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elcome to the fourth Voice African and Caribbean Food and Restaurant Guide. In this the 2019/20 edition we once again present a comprehensive listings section of where to find your nearest restaurant, catering or take away service, as well as great stories and scintillating recipes to entice your appetite.

This handy 92-page keepsake is your essential directory to where you can dine or simply drop in for a takeaway at the many eateries specialising in African and Caribbean cuisine anywhere you are located in the United Kingdom.

The popularity of African and Caribbean cuisine has grown steadily over the years, borne out by its inclusion in numerous TV food shows where celebrity chefs try their hands at creating the tasty tropical flavours, whether it’s Abenkwan Soup from Ghana or Jerk Chicken from Jamaica. More importantly, alongside the rise of vegan culture, African and Caribbean food is also making an impact here as well.

Visit any major supermarket chain and you are likely to see an aisle dedicated to selling the food products or ingredients from these countries. Not to mention the many cookbooks which specialise in teaching you how to recreate the cuisine right in your own home.

It is against this backdrop that we are proud to publish this new edition of the guide to the many African and Caribbean eateries on our high streets up and down the country. We see it as our duty, as Britain’s leading black media house, to support our community and promote these establishments.

In this new edition, you will hear about the many new restaurants which have opened or expanded their service to include African and Caribbean cuisine; read about the secretes to the many mouth-watering recipes for popular dishes; and browse through the listings section to find the nearest restaurant or takeaway near you. But don’t just read about it, go out and try these restaurants and give us your feedback.

Once again we hope you will enjoy The Voice African and Caribbean Food and Restaurant Guide 2019/20.

Enjoy!

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Inside Table of contents

7 The Popular Caribbean; Sorrel 14 Spice Up Your Life 16 For the Love of Soup 18 Something for everyone at Rudie’s 24 A Taste of Sunshine 26 Bringing Sierra Leone 27 Let the Good Times roll 30 Let’s hear it for African Vegans 32 Black Chefs Arise 36 Cooking the Books 42 The healing power of plants 58 The Taste of Teso 60 Soup it Up 62 My Caribbean Food Journey 66 The Sweet Taste of Success 69 UK Restaurants Listing

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The popular Caribbean drink with African roots

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t’s safe to say that if you were to visit the home of an average family in the Caribbean over the Christmas festive period you’d probably find a jar or two of the crimson coloured sorrel drink resting on a table somewhere.

Sorrel is a drink popular throughout the Caribbean. Variations are also found across Africa where it is known as Zoborodo (Zobo), Hibiscus, Bissap or Roselle.

This sweet, cinnamon-spiced drink gets its deep-red shade from the flowers of roselle, Continued on page 21

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Spice up your life From cumin to cardamom, these essential spices are key for almost every meal

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BY LYDIA SHAW

f there’s one things us Caribbean people love its spices.

Our cupboards are often filled with them, each intricately placed side by side as we make our favourite meals and sprinkle them sporadically for an additional kick.

While each spice has its own identity, they can make for the perfect mix, adding just the right touch to almost any meal.

Below, we list some of our favourite essential spices to have in our cabinets bring on the paprika!

GINGER From ginger cake to ginger beer, this popular spice is used worldwide and is a staple among many cuisines including Asian and Indian. It’s long been used for both culinary and medicinal purposes, making this a key spice to have at your disposal.

PAPRIKA This pepper-based spice is rich in antioxidants and just a tablespoon of paprika will unlock a flurry of flavour and goodness, perfect for fighting autoimmune conditions.

TURMERIC The old Indian spice from the ginger

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family is rich in antioxidants and has strong anti-inflammatory properties. Its distinctive yellow colour and bitter taste makes it quite the memorable spice - but what it lacks in sweetness it makes up for in health benefits.

CINNAMON Who doesn’t love a bit of cinnamon?

Whether it’s a cinnamon roll or a sprinkle of it on top of your breakfast of choice, this spice is a must have for your kitchen cupboard.

SAFFRON Deriving from the flower of Crocus sativus, this crimson red spice is used as a seasoning and colouring agent for various cuisines. It has quite a distinctive aroma and was once considered one of the most expensive spices by weight.

CUMIN This aromatic spice derives from the seed of the Cumin plant and is known for its flavoursome but slightly bitter taste. Add to your favourite curries for a tasty dish with just the right kick.

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For the love of soup

In the Caribbean, soup refers to a complete meal. It’s rare that you’ll find a thin broth or soup being served as a first course. Rather it is the main meal. Caribbean soup recipes are typically thick and rich dishes with meat and vegetables.

Here Yvonne Braithwaite looks at some of the region’s most popular soups.

TOBAGO FISH BROTH A classic, light soup packed with varying ground provisions and fish.

Full of flavour, this soup is perfect for the cool days and nights.

Fish broth, or ‘ broff’’ as it is fondly referred to, is a nicely flavoured, traditional soup made with fish, various vegetables including root veggies, garlic, herbs and dumplings or pasta.

As well as the above ingredients, it gets its flavour from fresh herbs.

One taste of this and you will definitely understand why this dish, though considered a “poor man’s dish” is such a popular one.

BAJAN CHICKEN SOUP Like Jamaican gungo peas soup, Bajan chicken soup is a hearty affair.

It’s loaded with chicken (you can use other meats if you wish), as well as vegetables such as potatoes, pumpkin, onions and okra making it a satisfying meal in one.

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you have tasted a delicious Bajan chicken soup.

SAINT LUCIAN CALLALOO SOUP Callaloo soup is one of Saint Lucia’s most popular dishes.

You’ll find it on the menu of many of the island’s restaurants as well as being a family favourite that is prepared and eaten at home.

It has two main ingredients. One is callaloo leaves, the other is okra.

Okra was introduced to Saint Lucia, as well as many other isles in the Caribbean, centuries ago by Africans, where it has been indigenous for millennia.

You can enjoy callaloo soup with either meat or seafood.

Some people like it with avocado, others prefer it with various degrees of hot peppers.

TRINIDAD CORN SOUP This soup is rich, creamy and very filling, one that’s considered to be an after-party street food in Trinidad & Tobago.

Because there are so many ways to make this soup so it’s fair to say there isn’t one correct recipe.

You can make it with spinach, cornmeal dumplings, carrots, cassava or potatoes.

But whatever you choose to add to it, the one must have ingredient is corn kernels.

BAHAMIAN PEA AND DUMPLING SOUP Bahamian peas and dumpling soup is another Caribbean soup that has been described as “meal-in a bowl” due to its rich, comforting flavours.

While this Bahamian dish shares similarities with the well-known split pea soup in its use of herbs such as thyme, bay leaf and cured ham this soup differs with its use pi-

geon peas, small oval shaped peas which have a nutty flavour.

Bahamian peas and dumpling soup is also different from split pea soup because it is made with large, soft dough dumplings that you’ll find amongst the peas, vegetables and pork.

It definitely deserves its reputation as the comfort soup to keep you warmed up all year long.

JAMAICAN GUNGO PEAS SOUP Gungo peas, also called pigeon peas, are a small bean that originated in Africa and India.

Gungo peas soup is a Jamaican favourite, a dish that features beef, potatoes, carrots and yellow yams. It is often served as a “Saturday soup”.

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Something for Everyone at Rudie’s If you love the spicy-sweet taste of tender charcoal grilled and smoked jerk cooking, refreshing Jamaican beers and rums, the easy vibe of reggae music and the laid back ambience of a fun social hang out then you’ll love Rudie’s.

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udie’s specialty lies in the jerk method of cooking. The meat (not just chicken – lamb and pork too!) is marinated for 24 hours in traditional jerk drums, cooked on coal, with added wood chips which induce and enhance the smokey flavour.

The servings are all small plates or sharing plates, similar to a tapas experience so you can taste a bit of everything!

To compliment, Rudie’s mixologists have curated drinks with the best Jamaican rums. In partnership with Appleton Estate Jamaican rum, Rudie’s has come up with firecracker recipes like Katch a Fire (their signature rum punch with FOUR Jamaican rums – finished off with a shot of flaming Wray), a staple Rum Sour (Appleton signature blend, fresh lemon and egg white) and Ole Money (Appleton reserve blend, pimento bitter and demerara sugar).

On weekends, they host a popular Bottomless Rum Punch Brunch (£18); this means every Saturday and Sunday, from 12 noon to 4 pm, you can savour a Jamaican treat such as Ackee & Saltfish, Pork Ribs, Jerk Chicken or a Curry Goat Roti Wrap with bottomless rum punch for 90 minutes or if you want to get a bit more educational – why not check out their rum tours? Work your way through a tour of five rums, learning about their Caribbean heritage and complete a demo

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along with some real jerk canapes every third Tuesday of the month.

Don’t worry, Rudie’s have something for everyone. For anyone scouting out a bit of vegan Jamaican, they have a unique platter, Jah Love! Full Jamaican, which includes sautéed ackee, sweet peppers, spinach, fried plantain with rice and peas.

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Continued from page 7 a species of tropical hibiscus sabdariffa or roselle plant used to make it.

It is also rich in vitamins and said to aid digestion.

Similar to other foods such as yam and okra which arrived in the Caribbean from Africa during the slave trade, the Hibiscus Sabdariffa also has its roots in West Africa.

Most of these plants manage to thrive in Caribbean regions due to favourable weather conditions that are very similar to the weather in the continent.

Every household has their own way of making sorrel which could include Angostura bitters and rice. There are two commonalities: spices, a citrus juice and a sweetner: sugar, honey (our choice), maple or agave syrup.

Whichever method you choose, sweeten to taste. Brown sugar is traditionally used in

some areas, giving a caramelised taste.

This recipe uses satsumas or oranges to give additional sweetness to this tart drink.

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A taste of sunshine at lunchtime

Afiya Titus quit her job in finance to pursue her food passion full-time

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Y SATISFYING taste buds with her fresh and healthy Caribbean cuisine, Afiya Titus’ Lime Hut has gone from supper club to full-blown street food brand.

Afiya, 29, was inspired to “find a healthier way to eat because of the multiple sort of dietary, health issues surrounding the African Caribbean community”.

“What we’re doing is rather than deep frying dishes we’re pan grilling, rather than loading things in salt, we’re just using a lot of fresher herbs,” she said.

