includes freshly homemade stews, cakes, and juices. Address: 108 Brockley Rise, London SE3 1NH Telephone: 07958-308397 Email: prosperityand love7@gmail.com Open: Tue-Sun 12 Noon-8pm

New Tings Takeaway Caribbean grill bar and fast food takeaway. Address: 112 Acre Lane, Brixton, London Sw2 Telephone: 0207-924-0675 Open: Everyday 9am-10pm

Nu Spice Caribbean and Vegetarian Restaurant Traditional Caribbean food with vegetarian options. Address: 8-9 Coulgate Street, Brockley SE4 2RW Telephone: 0208-692-4136 Open: Mon-Sat 9am- 9.30pm

Nana’s Jam Rock Caribbean takeaway offering traditional Jamaican cuisine. Delivery available. Address: 11 New Church Road Camberwell, London SE5 7JH Telephone: 0207-701-0518 Website: www.nanasjamrock.co.uk

The Original Caribbean Spice Food trailer selling Caribbean takeaways. Address: Outside Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre SE16 6LW Telephone: 07961-376757 Open: Mon-Sat 10am-8pm

Patty King Jamaican patty specialist. Fillings include vegetarian, chicken, mutton, ackee and saltfish. Address: 10 Knights Hill, London SE27 0HY Telephone: 0208-670-4704 Open: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm

Refill Caribbean takeaway in the heart of South London. Enjoy steamed and BBQ salmon as well as general Jamaican style home cooking. Address: 500A Brixton Road, Brighton Terrace, London, SW9 7AW Telephone:0207-274-5559 Open: Every day 24 hours

House. Address: 14 Clapham High Street, London SW4 7UT Telephone: 0207-720-9538 Open: Deliveries 6pm-10pm

The Spot Jamaican takeaway using halal products. Collection only and also listed on Just Eat. Address: 20 Mitcham Lane, London SW16 Telephone: 07897-218711 Open: Everyday 7am-Midnight

Star Jerk Hut A fantastic range of Caribbean and English cuisine. Delivery service offered via Just Eat. Address: 210 Deptford High Street, London SE8 3NT Telephone: 0203-602-8149/ 0845-521-9947 Website: www.starjerkhut.co.uk Open: Every day from 10am

Starvin Marvin

Roti Joupa Welcoming Trinidadian takeaway with some seating. The menu includes rotis, doubles, pholourie, alloo pie, duck and channa. Address: 12 Clapham High Street, Clapham, London SW4 7UT Telephone: 0207-627-8637 Open: Mon-Sat, 12 Noon-10.30pm

Savannah Caribbean Takeaway Drum-cooked jerk chicken, delicious fresh food. Home made drinks include Guinness punch and ginger beer. Also available on Just Eat and Hungry

Restaurant and takeaway serving Caribbean and English cuisine. Address: 54 Brixton Road, London SW9 6BS Telephone: 0203-601-0553/ 07930-886295 Email: starvinmarvineatsweet@ yahoo.co.uk Open:Mon-Sun 7.30am-11pm

Tasty Jerk Caribbean Takeaway Caribbean restaurant and takeaway using natural ingredients.Curry goat is a bestseller. Address: Unit 15 Artworks, Elephant Road, London SE1 1AY Telephone: 0207-358-5329 Email: leader11@hotmail.co.uk Open : Everyday 8.00 am10.30pm, Sat 9.00am10.30pm, Sun 1-7pm

Ting N Ting Eclectic range of food from all the islands. Friday night is vinyl and Dominoes. 2013 Award for service to

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Caribbean Community. Address: Merton Abbey Mills, The Pavilions, Watermill Way, Wimbledon, London SW19 Telephone: 0208-657-5210 Email: descheznour@aol.com Website: www.tingnting.com Open: Tue-Sun 11am-9pm

Wazobia Restaurant Wazobia is Nigerian for welcome and offers a takeaway service. Come in, sit down and enjoy Nigerian classics cooked to perfection. Address: 672 Old Kent Road, London SE15 1JF Telephone: 0207-732-5544 Email: richardwazobia@icloud. com Website: www.wazaobiarestau rant.co.uk Open: Sun-Thur 12 NoonMidnight, Fri-Sat 12 Noon-3am

Zeret Kitchen A family-run restaurant opened in 2004. Authentic Ethiopian, serving traditional Ethiopian food. Catering for both meat eaters and vegans. Address: 216-218 Camberwell Road, London SE5 0ED Telephone: 0207-701-8587 Email: tafeswork@gmail.com Website: www.zeretkitchen.com Open: Every day 1pm-11pm

OUTER LONDON BIRMINGAM African Village Restaurant and Late Bar The African Village promotes the African culture by bringing to the western world the taste of the old continent food and music. Address: Birchfield Road, Birmingham B20 3JE Telephone: 0121-356-2153 Email: African-villagerestaurant@ africanvillage.co.uk Open: Tue-Sun, 1pm-Midnight

Aunt Sally’s Caribbean Takeaway

Divine African and Caribbean Restaurant

Exciting and flavoursome caribbean cuisine prepared from our own signature recipes. Address: 193 Corporation Street, Birmingham B4 6SE Telephone: 0121-233-0483 Website: www.auntsals.co.uk Open: Mon-Sat 11am-11.30pm, Sun 12 Noon-10.30pm

The best Arican and Caribbean takeaway. With a great cuisine. Serves many of the traditional African and Caribbean dishes. You can order online from our website, Just East or Hungry House. Address: 325 Soho Road, Birmingham B21 9SD Telephone: 0121-439-1140 Website: www.divinebham.com Open: Mon-Sat 1pm-11pm

Blue Mountain Grill Restaurant and takeaway. Traditional Jamaican but also Chinese noodle dishes for something different. Address: 53 Great Bridge, Tipton, West Midlands DY4 7HF Telephone: 0121-5573316 Email: bluemountaingrill@hotmail. co.uk Website: www.bluemountaingrill. co.uk Open: Mon-Sat 8am-11pm, Sun 12 Noon-8pm

Davis West Indian Bakery Bakes old favourites: bun, cakes, gizzada, patties. Meals to takeaway. Eat in facilities. Address: 76 Soho Road, Handsworth, Birmingham B21 9BN Telephone: 0121-551-1713 Website: www.davisbakerycaribbe an.com Open: Mon-Sat 9.30am-6pm

