The Voice African & Caribbean Food & Restaurant Guide 2020-21

African&Caribbean Food & Restaurant Guide 2020-21 5th Edition - Digital

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elcome to the fifth edition of Voice African and Caribbean & Food Restaurant Guide. This 2020/2021 edition is digital! We started this journey in January 2016 and look how far we have come. With limited events at which to distribute the guide, this year we have embraced technology to ensure that this is shared far and wide. In this issue, the advertisements are linked to websites to provide direct access to the companies in the guide. Videos have also been included to confirm the adage…. a picture is worth a thousand words.

Our 96-page keepsake is your essential directory for African and Caribbean cuisine throughout the United Kingdom. African and Caribbean cuisine continues to experience steady growth and increasing popularity which is demonstrated by its inclusion in numerous TV food shows with celebrity chefs. Veganism and Vegetarianism are also on the rise, chefs are reflecting this in their menus.

With the recent lockdown during the Covid 19 pandemic, home cooking has become essential, and many people had the time to experiment or perfect their culinary skills.

At the height of lockdown, cooking videos for African and Caribbean dishes became widespread and flooded social media platforms.

Many more food businesses now trade online and so there is an increase of African and Caribbean food choices from numerous delivery services. In this new issue, we take you behind the scenes of some of our well-loved African and Caribbean cuisine; share the nutritional value of herbs, share an exciting variety of videos from our sponsor Grace Foods UK; provide current listings of African and Caribbean Food restaurants from across the UK. Producing the 5th edition of the guide was no easy feat with many persons still working remotely and several businesses slowly reopening. We are proud to be Britain’s leading black media group and we strive to continually support our community.

Please support these businesses, visit their websites, email or call them and watch the creative videos that they have produced and, let them know you found them in The Voice African and Caribbean Food and Restaurant Guide digital edition. … remember “ good food, good people, good times”

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Table of contents

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Africa in 4

10. Chosan Baobab Jams Review 16. The African Chef Recipe

10 Immunity Boosting Recipes

17. Hosting Virtual Events 18. Ital Nomad; Global Vegan voyager 21. Grace Carnival Punch recipe 24. Sweetcorn tatale recipe

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26. Blissful Kitchen recipes 30. Benefits of CBD Oil 38. Healthy Food for professional athletes 42. A dream becomes reality 44. How to build your food brand 48. My favourite oxtail recipe 52. Levi Roots cook books 58. Bajan Fish Cake recipe

46 Chef Hassan cooks with guests

59. Oven baked Kelewele 61. Eating in Ghana 64. Dairy and gluten allergies 69. UK Restaurants Listing

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super grains for you Baobab - Adansonia digitata

Baobab from the ‘tree of life’ contains vitamin C, calcium, fibre, prebiotics and other nutrients. The leaves are used for soups, stews, the fruit for tea, smoothies and baking. High in pectin, it is also used for jams. The powdered form is readily available the UK.

Moringa - Moringa Oleifera

Moringa leaves are rich in minerals and have a bitter taste. Dried or fresh, they are used for stews, soups, baked goods and tea.

Moringa is available in dried leaf form in many African stores and in powdered form in health food shops.

Sorghum - Sorghum bicolour

Sorghum is a traditional African grain used for ‘pap’ and porridge.

The grains can be popped like popcorn and it is also available as flour. University of Georgia research found that sorghum has more antioxidants than blueberries and contains anti-inflammatory properties. Sorghum has links to the American South where Sorghum syrup/molasses is widely used.

Teff - Eragrostis Tef

Gluten and sugar free, teff is an ancient grain that has been endorsed as a “supergrain”. It is rich in calcium and iron and teff flour can be used as an alternative to wheat. Teff is popularly used in bread and is used for injera, the national dish of Ethiopia and Eritrea.

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Immunity Boosting Roasted Cauliflower, Grape and Wensleydale Salad Cauliflower is a great source of vitamin C which plays a key role in maintaining a healthy immune system. If you don’t have Wensleydale, it can be swapped for other types of cheese, such as feta or Lancashire. https://vegsoc.org/recipes/roasted-cauliflower-grape-and-wensleydale-salad/

Baked Black Beans and Kidney Beans with Sweet Potato Wedges This easy recipe is full of beta-carotene, which is converted into vitamin A by your body. This helps your immune system fight illnesses and infections. If you’re struggling to find beans in the main aisles of the supermarket, they can often also be found in the American, Mexican and World Food sections. https://vegsoc.org/recipes/baked-black-beans-and-kidney-beans-withsweet-potato-wedges/ Warm Lentils with Mozzarella and Homemade Pesto Lentils are a source of zinc, which helps to maintain a strong immune system.

For this dish, shop-bought pesto works just as well as making your own. If you’re struggling to find fennel, you can leave this out and use extra thyme instead.

Any soft cream cheese or goat’s cheese is a good replacement for mozzarella. https://vegsoc.org/recipes/warm-lentils-with-mozzarella-and-homemade-pesto/ Supergreen Stir-fry with Marinated Tofu This delicious Supergreen stir-fry with Marinated Tofu is made using wholegrain rice – a source of vitamin B6, which helps the body’s immune system.

Wholegrain rice will also help to increase your daily fibre intake, which is important for a healthy digestive system. Canned or frozen peas can be used in this recipe, instead of soya beans. https://vegsoc.org/recipes/supergreen-stir-fry-with-marinated-tofu/ Pea, Spinach and Goat’s Cheese Frittata This dish provides two of your five-a-day and contains B12, which is essential for a healthy immune system. If you don’t have goat’s cheese, any white cheese would work well as a replacement. https://vegsoc.org/recipes/pea-spinach-and-goats-cheese-frittata/

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Recipes Portobello Mushrooms with Halloumi Vitamin D is usually obtained from sunlight, but that may be difficult with limited hours outdoors. If you can find wild mushrooms in your supermarket then snap them up and substitute them in this delicious recipe – wild mushrooms grown in daylight can provide some vitamin D. https://vegsoc.org/recipes/portobello-mushrooms-with-halloumi/ Hearty Vegetable Curry with Raita and Brown Rice Iron is important in helping to boost your body’s immune response and this delicious dish contains plenty of it. This hearty recipe is filled with nutritious root veg, providing 40% of your recommended daily iron intake.

If you can’t get hold of fresh tomatoes, you can use canned tomatoes instead– just add them at the start of step 3. https://vegsoc.org/recipes/hearty-vegetable-curry-with-raita-andbrown-rice/ Carrot, Beetroot and Harissa Houmous Flatbread This quick and easy dish is packed with chickpeas and spinach, meaning it contains plenty of folate. This is needed to help keep immune cells active and healthy. If you’re feeling creative, you can even have a go at making your own houmous! https://vegsoc.org/recipes/carrot-beetroot-and-harissa-hummus-flatbread/ Shakshuka Shakshuka is a warming, tomato-based dish that contains generous amounts of selenium. Selenium is a potent antioxidant that helps optimise your immune system. Best served with toasted bread, this Shakshuka is the perfect dish to spice up breakfast or brunch. https://vegsoc.org/recipes/shakshuka/ Vegetable and Chickpea Korma with Spicy Rice This delicious korma is full of copper, which plays in important part in keeping your immune system healthy. This vibrant and versatile recipe tastes delicious with whatever vegetables you have available and is perfect for using up short-dated veg and popping in the freezer. https://vegsoc.org/recipes/vegetable-chickpea-korma-with-spicy-rice/

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Chosan Baobab Jams Review by Voice Food Guide

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first met Eliza Jones at a Trade Show many years ago when she launched Chosan 100% organic Drinks.