Based in a central London food market, Lime Hut has built up a committed and diverse clientele. Afiya, who is of St Vincentian and Jamaican heritage, said: “It always really puts a smile on my face when people from an African Caribbean background come to us again and again and again.”

One couple who fell in love with her food have recently asked her to cater for their wedding.

Highlights on the award-winning health conscious menu include the Rasta Wrap, made with coconut, beans and sweet potato, a “huge hit with with vegans and non vegans” and Sunshine Salad, with mango and choice of a grilled Caribbean chicken or jerk halloumi topping. The rum cheesecake, is extremely popular, as is the vegan chocolate orange and

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chocolate coconut puddings.

All main dishes come with Nana’s homemade jerk sauce, from the brand Nana’s Dutch Pot, which is owned by Afiya’s great-aunt.

“It’s a family recipe...we’re really proud of having that on offer,” she said.

Discover more at limehut.co.uk. Find Lime Hut at Berwick Street Food Market, London, every lunchtime between Tuesday and Friday. n One of Lime Hut’s most popular dishes healthy Caribbean Chicken boom box

Lime Hut’s naughty rum and ginger cheesecake and healthy vegan chocolate orange pudding are favourites with customers

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Bringing Sierra Leone to the masses

We speak to Joe Faulkner the founder of The Krio Kanteen, a London based catering company specialising in West African cuisine inspired by Sierra Leone

BY LEAH SINCLAIR Q: What inspired you to create The Krio Kanteen?

A: The idea came from being at home.

My dad was always cooking and I always used to encourage him when I was younger to do something with it but he was never interested. I thought one day maybe I could do this myself.

I did my first pop up in 2015 and it was a disaster. I didn’t really know what I was doing - luckily the people who mainly came along were friends and family, but that experience gave me a taster of what I could expect and it went from there.

Q: Supper clubs like yours seem to be very popular. What do you think it is about them that people love so much?

A: I think it’s because it’s a very intimate experience. When you go to a restaurant you don’t get to speak with the chefs, and talk with others about experiences but at supper clubs you get to create an experience and talk to everyone at the event.

Q: What can people expect from your supper clubs?

A: The Sierra Leonean experience. I’ll provide food of my favourites growing

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up, you get a range of things to eat and then you get music, poets, fashion etc.

Everyone shares and it’s always a really nice experience.

Q: What is your favourite Sierra Leonean dish that you would recommend we try?

A: I would recommend my fufu and okra stew. The way I make it is slightly different and for me that’s no.1 - nothing compares.

Q: Where can our readers find out more about Krio Kanteen?

A: You can visit my website: https://www.thekriokanteen.com and follow on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook: @thekriokanteen

Let the good times roll Chef Pierre Thiam has been on a mission for many years to promote the virtues of African food on a global scale. When it does become part of the mainstream he will have played a significant role in making it happen writes Yinka Sunmonu.

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ierre Thiam is a Senegalese chef who has won international plaudits for his culinary efforts. He has been featured in major magazines, and a programme with the late Anthony Bourdain. He is also the recipient of numerous awards.

Ironically, he comes from a culture where men do not cook.

However, he learned to cook by calling his mother who would pass on recipes.

The enterprising Thiam soon realised that he had enough recipes to put together a book.

That inspired him to travel across the country of his birth to explore its food history.

His writings became the award winning cookbook ‘Yolele’ (it means let the good times roll in Woloff).

Yolele then became the inspiration for his business which promotes the nutritious and gluten free West African grain fonio, to the American market.

And through Yolele’s success, Thiam has been able to work with cooperatives in rural Senegal to improve their economic status.

His latest venture is a restaurant in New York called Teranga, which means hospitality in Woloff.

Thiam is hoping that the venture will fire diners’ interest in African food.

The healthy grains of fonio and millet

One of Pierre Thiam’s popular books on Senegalese cooking

will be on the menu along with plantain and fufu, all presented with style and creativity.

“I love African cuisine and think it deserves to get more exposure. Teranga’s fine casual approach is a way to make it more accessible without butchering it” says Thiam.

“I am proud of doing African cuisine and I am not willing to compromise too much for that. I would be disappointed if somebody would not be able to see what I am doing. My best compliment would be for an African man to come up to me and say [of my food] ‘I love it’.”n

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Let’s hear it for Africa’s vegans There is a common perception that many people of African heritage do not like vegetarian or vegan food given the fact that meat and fish play a big role in many of the continent’s most famous dishes. But that is a perception that British Gambian chef Lawrence Gomez is intent on changing

hef Lawrence Gomez of Papa L’s Kitchen is bringing flair and imagination to his concept of African fusion food introducing vegan tasting menus at some of his pop-up events in London.

There is a commonly held view that you won’t find many vegetarians and vegans among people of African heritage given the central role that meat and fish play in their diet.

However, closer inspection reveals that this perception is not necessarily true.

In several parts of the continent you’ll find dishes cooked solely with pulses, nuts, grains, seeds and vegetables.

Also think about soups and stews like Ethiopia’s Shiro wot, made with split peas that is slow cooked with spices, Samp (a South African food consisting of chopped up dried corn kernels) and fufus accompanied by stews made largely from tomatoes.

It’s a fact that chef Gomez is keen to emphasise.

He has just developed a new seven course vegan menu that showcases

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Chef Lawrence Gomez

African British flavours as well as his own culinary artistry.

Among the dishes on the menu are an avocado salad with mango salsa, spiced plantain with confit shallots, Ma’s Benachin (Gambian jollof rice) and sweet potato & plantain croquettes with coyo [coconut] yogurt and lime and a raw vegan chocolate and avocado mousse. MA’s Benachin is traditionally served with lamb but he substitutes it with barbecued vegetables.

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Black chefs make their mark

There’s a new generation of black chefs and they’re breaking down barriers in the food industry

BY YINKA SUNMONU

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ou’ve probably heard of people like Lorraine Pascale, Ainsley Harriot and Paul Wayne Gregory. But there is also a younger generation of foodies coming up behind them.

Like the celebrity chefs mentioned above they have been formally trained.

And it is this training that gives credibility when promoting lesser known cuisines.

Among them is chef Eric Adejpong, who holds an MA from the University of Westminster.

He is using his classical knowledge to recreate and reimagine Ghanaian food.

Adejpong was a finalist in the popular ‘Top Chef’ competition broadcast in the USA where he plated Ghanaian dishes for the judges.

Mentoring is key to one’s chances of success in the competitive world of the culinary arts.

A good mentor can help students fulfil their potential and go on to enjoy great careers in the food industry.

An example of this are student chefs Tapiwa Chichevo and Thomas Kingsland.

They are in the final year of their course at BR6 Bakehouse and restaurant, the award winning hospitality department of the London South East Colleges, Orpington.

They regard their tutor, Kirstie Ison, as an inspiration who has nurtured them in patisserie and given them confidence to experiment.

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work on a major project which will create a new range of recipes with tropical flavours.

In addition to mentoring there are a number of high profile events helping the up and coming generation of chefs to thrive.

For example, every year the Cook South Africa competition sees chefs under 25 create a three course menu based on South African produce and history.

Westminster Kingsway College student Nikoleta Theofylaktidou is the current title holder with a dinner that included monkfish and spiced sorghum, nectarine atchar, and peach pap reflecting the country’s “Rainbow cuisine”.

Evidence is growing that UK diners want to experience African and Caribbean cuisine.

It could be up to the next generation of chefs, with their knowledge, culinary skills and social media know-how to set the standards. n

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Cooking the books

BY YINKA SUNMONU

A round up of books celebrating black history through the lens of food.

The Cooking Gene: A Journey Through African American Culinary History in the Old South by Michael W Twitty, published

by Amistad. This multi award-winning book is an historical journey from slavery to the present day highlighting the contribution African food has made to the world, the American South, the diaspora.

Chef Twitty writes: “People use food to tell themselves who they are.”

Recommended recipe from the book: New Year’s Day Black Eyed Peas cooked in a stock of smoked poultry, pork or ham.

Hallelujah! The Welcome Table: A Lifetime of Memories with Recipes

by Maya Angelou, published by Virago.

There is a story for every dish in this food memoir and a life lesson to accompany it.

Recommended recipe from the book: cooked rice absorbed in a bacon flavoured stock of tomatoes, onions and tomato puree.

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Hunger for Freedom: The Story of Food in the Life of Nelson Mandela by Ann Trapido, published by Weidenfeld & Nicholson.

Nelson Mandela’s life story is told through his relationship with food and showcases his favourites. 2018 was the centenary year of Madiba’s birth.

Recommended recipe from the book: Grace Machel’s Crab and Prawn Curry – coconut curry with shelled crabs, prawns, coriander and chilli (preferably melugueta (Birds of Paradise).

Soul Food: Classic Cuisine from the Deep South by Sheila Ferguson, published by Weidenfeld & Nicholson.

Food good for the soul with heart and love in preparing it forms a theme of this cookbook about history, legacy and togetherness. Author Sheila Ferguson recalls how sweet potatoes always appeared at family gatherings. Recommended recipe from the book: sweet potato french fries – serve with savoury dips.

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The healing power of plants

There is a strong tradition of using herbs and plants to cure ailments, says Natty Mark Samuels

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any of us who are of African and Caribbean heritage have grown up with the knowledge that certain plants and vegetables have a beneficial effect on health.

Right up there among them is ginger.

The root – or more correctly the rhizome (underground stem) - of this herb is a good remedy for colds and coughs.

And there’s a whole range of ailments, such as nausea, digestive problems, infections and muscle pains, that ginger will help to treat. In the same family as turmeric – another great health aid – it contains gingerol, which has anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant qualities. What are anti-oxidants?

Basically, they are the “goodies’’ in our internal systems, doing constant battle with the “baddies,’’ the free radicals, that roam around causing damage, which can lead to diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

There is a very strong tradition of herbal healing in Africa and the Caribbean: 80 percent of sub-Saharan Africans, still use it as their primary care.

As well as ginger there are other fruits and vegetables that have been used for health and healing in Africa and the Caribbe-

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an such as the African cherry orange, a champion of healing like the other members of the citrus family, due to its storehouse of vitamins and minerals, used for diarrhoea, pre-menstrual problems, skin complaints and so on.

Here in the West has the loss of the healing traditions been mirrored in the steady decline of food quality?

Sometimes we seem dazzled by the wrapping and the accompanying lyrics of fast food culture, overlooking the content and the possible aftermath of eating poor quality food.