Deep Caribbean Experience The Deep Experience is Birmingham’s premier Caribbean restaurant with high-quality food and an all you can eat buffet. Enjoy a welcoming West Indian atmosphere. Address: 34 Bristol Street, Birmingham B5 7AA Telephone: 0121-622-3332 Email: info@thedeepexperience. com Website: www.thedeepexperience. com Open: Tue-Fri 6.30pm-10pm, Sat 5pm-Midnight, Sun 2pm-7pm

Lick Your Fingers Caribbean takeaway with a great selection of regular and mini meals. We also serve soups and natural juices. Address: 184 Dudley Road, Birmingham B18 7QX Telephone: 0121-454-9355 Open: Mon-Sat 9am-10pm, Sun 11am-8pm

Mish Mash Caribbean Caribbean restaurant and takeaway. Watch your food cooked in “Open Kitchen”. Favourites are steamed fish, pepper prawns, ackee and saltfish. Deliveries available. Address: 406 Dudley Road, Birmingham B18 4HH Telephone: 0121-4481242 Open: Mon-Thur 9am-10pm, Fri-Sat 9am-11pm, Sun 12 Noon-9pm

Moreish Caribbean Restaurant and Lounge Traditional Jamaican fare with vegetarian options to order. Takeaway service available Address: 337-339 Soho Road, Handsworth, Birmingham B21 9SD Telephone: 0121-448-4646 Open: Everyday 12 Noon – 12 Midnight

Reggae Kitchen All the usual Jamaican favourites. Bestsellers are curry goat, Jerk chicken and fish cooked all kinds of ways. Address: 508 Bearwood Road, Smetwick, Birmingham B66 4BX Telephone: 0121-679-0063

Open: Mon-Sat 8am-10pm

So Nice Caribbean Takeaway A truly authentic Caribbean takeaway for lovers of good food. Catering service also available. Address: 225 Sandwell Road, Birmingham B21 8PD Telephone: 0121-507-1696 Open: Everyday 6am-9pm

Talk of the Town Authentic Caribbean cuisine; cooked fresh and displayed so you can see before you buy. Address: 427 Dudley Road, Birmingham B18 4HB Telephone: 0121-558-5414 Open: Mon-Sat 9am-11pm, Sun 12 Noon-Midnight

Tastee Hut Restaurant and takeaway. We serve any Caribbean dish you want. Address: 32 Holloway Circus, Queensway, Birmingham B1 1EGT Telephone: 0121-643-5222 Open: Mon-Thur 11am-10.30pm, Fri-Sat 9pm-Midnight Sun 12 Noon-8pm

Tru Spice Caribbean Restaurant Restaurant and takeaway. Delicious Caribbean food. Address: 128 Highgate Street, Birmingham B12 0XR Telephone: 0121-446-6001 Open: Mon-Sat 12pm-8pm

West Midlands Jerk Centre Caribbean takeaway whose speciality is jerk chicken. Address: 127 High Street,

West Bromwich, B70 6NY Telephone: 0121-553-0954 Open: Mon-Fri 12 Noon-10pm, Sat-Sun 12 Noon-11pm

BOURNEMOUTH Jammin Jerk Hut West African restaurant and takeaway. £5 special buffet served noon-3pm daily. Popular Ayamase, beef suya, jolloff rice, curry goat, jumbo curry, plantain and dumplings included on the menu. Address: 276 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth BH1 1PH Telephone: 01202-291696 Email: pogbuji@yahoo.com Open: Tue-Sat 12 Noon-9pm, Fri-Sat 12 Noon-10pm

Native Caribbean restaurant and takeaway. Our bestseller is jerk chicken and curry goat. Vegetarian options. Address: 579 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth BH1 4AN Telephone: 01202-929850 Open: Mon 12 Noon – 6pm, Tue-Sat 12 Noon-9pm

BRIGHTON Back A Yard Authentic Caribbean eatery with its own jerk pit. Food is steamed on coal and pimento wood. Unwind as you listen to beautiful reggae music. Address: 187b Lewes Road, Brighton BN2 3LD Telephone: 01273-933110 Email: backayard888@gmail.com

Open: Mon-Fri 8am-9.30pm, Fri 8am-10.30pm, Sat 9.30am-9.30pm, Sun-10am-9pm

Blue Man Café Café bar. Chef patron inspired by flavours of north Africa. Own homemade recipes. Daily menu includes classical Merquezlamb sausages, haloumi and tagine. Address: 8 Queens Road, Brighton BN1 3wa Telephone: 01273-726003 Email: info@bluemanbrighton. com Website: www.bluemountain.com Open:Mon-Thur 9am-1am, Fri-Sat 9.30am-2pm, Sun 9.30am1pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-Midnight, Sun 1pm-9pm

Cummin Up Caribbean Takeaway. Gourmet fusion Jamaican and UK. Deliveries via Just Eat and Hungry House. Address: 2 Preston Circus, Brighton BN1 4JQ Telephone: 01273-679000 Email: cumin.up@virgin.net Website: www.cumminup.co.uk Open: Everyday 12 Noon – 11.00 pm

Jukes Bar & Kitchen Caribbean and English dishes. Jerk is a speciality. 40 covers plus large garden area and licenced bar. Address: 244 Portland Road, Hove, BN3 5QT Telephone: 01273-771133 Email: jukes-hove@hotmail.com Website: www.jukeskitchen.co.uk Open: Tues-Sun 5pm-11.30pm

Likkle More Caribbean Kitchen “Let me tell you suuink now, you ain’t never taste noo food like dis before on da streets of dis town ere, and if you tink you’ve ‘ad reaal patty or reaal curry goat, well... you better tink again”. Address: St Andrews Church, 13 Haddington Street, Hove BN3 2AD Telephone: 07592-534-031 Open: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm

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Langelee’s Café/restaurant serving traditional English and South African street food including Bunny Chow. Also vegan food. Address: 30 York Place, Brighton BN1 4EU Telephone: 01273-684-840 Website: www.langelees.com Open: Sun - Thur 9am-4pm, Fri-Sat 9am-7pm,