Chosan brings a taste of the exotic to you through their vegan friendly and gluten free baobab or hibiscus based food and drinks. All their products (jams, sorbets or drinks) are free of preservatives, artificial additives or colourings .

I was really pleased to receive a set of the new Chosan range of artisan Baobab jams and spreads with exciting and zesty flavours. I have long known of the healthy properties, including antioxidants derived from Baobab, especially boosting the immune system.

I first tried the Baobab Chocolate Spread,

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and found it really creamy and tasty. I am not a chocolate lover, but I could get used to this.

The Orange and Baobab Jam went down well on some crackers with some ginger tea. I would definitely recommend it.

A few days later one of my colleagues had the Baobab Jam with Ginger which actually had a smooth warm taste. The ginger was just the right strength.

The Banana and Baobab Jam was also very delicious and we had that with a bit of seeded toast.

I certainly recommend the new range of Baobab Jams from Chosan as a tasty condiment, at breakfast or afternoon tea. n

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The African Chef's Chakalaka Sauce takes meatballs to another level Simple Meatballs Recipe Ingredients n 500g Minced beef (10-15% fat) n Splash of Sunflower Oil n Knob of butter n 1 Jar of The African Chef n Chakalaka Sauce n Good Pinch Of Sea Salt n Good Grind Of Black Pepper Method Season the meat with the salt and black pepper. To form a large ball, one by one pull an even amount of meat and roll in the palm of

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your hands to form a circular meatball.

Once all the meatballs have been made, add them to a large pan of hot sunflower oil. Once the base of the meatballs are nice and brown, turn over using tongs and repeat this process, cooking for approximately 10 15 minutes or until all the meatballs are cooked with a nice brown coat.

Once cooked, tip any excess fat into a bowl to remove and add a jar of Chakalaka to the pan.

Stir through, cook for a further 5-8 minutes.

Plate up and enjoy!

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The African Chef's

Sweet Potato and Coconut sauce Ingredients: (Serves 2)

For the Pan fried Salmon: 400g Salmon Fillets n 2 x tbsp. Sunflower Oil or Coconut Oil n Large Knob of Butter n Lemon n Salt and Ground Black Pepper n

For the Sweet Potato & Coconut Quinoa: n 75g Cooked Quinoa. n 3 tsp Ac Sweet Potato & Coconut Chilli Relish n 1 tsp Dried Parsley n 1 Cube Veg Bouillon Stock Cook the Quinoa in a pan of water seasoned with veg bouillon and set aside. Mix in the Sweet Potato Relish and add the parsley.

For the Pumpkin Avocado Salsa: n 1 Avocado n 1/2 Red Pepper n Handful of Watercress n 2 tbsp. Toasted Pumpkin nuts n 1 tbsp. Toasted Pine Seeds n 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil n Splash of Baobab Balsamic Dressing n Pinch of Sea Salt and Black Pepper Removed the skin from the avocado and slice into chunks. Finely chop the red pepper and add ingredients to the watercress. Toast the pumpkin seeds and pine nuts. Add the the salad with the balsamic dressing, olive oil and season.

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Add the Salmon fillets to a medium pan of sunflower oil skin-side down. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Fry for 2-3 minutes, then turn the salmon over and fry for a further 1-2 minutes, or until cooked through but not over. Add the lemon juice and serve.

We enjoyed this recipe as a super healthy lunch or dinner.

Salmon is an excellent source of high-quality protein, vitamins & minerals (including potassium, selenium and vitaminn B12) but its content of omega-3 fatty acids along with avocado - a great source of potassium, omega-3 fatty acids, and lutein. Because of the fat content in avocados, will facilitate absorption of fat-soluble nutrients (vitamins A, D, E & K) when combined with foods containing those nutrients.

Hosting Virtual Food Events Considering the numerous events cancelled this year, you might consider having a virtual event.

Tinique Hay

Here are 5 top tips for hosting a virtual event

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Incorporate a fun quiz, giveaways or competition within your virtual event to increase engagement and attendee interaction.

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Improvise on your virtual background design and perhaps base it on the physical event space you would normally use, which will allow attendees to feel familiar aspects of the event space virtually.

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Implementing virtual entertainment is a great way to bring live music directly to your attendees, and a nice way to end your virtual event. Like every other industry, event entertainment companies are pivoting to virtual and can assist with bringing different types of entertainment to your online event.

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virtual event which you can also include in the events agenda. Perhaps do the intro in a video format so attendees can get to know you before the virtual event.

Make sure to send the guide out at least 2-4 day prior to the event.

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Planning a virtual event can still be a stressful process especially if you have never planned a virtual event before. Hay Events can help eliminate your stress and take the lead with logistically planning your virtual event, whilst you are focusing on the events content. n Book in a 15 minute zoom call with us and let’s help you plan your next virtual event at: www.hayevents.co.uk

Don’t take your attendees digital savviness (or lack of) for granted. Create an intro guide of how to access your

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ital Nomad

Global vegan voyager

Bliss Cadogan

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he intention behind creating Ital Nomad is to showcase black owned vegan businesses worldwide. I wanted travellers like myself, who are Vegan to be able to find completely plant-based food spots across the globe and simultaneously be able to circulate money back into our community. There are thousands of black-owned businesses all across the world and I’ve made it a prominent part of my purpose to source them and introduce them to the rest of the community.

The name ‘Ital Nomad’ is my combination of being black, vegan and someone who loves to travel, all in one. I chose ‘Ital’ as it is derived from the Rastafari community representing the livity of the movement and the importance of eating real food from the earth, more specifically

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unprocessed food that is cooked with only natural seasonings such as vegetables and fresh herbs.

When I think ‘Ital’ I think Rasta, and when I think Rasta I think about them being the liberators of Africans (both at home and abroad) this is demonstrated through the emphasis they place on knowledge of self, the importance of knowing your roots and the empowerment of the black race.

The Rastafari movement started in Jamaica and is also where Ital Nomad was born.

Ital Nomad was created off the back of a recent trip during which I came across an abundance of vegan restaurants. This is what inspired me to want to share the amazing vegan cuisine Jamaica had to offer.

Which now brings me to the ‘Nomad’ part of my name. Nomad meaning: ‘a person who does not stay long in the same place; a wanderer’. I have always loved travelling and have always desired to relocate and have a change of lifestyle, somewhere to contrast the cold, grey winters I’ve always experienced in the UK, somewhere more warm, inviting, tropical and serene, just to simply experience a new way of living.