In Japan, 90 percent of Japanese doctors prescribe herbal remedies alongside the allopathic ones: Japan has some of the longest-living people.

It’s good to know that throughout the Caribbean, there are individuals, herbalists, who are holding onto the traditions, bringing them into the 21st century; such as Dinah Verris on Curacao and Ras Bobby Olivacce, from Dominica, now a Virgin Isle resident. They remind us that alongside the culinary pleasure, these herbs offer medicinal blessings also.

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OVEN-BAKED JERK CHICKEN WINGS

Known and loved the world over, from family BBQs to carnival partygoers, Jerk is anauthentic cooking style native to Jamaica in which meats, especially chicken, pork and fish, are marinated with a fiery mixture of allspice, scotch bonnet peppers, thyme, scallions and herbs & spices, then char-grilled to create this deliciously aromatic and spicy taste.

SERVES 4 | PREPARATION TIME 10 MINS | COOKING TIME 20 MINS

INGREDIENTS • 1 bottle Grace Jerk BBQ Sauce • 2 tbsp Grace Guava Jelly • 60ml light soy sauce • 16 whole chicken wings

METHOD 1 Pre-heat oven at 180°C (350°F).

2 In a large bowl, combine Grace Jerk BBQ Sauce, Grace Guava Jelly and soy sauce’. Add to the chicken and allow to marinate for 1 ½ hours in the refrigerator or overnight.

3 Place the chicken in a greased baking dish. Bake for 40 minutes, basting occasionally with jerk with jerk BBQ sauce and guava jelly mixture until the wings are golden brown and deliciously sticky – Serve and enjoy!

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Continued from page 30 It’s a menu that has got vegans and non vegans excited.

Aware of the fact that diners are increasingly looking for healthier food choices using plantains and sweet potatoes is an obvious choice for chef Gomez, as is cooking food that does not need much salt.

For him, the use of fresh seasonal fruit, vegetables, spices and herbs enhances dishes.

Africa has spice blends recognised across the globe: Berbere, Chemoula, Ras-el-Hanout, Tsire (popularly known as Suya) and PiriPiri (PeriPeri).

Gomez makes his own marinades, spice blends and sauces for freshness, flavour and to control salt levels.

Though he is not vegan, he notes that increasing fruit, vegetables and grains intake at mealtimes is beneficial. He is catering to the growing number of people wanting to change their diets, give up animal products or introduce more plant- based food.

Gomez includes vegetarian and vegan foods on his regular tasting menus, the introduction of a purely vegan meal

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with African influences is unique in the UK for a chef of his stature.

“I want to change people’s minds about veganism and show how fruit and vegetables can be flavoursome and how African inspired veganism, with its superfoods is beneficial,” he says.

Gomez has worked in some of London’s finest restaurants including The Ivy, which has featured on a list of the World’s Top 10 places to eat, Scotts’, Sexy Fish and award winning The Gojk, where he is head chef.

Classically trained, he enjoys researching ingredients, matching flavours and presenting delectable plates of food.

Apart from managing and creating menus for The Gojk he is collating recipes for a book that will include vegan dishes.

He says his aim is to elevate African British food. He does this through what he calls African fusion, a style where chefs contemporise and rework dishes.

Some describe it as using African inspired ingredients in Europeanised ways.

He says: “I call it African British Fusion.

It is about my culture and my heritage mixed with my working background as a professional chef working in busy restaurants.” n

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Continued from page 42

• 2 large pink grapefruits • 2 blood oranges • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil • 2 tablespoons raw apple cider vinegar • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt • 1/4 cup chopped fresh sage • Freshly ground black pepper • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, for dusting

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RECIPE As a believer in citrus, especially as a bolstering aid to the immune system, here is an Orange and Grapefruit Salad with Cinnamon.

Orange grapefruit

Keeping the peel on – the easier to cut - slice the fruit into thin slices; then remove the peel. Arrange slices on plate. Whisk the pepper, sage, olive oil and vinegar together.

Drizzle over the fruit, with a sprinkling of cinnamon. ©Natty Mark Samuels, 2019. African School n Natty Mark Samuels is the founder of Oxford’s African School

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JAMAICAN-STYLE FESTIVAL DUMPLINGS MADE WITH GRACE FESTIVAL MIX Have fun preparing and capturing all the traditional flavours of real Caribbean cooking at home without the hassle with our exciting new range of Grace Dumpling and Fritter Mixes.

Enjoy as a tasty side accompaniment to a whole host of your favourite dishes, or enjoy on their own as delicious appetisers or snacks that are great for parties this Carnival season!

MAKES 26 (7cm) | PREPARATION TIME 5 MINS | COOKING TIME 10 MINS

INGREDIENTS

METHOD

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2 Let dough sit for 10 minutes.

• Vegetable oil for shallow frying

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4 Shape pieces into equal cylindrical portions, then flatten slightly to form the traditional ‘Festival’ dumpling shape.

5 Fry in ½ inch of vegetable oil on a medium heat, turning occasionally, until golden brown.

6 Drain on a paper towel and serve hot – Enjoy!

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This new networking evening will bring together all the different divisions from the Caribbean food industry, from the restaurant chefs, beverage producers and rum distillers, street food vendors and takeaway owners.

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The taste of Teso Beatrice Okwalinga is on a mission to bring the foods of her homeland to a wider audience

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t’s fair to say that in the UK not much is known about Ugandan cuisine, much less about the food of the Teso people who hail from the country’s eastern region.

However, one woman is determined to change that.

Debut author Beatrice Okwalinga is determined to bring the traditional foods of her Teso homeland to a wider audience.

She has just published ‘The Taste of Teso: A culinary tour of our culture’, a cookbook that brings a collection of recipes of nutritious foods from the Iteso people of Uganda and Kenya.

It presents traditional Teso dishes that are simple, healthy and easy to prepare.

The Milton Keynes based author said it was a conversation with her daughters, who wanted to learn how to cook Teso food, that prompted her to write the book that would preserve recipes for future generations.

And Okwalinga believes they will appeal to UK diners increasingly on the lookout for healthy food choices.

“Teso food consists mainly of grains in flour form such as millet, legume seeds and leaves like peas and nuts mostly groundnuts,” she says. “It also uses root vegetables like cassava, potatoes and yams. Most of the ingredients are packed with healthy nutrients.”

Popular Teso dishes include matooke,

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(rice, chapati and banana plantain) and millet bread served with pasted leafy vegetables.

And they are also easy to prepare.

“The Iteso, being a nomadic people, were always on the move and it was important that meals were practical and easy to prepare. A simple morning snack like millet porridge, which is rich in iron and provides energy, will take 10 minutes on a cooker or five minutes using a microwave. A simple meal of millet bread (atap) and black-eyed pea leaves in groundnut sauce (ebbo) can take as little as 30 minutes.” n

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Soup it up!

Soups are a big part of African cuisine. They can be made with a combination of vegetables and other ingredients native to a particular countries.

Many African soups are usually eaten with other food staples such as rice, fufu, pounded yam and so on. Below are some of the most popular on the continent OKRA SOUP Yes, okra soup is slimy as so many people say when mention of the dish comes up.

However, not only is it a tasty dish it’s easy to prepare.

Health conscious eaters on the look out for new recipes should be aware of the fact the okra used to make the soup is a rich source of dietary fibre, minerals, and vitamins.

Like many soups in African cuisine, okra can be cooked in a variety of ways. You can make with or without green leafy vegetables such as spinach, or you can make with or without palm oil.

Most of the work in preparing this recipe goes into the cutting of the okra and other vegetables that you may choose to use. But once they’re ready it cooks in no time at all. It’s usually made with the meat and fish of your choice.

PEPPER SOUP Pepper soup is an intensely flavoured soup that is served throughout West Africa, especially in Nigeria, Cameroon and other neighboring African countries.

However there is not just one type of pepper soup on the continent.

In fact, there are almost as many variations as there are cooks. The range of ingredients people use to make it are onions, garlic, ginger and spices such as cumin. However the only ingredient that doesn’t change through all these different versions is pepper. It’s often eaten with either meat such as chicken or oxtail or fish.

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ABENKWAN SOUP This delicious Ghanaian soup, also known as banga soup in other parts of the continent, is made from palm tree nuts, an assortment of spices and a variety of meat and fish which can be cooked in one pot or separately.

It’s a must have dish in many households on special occasions.

Given that the traditional way of extracting palm nut fruits can be labour intensive and time consuming there are some cooks who use tinned palm nut cream in their recipes.

Interesting fact - the palm tree is one of the most useful trees that can be found in Africa. Every part of the tree, from leaves to the roots, is used. The leaves are used to make shelter or for making brooms, the nuts for soup, palm oil, vegetable oil, and the stam is used to tap palm wine.

DOMODA SOUP Domoda is Gambia’s national dish. It is made up of peanuts, tomatoes and other vegetables such as sweet potatoes and pumpkins.

Domoda, which is also referred to as Gambian peanut stew, can be made with meat such as beef and chicken.

Regardless of whether you are preparing the vegetarian or meat version , the base is remains consistent: a rich, flavoursome sauce made from ground peanut paste (or natural, unsweetened peanut butter), fresh tomatoes, and tomato paste.

It is typically served over rice, and is also sometimes served over findi, which is a grain that is similar to couscous in consistency.

EGUSI SOUP Egusi soup is a delicious soup made with shelled melon seeds, leafy green vegetables, seasoning and palm oil.

It certainly counts as one of the most popular in the continent.

However, its method of preparation might differ across the different regions of Africa where it is eaten.

The seeds that the soup is made from are rich in healthy fats and protein, making this a very nutritious dish. Egusi soup is often accompanied with pounded yam.

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My Caribbean food journey Blogger Aisha Jade has witnessed the growth in popularity of the region’s food around the world

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waters to Paris, New York, Toronto and Montego Bay. Seeing how the Caribbean diaspora operates in different countries across the world is astounding. I have learned so much. For example did you know that The Dominican Republic has the highest Japanese population out of all of the Caribbean territories? So some of their cuisine is highly influence by Japanese food.

Pic credit: Di Caripean Foodie

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aribbean food has to be one of the most amazing and intriguing cuisines in the world. And I’m not just saying this because that’s where my heritage lies.

My food journey exploring this fare constantly proves this statement.

I started my blog, Di Caripean Foodie, to learn more about Caribbean cuisine and what makes it so spectacular.