BRISTOL Fi Real Caribbean Vegan Restaurant Family run café and takeaway seating 40. Casual atmosphere serving ital stew, ackee and tofu, Jamaican curry chunks amongst others. Vegan cakes and natural juices. Catering service available. Address: 57 West Street, Allmarket, Bristol BS2 0BZ Telephone: 0117-929-0209 Open: Mon 1pm-10pm, Tue-Thur 11am-10pm, Fri 1pm – 6pm, Closed weekends

Address: 277-279 Whitehall Road, Bristol BS5 7BH Telephone: 0117-902-5452 Email: thekingsheadbristol@gmail. com Website: www.thekingsheadbristol. co.uk Open: Everyday. 12 Noon – 2.30pm and 5pm-8.30pm

Rice and Things Jamaican restaurant and takeaway serving such authentic dishes rundown, escoveitch fish and stew peas. Buffet has two sittings the last Friday of each month – eat all you can. Address:120 Cheltenham Road, Bristol, BS6 5RW Telephone: 0117-924-4832 Email: riceandthingsjarestau rant@gmail.com Website: www.riceandthings.co.uk Open: Mon-Thur 12 Noon-10pm, FriSat 12 Noon-11pm, Sun 12 Noon-8pm

CARDIFF Irie Shack (1)

Drive through serving traditional Caribbean food also English breakfast with a twist, eg spicy eggs. Address: Malcolm X Car Park, 141 City Road, St Paul’s, Bristol Telephone: 07772-177509 Open: Mon-Thur 10am-6pm, Fri-Sun 10am-4.45pm

Traditional restaurant and takeaway serving Jamaican fare accompanied by entertainment at weekends – come party with us. Private parties catered to. Address: 66 Jane Street, Cardiff Bay, CE10 5EZ Telephone: 02920-49-20-41 Email: hello@irieshack.com Open: Thur-Sat 5pm-Midnight, Sun 12 Noon-Midnight

Jaspers Jamaican Diner

Irie Shack (2)

Caribbean takeaway. Jamaican fare. Deliveries via Just Eat. Address: 22 North Street, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 1HW Telephone: 0117-953-2113 Email: jasperthompson220@ yahoo.co.uk Website: www.jamaicandiner.co.uk Open: Mon-Sat 1212 Noon-4pm and 6-11.00 pm

Caribbean Bar and Grill. 96 seats. Authentic Caribbean restaurant and takeaway accompanied by entertainment at weekends – catering to festivals and other private events. Address: 106-110 Woodville, Cathays, Cardiff CF24 4EE Telephone: 02920-373-272 Email: hello@irieshack.com Open: Mon and Wed 5pm-Mid night, Closed Tue, ThurSun 12 Noon-Midnight

Glen’s Kitchen

The Kings Head Public House serves Caribbean and English fare.

COVENTRY Simmer Down Restaurant This small family-run restaurant provides good traditional home cooked Caribbean food, good times and great service. Achieved Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence. Address: Rear of 74 Walsgrave Road, Coventry CV2 4ED Telephone: 024-7767-1242 Website: www.simmerdownrestau rant.com Open: Thurs 6pm-10pm Fri-Sat 7pm10pm (last booking)

A.G.G. African Restaurant and Bar We promise an intimate and relaxed dining experience that offers somethingdifferent to local and foreign patrons and ensures you enjoy a memorable food experience every time. Enjoy such delights as fish pepper soup, egusi soup, Gbegin and Ewedu fish and cow leg all cooked traditionally. Address: 58 Far Gosford Street, Coventry CV1 5DZ Telephone: 02476-222-201 Website: www.shop.aggsworld. co.uk Open: Mon-Thurs Noon-11pm, FriSat 12 Noon-1am, Sun 2pm-11pm

CROYDON Carib Soul Restaurant and Coffee House Restaurant and takeaway. Caribbean, American Soul Food – meat jambalaya, ribs, buffalo wings and African dishes. Birthday capital of south London most weekends. Address: 46 St George Street, Croydon, CR0 1PB Telephone: 0208-686-8009 Email: caribsouleatz@gmail.com Website: www.caribsouleatz.co.uk Open: Everyday Mon-Thur 11am-10pm, Fri 11-11, Sat 12 11am-11pm, Sun 12 Noon-9pm

Delly’s Caribbean Cuisine Restaurant and takeaway. Enjoy

everything from breakfast to dinner. Address: 444 Whitehorse Road, Thornton Heath, Croydon CR7 8SB Telephone: 0208-665-6123 Open: Mon-Thur 9am-11pm, Fri-Sat 9am-12am

The Kalabash Hut Caribbean restaurant and takeaway. Vegetarian, lobster and other seafood cooked to order. Address: 255 London Road, Mitcham, Surrey CR4 3NH Telephone: 0208-640-8400 Email: booking@kalabash.co.uk Website: www.kalabashhut.co.uk Open: Mon-Sat 9am-9pm

DERBY Big Taste Restaurant and takeaway. Traditional Jamaican food. Seafood Saturday enjoy fried parrot and snapper. Address: 65 Normanton Road, Derby DE1 2GHA Telephone: 01332-370981/ 0133-236-7111 Email:tracyannmc81@hotmail.com Open: Mon-Sat 9.30am-9.00pm

Dunns River Longest-serving Caribbean restaurant in Derby. All traditional dishes available. Address: 123-125 Pear Tree Road, Derby, DE23 6QF Telephone: 01332-200882 Website: www.dunnsriver.co.uk Open: Mon-Sat 10am-11pm, Sun 11am-8pm

Sista Spice Caribbean restaurant seats 20. Our

food is appealing to the eyes and tasty on the lips. Everything is nice at Sista Spice. Trip Advisor and Facebook.. Address: Unit 5 Becketwell Lane, Derby DE1 1JW Telephone: 01332-295032 Email:debbiegrant62@hotmail.com Open: Thur 12Noon-8pm, Fri 12 Noon-4am, Sat 12 Noon-4am

So Precious Caribbean Takeaway Takeaway Jamaican menu with daily specials to keep the menu interesting. Address: 821 Osmaston Road, Derby DE24 9BQ Telephone: 01332-295585 Email: sopreciouscaribbeantake away@hotmail.com Open: Mon-Sat 11am-10pm,