Aside from highlighting black owned vegan businesses worldwide, what I also hope to achieve with Ital Nomad is the decolonization of plant-based diets, as a lot of our community only know one side of our food culture and have not been exposed to any other parts of it. Throughout my journey of researching and networking, I have found a plethora of vegan chefs, restaurants and food services from countries such as: Nigeria, Congo, Jamaica, France, Ghana, Kenya, Ethiopia, South America, Barbados, Trinidad and so many more! Vegan food does not have to be ‘bland’ nor do you have to compromise culture to enjoy it.

A lot of our ancestors lived off their land and indulged in purely fruits, vegetables, grains and herbs, so there is no reason why we can’t!

I invite you to visit your local black owned vegan restaurants, to not only support them, but to experience the food, experience an alternative lifestyle and also try something you usually wouldn’t try before! n ital Nomad recipe:

Bliss Cadogan

FRITTAZ WITHOUT THE FISH (Callaloo and Seaweed Fritters) n ½ tin (270g) Callaloo n 1c Gram flour n 1 sheet of Nori Seaweed n 1C Spring Water (cold) n 1 Scotch Bonnet Pepper (finely chopped WITH seeds for added heat and flavour) n 2-3 stalks of Thyme n 1T All Spice n 1T Paprika n 1T Turmeric n 1t Cayenne n Oil to fry Add Callaloo, Nori and Scotch Bonnet Pepper into a mixing bowl and combine together. Next, add all the dry ingredients and mix. The mixture should not be too runny but not too thick where it forms a dough. Finally, add your oil to your frying pan and add small amounts of the mixture to hot oil and fry on medium heat till golden brown on both sides. Enjoy alone or as a side dish!

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Caribbean TradeTrade Caribbean Herb & Pepper Marinade

Herb & Pepper Marinade

Caribbean Trade

Herb & Pepper Marinade

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Grace

Carnival Punch Welcome to the 5th edition of the Voice African & Caribbean Food and Restaurant Guide. While we Chill & Grill‌ INDOORS or in our BACK GARDEN‌ we might also want to try this recipe.

Preparation time 10minutes Ingredients For 4 persons Recipe 2 ounces Grace Pineapple Juice 2 ounces Grace Orange Juice 2 ounces Grace Tropical Rhythms Fruit Punch 6 ounces Grace Strawberry Syrup 4 ounces dark rum 6 ounces white rum 1 ounce lime juice 4 drops Angostura Bitters 6 cups cubed ice Seasonal Rum Punch Directions Combine all the ingredients in a shaker or jug, shake well.

Pour into 4 chilled serving glasses.

To Serve: Decorate with pineapple slice, maraschino cherry, parasol pick and a jumbo straw.

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The Healthy Caribbean

Cookbook F

ood Stylist Mellie K is a proud activist for healthy eating.

Bring out your inner glow; feel refreshed and energized with her simplified Caribbean recipes. The Healthy Caribbean Cookbook has been designed to influence lifestyle and dietary changes: to help steer you into a healthy and exciting eating future.

Stylish recipes include “Jamaican Pepper Prawns”, “Tobago Buljol” and “Ginger Rice” along with delicious smoothies and Natural juices. Learn how to master homemade seasonings and plant-based recipes. This book is your rite of passage to kick start your healthy Caribbean food journey.

The Healthy Caribbean Cookbook includes; a shopping list and guide on where to buy Ingredients locally, and Mellie K’s 10 top tips for Healthy Eating Success.

There is an increased rate of type 2 diabetes in the Afro-Caribbean community particularly in the borough of Southwark, London where Mellie K’s work is primarily based. This has inspired Mellie K’s healthier adaptations of traditional recipes, whilst retaining the flavours and excitement of Caribbean cuisine!

About the Author Mellie K was born in South London to a British Guyanese Mother and is a Grandchild of the ‘Windrush’ Generation.

She is passionate about Caribbean food

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and healthy lifestyle choices. Self-taught cook and food stylist Mellie K created ‘The Healthy Caribbean Cookbook’ in response the increase of type 2 Diabetes within the Afro-Caribbean community.

In her debut cookbook, Mellie K offers more than 50 healthy Caribbean recipes like ‘Pumpkin Fritters’, ‘Guava Lemonade’ and ‘All-Spice Rice’. The Healthy Caribbean Cookbook blends healthy living, plant based cooking and homemade seasonings to kick-start readers into the kitchen to get started on a healthy Caribbean food journey. It’s a Caribbean cookbook like you’ve never seen before.

Mellie K aims to write other recipe books in the future to promote healthy lifestyles for the Afro-Caribbean community in the UK. Mellie K studied Biological Sciences at University of Westminster, London, UK. n

Mellie K

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Sweetcorn Tatale Patti Sloley

Snack and main

Serves 2 Tatale is a classic Ghanaian savoury pancake, normally fried on a large black iron skillet. Call me biased, but my Grandma Elizabeth made the best tatale ever and for me the taste and aroma is a comforting childhood memory.

I like to add sweetcorn for the texture and taste, grated courgette works equally well.

2 plantains - over-ripe - black skin ¼ scotch bonnet chilli n 1 onion, roughly chopped n 1cm/½ inch fresh root ginger, peeled and grated n 140g/5oz plain flour n salt to season n 1 spring onion, finely sliced n 100g/3½oz sweetcorn, pre-cooked oil to shallow fry n n

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Method: 1. Peel the plantain and place in a blender together with the other ingredients, except the sweetcorn and oil, and whizz to form a batter.

Stir in the sweetcorn.

2. Heat a large frying pan, add a little oil then pour half cup of batter in to form individual pancakes. Fry over a moderate heat until bubbles appear.

3. Turn the pancakes over and continue to fry until cooked through, pressing and flattening the pancake with a palette knife as it cooks.

4. Transfer to absorbent kitchen paper and keep warm whilst you cook the rest.

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Nori & Callaloo Fritters

(Gluten Free, Nut Free, Soy Free) Ingredients 2 cups Chickpea Flour n 1 cup chopped callaloo n 1 cup cold spring water n 1/4 cup Avocado oil (or oil of your choice) n 1 scotch bonnet finely diced n 1-2 spring onion finely sliced n 1-2 sheets of nori seaweed finely chopped (this will add the ‘fishy’ flavour) n 1 tbsp baking powder n 1 tbsp allspice n 2-3 stems of thyme (de-stalked) n 1 tsp paprika n 1 tsp turmeric n 1 tsp cayenne n 1 tbsp pink salt For garnish: flat leaf parsley, finely sliced spring onion (optional) n

Add the callaloo, spring onion, nori and scotch bonnet into large mixing bowl. Stir to combine everything together.

In a separate bowl, combine all the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder and dry seasonings).

Add the dry mixture over the vegetables and stir in making sure both are well combined. Slowly add the cup of cold water to reach desired consistency. The consistency should be thick enough to scoop out but not thick enough to create a dough.

Pre-heat the oil on a medium-high heat and once the temperature has risen add your batter! Fry a few at a time to avoid overcrowding and causing the oil to cool down.