Caripean by the way is not a typo, it’s an amalgam of Caribbean and European as I was born in the UK and have a Jamaican background.

Caribbean takeaways outnumber restaurants, especially in London which is why the latter is my main focus. A restaurant isn’t just about how the food tastes its deeper than that. People come together, it’s a experience.

I saw this at Pandaberry and was in awe of how owner Pandora cares about her customers and community. I saw people from all backgrounds dining there, having a good time and enjoying the scrumptious fare.

Pop-ups and supper clubs are becoming increasingly popular and are a great way to introduce Caribbean food to people who aren’t familiar with it. It’s social, it’s fun and it’s trendy!

My blogging has taken me across the

In addition, Paris has many French Caribbean restaurants as islands such as Haiti, Guadeloupe and Martinique were all French colonies. n

JERK CHICKEN PIZZA

Known and loved the world over, from family BBQs to carnival partygoers, Jerk is anauthentic cooking style native to Jamaica in which meats, especially chicken, pork and fish, are marinated with a fiery mixture of allspice, scotch bonnet peppers, thyme, scallions and herbs & spices, then char-grilled to create this deliciously aromatic and spicy taste.

SERVES 1-2 | PREPARATION TIME 5 MINS | COOKING TIME 7-10 MINS

INGREDIENTS • 2 tbsp olive oil • 200g chicken fillets • 2 tbsp Grace Jerk BBQ Sauce • 1 mini pizza crust with tomato sauce • 8 chorizo slices • 125g light mozzarella, drained and sliced • ½ cup halved fresh cherry tomatoes • Handful rocket leaves

METHOD 1 Slice your chicken fillets into strips and marinade in Grace Jerk BBQ Sauce for 30 minutes to 1 hour in the refrigerator to overnight.

2 Heat the oven to 220°C, and put in a large baking sheet to warm up.

3 Drizzle the pizza base with 1 tsp of the olive oil.

4 Arrange the chorizo, cheese and tomatoes and jerk bbq chicken on top.

Sprinkle on some sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, then drizzle with the rest of the oil.

5 Put the pizza on the preheated baking sheet and bake for 7-10 mins, until crisp and the cheese melted.

6 Top with the rocket leaves to serve – Enjoy!

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The sweet taste of success The African Caribbean cake designers and chocolatiers who are wowing the UK with their culinary creations

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The successful cake designer at a recent book signing

Elizabeth Solaru working on one of her famous creations

Elizabeth Solaru Award-winning Elizabeth Solaru, of Elizabeth’s Cake Emporium, teaches, exhibits and designs bespoke cakes for clients around the world. Her creations are set to appear in the Hollywood remake of ‘My Best Friends’ Wedding’. A scientist by profession, she published ‘Opulencia: Artisan Baking and Sugarcraft’, which describes cake making and sugar craft techniques and shows how to create spectacular cakes in detail.

Tapiwa Chichevo Watch out for Tapiwa Chichevo, 18, who is in his final year of a level 3 NVQ at the award winning BR6 Restaurant and Bakehouse (BR6), Orpington. He wants

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to specialise in patisserie and emulate his grandmother who is his inspiration. He has received commissions for celebrations cakes, had recipes published and represented the college. Tutor and chef Kirstie Ison, who has a special interest in patisserie and whose CV includes work at Michelin starred The Goring, says he is one to watch and is a chocolatier in the making.

Paul Wayne Gregory Pastry chef and award winning chocolatier Paul Wayne Gregory is a leader and innovator.

He launched his Pure Indulgence brand exclusively to Harvey Nichols department store in

2006 and they went on to win numerous accolades. He supplies bespoke chocolates to Michelin starred restaurants, made chocolates for Queen Elizabeth’s 80th birthday. Gregory is a member of the Ambassadors Chocolate Academy and well known for his chocolate art and sculptures worthy of installations in art galleries.

Margaret Akong From a famous tea shop distributing cakes to high end stores and businesses across London to baking cakes for Selfridges, Shell and blue-chip companies, Margaret Akong of Margaret’s Cakes of Distinction has been baking professionally for decades.

“My interest in baking started when my brother Landrick brought me a small cake with little shells from the Aerated Bread Company (ABC) in Camden Town (now Sainsbury’s). It was so beautiful, I wouldn’t cut it! Of course when I did, it had gone off. When Landrick asked me what I’d like to do when I finished school, I told him design. He suggested cakes.

He took me to ABC where he worked.

I became an apprentice baker. It was wonderful. We would make the most decadent cakes and supply to hotels including The Dorchester.

I eventually studied cake craft at College and learnt to make Caribbean style cakes from a Caribbean baker. My business has been running for over 30 years and I’ve been making cakes for more than 40. I still love it.”

Award winning chocolatier Paul Wayne Gregory hard at work

Nicole McKenzie Commis Pastry Chef Nicole McKenzie is one to watch. She creates pastries at Resort World, Birmingham and her interest in baking stems from helping her grandmother and mother in the kitchen.

In 2018, McKenzie became the Junior Chocolate Masters UK & Ireland ChamNicole with one of her pion, run by leading prestigious awards chocolate producers Cacao Barry. The competition showcases the talents of the next generation of chocolatiers who have the potential to influence the chocolate world.

Pastry Chef Nicole McKenzie has been described as one to watch

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UK Restaurants

Listing

The following pages contain a regional listing of over 250 African and Caribbean restaurants/takeaways across UK, along with details of food suppliers and specialist caterers.

CENTRAL LONDON Hawkeye’s Hotpot

Caribbean restaurant and takeaway. Silver service upon request.

Catering for all occasions. On Facebook Address: 47A Goldhawk Road, London W12 8QP Telephone: 0208-740-7771 Email: www.hotpotcaribcuisine@ gmail.com Open: Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, Sat 10am-8pm

Lime Hut

Berwick Street Food Market London W1F 0QA Berwick Street Food Market, London.

E: info@limehut.co.uk

Bodi Products

34 South Molton Street, London W1K 5RG Telephone: 07501 928 248

Sisterwoman vegan

Meal Prep / Events Pop ups / Private catering W: www.sisterwomanvegan.com

Hilltop Roti

Trinidadian restaurant and takeaway. Opened May 2015 Specialising in rotis. Simple quality Caribbean food.

Address: 46-48 Drayton Greene Road, West Ealing, London W13 8RY Telephone: 07961-869-902 Email: hiltoproti@gmail.com Open: Mon-Thur 12 Noon-8pm, Fri-Sat 12 Noon – 11pm

Holiday Inn London – Kensington Forum

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.hikensingtonforumhotel.co.uk Open: Daily 7.30pm – 1pm fortnightly. Call for next dates.

Jamaica Patty Company

Fresh flavours of Jamaica. Enjoy Ackee and Saltfish, Curry Goat, Jerk Chicken and other delicious

fillings. Follow up with 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

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. Mixed Vegetables, Special Ktfo, Dereq Tbsi and Shro are freshly prepared for diners to enjoy the distinctive flavours and pungent

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spices. Each order is accompanied by the traditional injera flatbread which is also available gluten-free. We serve traditional Ceremony Coffee & Honey Wine (Mies).

Address: 196 Caledonian Road, Kings Cross, London N1 0SQ Telephone: 0207-713-8952 Email: philmongt@yahoo.com Website: www.merkatokingscross.co.uk Open: Everyday 12 Noon-10 pm

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 4QE Telephone: 0207-833-8336 Email: reservations@moro. co.uk Website: www.moro.co.uk Open: Mon-Sat 12 Noon2.30pm and 6pm-10.30pm Sun 12.00 Noon-3.30pm and 5.00pm-9.30pm

Wolkite Kitfo Restaurant

Ethiopian Restaurant serving traditional dishes. Bestselling dishes are Kitfo and Tegabino a delicious chickpea sauce with platters of spiced vegetables.

Ideal for vegans. Listed Top 20 on Trip Adv isor.

Address: 82 Hornsey Road, London N7 7NN Telephone: 0207-700-3055 Open: Mon-Fri 5pm-11pm, SatSun 12 Noon–11pm

EAST LONDON Heart & Soul Caribbean Food

512 Lea Bridge Rd, Leyton, London E10 7DT Telephone: 020 8536 9903

Café Caribbean London

Truly traditional Jamaican food.

We cater for Weddings, Parties and Funerals.

Address: Old Spitalfields Market, London E1 6EW Telephone: 0207-377-6443 Email: info@cafe-caribbean. co.uk Open: Everyday 10 am -7.30pm

Yum Yum Caribbean Cuisine

8 Cambridge Parade, Enfield London, EN1 4JU T: 02083637878

Island Social Club

258 Kingsland Road Haggerston London E8 4DG Telephone: 020 7254 4945

Rhythm Kitchen E17 257 Hoe St, Walthamstow, London E17 9PT T: 020 8520 6112

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, Fri-10am-11pm, Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 12 Noon-8pm

Caribbean Scene Quick

Restaurant and takeaway.

A celebration of Caribbean cuisine and culture. Deliveries via Just Eat, Uber Eats, Hey Menu, Hungry House.

Address: 71E Arcade, Westfield, Stratford City, London E20 1EH Telephone: 0208-555-0066

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Website: www.caribbeanscene. co.uk Open: Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 10am-6pm

Elsha Delight

Inspired by Hellshire Beach.

Jamaican restaurant and takeaway.

Deliveries from Hungry House, Just Eat, Deliveroo, Ubereat.

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 til late Sun 12 Noon – 10pm

Dee’s Table

(Vegan Jamaican supper club) 10 Cable Street London E1 8JG E: info@tencablestreet.com

Exceline Pan African Cuisine

Everything you could ever want in east and southern African cuisine. We cater to commercial and personal demands.

Address: 527-529 High Road, Leytonstone, London E18 2QP Telephone: 0207-998-1700/ 07961-343-705 Open: Tue-Thur 5pm-10pm, Fri 4pm-11pm, Sat-Sun 2pm-11pm

Jerk and Juice

Celebrity Chef Gary Tomlin offers the finest Caribbean food which includes creative vegan dishes prepared with love and passion.

Address: 268 High Road, Leytonstone, London E11 3HS Telephone:

0208-555-5909 Email: jerkandjuicecatering@ 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 Up Restaurant, Live Music, Film night etc.Instagram, Facebook page and Twitter.