Quatties Caribbean Restaurant Takeaway for past 10 years. Everything Caribbean. Address: 109 Normanton Road, Derby DE1 2GG Telephone: 01332-368701 Open: Mon-Sat 12 Noon-7pm

DEVON Afro Caribbean Pot Restaurant Afro Caribbean restaurant and takeaway. Traditional Jamaican and Ghanaian cuisine. Supports local businesses. Facebook page and Pedible (local delivery company). Address: 31 Market Avenue, Plymouth, Devon PL1 1PG Telephone: 07939-995510 Email: afrocaribbeanpot@yahoo. co.uk

Open: Tue-Sat 11.00sm-6pm, Tue-Sat 6pm-9pm

Monty’s Caribbean Kitchen Restaurant and takeaway for past 10 years. Traditional Jamaican includes “rasta channa” and pulled pork. The only Caribbean restaurant in Barnstaple. Address: 19 Truly Street, Barnstaple, Devon EX31 1DH Telephone: 01271-372985 Website: www.montycaribbe ankitchen@hotmail.co.uk Open: Tues-Sat 11.30am – 3pm, Fri-Sat 11.30am-3pm and 6pm-til late

ESSEX Calabash Caribbean Restaurant and takeaway. All our dishes are cooked with fresh produce, meat and Caribbean herbs and spices. Our aim is to provide ‘home style cooking’. Address: 12 Chapel Road, Ilford, Essex IG1 2AG Telephone: 0208-503-1664 Open: Mon-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 12 Noon-8pm

Flavour Caribbean Traditionally Caribbean takeaway. Come for your oxtail, jerk chicken, curry goat, rice and peas. We also sell cakes to complete your meal. Address: 2 Jubilee Parade, St Barnabus Road, Woodford, Essex IG8 7BZ Telephone: 0203-632-9218 Open: Mon-Fri 11am-11pm, Sat 12 Noon-11pm Sun 1pm-9pm

Palm Bay Caribbean Market trailer Caribbean takeaway serving all the favourites from the Caribbean Region. Our menu includes bakes, macaroni cheese, oxtail, curry goat, jerk chicken rice and peas to name just a few of the items. Address: Debden Green, Loughton, IG8 7BZ Telephone: 07540-329647 Open: Tue-Sat 10am-4pm

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Charmaine’s Caribbean Café Restaurant and takeaway. Caribbean cooking including fish cooked to your order. Address: 111 Bradford Road, Huddersfield, HD1 6DZ Telephone: 01484-536568 Email: charmainemorrison345@ gmail.com Open: Mon – Thurs 10am9.30pm, Fri-Sat 10am-10pm.

LANCASHIRE Calypso Caribbean Restaurant Caribbean Restaurant and takeaway. Traditional Caribbean dishes. Address: Eaner, Eanem Road, Blackurn, Lancashire BB1 5BY Telephone: 01254-261020 Email: calypsocaribbeanrestau rant@gmail.com Website: www.calypsocaribbean restaurant.com Open: Wed-Sun 12 Noon - till late

Frenchies Takeaway Caribbean, English and French restaurant and takeaway. Traditional Caribbean, French and English dishes. Daily lunchtime special 11.30am-5.00pm. Address: 109 Lytham Road, Blackpool, Lancashire FY1 6DT Telephone: 01253-274742 Email: frenchiescaribbeantakea way@googlemail.com Open: Mon-Fri 9.30am-2.30pm and 5.30pm-10.30pm Sat-Sun 9.30am-10.30pm

LEEDS Cabin Caribbean Cruise Restaurant and takeaway. Real Jamaican cooked outside in jerk pan. Also English dishes such roast lamb and steaks. Delivery service available. Address: 7 Reginald Row, Chapeltown, Leeds, LS7 3HP Telephone: 0113-262-0336 Email: cabintakeway@hotmail. com Open: Mon,Wed Thur noon-

10.30pm, Fri-Sat 12 noon—11pm, Sun 12 noon-10pm

Open: Tue-Sat 10am-6pm

Munroes Munchbox Dutch Pot Leeds Ltd Takeaway. Foods sourced from the Caribbean directly in an effort to support Jamaican farmers. Focus on helping local community with jobs and business. From hominy porridge to liver and kidneys. Also catering service. Address: 160 Chapeltown Road, Leeds LS7 4EE Telephone: 0113-262-7280 Email: dutchpotleeds@btinter net.com Open: Mon-Thur 9am-1030pm, Fri-Sat 9am-Midnight, Sun 10am-10pm

Maureen’s Caribbean Restaurant and takeaway. Enjoy stewed chicken, curry goat and more. Check us out on Facebook and Twitter. Address: 105 Roundhay Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS8 5AJ Telephone: 0113-240-6006 Email: mobettafoods@hotmail. com Website: www.maureenscaribbean takeway.co.uk Open: Mon-Sat 9.30 am-10pm

LEICESTER D’Bess Caribbean Catering Caribbean restaurant and takeaway. Healthy fresh food.Specials Thursday to Saturday. Address: 5A Yeoman Street, Leicester, LE1 1UT Telephone: 0116-242-5515 Open: Mon-Thur 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm

Johnny Cake Caribbean takeaway. Nostalgia with homemade patties, cakes and juices. Popular dishes are brown stew and curry chicken. Remember coconut drops? We make those too! Address: 54 Church Gate, Leicester, LE1 4AJ Telephone: 0116-262-2194 Email: celestineboyd@hotmail. com

Caribbean café and takeaway. Deliveries available. Address: 290 Gypsy Lane, Leicester, LE4 9BX Telephone: 0116-266-7639 Email: munroesmunchbox@gmail. com Open: Mon-Thur 10.30am – 2pm and 5pm-10pm Fri-Sat 10.30am-10pm

LIVERPOOL Africa 9jA Restaurant African cuisine including from Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Kenya. Caters for parties and will prepare any African dish. Address: 135 Prescott Road, Fairfield, Liverpool L7 0LB Telephone: 0151-263-0985 Open: Tue-Sun 2pm – when the last guest leaves!

Raggas - Three locations Restaurant and takeaway. Family originate from Lucea, Jamaica. Longest purveyors of Caribbean food in Merseyside. Raggas serves up good, original and fresh Caribbean cuisine, with their own signature twist.