Fluffy Banana Spelt Pancakes (Sugar Free, Soy Free, Nut Free)

Ingredients 1-2 sliced bananas n 1 cup of wholegrain spelt flour n 1 cup of oat milk (or nut milk of your choice) n 1 tbsp of baking powder n 2-3 tsp of coconut sugar n 1/4 c of organic cold pressed rapeseed oil pinch of salt, cinnamon and a drop of vanilla extract n

Add all dry ingredients into a bowl, including 1 tbsp coconut sugar and mix well. In a separate bowl, combine oat milk and vanilla extract and whisk thoroughly.

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sistency, pour the remaining oil into your pan and bring to a medium heat.

Once the oil is hot, slowly pour your batter into the pan and create small even circles to form your pancakes.

Tip: Grab the sliced bananas and place on top of pancakes whilst they are cooking! (Make sure they are well in the pancake as when you flip you don’t want them to fall out) Use roughly 3-4 slices per pancake.

Fry for 5-6 minutes untill golden brown on both sides!

Once your pancakes are cooked, sprinkle the remaining coconut sugar on top and garnish with any other toppings you wish. These pancakes especially go well with sweet and ripe mango and also agave syrup.

Enjoy!

Recipes from Blissful Kitchen created

by Bliss Cadogan

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Benefits

of CBD oil Previously published on the Voice website

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oday, people love natural remedies and CBD oil is one of them. It has gained popularity over recent years and is even helping in medical fields. According to research, CBD oil may help in the treatment of illnessses such as various cancers and Alzheimer’s disease.

Around 200,000 people in the UK are using this oil, as it reportedly helps to relieve inflammation, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, epilepsy, and insomnia. But many people are still confused over the legal status of this remedy.

HISTORY CBD oil is the liquid extract of the marijuana plant. It produces numerous compounds, but the most popular for people are cannabinoids. There are many cannabinoids, but CBD and tetrahydrocannabinol are most well-known among users.

Everyone needs to know what CBD oil is and how it works. CBD oil is one of the most prevalent cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant. It is an emerging therapy for many illnesses that are considered to be untreatable. CBD oils won’t get the user high so it is easy to get it prescribed in the UK. 1. Can cannabinoids be addictive?

Many people ask if they can get addicted to CBD oils? The answer is no. It is not physically

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addictive and will not affect a person when he/she stops using it.

2. Is it legal?

People are confused as to whether CBD oil is legal in UK law. It is entirely legal in the UK because it contains only 0.2% THC, and it can easily be separated.

3. Benefits of CBD oils Reduces Acne: Acne is the most common skin problem. It affects more than 10% of the population. It’s caused by many factors such as bacteria, overproduction of sebum, and underlying inflammation. CBD oil helps to control acne due to its ability to reduce sebum and its anti-inflammatory properties.

Reduces depression and anxiety: These two common mental health issues can have a devastating impact on human health. But both of these can be treated with pharmaceutical drugs, which can cause insomnia, drowsiness, headache, agitation, and sexual dysfunction.

Assists with cancer patients: Some studies suggest that the use of CBD along with other Cannabinoids such as THC, kills cancer cells or slow their growth. According to additional research, cannabinoids such as THC and CBD are useful in treating the side effects of cancer and also prevents the growth of blood vessels that supply tumors. n

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Through DBOOST Drinks it is our desire to provide a refreshing blend of fat free milk enhanced with natural fruit flavours. An easy way to absorb Vitamin D in a convenient 200ml size, as Vitamin D is an important and growing issue in the UK.

Benefits of Vitamin D Vitamin D helps the body to absorb calcium and boosts the immune system*

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Healthy food

for professional athletes

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heryl’s Caribbean Kitchen started in March 2019 borne out of a request to provide prepared meals for kick boxers fighting out of Renegade Fitness Academy.

My youngest son was one of their semi professional title winning fighters.

This led to me providing healthy food and beverages for inter club events at the Academy. This wider exposure resulted in a contract to prepare food for a professional MMA cage fighter, Jamie Richardson, who wanted healthy prepared food with a Bajan twist. Jamie knew that I was not able to digest white starch and dairy, and I no longer ate meat so he knew that my meals would be exactly what he was looking for.

The word began to spread via Jamil’s Hair Studio’s clientele so from this the demand for quality healthy snacks and meals mushroomed. My cooking and menu filled a gap in the local market as there were no Caribbean take aways in Stevenage at that time. I decided to

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do a trial weekend and we called it Jerk Weekend, and it was extremely successful...demand was beyond anything I had imagined...So, for a short period of time we only offered chicken and a vegan mains, along with a small side menu.

Eventually we extended the menu to inCheryl clude curry goat and Saint Luce my signature side dish - broccoli slaw.

I was then asked to prepare business meals for a client as they wanted to watch their weight and improve their diets. One of my clients didn’t eat vegetables however, once they sampled my pumpkin coconut curry, chick pea and lentil curry and broccoli slaw, they could not get enough.

The business has gone from strength to strength with a loyal client base...At Cheryl’s Caribbean Kitchen we have a set menu which we post on Instagram and Facebook, our menu includes home baked ‘Sweet Treats’ which are vegan. We are only open on Fridays and Saturdays, 4pm to 9pm for collection only. n

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A dream becomes reality Jewel Isle Rum Punch is a dream turned reality for Anita Williams. She began to sense something life changing was coming her way.

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n her own words she describes how “I could feel it, I could smell it, I could taste it, I knew a shift was coming but didn’t know in what shape or form or what it was about” Her life ambition was to own a posh classy restaurant, with an atmosphere of love. Her father himself was a successful and respected business man. After living here in the late 50s, he returned to Jamaica in 1963 and successfully ran 3 bars (pubs) and restaurant. He also was a property agent for people who lived in the UK and had properties in Jamaica. Entrepreneurship was his life as he bought his first home at age 21. Her mother emigrated to Canada from here in the early 70s and also went into property business. Before she left Jamaica she being trained by the infamous Madame Rose Leon she owned her own hairdresser salon.

LIFE AMBITION “Stepping into my 40s, made me start to look into my culture, purpose, ambition

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and the history of my generation” The conclusion I came to was that business is in the blood. I then started to think of what do I enjoy doing, and what do I do best. All that sat in my head was the restaurant and this was purely because of all the culinary delights I use to see my father cook, and Anita the delicious juices Williams he would make, he would juice anything going if you allowed him!!

Rum Punch and Jerk Pork were his main two perfections.

BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENT Anita who credits working for a leading soft drink manufacturer for over 15 years gave her the courage to venture on her path, took a career break and today with accreditations of Entrepreneur of the Year Award and Silver Award as British Female Innovator and Inventor for developing the new flavours still believe there’s more creativity in her yet still to come out. n

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Tasting Opportunities There are many ways that you can promote your food business online and offline. And, if you have products and services on offer, you should consider these tips from insight2marketing.com below Assuming that you already have a business plan: 1. Establish a strong brand identity. Share your brand story, testimonials and even case studies 2. Visual, written and overall tone of voice should be taken into consideration, so that your brand appeals to your ideal target market 3. Understand your customers and their needs, what would make them need or want to buy your food or drink product or service 4. When creating a marketing plan have an idea of budget. And ensure you’ve set some clear and measurable sales goals.

Whether that is the number or appointments to be booked, units to be sold, or event catering services ordered.

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5. Think about any issues that may affect supply and demand, such as distribution channels, overheads and finance.