Address: 4 Vesey Path, London E14 6BT Telephone: 0207-5157719/07872-107733 Email: Richard@kafe1788.com Website: www.kafe1788.com Open: Mon-Sun 8am-5.30pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm

Levi Roots Caribbean Smokehouse

“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, Montfichet Road, Stratford City, London E20 1EJ Telephone: 0203-841-6897 Email: stratford@caribbeansmokehouse.com Website: www.caribbeansmokehouse.com Open: Mon-Thur & Sun 12 Noon-10pm, Fri-Sat 12 Noon11pm

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

Theatre Royal Workshop Bar

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

NORTH LONDON Rudie’s

50 Stoke Newington Road London N16 7XB

Addis Restaurant and Bar

To taste real Ethiopian food this is the place to be. Unlike other Ethiopian restaurants our Dulet 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-Sat 12 Noon-Midnight, Sun 11am-11pm

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 0208-365Telephone: 9905 Open: Mon-Wed 12 Noon-10pm, Thurs 12 Noon-11pm, Fri-Sat 12 Noon-11.30pm, Sun 2pm-10pm

Brown Eagle Caribbean Restaurant (2)

T: 02072499930

805 Restaurant

Open: Everyday 1pm-11pm

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

Restaurant and takeaway.

We consistently 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-Tue 12 Noon-10pm, Wed-Thurs 12 Noon-11pm, Fri-Sat 12 Noon-11.30pm, Sun 1pm-9pm

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a branch in Lewisham. We promise to bring back the food the way you like it.

We also cater for all occasions.

Panda Berry Caribbean Restaurant & Jerk Centre 2 Nether Street, North Finchley London N12 0EL www.pandaberry.co.uk Telephone: 0203 441 5089 Email: info@Pandaberry.co.uk

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, Thurs 12 Noon-11pm, Fri-Sat 12 Noon-11.30pm, Sun 1pm-9pm

Intimate Island Inn

Authentic Jamaican Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge 85 Ballards Lane, N3 1XT 0208 343 0566 www.intimateislandinn.co.uk intimateislandinn@gmail.com

Caribbean Delight

Caribbean Takeaway. Authentic food with Peanut punch and other drinks available.

Address: 124 Camden Road, Camden Town London NW1 9EE Telephone: 0207-485-7688 Open: Everyday 11 am – 10.30 pm

Enish Restaurant

Upscale Nigerian restaurant located in Finchley Road with

Address: 299 Finchley Road, London NW3 6DT Telephone: 0207 879 8399 Email: contact@enish.co.uk Website: www.enish.co.uk Open: Everyday 1pm-12.30am

Ma Petite Jamaica

Bare-bones restaurant where diners choose their fish, cooking method, sauces and accompaniments.

Address: 4 Inverness St, Camden Town, London NW1 7HJ Opening Hours: Mon – Sun 12pm – 12.30am Phone: 020 7482 2977 Reservations: opentable.co.uk, quandoo.co.uk

Maroon Spice

Fusion of Caribbean English 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

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

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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 Takeaway A long standing takeaway serving a variety of Caribbean cuisine Such as stewee chicken and fried chicken.

Address: 132 High Street, London NW10 4SP Telephone: 0208-001-2569 Open: Mon-Sat 9.00am-9.00pm

Yard Style

Get your Caribbean food delivered straight to you within the local area. Amazing food ,amazing flavour…Yardstyle Address: 11 station parade, Harrow HA2 8HB Opening Hours: Mon-Sat – 10am – 11pm, Sun: - 2pm – 11pm Phone: 020 3581 6549

Patty King

Makers of authentic flaky pastry Jamaican patties, some say the best tasting patties outside of Jamaica.

Address: 10 Knight’s Hill, West Norwood, London SE27 0HY Opening Hours: Mon – Sat – 10am – 6pm Phone: 020 8670 4704

Flava Caribbean Takeaway

All round good Caribbean food with good caribbean Flava Address: 176B Alexandra Ave, Harrow HA2 9BN Opening Hours: Mon-Sun – 11am – 10pm Phone: 020 8864 8444

Mum’s Caribbean & English Cusine Takeaway

Traditional Caribbean takeaway offer all the delights such as Jerk Chicken, a special 5 cheese macaroni cheese and infamous apple crumble for dessert.

Address: 108 Harrow Road, London NW10 5NL Telephone: 0208-960-9920 Open: Mon-Sat 9.00am-9.00pm

New Kingston Jamaican Cuisine

We are serving uptown food in downtown London. We are a restaurant that also provides all your catering needs - anything from weddings, christenings and funerals.

Address: 49 Blackbird Hill, Neasden, London NW9 8RS Telephone: 0208-200-8890 / 07940 107 205 Open: Everyday 12 Noon – 10pm

Nickaycia’s

Caribbean restaurant that offers all the delights of the islands including ackee and saltfish, okra and fried fish. Also lunchtime Specials 11am-5pm.

Address: 91 Dudden Hill Road, London NW10 1BD Telephone: 0203-380-1815 Website: www.nickaycias.co.uk Open: Mon-Sat 10am-11.00pm, Sun 2pm-11pm

Naija Infusions

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, Battersea, London NW10 1BD Telephone: 0203-712 7070/ 07448-261-087 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, 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 Website: www.peppersandspice.co.uk Open: Mon-Sat 9am-11pm, Sun 12 Noon-9pm

Peppers and Spice (2)

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 9am-11pm, Sun 12 Noon-9pm

taurant 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.

Caters for small occasions.

Address: 42-44 Sterling Way, Edmonton, London N18 2XZ Telephone: 0208-245-7777 Email: msmanager@promotioncity.co.uk Website: www.royalcaribbeancuisine.com Open: Tue-Thus 12 Noon-10pm, Fri-Sat 12 Noon till late Sun 12pm-9pm

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-Thur 6pm -10 pm, Thurs 12 Noon – 10.30 pm

Queen of Sheba

Family run Ethiopian bar res-

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Fri-Sat 12 Noon - 11pm, Sun Noon – 9pm

Saapo’s

Reasonably priced takeaway offering everything from breakfast to dinner. Our menu includes tripe and beans, cowfoot, fish tea and mannish water on Fridays.

Address: 60 Craven Park, London NW10 4AE Telephone: 0208-961-3510 Website: www.saaposrestaurant.co.uk Open: 24 hours 7 days a week

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 – Fri 10am-10pm 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

127 Bar and Restaurant

Buster Mantis 3-4 Resolution Way Deptford London SE8 4NT

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

T: 020 8691 5191

Open: Everyday 10am-Midnight

Three Little Birds

Joys Health Sanctuary

SOUTH LONDON

412 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton London SW9 8LF T: 020 3910 1870

29 Winslade Way, Catford, London SE6 4JU Telephone: 020 3719 9223

Carnival Pot

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

Specialists in West Indian cuisine. Our menu includes Jamaican jerk chicken, brown stew chicken, oxtail and side dishes.

Address: Kiosk 3, Blackfriars Road (corner of Southwark Underground station and Blackfriars Road), London SE1 8NN Telephone: 07852 778 415 Open: Mon – Fri 11am – 6pm

I Go Chop

46 Camberwell Church Street London SE5 8QZ Telephone: 020 3581 4496

Maloko

60 Camberwell Church Street London SE5 8QZ Telephone: 020 3305 8913

Nollywood Restaurant & Bar

319 Camberwell Road London SE5 0HQ Telephone: 020 7701 1155

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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-9pm, Sun 11am-4pm

Atlantic Bakery

All baked products. We sell freshly made sandwiches, Pastries and cakes to take away.

Also full Caribbean restaurant.

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Blue Mountain Rum Lounge

Eat in or takeaway.

Address: 67 Atlantic Road, London SW9 3PU Telephone: 0207-998-8824 Open: Mon-Sat 9am-11pm, Sun 9am-6pm

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: 07707 162 361 Open: Everyday 9am-1am

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. Now have alcohol licence.

Address: 203 Coldharbour Lane, London SW9 8RZ Telephone: 0207-274-4110 Open: Everyday 9am-2am

Blue Mountain Rock Steady

We serve a great Jamaican breakfast and also full English breakfast plus lunches. New additional vegan menu. Dine indoors or outdoors.

Address: 18 North Cross Road, East Dulwich, London SE22 9EU Telephone: 0208-299-6953 Email: bluemountaincafe1993@ live.com Open: Mon-Tue 9am-5pm, WedSat 9am-10pm Sun10am-5pm

Authentic Caribbean menu includes curried goat, jerk chicken and jerk salmon fillet.

Vegetarian and Ital meals 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

Chaconia Caribbean Cuisine

Trinidadians takeaway roti specialists. Feature on Trip Advisor as well as Time Out and Facebook.

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 but 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 10am-11pm, Sun 2pm-8pm

Cummin Up

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 10.30 am – 11.00 pm, Sun 12 Noon-10pm

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way. 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 & Castle Shopping Centre, London SE1 6TE Telephone: 07538-401-471 Open: Mon-Sat 12 Noon 8pm

Delly’s Caribbean Cuisine (1)

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 (2)

Restaurant and takeaway.

Enjoy everything from Breakfast to dinner.

Address: 3 Hannen Road, West Norwood, London SE27 0DT Telephone: 0208-766-7257 Open: Mon-Thur 9am-11pm, Fri-Sat 9am-12am

Enish Restaurant

Upscale Nigerian restaurant located in the heart of Lewisham with a Branch in Finchley Road.

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 for

reservations Email: contact@enish.co.uk Website: www.enish.co.uk Open: Everyday 1pm-12.30am

Address: Outside Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre Telephone: 07949-211868 Open: Tue-Sat 11am-8pm

Healthy Eaters

KataKata

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.healthyeaters. co.uk Open: Everyday 10am-7pm

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

Jeff the Chef Food Bar

Labellarifa’s Caribbean Cuisine

Food truck in the heart of south London specialising in bbq Caribbean cuisine.

Address: Brixton Station Road, Brixton, London SW9 8PA Telephone: 07931-235856 Email: jefferycooper404@ yahoo.com Open: Tues-Sat 10am-6pm except Wed 10am-3pm

Jerk Island

Caribbean takeaway famed for their peanutpunch and fried chicken.

Address: 206 Coldharbour Lane, London SW9 8SA Telephone: 0207-733-5611 Website: www.jerkisland.co.uk Open: Everyday 11am-10pm

Jerk Shack

restaurant specialising in Caribbean and African food. Delivery service from Hungry House, Uber Eats and in house delivery.