Raggas (1) Address: 58 Smithdown Road, Liverpool L7 4JG Telephone: 0151-281-3241 Open: Mon-Sat 12 Noon-10pm

Raggas (2) Address: 53 Bold Street, Liverpool L1 4EU Telephone: 0151-708-0482 Open: Everyday 12 Noon-10pm

Raggas (3) Address: 26 Lark Lane, Liverpool L17 8US Telephone: 0151-222-4176 Open: Tue-Sun 12 Noon-10pm Email: gareth@raggas.co.uk Website: www.raggas.co.uk

LUTON Moziah’s Caribbean restaurant bar and grill. Moses has long been a successful chef with his roots firmly in Caribbean food. Try his jerk salmon or guava chicken! Address: 2 Liverpool Road, Luton, LU1 1RS Telephone: 01582-723-444 Email: linda-arnold@outlook.com Website: www.moziah’s.co.uk Open: Tue-Thur 12 Noon-10pm, Fri-Sat 12 Noon-11pm Closed Sun-Mon

ZambeZi Foods Zambezi Foods is a leading household name for Southern African soul food, beverages and memorabilia. Through consistently valuing our customers needs and demands we are now supplying several shops across the UK and Ireland Address: 193 Camford Way, Luton LU3 3AN Telephone: 01582-564-333 Email: sales@zambezifoods.com Website: www.zambesifoods.com. Open: Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm

MANCHESTER Caribbean Flavas 2 locations Enjoy jerk pasta, Rasta pasta as well as pepper steak, oxtail and chicken. On Just Eat.

Caribbean Flavas (1) Address: 187 Chapel St., Salford, Manchester ME3 5EQ Telephone: 0161-833-9155 Email: caribbeanflavas@yahoo.com

Caribbean Flavas (2) Address: 401 Palatine Road, Northenden Manchester M22 4JS Telephone: 0161-945-4624 Email: caribbeanflavas@yahoo.com Website: www.caribbeanflavas.co.uk Open: Everyday Mon-Sat 12 Noon - 12pm, Sun 2-9pm

Habesha Restaurant The only Ethiopian Restaurant and takeaway in Manchester. Providing delicious east African food such as Yebeg Wot and Doro Wot. Ethiopian beers and wines. Address: 29-31 Sackville Street, Manchester M1 3L7 Telephone: 0161-228-7396 Website: www.habesha.co.uk Open: Mon-Fri 3pm-11pm, Sat 1pm-11pm, Sun 2pm-11pm

Jerk N Juicey African and Caribbean restaurant and takeaway focusing on healthy food preparation. No oil used. Ghanaian and Nigerian dishes such as Nkontonere stew, Jollof rice and Puffs Puffs. Address: 285 Wellington Road South, Stockport, Cheshire SK2 6ND Telephone: 07474-449001 Email: jerknjuicey@gmail.com Website: www.jerknjuicey.co.uk Open: Mon-Sat 11am-11pm

Just Jerk Restaurant and takeaway. In business for 4 years. Speciality dishes jerk chicken and lamb. Address: 305 Great Western Street, Manchester M14 4BZ Telephone: 0161-248-6677

Email: just jerkmanchester@ gmail.com Website: www.justjerkmanchester.biz Open: Mon-Sat 12 Noon - 10pm

M & M’s Caribbean Spice Caribbean Restaurant and takeaway “Our taste is more’ish” Speciality dishes: Steak in Red Wine Sauce/ Smoked Mackerel Rundown. Fillet of fish with calalloo. Seats 32. Address: 127 Stamford Street Old Trafford, Manchester M16 9LT Telephone: 0161-226-6067 Email: michaelhilhan06@hotmail. com Open: Tues – Fri 12 Noon -10pm, Sat 1pm – 10pm, Sun 1pm – 8pm

Rehoboth Caribbean Food Jamaican takeaway. The place for great tasting food served with God’s blessings. Address: 227 Moston Lane, Manchester M9 4HE Telephone: 0161-205-2244 Open: Mon-Sat Noon-9pm

MIDDLESEX Flava Caribbean Takeaway Enjoy a wide variety of delicious Caribbean, halal dishes ready to be delivered to you with Just Eat and Hungry House. Address: 176B Alexandra Avenue, Harrow, Middlesex HA2 9BN Telephone: 0208-864-8444 Website: www.flavatakeaway.com Open: Mon-Tue 11am-Midnight, Wed 1pm – Midnight, Thur-Sun 11am-Midnight

Hot Spice Caribbean Restaurant Highly rated Caribbean restaurant and takeaway. Also offers catering for functions for up to 700 people. Address: 456 Wembley High Road, Middlesex HA9 7AY Telephone: 0208-900-9555 Open: Mon-Thur 11am-11pm Fri-Sat 11am-2am.

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Roots Restaurant Big on fresh tastes and fragrant spices, leaving your taste bads asking for more. Well known African dishes such as jollof rice, tadjine and boerewors. Our staff are here to create the perfect dining experience for every guest. Address: 518 hyde Road, Gorton, Manchester, M18 7AA Telephone: 0161-478-8135 www.rpptsrestaurant.co.uk Open: Tues-Thur 2pm-11pm, Fri-Sat 2pm-3am, Sun 1pm-10pm

Roy’s Jamaican Cuisine Caribbean restaurant and takeaway that will ensure you are able to relax and soak-up the chilled atmosphere provided by the contemporary Jamaican décor and piped reggae music. Sample our special house cocktails and our locally famous rum punch. Address: 108-110 Pembroke Road, Ruislip, Middlesex HA4 8NW Telephone: 01895-674631 Email: jamaicancuisines@yahoo.com Website:www.jamaicancuisine.co.uk Open: Everyday 12 Noon-11pm

Mama Cass Nigerian Restaurant We uphold our traditional heritage and values by serving home-cooked meals fast in a clean and friendly environment. Each customer must be given the best possible service. Extensive menu includes soups, pies, and jollof rice. Address: 194-196 Burnt Oak, Edgeware, HA8 OAS Telephone: 0208-952-4200 Email: info@mamacassuk@hotmail. co.uk Website: www.mamacassuk.com Open: Mon 2pm-11pm, Tue-Thur 12 Noon-11pm Fri 12 Noon-Midnight, Sat-Sun 12 Noon-11pm