Have an inventory, so that you can keep track of food stock.

But also consider Vee literature stock too, in Roberts case you’re at events and need flyers or menus (as examples).

6. Consider where and how will you spend time promoting your food business online. Ensure you are not on all the social media platforms. Instead, be on the ones most relevant to where your audience hang out. Be visible. Share great content Continued on page 60

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Oxtail recipe

Tinique Hay is the brains behind Hay Events, an Event Planning & Management service based in London, and specialising in delivering unforgettable events, which are professional, consistent and most of all above standards. Here she shares with Voice Food Guide, her favourite African and Caribbean Recipe. As an events organiser, I am always curious about the food that will be served at the events I am organising.To be true to my upbringing, my favourite is Jamaican Oxtail and this is my recipe.

Ingredients

Instructions

2 -3 tablespoon cooking oil 1- 2 pounds oxtail cut up medium pieces n 1 onion chopped n 2 teaspoon minced garlic n 1- teaspoon fresh chopped thyme n ½ teaspoon smoked paprika n 1 tablespoon ketchup /tomato paste n 1 Whole Scotch bonnet pepper n 2 green onions chopped n 5-6 Whole pimento seeds (allspice), n 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce n 1- teaspoon curry or more adjust to preference n 15 ounce can butter beans , rinsed

and drained n 1 teaspoon browning (optional) n 1 Tablespoon bouillon powder or cube (optional) n Salt to taste

1. Season oxtail with salt and pepper.

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2. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat, until hot, and then add the oxtail sauté stirring frequently, any browned bits off the bottom of the pot, until the oxtail is brown. If desired drain oil and leave about 2-3 tablespoons 3. Add onions, green onions, garlic, thyme, all spice, worcestershire,smoked paprika, stir for about a minute. Throw in scotch bonnet pepper, tomato paste, bouillon and curry powder, stir for another minute.

4. Then add about 4-6 cups of water , it’s best to start with 4 cups , then add as needed . Bring to a boil and let it simmer until tender (depending on the oxtail size and preference) about 2- 3 hours, occasionally stirring the saucepan.

5. About 20-30 minutes before you remove from the stove add broad beans.

Adjust thickness of soup with water or stock

Instructions

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6. Season with salt according to preference.

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Mariandina is safe because the ingredients are made from whole plant based natural nutrients as described with no side effects.

Mariandina works in harmony with body by providing natural spare parts to replace lost nutrients and damaged cells and tissues.

Large doses are well tolerated especially if taken after meals. Mariandina can be taken along side any medication you are taking.

Mariandina will speed up the body’s recovery and boost the healing process.

How does it work?

Mariandina mops up impurities produced in the body called free radicals which promote cell damage. Mariandina works by providing the cells with vitamins and minerals required for cells to function properly. Without these nutrients the cells would be destroyed by toxic substances that occur in the body.

Do I need a medical prescription to get Mariandina?

There is no need for a medical prescription to get Mariandina.

Is Mariandina safe to take during pregnancy?

Pregnant mothers using Mariandina A and B will often give birth to healthier babies, nourishing the mother and baby during pregnancy and if they take Mariandina regularly through the pregnancy and after, the baby will continue getting the nutritional additive through breast milk. (Note: Mariandina J should not be taken during pregnancy)

What sort of diet do you recommend?

You are advised to eat a lot of green vegetables and plenty of fruits. Beans, peas and lentils are also recommended. Seeds such as Sunflower seed, Sesame seed, pumpkin seed, Hemp seed and Linseed are a rich source of nutrients and help to nourish the body. High nutrient dense foods of vegetable origin such as broccoli, spinach, cabbage, avocado, carrots and others have beneficial medicinal properties.

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Mariandina should be taken after your meal or after eating something and not on an empty stomach. If difficulty occurs in swallowing the tablets, then dissolve them in warm water or crush in blender or bullet after removing white sachet, if you want to make sure your body remains in optimum condition then continue taking a maintenance dose of one or two tablets daily. Drink plenty of water. 1.5 to 2 litres daily is recommended. This helps the kidneys to clear out any toxins from the blood. For those using contraceptive pills, smokers and alcoholics, the use of Mariandina is recommended in higher dosage because most of the nutrients are used to clear the backlog of impurities and toxins stored in the body fat. In cases of high blood pressure and diabetes, it is advisable to take Mariandina A, B and J together with the anti hypertensive drugs or insulin from your own doctor until the blood pressure or diabetes is controlled. This may take over six months. During this period the Mariandina helps the body to clear itself of cholesterol and open up coronary heart blood vessels and improve brain circulation. This reduces the risk of stroke, heart attack and Kidney failure. Patients diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, Skin, kidney and Intestinal disorders may be treated as recommended in the health dosage guide.

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Put some music in your food ! but it’s the chorus that has stuck with us for years..Reggae Reggae Sauce, Reggae Reggae Sauce.

The day the Dragonslayer got his investment seems a distant memory, and while all the cooking has been taking place, Levi Roots

2008: Reggae Reggae Cook Book Levi Roots’ Reggae Reggae Cookbook brings the excitement and vitality of Caribbean flavours to your own cooking.

An eclectic and colourful range of recipes from simple dishes for students to fantastic feasts for friends are all accompanied by heart-warming anecdotes in Levi’s incomparable tell-it-likeit-is style. This bright and colourful book brings together influences as diverse as Jamaican folk tales and Notting Hill Carnival create family-friendly food with that famous jerk kick. Levi Roots’ Reggae Reggae Cookbook will surely add a funky beat to what you eat!

Levi Roots’ Reggae Reggae Cookbook features more than 80 simple and exciting recipes such as Mash-Up Eggs, Salmon St Jago de la Vega , Guinness Punch, Rum Cake and Sweet Potato Pudding. Levi also offers a diverse range of vegetarian dishes and puts a Caribbean twist on classic European favourites such as pizza and pasta.

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has been able to produce 6 cookbooks and a business book too. His message to all the chefs and food lovers. There is at least one book in you. Think of publishing at least one book as part of your African and Caribbean Food business. n

2009: Caribbean Food Made Easy In his book and BBC Two series, Caribbean Food Made Easy, Levi Roots gives Caribbean food a makeover, using simple techniques and easy-to-find ingredients.

This book’s 100 recipes include many Caribbean favourites, often modernized with a delicious twist. For instance, sticky jerk chicken wings are barbecued with sugared oranges, a chicken curry contains exotic fruits such as mangoes, traditional patties are made with smoked haddock, and a Caribbean ginger cake has a surprising lime icing.

2010: Food For Friends In Levi Roots’ Food for Friends, Levi serves up all of your favourite dishes, but with a Caribbean treatment. Pork shoulder is roasted Cuban-style, shepherd’s pie is spiced up and made with a sweet potato mas, lamb chops are seasoned with lime and thyme, chicken is marinated in a joy mojo sauce, pizza is made with Jamaican ingredients, and a tart is filled with red onion, feta and chilli. There’s plenty for baking fans too, with cakes ranging from Caribbean Cupcakes to banana cake made with chocolate chips and a coffee cake made with rum.