Address: 34 Roehampton High Street, London SE15 4HJ Telephone: 0208-789-8864 Email: jerkshack@outloook.com Open: Mon-Fri 12 Noon-10pm, Sat-Sun 12 Noon-8pm

Kaieteur Kitchen

Delicious Guyanese takeaway from food stall also caters for all occasions.

Mobile Caterer specialising 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.rifas.co.uk 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: Everyday 4pm-11pm

Little Ochie

Caribbean Coffee Shop offering takeaways and snacks.

Address: 117 Southampton Way, London SE5 7EW Telephone: 0207 733 1900 Open: Everyday 4pm 11pm

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 offer 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

Savannah Caribbean Takeaway

Drum cooked jerk chicken, delicious fresh food.

Home made drinks include Guinness Punch and Ginger Beer. Deliveries via Just Eat and Hungry House.

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

Star Jerk Hut

A fantastic range of Caribbean and English cuisine. Delivery service offered via Just Eat and Hungry House.

Address: 210 Deptford High Street, London SE8 3NT Telephone: 0203-602-8149 Website: www.starjerkhut.co.uk Open: Every day from 10am-11pm

Tasty Jerk Caribbean Takeaway

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way 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 am 10.30pm, Sat 9.00am - 11.00pm

Ting N Ting

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

Address: Merton Abbey Mills, The Pavilions, Watermill Way, Wimbledon, London SW19 Telephone: 0203-784-7315 Email: descheznour@aol.com Website: www.tingnting.com Open: Wed 12pm-10pm

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.wazaobiarestaurant.co.uk Open: Sun-Thur 12 Noon-Midnight, Fri-Sat 12 Noon-2.30am

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: Mon-Wed 5pm-11pm, Thur-Sun 1pm-11pm

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OUTSIDE LONDON BIRMINGHAM 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

Bikkle Island

402 Stapleton Road Bristol BS5 6NQ Telephone: 0117 329 0909

Caribbean Croft 30 Stokes Croft Bristol BS1 3QD T: 0117 330 5298

One Love Bar and Takeaway 159 Ashley Road Bristol BS6 5NX T: 020 8599 9402

Aunt Sally’s Caribbean Takeaway Exciting and flavoursome caribbean cuisine prepared from our own signature recipes. Delivery via Just Eat. Address: 193 Corporation Street, Birmingham B4 6SE Telephone: 0121-233-0483 Website: www.auntsals.co.uk Open: Mon-Sun 11am-10.30pm

Davis West Indian Bakery

Bakery – 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.davisbakerycaribbean.com Open: Mon-Sat 9.30am-8pm

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.caribbeanrestaurantbirmingham.co.uk Open: Tue-Fri 6.30pm-10pm, Sat 5pm-Midnight, Sun 2pm-7pm

Divine African and Caribbean Restaurant

The best African and Caribbean cuisine. Serves many of the traditional African & Caribbean cuisine. You can order online from our website, Just-eat or Hungry House.

Address: 325 Soho Road, Birmingham B21 9SD Telephone: 0121-439-1140 Website: www.divinebham.com Open: Mon-Sat 1pm-11pm

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 10am-10pm, Fri-Sat 10am-11pm, Sun 12 Noon-9pm

Reggae Kitchen

All the usual Jamaican favourites. Bestsellers curry mutton, Jerk chicken, fish cooked all kinds of ways.

Address: 508 Bearwood Road, Smethwick, Birmingham B66 4BX Telephone: 0121-679-0063 Open: Mon-Sat 8am-10pm

Tastee Hut

Restaurant and takeaway any Caribbean dish you want.

Address: 32 Holloway Circus, Queensway, Birmingham B1 1EGT Telephone: 0121-643-5222 Open: Mon-Thur 11am-11pm, 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

Bournemouth Jammin Jerk Hut

Caribbean restaurant and takeaway.

Bestseller jerk chicken

and curry goat. Vegetarian options.

Address: 579 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth BH1 4AN Telephone: 01202-929850 Open: Tue-Thur 12 Noon-9pm, Fri-Sat 12 Noon-10pm

Brighton Back A Yard

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

Birmingham B18 4HB Telephone: 0121-558-5414 Open: Mon-Sat 9am-11pm, Sun 12 Noon-Midnight

Authentic Caribbean cuisine; cooked fresh and displayed so you can see before you buy.

Address: 427 Dudley Road,

Authentic Caribbean Jerkshack.

Food is steamed on coal and pimento wood. Unwind as you listen to beautiful reggae beats.

Address: 187b Lewes Road, Brighton BN2 3LD Telephone: 01273-933110 Email: backayard888@gmail. com Open: Mon and Wed 12Noon9:30pm, Thur 12Noon-10pm Fri-Sat 12Noon-10:30pm, Sun 12 Noon-9.30pm

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Blue Man Café

Café Bar. Chef patron inspired by flavours of North Africa.

Own homemade recipes.

Daily menu includes classical Merquez lamb sausages, haloumi and tagine.

Address: 8 Queens Road, Brighton BN1 3WA Telephone: 01273-726-003 Email: info@bluemanbrighton. com Website: www.bluemountain. com Open: Mon-Thur 9am-1am, Fri-Sat 9.30am-2pm, Sun 9.30am-1pm Fri-Sat 12pm-Midnight, Sun 1pm-9pm

Blue Man Restaurant

North African restaurant featuring specialist Algerian tagines.

Emphasis on fresh produce as experienced from fish and salad dishes. See Facebook and Twitter pages.

Address: 10 Manchester Street, Kemptown BN2 1TF Telephone: 01273-605-885 Email: info@bluemanrestaurant. com Website: www.bluemountainrestaurant.com Open: Mon-Sat 5pm-10pm

Cummin Up

Caribbean Takeaway. Gourmet fusion Jamaican and UK. Deliveries via Just Eat, Hungry House and Uber Eats.

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. Fridays all you can eat buffet to live

music.

Address: 244 Portland Road, Hove, BN3 5QT Telephone: 01273-771133 Email: jukes-hove@hotmail.com Website: www.jukeskitchen. co.uk Open: Tues-Fri 11am-3pm and 5pm-11.00pm Sun 12 Noon – 6pm

Bristol Flavour of Jamaica

Jamaican takeaway. Deliveries via Just Eat and Deliveroo.

Also boasts a cocktail list.

Address: 22 North Street, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 1HW Telephone: 0117-953-2113 Open: Mon-Sat 12 Noon-4pm and 6-11.00 pm

Bay, CE10 5EZ Telephone: 02920-49-20-41 Email: hello@irieshack.com Open: Mon and Wed 6pm11pm, Closed Tue, Thur 5pm-Midnight Fri and Sat 1pm-Midnight, Sun 12 Noon – 10pm

Irie Shack

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 Road, Cathays, Cardiff CF24 4EE Telephone: 02920-373-272 Email: hello@irieshack.com Open: Mon-Wed 5pm-Midnight, Closed Tue, Thur-Sat Noon-Midnight Sun Noon – 11pm

COVENTRY A.G.G African Restaurant and Bar

The Kings Head

Public House serves Caribbean and English fare.

Address: 277-279 Whitehall Road, Bristol BS5 7BH Telephone: 0117-902-5452 Email: thekingsheadbristol@ gmail.com Website: www.thekingsheadbristol.co.uk Open: Mon-Fri 12 Noon – 2.30pm and 5pm-9.00pm Sat 12 Noon-9.00pm

Cardiff Irie Shack

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

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We promise an intimate and relaxed dining experience that offers something different 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: http://shop.aggsworld. co.uk Open: Mon-Thurs Noon-11pm, Fri-Sat 12 Noon-1am, Sun 2pm11pm

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.

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Address: Rear of 74 Walsgrave Road, Coventry CV2 4ED Telephone: 024-7767-1242 Website: www.simmerdownrestaurant.com Open: Thurs 6pm-10pm Fri-Sat 7pm-10pm (last booking)

CROYDON 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

Jam Rock Restaurant and Bar

Caribbean cuisine.

Catering by appointment.

Address: 9-11 Woodville Road, Thornton Heath, Croydon CR7 8LH Telephone: 0208-240-1085 Open: Mon-Sat 8am-10pm, Sun10am-8pm

The Kalabash Hut

Caribbean restaurant and takeaway. Vegetari dishes. 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

Yahso Bar & Grill

Address: 442 Whitehorse Road, Thornton Heath, Croydon CR7 8SB Telephone: 0203-621-7621 Open: Mon-Sun 1pm – 12 Midnight

Derby Big Taste

Restaurant and takeaway.

Traditional Jamaican food.

Seafood Saturday enjoy fried parrot and snapper.

Address: 65 Normanton Road, Derby DE1 2GH Telephone: 01332-370981/ 0133-236-7111 Email: tracyannmc81@hotmail. com Open: Mon-Sat 9.00am-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: dunnsriver.co.uk Open: Mon-Sat 10am-11pm, Sun 11am-8pm

Devon Mama Rita’s Kitchen

Afro Caribbean restaurant and takeaway. Traditional Jamaican and African cuisine. Supports local businesses. Facebook page with deliveries by Just Eat. Address: 31 Market Avenue, Plymouth, Devon PL1 1PG Telephone: 07939-995510 Email: ritaloveamoah@gmail.com Open: Tue-Wed 11am-7pm Thurs-Sat 11am-9pm

Monty’s Caribbean Kitchen

Restaurant and takeaway for past 10 years. Traditional Jamaican includes “rasta channa” and pulled pork. The only West Indian restaurant in Barnstaple.

Address: 19 Truly Street, Barnstaple, Devon EX31 1DH Telephone: 01271-372985 Website: www.montycaribbeankitchen@hotmail.co.uk Open: Tues-Sat 11.30am–3pm, 6pm–12pm Thur-Sat and Fri-Sat 11.30am-3pm reopening at 6pm ‘til late

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ESSEX 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. Private catering now available.

Address: Debden Broadway, Loughton, IG8 7BZ Telephone: 07540-329647 Email: info@palmbycaribbean. co.uk Website: www.palmbaycaribbean. co.uk Open: Tue, Thur, Fri and Sat 10am-3pm

LEEDS Cabin Caribbean Cruise Restaurant and takeaway. Real Jamaican cooked outside in jerk pan. Also English dishes such roast lamb and steaks. Deliveries.