Sugar Dumplin Come and ‘hole up’ with friends in this Caribbean restaurant and takeaway. Happy hour followed by delightful slowly-cooked tender pork or even spicy jerk pork. Address: 326 High Road, Wembley HA9 0FD Telephone: 0203-744-4229

Email: wemgm@sugardumplin.co.uk Website: www.sugardumplin.co.uk Open:Sun-Thur 11am-11pm, Frir-Sat 11am-1am

Sunjam Caribbean Takeaway Restaurant and takeaway serving a diverse community. Refined dining with the motto, ‘Quality, Variety and Service’. Option to dine outdoors. Caters for all events. Address: 215 Windmill Lane, Greenford, Middlesex UB6 9DW Telephone: 0208-578-6979 Email: huntley.tingle@virginmedia. com Open:Sun-Wed 11am – 9pm, Thur-Sat 11am-10pm

The Early Bird Brainchild of city girl Christine Coke and situated in the heart of Wembley. The Early Bird is a place of quality food. English and Caribbean menu available. Caters for corporate events. Address: 109 Raglan Court, Empire Way, Wembley HA9 0RG Telephone: 0208-902-4154 Email: info@the-early-bird.co.uk Website: www.the-early-bird.co.uk Open: Mon-Fri 7.30am-7pm, Sat 9am-4pm

MILTON KEYNES Blue Mountain Yard The vision behind the venture was to showcase the best of Jamaican and Caribbean cuisine, providing authentic flavours and consistently high standards of food such as ackee and saltfish from Jamaica and Trinidadian vegetarian curry. Address: 1 Harnett Drive, Warren Park, Wolverton Mill, Milton Keynes MK12 5RT Telephone: 01908-226725 Email: j.smith@bluemountainyard. com Website: www.bluemountainyard. com Open: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 6pm-9pm

Sonny’s Caribbean Food & Beverages Restaurant catering to all Caribbean tastes such as doubles, roti and also best-sellers jerk chicken and curried mutton. Visit our Facebook page. Address: 3 Oliver Road, Milton Keynes, MK2 2SF Telephone: 01908-990888 Open: Mon-Sat 11.45am11pm

NOTTINGHAM ACNA Centre We are a voluntary organisation with charitable objectives. We provide Meals@Home for the council. Fresh food is also served for eating in or take takeaway. Catering services available for weddings, funerals and parties. Address: Hungerhill Road, St Ann’s, Nottingham NG7 3JR Telephone: 0115-969 1364 Email: admin@acna.org.uk Open: Mon-Thurs 12noon – 3 pm

Caribbean Flavours Takeaway but seating for a few to eat in. Authentic Jamaican takeaway serving up food ‘on a different level’. 17 years in business. Cooks for major carnivals. Address: 171-173 Alfreton Road, Radford, Nottingham NG7 3JR Telephone: 0115-970-0608 Email: clivelovecaribbean@ hotmail.co.uk Open: Mon-Sat 12 Noon – 10pm

Chez Coors Caribbean restaurant and takeaway with an all-you-can-eat buffet served daily. Delivery also available. Address: 127 Mansfield Road, Nottingham NG7 7AJ Telephone: 0115-979-9090 Email: info@chezcoors.com Open: Tue-Sun 12 Noon-6pm

Jamaican Ways Restaurant and takeaway serving Caribbean fusion influenced by the islands and Africa including eight types of rice dishes, Trinidadian lentil fritters, foo foo, yam balls and and vegetarian soup.

Address: 107 Hartley Road, Nottingham NG7 3AQ Telephone: 0115-924-4691 Email: info@jamaicanways.co.uk Website: www.jamaicanways.co.uk Open: Tue-Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 12 Noon-5pm

The Marina Nigerian restaurant and takeaway. Diners say ‘the Jollof rice is cooked to perfection’, as is the fish stew and chicken hot pepper soup. Address: 144 Alfreton Road, Nottingham, NG7 3NS Telephone: 0115-841-3283 Open: Everyday 2pm-11pm

Tropical Taste Caribbean Takeway Friday is seafood day - enjoy roast fish stuffed with calalloo, pepper prawns and lobster. Also English roasts. Address: 212 Ilkeston Road, Nottingham NG7 3HG Telephone: 0115-978-3434 Website: www.tropicaltaste.co.uk Open: Mon-Thur 12 Noon - 9pm, Fri-Sat 12 Noon-10pm

OLDHAM Rice & P’s Cafe Extensive Jamaican menu including fried fish, fried chicken, curried chicken, jerk chicken and pepper steak. Address: 4 Umson Street, Oldham, OL8 2AN Telephone: 0161-652-7997 Website: www.riceandps.co.uk Open: Tue-Sat 9am – 9pm

OXFORD Taste of Jamaica Taste Of Jamaica is a Jamaican takeaway in Oxford. Why don’t you try our Tan Pon Te Lang or Bigga? Address: 32 Cowley Road, Littlemore, Oxford OX4 4LD Telephone: 01865-682-394 Website: www.taste-of-jamaica.com Open: Everyday 1pm-10pm

PRESTON Coco’s Soul Food Restaurant and takeaway. Interesting mix of food from the Americas including Jamaican and Cuban fare. We are also on Facebook. Address: 88 Friargate, Preston PR1 2ED Telephone: 01772-875589 Email: jeebens@hotmail.com Website: www.cocossoulfood.com Open: Mon-Thur 10.30am8.30pm, Fri 10.30am9.30pm, Sat 12 Noon-5pm

SCOTLAND Las Iguanas Typically Latin American with Brazilian and Mexican dishes but some jerk dishes too. Address: 16-20 West Nile Street, Glasgow G1 2PP Telephone: 0141-248-5705 Website: www.iguanas.co.uk Open: Mon-Thur 10am-11pm,

Fri 10am-11.30pm, Sat 10am-11.30pmSun 10am10.30pm

The Calabash African Restaurant The Calabash African Restaurant is an African takeaway in Glasgow. Why don’t you try our samosa or samaki choma or the very popular nyana choma? Our menu covers east, west, southern, central Africa so we have all African dishes. Address: 57 Union Street, Glasgow G1 3RB Telephone: 0141-221-2711 Website: www.thecalabashafrican restaurant.co.uk Open: Everyday. 6pm-Midnight