2013: Grill it with Levi Levi is getting back to his Roots with over 100 Caribbean- and sunshine-infused recipes for the barbecue and grill.

From his first appearance - guitar in hand - in the Dragons’ Den, Levi’s winning personality and sunny food has brought a taste of Caribbean joy to our dinner plates.

In this book, Levi gets back to his Jamaican influences with over 100 recipes to conjure up those lazy, hazy summer days. He cooks up feasts for the barbecue and grill with fresh, healthy ingredients that have been given his special West Indian twist - think Chicken with Molasses, Sugar and Lime; Calypso Burgers with Tropical Salsa; and Jamaican Snapper Parcels - all washed down with a Sunshine Smoothie.

Grill it with Levi brings together all Levi’s passions: healthy, quick and flavourful food, cooking outside and eating with friends. All the recipes can be cooked on a barbecue or, if the weather’s not so sunny - you can bring the summer inside.

Shake that Reggae Reggae Sauce and let’s get some soul back into our food!

2012: Sweet In SWEET, Levi Root’s latest batch of recipes is all about temptation and packed with ideas for irresistible cakes, bakes, biscuits, puddings, cocktails and coolers, food that is designed to be shared and guaranteed to taste great.

From creamy puds to steamy puds and even ones you can barbeque, Levi adds a colourful Caribbean twist to over 100 of his favourite sweet treat dishes. Featuring recipes such as Lime and ginger pie, Cardamom and all spice brownies, Strawberry and banana coconut crumble and a Jamaican tiramisu, this book is the ultimate bible for anyone with a sweet tooth.

Like his previous bestselling cookery titles SWEET is written in Levi’s easy laid back style and beautifully illustrated with colour photography by award-winning photographer Chris Terry. Fun, colourful, easy to read and most importantly with recipes that are easy to cook, this is everything a cookbook should be.

2011: Spice It Up The Caribbean is famous for its spices, from pungent chillies and peppercorns to fragrant nutmeg, allspice, cardamom and cinnamon. Once as expensive as gold, these treasured ingredients can transform the most simple of dishes into triumphs.

In this delicious collection of 100 recipes, Levi Roots plunders his spice cupboard to create exciting new dishes using everyday ingredients. He adds an orange and tamarind glaze to lamb steaks, makes a lime jerk marinade for chicken, cooks salmon with chilli, and dishes up a spiced tropical fruit pilaf.

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Here’s my Bajan Fish Cake recipe n 2 tbspn oil and fry 1 cup of finely chopped onions, leave to cool n 1 cup of plain flour n 1 tspn baking powder n 1 lightly beaten egg n 1 tbspn melted butter n 3/4 cup milk n 2 tbspn finely chopped spring onions n 230g salt fish, cooked and flaked n 1 tspn fresh hot pepper n 2 tspn fresh thyme n Salt to taste

Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl, make a well in the centre, and pour in the egg, butter and milk.

Mixed together lightly, then add the onions, spring onions, salt fish, thyme and pepper. Stir well. Drop by spoonfuls into hot oil, but do not over crowd them in the pan. Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes until they are golden brown on both sides. Remove from oil and drain on kitchen paper

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Patti Sloley

Here’s my oven-baked kelewele!

Ingredients and method

1. Peel the plantain, chop into cubes and place in a bowl.

Kelewele (diced, spiced, oven-baked plantain)

2. Add the ginger, cayenne pepper, onion granules, salt and a drizzle of rapeseed oil.

n 2 plantains - ripe - yellow skin just starting to turn black n 1 tbsp grated ginger n Cayenne pepper to taste n 2-3 tsp onion granules n Salt to season n Rapeseed oil n Preheat oven to 180°C/fan 160°C/350°F/gas 4

3. Mix together to gently coat the plantain evenly.

4. Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper and spread the plantain over.

5. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and caramelised.

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Continued from page 44 7. Use samples and tasting opportunities whenever you can, providing that there is no great financial loss to your business.

Consider small packages, giveaways, competitions and even exhibition displays where people can taste in person or experience your services firsthand 8. Attend networking events, try expanding your network using profiles on LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube to connect with event organiser, venues, restaurants, independent shop owners etc 9. Have a ratecard, even if only prices “starting from” 10. Set up a YouTube or some kind of vid-

eo platform. Share your brand story and what you do well. Also consider using video of your customer testimonials and any feedback from tastings 11. Ensure that you have a business card, email and some way of people contacting you, be accessible and professional at all time 12. If you work with consultations or orders, always ensure that you have a website that can enable bookings and payment system 13. Monitor your success and try to be consistent. Success comes from your consistency n

Copyright©️ 2020 Vee Roberts insight2marketing https://issuu.com/veeroberts/docs/vee_roberts_bio Vee is a brand and marketing consultant and coach who has spoken on stage with Levi Roots and a number of other food influencers since 2013. In addition she works with a number of food business owners and headed up brand and marketing campaigns for some well know food and drink festivals in the UK.

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Eating In Ghana Jackie Morrison

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left the UK on March 13, 2020 for a 6 day trip to Ghana and returned 150 days later, due to the recent pandemic & lockdown. I discovered how delicious Ghanaian food is and I wished I had tried it earlier.

My favourite restaurant was The Addo’s, West Hills Mall. Main meals cost GHC 25, £3.50. I loved the atmosphere; their menu was compact, with many favourite dishes.

These were ampesi (boiled plantain/ yam) with palava sauce (kontonmire/ cocoyam leaves) & fish, ground nut soup & tuna/salmon with fufu (pounded cassava) or omo tuo (boiled rice balls) and red red (boiled beans) served with palm oil & fried plantain. A nice cool Club lager complimented all dishes.

With diminishing funds, I ate at a local Chop Bar in Achimota. For GHC 9, £1.30, I had fufu, palm nut soup, tuna, kontonmire & okra. I even pounded palm nuts in the village. The meals were so filling that I only ate twice a day! Oh, I can’t forget Shito, hot pepper sauce.

Me eating pepper, unbelievable!

At my apartment, I had access to cooking facilities, so I bought fresh fruits & vegetables at the markets. The pineapples & mangoes are the sweetest in the World. I quickly learnt how to barter to get Ghana prices from the market women, to avoid their tourist prices!

The best part was learning to eat with my fingers, no more knives & forks for me!

Now I’m back, I’m ordering takeaways.

I miss the food so much. n

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Restaurant Guide 2020/2021

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Please call them before you visit and certainly check out their website and social media pages.

CENTRAL LONDON Carnival Pot 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 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 Hilltop Roti Trinidadian restaurant and takeaway.

Opened May 2015 Specializing in roties.

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 your meal with Blue Mountain coffee.

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

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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 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 Noon-2.30pm 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, Sat-Sun 12 Noon–11pm East London Café Caribbean London Truly traditional Jamaican food. We cater for Weddings, Parties and Funerals.

Address: Old Spitalfields Market, London E1 6EW

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Telephone: 0207-377-6443 Email: info@cafe-caribbean.co.uk Open: Everyday 10 am -7.30pm 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 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 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: http://www.jerkandjuice.com Open: Mon – Sat 10am-10pm

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 805 Restaurant Family run 805 is a stylish, contemporary restaurant, serving a modern West African menu with dishes that taste as good as they look.