Address: 7 Reginald Row, Chapeltown, Leeds, LS7 3HP Telephone: 0113-262-0336 Email: cabintakeway@hotmail. com Open: Mon Wed Thur 12 Noon10.30pm Fri-Sat 12 Noon—11pm, Sun 12 Noon-10pm

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@btinternet.com Open: Mon-Thur 9am10:30pm, Fri-Sat 9am-Midnight, Sun 10am-10:30pm

Maureen’s Caribbean

Restaurant and takeaway.

Enjoy stewed chicken, curry goat and more. Check out on Facebook and Twitter.

Address: 105 Roundhay Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS8 5AJ Telephone: 0113-240-6006 Email: mobettafoods@hotmail. com Website: www.maureenscaribbeantakeway.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-Sat 11am-9pm

Munroes Munchbox

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 – the last guest leaves!

Raggas

Restaurant and takeaway. 3 sites. Family originate from Lucea, Jamaica.Longest purveyors of Caribbean food in Merseyside. Raggas serves up good, original & fresh Caribbean cuisine, with their own signature twist.

Address: 58 Smithdown Road, Liverpool L7 4JG Telephone: 0151-281-3241 Email: gareth@raggas.co.uk Website: www.raggas.co.uk Open: Mon-Sat 11:30am-9pm

LUTON Moziah’s

Caribbean restaurant bar and grill. Moses has long been a successful chef with his root firmly in Caribbean food. Try his jerk salmon or guava chicken today!

Address: 2 Liverpool Road, Luton, LU1 1RS Telephone: 01582-723444 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 A & D Caribbean

Traditional menu. Dishes include oxtail, curry goat, brown stew chicken. Traditional cakes and custard. Natural carrot juice and fruit punch. Seating available. Deliveries to Old Trafford, Fallowfield, Moss Side and Levenshulme.

Address: 388 Claremont Road, Moss Side M14 7WB Telephone: 0161-248-4420 Open: Mon-Sat 9:30am-10pm, Sun 12 Noon-9pm

The Beech Hut

Caribbean Vegan. Adaptation of traditional foods from across the Caribbean to create authentic vegan delights using sustainable and cruelty free ingredients.

Look forward to special Jerk Jackfruit and Ital Curry as well as Peanut Butter Brownies.

Address: 2nd Floor, Afflecks Palace, 52 Church Street, Manchester M4 1PW Telephone: 0161-684-1028 Website: http://thebeachcaribbeanvegan.co.uk Instagram: @veganbeach Open: Mon-Sat 10:30am-6pm

Dougy’s Caribbean Takeaway

Traditional Caribbean Food.

Alongside the staples we have an extensive menu which caters to vegans. Patties are made on site. Speciality dish is jerk chicken fried rice. Fusion Sunday roast selection of meats and chicken served with Roast Potatoes, Yorkshire Pudding

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and Stuffing.

Address: 180 Great Western Street, Rusholme/Moss Side Manchester M14 4LH Telephone: 0161-312-8836 Website: www.dougiescaribbeantakeaway.co.uk Open: Mon-Sat 11am – 9pm, Sun 12 Noon – 6pm

Dougy’s Uptown

Sister restaurant to Dougy’s Caribbean Takeway offering traditional Caribbean food.

Alongside the staples we have an extensive menu which caters to vegans. Patties are made on site. Speciality dish is jerk chicken fried rice. Fusion Sunday roast served with Roast Potatoes, Yorkshire Pudding and Stuffing.

Address: 51 Manchester Road, Chorlton-cum-Hardy Manchester M21 9PW Telephone: 0161-312-8836 Website: www.dougiescaribbeantakeaway.co.uk Open: Mon-Sat 11am – 9pm, Sun 12 Noon – 6pm

Caribbean Flavas

2 Takeaway shops. Enjoy jerk pasta, rasta pasta as well as pepper steak, oxtail and chicken. On Just Eat. Address: 187 Chapel Street, Salford, Manchester M3 5EQ Telephone: 0161-833-9155 Email: caribbeanflavas@yahoo. com Website: www.caribbeanflavas. co.uk Open: Mon-Fri 12 Noon - 12pm, Sat 1pm-10pm, Sun 3pm-9pm

Caribbean Sunrise

Traditional food included curry mutton, brown stew chicken lamb chops, cod and prawns, Veggie Delight and jerk wings.

Address: 120 Broughton Lane Salford M7 1UF Telephone: 0161-792-0353 Open: Mon-Sat 11:30am–9pm, Sun 12 Noon-7pm

chicken, ackee and saltfish and such delights as a vegetarian mix of red bean and broccoli, jerk chicken patties and wraps.

Address: The Ridelow Outlet, 27-29 Church Street Northern Quarter, M4 1PE Telephone: 0161-637-5650 Email: info@eatandsweet.co.uk Open: Mon-Thur 12 Noon-8pm, Fri-Sat 12 Noon-9pm

Chicken Run

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Traditional Caribbean Restaurant whose menu includes the popular Macaroni Cheese.

Renowed for our chicken split a long baked dough filled with an abundance of chicken. Variety of delicious desserts.

Address: 6 Yarburgh Street, Moss Side, M16 7FJ Telephone: 0161-226-6714 Open: Mon-Sat 12:30pm-10pm

The Drop

Fusion Caribbean, African, Amerindian, Arab, East Indian and European. Typical dishes Jerk chicken or vegetable curry served with slaw three ways and coconut rice. Unusual Array of desserts includes chocolate festival with ganache.

Address: 356 Barlow Moor Road, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester Telephone: 0161-286-3317 Website: http://thedropbarcafe. co.uk Open: Mon-5pm-Midnight, TueSun Sat 12 Noon – 12 Midnight

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Real Jamaican Street Food which includes curry goat, jerk

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Real Jamaican Street Food which includes curry goat, jerk chicken, ackee and saltfish and such delights as a vegetarian mix of red bean and broccoli, jerk chicken patties and wraps.

Address: The Hatch, Circle Square Oxford Road, M1 7ED Telephone: 0161-637-5650 Email: info@eatandsweet.co.uk Open: Wed-Sat 12 Noon-7pm, Sun 12 Noon-6pm

GG’s Caribbean Takeaway

Traditional menu. Also serves a range of cakes. Seating area to dine in. Delivery between 2-10pm within 3 mile radius.

Address: 4 Broadway, New Moston M40 3LN Telephone: 0161-684-1028 Website: www.ggscaribbeantakeaway.co.uk Open: Mon-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 2pm-10pm

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: 9-31 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 Junction

Caribbean jerk chicken, steamed fish, lamb chops, fried and steamed fish in a varied menu. Caters for every occasion.

Delivery within 2 mile radius.

Address: 170 Manchester Road, Chorton-cum-Hardy M16 0DZ Telephone: 0161-881-6635 Email: www.jerkjunctiononline. co.uk Open: Sun-Thur 11:30am10pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-11pm

Jerk Shack Cafe

Caribbean classics jerk chicken, oxtail and peppered steak.

Twists to the menu include sweet potato and coconut cream soup, sweet and sour mango, tamarind breadfruit and lentil curry.

Address: 12 Church Street, Manchester M4 1AH Email: jerkonchurchst@gmail. com Facebook: www.facebook.com/ jerkshacknq Instagram: www.instagram.com/ jershackng Open: Mon-Fri 11am -8pm, Sat 12 Noon-8pm, Sunday 12 Noon-6pm

Jerk N Juicey

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: 61 Reddish Lane, Gorton/Stockport, M18 7JH 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 5 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

Lisa’s Caribbean Takeaway

Dishes include all that is to be expected curry goat, oxtail, salmon splits. Serve a wide range of fresh prepared drinks.

Delivery within 3 mile radius.

Address: 15a Bury New Road, Prestwich M25 9JZ Telephone: 0171-773-1717 Open: Mon-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 1pm-9pm

M & M Caribbean Spice

Caribbean Cafe and takeaway “Our taste is more’ish”. Speciality dishes: Escovitched fried Red fish and spicey boneless fish fillet with callaloo.

Address: 127 Stamford Street Old Trafford M16 9LT Telephone: 0161-226-6067 Email: sales@mandmscaribbeanspice.co.uk Website: www.mandmscaribbeanspice.co.uk Open: Wed – Fri 12 Noon -10pm, Sat 1pm – 10pm, Sun 1pm – 8pm

McFresh

Takeaway and Bakery serving up the full Caribbean menu and home made patties. Freshly made drinks include Sour Sop, Guinness, pineapple and Magnum Punch. Delivery within 3 mile radius.

Address 1: 136-138 Claremont Road, Moss Side M14 4RT

Telephone: 0161-227-9939 Open: Mon-Sun 9am- 10pm Reheboth Caribbean Food Jamaican takeaway. The place for great tasting food served with God’s Blessings.

Address 2: 227 Moston Lane, Manchester M9 4HE Telephone: 0161-205-2244 Open: Mon-Sat 12 Noon-9pm

Merhaba Ethiopian Restaurant

Part of a nationwide chain seated restaurant, it lists unusual dishes including: crispy squid and jerk pit wings. Also wraps, toasties, pudding and cocktails.

Address: 308 Claremont Road, Rusholme M14 4EP Telephone: 0161-312-5722 Open: Everyday 9am-8.30pm

Roots Restaurant and Nightclub

Big on fresh tastes and fragrant spices, leaving your taste buds asking for more. Africa’s well loved dishes, as old as time including Jellof Rice, Tadjine and Boerewors. Largest African Restaurant in the north west.

Variety of seating choices including VIP table and bar lounge.

Address: 518 Hyde Road, Gorton, Manchester M18 7AA Telephone: 0161-478-8135 Website: www.rootsrestaurants. co.uk Open: Sun-Thur 2pm-11pm, Fri-Sat 2pm-4am

Roy’s Original Sweetdish

Traditional caribbean food includes curry goat, ackee and saltfish, oxtail, pepper steak.

We stock a large variety of fresh soups and desserts.

Address: 4 Hulme Market Hall Hulme High Street, Manchester M15 5JT Telephone: 07950-302-438 Open: Mon-Sat 12 Noon6:30pm

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Shabba and Eddie Reggae Grill

As well as old favourites curry goat, ackee and saltfish and oxtail Enjoy lobster, crab and prawns on Seafood Friday. Finish off with rum and fruit cake. Delivery within 3 mile radius.