The Rum Shack Come and get some Jerk chicken, pork and fish hot off the chargrill. Or try some other Caribbean classics like curry goat, stew chicken, macaroni pie, doubles and Accra. Address: 657-659 Polokshaws, Road, Glasgow G41 2AB Telephone: 0141-237-4432 Email: info@rumshackglasgow.com Website: www.rumshackglasgow. com Open: Mon-Thur & Sun 12 noon-9pm, Fri-Sun 12 noon-9.30pm

SHEFFIELD Barry’s Bar Barry’s Bar is a new takeaway in Sheffield. Why don’t you try our Rekorderlig cider or fried dumpling? Address: 96-98 London Road, Sheffield, S2 4LR Telephone: 07788-756-950/ 0114-278-4564 Website: www.barry’sbar.com Open: Mon-Thur & Sun 12 Noon-Midnight, Fri-Sat 12 Noon-2am

Sizzle Takeaway. Traditional Caribbean menu as well as all day breakfast and also American menu which includes Texas BBQ Chicken Wrap. Address: 149c Hatfield House Lane, Sheffield, S5 6HX

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Telephone: 0114-327-7734 Email: sizzlerestaurants@gmail.com Website: www.sizzlesheffield.co.uk Open: Tue-Fri 11am-10pm, Sat 10am-10pm - Sun 10am-8pm

Marcia’s Caribbean and English Takeaway Takeaway. Traditional Jamaican food. Address: 52 Wicker, Town Centre, Sheffield, S3 8JB Telephone: 0114-276-6144 Open: Everyday 8am-11pm, Sat 8am-3am

WALSALL Aunt Sally’s Caribbean Takeaway Exciting and flavoursome Caribbean cuisine prepared from our own signature recipes. Have a Facebook page. Address: 34 Bridge Street, Walsall, WS1 1HR Telephone: 01922-616-010 Website: www.auntsals.co.uk Open: Mon-Thur & Sun 10am11pm, Fri-Sat 10am-4am

WIRRAL

UK Mama Restaurant and takeaway specialsing in African Vegetarian. Address: 257 Fulwood Road, Sheffield, S1O 3BD Telephone: 07886-423785 Email: intro@ukmama.co.uk Website: www.ukmama.co.uk Open: Everyday 11am-11pm

Zanzibar Restaurant and takeaway. Most regions of Africa covered. Eat Nigerian foo foo, Moroccan lamb tagine as well as specialities from South Africa, and Kenya. Address: 136 Infirmary Road, Sheffield, S6 3DH Telephone: 07886-423785 Email: intro@ukmama.co.uk Website: www.zanzibarsheffield. co.uk Open: Everyday 11am-11pm

SURREY The Kalabash Hut Caribbean restaurant and takeaway. Vegetarian, lobster and other seafood cooked to order. Address:255 London Road, Mitcham, Surrey CR4 3NH Telephone: 0208-640-8400 Email: booking@kalabash.co.uk Website: www.kalabashhut.co.uk Open: Mon-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 1pm-10pm

Jam Down Caribbean restaurant and takeaway. We cook to order from the menu. No job too small – no job too large. Address: 33 Bebington Road, Wirral CH62 5BE Telephone: 0151-645-6844 Email: jam-down@outlook.com Open: Everyday 11am-11pm

WOLVERHAMPTON A Taste of Ochi Jamaican takeaway full menu of traditional dishes. You name it, we serve it. Address: 33 Princess Street, Wolverhampton WV1 1HD Telephone: 01902-711877 Open: Mon-Tue 10am-9pm, Wed-Sat 10am-11pm, Sun 1pm-8pm

Aunt Sally’s Caribbean Takeaway Exciting and flavoursome caribbean cuisine prepared from our own signature recipes. Have a Facebook page. Address: 8 Broad Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1HP Telephone: 01902-716-606 Website: www.auntsals.co.uk Open: Mon-Thur 11am-11.30pm, Fri-Sat 11am-3am, Sun 11am10.30pm

WORCESTER The Red Lion Pub and

Restaurant An English country pub serving Caribbean and cuisine. Fresh fish and grills. Address: 70 Stafford Street, Walsall, West Midlands WS2 8DR Telephone: 01905-620600 Email: info@redlionholtheath.com Website: www.redlionholtheath.com Open: Mon-Sat 12 Noon-2.30pm and 6pm-9.30pm - Sun 12 Noon-8pm

AFRICAN AND CARIBBEAN SUPPLIERS AND CATERERS The Black Farmer Founded by Jamaican Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones - delicious award winning gluten free sausages, burgers, meatballs, cheese, bacon, chicken and egg products, available in the supermarkets. Address: Port House, Square Riggger Row, London SQ11 3TZ Telephone: 0800-0280-559 Website: www.theblackfarmer.com

Blue Mountain Peak Grocery Store Through import and our constant supply chain our product range is vast with various tropical fruits to your everyday vegetables, herbs, spices and seasonings to specialist products from back home. Address: 2A-8 Craven Park Road, Harlesden, London NW10 4AB Telephone: 0203-504-1323 Open: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Cleone Foods Ltd Cleone Foods is one of the UK’s largest producer and distributor of a variety of Jamiacan Patties under thier registered trademark Island Delight. Address: 50 Icknield Street, Birmingham B18 5AY Telephone: 0121-551 2772 Email: contact@cleone.co.uk Website: cleone.co.uk

EKY Caterers

Weddings, christenings, funerals and office parties. Address: Unit 9 Mount Street Business Centre, Birmingham B7 5RD Telephone: 0121-328-9781/ 07940-421008 Email: e.k.y caterers@hotmail.co.uk Open: Mon-Fri 9.00 am -5.00pm

First Choice Bakers - 3 locations Wholesale bakery founded in 1995 produces patties which are sold in various food outlets. Buns, dumplings, coco bread are just a few of the delicious snacks on sale.