Address: 60 Vivian Avenue, Hendon Central, London NW4 3XH Telephone: 0208-202-9449

Email: info@805restaurants.com Website: www.805restaurants.com Open: Everyday 1pm-11pm 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 Telephone: 0208-365-9905 Open: Mon-Wed 12 Noon-10pm, Thurs 12 Noon-11pm, Fri-Sat 12 Noon-11.30pm, Sun 2pm-10pm Brown Eagle Caribbean Restaurant (2) 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 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 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

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Enish Restaurant Upscale Nigerian restaurant located in Finchley Road with a branch in Lewisham. We promise to bring back the food the way you like it. We also cater for all occasions.

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 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 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 stewed chicken and fried chicken.

Address: 132 High Street, London NW10 4SP Telephone: 0208-001-2569 Open: Mon-Sat 9.00am-9.00pm Mum’s Caribbean & English Cuisine Takeaway

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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 and 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 ‘Take away 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 ‘Take away 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 Queen of Sheba Family run Ethiopian bar restaurant and takeaway.

Spicy meat,fish and vegetarian dishes.

Warm and friendly service.

Address: 12 Fortess Road London NW5 2EU Telephone: 0207-284-3947 Email: queenofshebalondon@gmail.com Website: www.thequeenofsheba.co.uk Open: Everyday 5pm-10:30pm Royal Caribbean Cuisine Restaurant bar and takeaway. Specialising in Jamaican cuisine.

Guests can enjoy a Royal Buffet Saturdays and Sundays. 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 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

SOUTH LONDON 127 Bar and Restaurant Full Caribbean restaurant that also serves finger food.

We have a full bar. Deliveries available.

Address: 127 Dulwich Road, London SE24 ONG Telephone: 0207-737-5636 Open: Everyday 10am-Midnight 805 Restaurant Family run 805 is a stylish, contemporary restaurant, serving a modern West African menu with dishes that taste as good as they look.

Address: 805 Old Kent Road, London SE15 1NX Telephone: 0207-639-0808 Email: info@805restaurants.com Website: www.805restaurants.com Open: Everyday 12 Noon-Midnight 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

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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. 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, Wed-Sat 9am-10pm Sun10am-5pm Blue Mountain Rum Lounge 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 Bokitla Bokit’la is the first French Caribbean street food vendor in London. We are a family run business sharing

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a taste of Guadeloupe by preparing freshly fried dough, packed with sunny flavours, locally known as a Bokit Address: Montgomery Hall, 58 Kennington Oval, Vauxhall, London SE11 5SW Hours: ⋅ 10PM ⋅ Opens 11AM Sat Phone: 07889 864375 Order: ubereats.com, deliveroo.co.uk 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 1 Caribbean restaurant and takeaway. Gourmet fusion Jamaican and British recipes. Deliveries via Just Eat and Hungry House.

Address: 389 Lewisham High Street, London SE3 6NZ Telephone: 0208-690-9167 Email: cumin.up@virgin.net Website: www.cumminup.co.uk Open: Everyday 10.30 am – 11.00 pm, Sun 12 Noon-10pm Cummin Up 2 Caribbean restaurant and takeaway. Gourmet fusion Jamaican and British recipes. Deliveries via Just Eat and Hungry House.

Address: 265E New Cross Road, London SE13 6AR Telephone: 0208-690-9167 Email: cumin.up@virgin.net Website: www.cumminup.co.uk Open: Everyday 10 am – 11.00 pm, Sun 12 Noon-10pm

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Daddy ‘OS Suya Spot Limited Trailer fast food takeaway serving BBQ, Nigerian and continental menu.

Address: Call for location 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 Healthy Eaters We use a low fat cooking technique while maintaining succulent taste, and also serve vegan options.

Address: 17 Electric Avenue, Brixton, London SW9 8UP Telephone: 0207-274-4521 Website: www.healthyeaters.co.uk Open: Everyday 10am-7pm Jeff the Chef Food Bar Food truck in the heart of South London specialising in bbq Caribbean cuisine.

Address: Brixton Station Road, Brixton, London SW9 8PA Telephone: 07931-235856

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Email: jefferycooper404@yahoo.com Open: Tues-Sat 10am-6pm except Wed 10am-3pm Jerk Island Caribbean takeaway famed for their peanut punch and fried chicken.

Address: 206 Coldharbour Lane, London SW9 8SA Telephone: 0207-733-5611 Website: www.jerkisland.co.uk Open: Everyday 11am-10pm Jerk 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 KataKata 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 Labellarifa’s Caribbean Cuisine Mobile Caterer specializing in Jamaican homecooked 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 Patty King CRUST you can trust, and that’s a promise.

Address: 10 Knights Hill, West Norwood, London, SE27 0HY Telephone: 07538 716 648 Contact : sales@pattykinguk.com 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 Tasty Jerk Caribbean Takeaway Caribbean restaurant and takeaway using natural ingredients. Curry goat is a bestseller.

Address: Unit 15 Artworks, Elephant Road, London SE1 1AY

Telephone: 0207-358-5329 Email: leader11@hotmail.co.uk Open: Everyday 8.00 am- 10.30pm, Sat 9.00am11.00pm 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

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

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Email: African-villagerestaurant@africanvillage.co.uk Open: Tue-Sun, 1pm-Midnight 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.

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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 So Nice Caribbean Takeaway A truly authentic Caribbean takeaway for lovers of good food.

Catering service also available.

Address: 225 Sandwell Road, Birmingham B21 8PD Telephone: 0121-507-1696 Open: Everyday 6am-9pm Talk of the Town Authentic Caribbean cuisine; cooked fresh and displayed so you can see before you buy.

Address: 427 Dudley Road, Birmingham B18 4HB Telephone: 0121-558-5414 Open: Mon-Sat 9am-11pm, Sun 12 Noon-Midnight Tastee Hut Restaurant and takeaway 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 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 12Noon-9:30pm, Thur 12Noon-10pm Fri-Sat 12Noon-10:30pm, Sun 12 Noon-9.30pm 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.

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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 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 Bay, CE10 5EZ Telephone: 02920-49-20-41 Email: hello@irieshack.com Open: Mon and Wed 6pm-11pm, 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 entertain-

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ment 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 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 2pm-11pm Caribbean Trade Vincy Foods Caribbean Trade is a family run importer and distributor of Caribbean food and drinks with over 20 years of trading in the U.K Address: 171 Bell Green Road, Coventry CV6 7GW Telephone: 02476 682020 Website: https://www.vincyfoods.co.uk/ Open: Mon-Fri: 9.00 - 22.00,Sat: 10.00 - 16.00, Sun: Closed Simmer Down Restaurant This small family run restaurant provides good traditional home cooked Caribbean food, good times and great service. Achieved Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence.