Address: 703 Stockport Road Longsight M12 4QM Telephone: 0161-249-0522 Open: Mon-Sat 11am-9pm

Soul Vibrations

Unique Concept Vegan Fridays delivers to M1, M2, M3,M 4, M11, M12, M13, M14, M15, M16, M18, M20. Personal pop up service delivering 100% delicious plant based vegan meals to your door. Menu regularly changes but typical vegan dish Lasagne with Spelt Pasta Sheets topped with almond cheese and tahini sauce. Meals delivered with super smoothie.

Cost: ÂŁ12.

Telephone: 07983-551-618 Email: soulvibrationsuk@gmail. com Pre Order: via paypal.me/ naidavina/10 Open: Fri 12:30pm-2:30pm

Turtle Bay (1)

Part of nationwide chain seated restaurant lists unusual dishes including crispy squid and jerk pit wings. Also wraps, toasties, pudding and cocktails.

Address: 33-35 Oxford Street M1 4BH Telephone: 0161-236-4101

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Email: manchester@turtlebay. co.uk Open: Sun-Wed 11:30am - 11:30pmThur 11:30 am12:30am Fri-Sat 11:30am01:30am

Turtle Bay (2)

Part of nationwide chain seated restaurant lists unusual dishes including crispy squid and jerk pit wings. Also wraps, toasties, pudding and cocktails.

Address: 46-50 Oldham Street, Northern Quarter, M4 1LE Telephone: 0161-236-4101 Email: manchester@turtlebay. co.uk Open: Sun-Wed 11:30 am-11:30pm,Thur 11:30 am-12:30am Fri-Sat 11:30am01:30am

Yeah Man Caribbean

Caribbean takeaway. Dishes include curry goat, curry chicken, oxtail and ackee and saltfish.

Delivery within 3 mile radius 5-11pm.

Address: 63 Norway Streeet Stretford, M32 0JN Telephone: 0161-864-3259 Website: www.yeahmancaribbean.co.uk Open: Tue-Sat 11am-11 pm, Sun 1pm-9pm

Ya Koyo Spot

Traditional Nigerian menu which includes egusi, pounded yam, jollof rice, Akari, Ogi, fried chicken and fried fish. Breakfast also catered.

Address: 55 Kenyon Lane,

Moston, M40 9JG Telephone: 07405-288-543 Open: Mon-Sat 12 Noon-10pm

MIDDLESEX Brown Eagle Caribbean Restaurant

Restaurant and takeaway.

Cooking good Caribbean food is our passion and we consistently work hard to produce the highest quality food on a daily basis.

Address: 586 Hertfield Road, Enfield EN3 5SX Telephone: 0208-443-0259 Open: Mon-Thur 12 Noon11pm, Fri-Sat 12 Noon-11.30pm Sun 1pm-9pm

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 all 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

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

Road, Ruislip, Middlesex HA4 8NW Telephone: 01895-674631 Email: jamaicancuisines@ yahoo.com Website: www.jamaicancuisine. co.uk Open: Everyday 12pm-11pm

Stumpy’s Caribbean Cuisine

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.

Delicious Caribbean food to eat in or takeaway.

Address: 326 High Road, Wembley, Middlesex HA9 6AZ Telephone: 0208-903-2062 Email: stumpyscuisine@gmail. com Website: www.stumpycuisine. co.uk Open: Mon-Sat 10am-11pm, Sun 11am-10pm

Mama Cass Nigerian Restaurant

Sunjam Caribbean Takeaway

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-Thur 12 Noon-11pm, Fri 12 Noon-2am, Sat-Sun 12pm-11pm

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

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:sunjamcatering@gmail. com Open: Mon-Fri 11am, Sat-Sun 12pm Closes: Sun-Wed 9pm, ThursSat 10pm

Milton Keynes

Blue Mountain Yard Milton Keynes’ number 1 Caribbean Restaurant enjoy our tropical lunches, dinners, cocktails or just stop by for a cup of 100% blue mountain coffee.

Address: 1 Harnett Drive, Warren Park, Wolverton Mill, Milton Keynes MK12 5RT Telephone: 01908-226725 Email: j.smith@bluemountainyard.com Website: www.bluemountainyard.com

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Rice & P’s Open: Mon-Sat 10am-3pm, Thurs-Sat 6pm-9pm

NOTTINGHAM ACNA Centre

We do Meals@Home for the Council and the general public as well as fresh food and frozen meals served daily. We also have bespoke catering facilities for all kinds of occasions.

Please call ahead to book or enquire about the menu.

We also have weekly coffee morning and exercise class for the over 50s every Wednesday from 10.30am and Crochet Class from 11am every Thursday.

Address: 31 Hingerhill Road, St Ann’s, Nottingham NG3 4NB Tel: 0115-969-1364 Email: admin@acna.org.uk

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

Café. 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

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 4pm-10pm

Las Iguanas

Typically Latin American with Brazilian and Mexican dishes but some jerk dishes too.

Address: 16-20 West Nile Street, Glasgow G1 2PW Telephone: 0141-248-5705 Website: www.iguanas.co.uk Open: Mon-Thur 10am-11pm, Fri 10am-11.30pm, Sat 10am-11.30pm, Sun 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 Nyama Choma?

Our menu covers East, West, South, Central Africa so we have all African dishes.

Address: 57 Union Street, Glasgow G1 3RB Telephone: 0141-221-2711 Website: www.thecalabashafricanrestaurant.co.uk Open: Everyday. 12pm-1am

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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-Sun 11am-Midnight, Kitchen 12pm-9.30pm

SHEFFIELD Barry’s Bar

Barry’s Bar is a takeaway and Pub in Sheffield. Why don’t you try our Rekorderlig Cider or Fried Dumpling? Collection only.

Order from Just Eat and Groupon.

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-5am

Sizzle

Takeaway. Traditional Caribbean menu as well as all day Breakfast and also American menu which includes Texas BBQ Chicken Wrap and Pizza, Address: 149c Hatfield House Lane, Sheffield, S5 6HX Telephone: 0114-327-7734 Email: sizzlerestaurants@gmail. com Website: www.sizzlesheffield. co.uk Open: Tue-Fri 4pm-10pm, Sat 10am-10pmSun 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: Mon-Sat Noon-Midnight

UK Mama

Restaurant and takeaway specialsing in African Vegetarian.

Address: 137 Infirmary Road, Sheffield, S6 3BH 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 Nigeria 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

WALSALL Aunt Sally’s Caribbean Takeaway

Exciting and flavoursome car-

ibbean cuisine prepared from our own signature recipes. Have a Facebook page. Delivery via Just Eat Address: 34 Bridge Street, Walsall, WS1 1HR Telephone: 01922-616-010 Website: www.auntsals.co.uk Open: Mon-Thur & Sun 10am11pm, Fri-Sat 10am-11pm

Open: Mon-Fri 12 Noon-3.00pm and 5.30pm-8.000pm Sun 12 Noon-9pm

African and Carribean Suppliers of Foods and Services The Black Farmer

WOLVERHAMPTON Aunt Sally’s Caribbean Takeaway Exciting and flavoursome caribbean cuisine prepared from our own signature recipes. Have a Facebook page. Delivery via

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: St Giles on the Heath, Devon PL15 9SL 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 & seasonings to specialist products from back home.

Address: 2A-8 Craven Park Road, Harlesden, London NW10 4AB Telephone: 0203-504-1323 Open: Mon-Sat 7am-6pm Sun 9am-12pm

Just Eat. Address: 8 Broad Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1HP Telephone: 01902-716-606 Website: www.auntsals.co.uk Open: Mon-Thur 11am11.30pm, Fri-Sat 11am-4am, Sun 11am-10.30pm

Cleone Foods Ltd

WORCESTER The Red Lion Pub and Restaurant An English country pub serving Caribbean and cuisine. Fresh fish and grills.

Address: Whitley Road, Holt Heath, Worcester WR6 6LX Telephone: 01905-620600 Email: info@redlionholtheath. com Website: www.redlionholtheath. com

Cleone Foods produce and distribute Jamaican patties under their registered trademark Island Delight. Duce and distribute Jamaican patties under their address Address: 50 Icknield Street, Hockley, Birmingham B18 5AY Tel: 0121-551-2772 Email: contact@cleone.co.uk

EKY Caterers

Available for all your occasions.

Specialists in Caribbean and English Cuisine. Weddings, Christenings, Funerals and

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Office Parties.

Address: based in Birmingham Telephone: 0121-328-9781/ 07940-421008 Email: e.k.y caterers@hotmail. co.uk Open: Mon-Fri 9.00am -10pm Sat-Sun: 9-5pm

King’s Caterers

Experienced chefs in English, West Indian, Italian and Chinese Cuisine. Come to King’s for good quality food and efficient service.

Address: based in London 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 provide 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 Open: Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.30pm

Website: www.cakemeistro.com Open: Mon-Fri 9.00 am -5.00pm

Solly’s African Village

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

Based in an old pub building this African grocery store stocking all your African and Caribbean foods.

Address: The Bull, Rainham Road South, Dagenham RM10 8AQ Telephone: 0208-593-9455 Open: Mon-Sat 9.00am-8.00pm

Tasty Pastry Trade

Port Royal Patty

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-Wed 9am-3pm Thur-Fri 9am-5pm Sat 10am1.30pm

Cakemeistro Ltd

The Tereza Joanne – Luxury Floating Venue (Venue Hire)

Delicious patties for all occasions. Wholesale supplier.

Address: 264 Water Road, Wembley, Middlesex HA0 1HX Telephone: 0208-998-1306 Email: info@portroyal.co.uk Open: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Quality cakes with a difference.

Address: based in London Telephone: 07960-064-391 Email: info@ cakemeistro.com

For your unique occasions.

Enjoy spectacular views of London.

Licenced for civil wedding ceremonies. Late licence for bar and entertaining. Brunches and Barbeque. Fully air conditioned.

Address: King George V Dock, Woolwich, London E16 2QY Telephone: 0207-511-5000 Call for hire details Email: info@tereza-joanne.com Website: www.tereza-joanne. com Open: Tue-Sun 10.30am onwards

Tropical Foods Ltd

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@tropical-foods.co.uk Website: www.tropical-foods. co.uk Open: Mon-Sat 8.30am-6pm, Closed Sundays

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