First Choice Bakers (1) Address: 40 Atlantic Road, Brixton, London SW9 8JW Telephone: 0207-737-2766 Website: www.firstchoicebakers. co.uk Open: Mon-Sat 9am-6pm

First Choice Bakers (2) Address: Unit 6 Mitcham Industrial Estate, Streatham Road, Mitcham cr4 2AP Telephone: 0208-685-1992 Website: www.firstchoicebakers. co.uk Open: Mon-Sat 9am-6pm

First Choice Bakers (3) Address: Unit 12 The Penarth Centre, Hatcham Road, SE15 1TR Telephone: 0207-737-2766 Website: www.firstchoicebakers. co.uk Open: Mon-Sat 9am-6pm

Available for all your occasions. Specialists in Caribbean and English cuisine.

Open: Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.30pm

Perfect Taste Perfect Taste is a family business catering for indoor and outdoor events. Meals include escoveitch fish, curry goat, rice & peas, jerk chicken, a range of vegetarian and vegan food. Telephone: 079845-82006 Email: perfecttastebyw2w@ yahoo.com

Flake Bake Ltd Recipe from back-a-yard. ‘We bake you taste’. Cocktail patties for parties and special events. Address: Unit 12 The Penarth Centre, Hatcham Road, SE15 1TR Telephone: 0203-602-8939/07852883-529 Website: www.flakebake.co.uk Open: Mon-Sat 6am-4pm, Wed 6am12 Noon

Ghana Mini Market Wholesale and retail African Caribbean foods. Address: 1 Choumert Road, Peckham, London SE15 4SE Telephone: 0207-635-5360 Email: Sammy-66@hotmail.co.uk Open: Mon-Sat 9.30am-7.30pm

King’s Caterers Experienced chefs in English, West Indian, Italian and Chinese cuisine. Come to King’s for good quality food and efficient service. Telephone: 07730-402-363 Email: lindao2king@hotmail.co.uk Open: Mon-Fri 9.00 am - 5.00pm

NBC Distribution The Leading Distributors of Jamaican Baked Products in the UK. Provides high quality, authentic Jamaican products on a wholesale and catering distribution. Our product range varies from spices, seasonings and marinades, to baked goods such as breads, buns, biscuits and much more. Address: Unit 2 Brookmead Industrial Estate, Croydon CRO 4TS Telephone: 0208-684-7309 Email: www.natbake.com

Port Royal Patty Delicious patties for all occasions. Wholesale supplier. Address: 264 Water Lane, Wembley, Middlesex HA0 1HX Telephone: 0208-998-1306 Email: info@portroyal.co.uk Open:Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Royal Maroon Herbs Herbal shop stocking an assortment of natural herbs, roots and teas.Situated in the vibrant Rye Lane Indoor Market. Also have Facebook page. Address: Unit 24 Rye Lane Indoor Market, 48 Rye Lane, London SE15 5BY Email: royalmaroon@hotmail.com Open: Mon-Sat 9am-7pm

S & J Foods Ltd Baker and Caterers. Quality cakes and cuisine. Catering to all celebrations. “We are your own personal chefs!” Telephone: 07960-064-391 Email: info@sandjfoods.co.uk Website: www.sandjfoods.co.uk Open: Mon-Fri 9.00 am -5.00pm

Sea Island Coffee We are an online retailer of the most rare and exotic coffees in the world. Address: 78 Cornhill, London EC3V 3QQ Telephone: 0203-242-0936 Email: info@seaislandcoffee.co.uk Website: www.seaislandcoffee.com

Solly’s African Village Established in 1992 this is Scotland’s oldest Afro-Caribbean supermarket. Wholesale, retail, local, international. Products from Jamaica, Trinidad and

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Tobago, Cameroon, Uganda, Senegal to name but a few of their overseas suppliers. Address: 381-383 Great Western Road, Glasgow G4 9HY Telephone: 0141-337-1338 Email: sollysafrica@yahoo.co.uk Website: www.sollysafricanvillage. com Open: Everyday. 10am-7pm

Stella’s Groceries & Vegetables 2 locations Established 18 years ago, this African grocery store stocks all your African and Caribbean foods.

Stella’s Groceries & Vegetables (1) Address: 154 Rye Lane, Peckham, London SE15 Telephone: 0207-639-9505 Open: Mon-Sat 9.30am-7.30pm, Sun 10am-5pm

Stella’s Groceries & Vegetables (2)

Tasty Pastry Trade

Top Taste

Tasty Pastry Trade have been manufacturing the finest Caribbean patties for over 10 years. We use a traditional and secret recipe developed in Jamaica and perfected in England. Address: Unit 38-40, Birmingham B18 4QF Telephone: 0121-507-1717 Website: www.tasty-pastry.co.uk Open: Mon-Sat 9am-6pm

Top Taste is a patty manufacturer that offers a takeaway service. Meat and vegetable patties are available. No animal products are used to glaze our products and so they are suitable for vegans. Address: 391 Dudley Road, Birmingham B18 4HD Telephone: 0121-565-2300 Open: Everyday 10am-10pm

Tropical Foods Ltd Topmost Foods Limited An African and Caribbean food store. Yellow gari, pounded yam and fresh meat are some of the items on sale. Address: Unit 8A Gateway Business Centre, Tom Crib Road, London SE28 0BA Telephone: 0208-317-4648 Email: info@topmostfood.co.uk Website: www.topmostfoods.co.uk Open: Mon-Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 10am-6pm

Supermarket. At Tropical Foods Ltd we have great deals on a wide range of African, Asian and Caribbean foods. Address: Tropical House, 7 Stafford Road, Handsworth, Birmingham B21 9DT Telephone: 0121-554-4343 Email: info@tropicalfoods.co.uk Website: www.tropical-foods.co.uk Open: Mon-Sat 8.30am-6pm, Closed Sundays

Based in an old pub building this African grocery store stocks all your African and Caribbean foods. Address: The Bull, Rainham Road South, Dagenham RM10 8AQ Telephone: 0208-593-9455 Open: Mon-Sat 9.30am-7.30pm, Sun 10am-5pm

Sugar Mill Catering Caribbean and international catering company. Telephone: 07983-377868 Email: bevlyn2008@yahoo.co.uk

The Tereza Joanne – Luxury Floating Venue (Venue Hire) For your unique occasions. Enjoy spectacular views of London. Licenced for civil wedding ceremonies. Late licence for bar and entertaining. Fully air conditioned. Address: King George V Dock, Woolwich, London E16 2NJ Telephone: 0207-511-5000 Call for hire details Email: info@tereza-joanne.com Website: www.tereza-joanne.com

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