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

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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

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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

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

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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 Noon-10.30pm 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 9am-1030pm, 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

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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 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

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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 Run 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, T ue-Sun Sat 12 Noon – 12 Midnight Eat & Sweet (1) 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 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 Eat & Sweet (2) 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: 29-31 Sackville Street, Manchester M1 3L7 Telephone: 0161-228-7396 Website: www.habesha.co.uk Open: Mon-Fri 3pm-11pm, Sat 1pm-11pm, Sun 2pm-11pm Jerk 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 11:30am-10pm, 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: 136-138 Claremont Road, Moss Side M14 4RT

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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: 227 Moston Lane, Manchester M9 4HE Telephone: 0161-205-2244 Open: Mon-Sat 12 Noon-9pm Merhaba Ethiopian Many traditional Part of nationwide chain seated restaurant 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 Noon-6:30pm 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

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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: £12.

Telephone: 07983-551-618 Email: soulvibrationsuk@gmail.com Pre Order: via paypal.me/naidavina/10 Open: Fri 12:30pm-2:30pm 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 11 am-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 Noon-11pm, Fri-Sat 12 Noon11.30pm, 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 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.

Mama Cass Nigerian Restaurant We uphold our traditional heritage and values by serving home cooked meals fast in a clean and friendly environment. Each customer must be given the best possible service. Extensive menu includes soups, pies, and jollof rice.

Address: 194-196 Burnt Oak, Edgeware, HA8 OAS Telephone: 0208-952-4200 Email: info@mamacassuk@hotmail.co.uk Website: www.mamacassuk.com Open: Mon-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 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 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 Sunjam Caribbean Takeaway Restaurant and takeaway serving a diverse community. Refined dining with the motto, ‘Quality, Variety and Service’. Option to dine outdoors.

Caters for all events.

Address: 215 Windmill Lane, Greenford, Middlesex UB6 9DW Telephone: 0208-578-6979 Email: sunjamcatering@gmail.com Open: Mon-Fri 11am, Sat-Sun 12pm Closes: Sun-Wed 9pm, Thurs-Sat 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 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,

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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 Rice & P’s 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

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Telephone: 0141-248-5705 Website: www.iguanas.co.uk Open: Mon-Thur 10am-11pm, Fri 10am-11.30pm, Sat 10am-11.30pm, Sun 10am-10.30pm 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 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

PLYMOUTH Euten Lindsay Owner & Executive Head chef of Fusion Cuisine 07401 075 366

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-10pm Sun 10am-8pm Marcia’s Caribbean and English Takeaway Takeaway. Traditional Jamaican food.

Address: 52 Wicker, Town Centre, Sheffield, S3 8JB Telephone: 0114-276-6144 Open: 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

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WALSALL Aunt Sally’s Caribbean Takeaway Exciting and flavoursome caribbean 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 10am-11pm, Fri-Sat 10am-11pm

WOLVERHAMPTON Aunt Sally’s Caribbean Takeaway Exciting and flavoursome caribbean cuisine prepared from our own signature recipes. Have a Facebook page. Delivery via Just Eat. Address: 8 Broad Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1HP Telephone: 01902-716-606 Website: www.auntsals.co.uk Open: Mon-Thur 11am-11.30pm, Fri-Sat 11am-4am, Sun 11am-10.30pm

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

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

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››› AFRICAN AND CARIBBEAN SUPPLIERS OF FOODS AND SERVICES: The Black Farmer Founded by Jamaican Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones - delicious award winning gluten free sausages, burgers, meatballs, cheese, bacon, chicken and egg products, available in the supermarkets.

Address: 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 Cleone Foods Ltd Cleone Foods produce and distribute Jamaican patties Under their registered trademark Island Delight. duce and distribute Jamaican patties under their 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 Office Parties.

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

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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 Port Royal Patty 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 CAKEMEISTRO LTD Quality cakes with a difference.

Address: based in London Telephone: 07960-064-391 Email: info@ cakemeistro.com Website: www.cakemeistro.com Open: Mon-Fri 9.00 am -5.00pm 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

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 Tasty Pastry Trade 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 10am-1.30pm The Tereza Joanne Luxury Floating Venue (Venue Hire) For your unique occasions. Enjoy spectacular views of London.

Licenced for civil wedding ceremonies. Late licence for bar and entertaining. 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

JAMAICA King Pepper Products King Pepper Products Ltd. is the proud manufacturer of “Eaton’s” brand seasonings and condiments for over 30 Years. The factory is located near the beautiful and historic town of Falmouth on the north coast of Jamaica. https://eatonsjamaica.net/ Eco Farms Our hardworking and well cared for bees fly miles to collect organic quality honey and pollen from the blossoms of flowering trees and plants in the Jamaican countryside. Our beekeepers harvest these products – the gift of nature’s cure. https://www.ecofarmsjamaica.com/

BARBADOS Carib Export Caribbean Export is the only regional trade and investment promotion agency in the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) group. We were established in 1996 by an Inter-Governmental Agreement as the trade promotion Agency of the 15 Member States of CARIFORUM. https://www.carib-export.com/

ONLINE BUSINESSES: Afro Caribbean Super Store (AC Store) At the Afro Caribbean [AC] Superstore we embarked on our mission to create a professional platform to service customers looking for Afro Caribbean products https://acstore.co.uk/ Ayo’s Cakes Sharing our passion for all things baking, we pride ourselves on delivering delicious cakes, cupcakes, sweet treats and edible gifts for all occasion. You can shop our pre-designed cupcakes and sweet treats, alternatively, we offer a bespoke service catering to your individual needs https://ayoscakes.com/

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Chosan But Chosan is about more than just producing exotic drinks bursting with flavour. We also have a commitment to supporting African food producers.” https://www.chosanbynature.co.uk/ CND Drinks Crowther-Nicol father-daughter developed recipes are the origins of CND Drinks: a family business specialising in tropical homemade drinks. http://cnddrinks.co.uk/ Impression Beverages Impression Beverages is an independent beverage company which aims to create a lasting impression within the beverages industry through innovative brands and drink trends concepts. http://www.impressionbeverages.com/ Levin Roots-Cookbooks With seemingly endless possibilities for the popular Levi Roots brand, Levi continues to bring the sunshine of the Caribbean to all of his ventures while popularizing the spicy flavours of his Jamaican heritage…. Always focused and ever motivated Levi Roots remains true to his inspired mantra of success, ‘Put some music in your food!' http://www.leviroots.com/ Patti Sloley- Chef She is Front of House and a resident chef at the Jean-Christophe Novelli Academy in Hertfordshire, where she runs courses on African-fusion cuisine called ”A Plate in the Sun” and leads you on a journey of her favourite spices from around the world. http://pattismenu.com/ Royal Blue Mountain We are proud owners of a family run coffee farm nestled in the rain forest of the Blue Mountains of Jamaica. The farm is located in the national heritage region of Clysdale. This farm has been in our family for over 3 decades https://royalbluemountaincoffee.com/

West Africa Cooks Featured African Cooking Books https://www.westafricacooks.com/ Windrush Bay Welcome to Windrush Bay, for the authentic taste and discerning range of brands from and inspired by the Caribbean. Let the market come to your doorstep - with a few clicks we will deliver to you at your convenience. https://www.windrushbay.com/ Zims Tribe At Zims Tribe, we believe good tasting food and quality ingredients should be available to everyone.

Our time honoured traditional recipe, has been passed down through the generations and is unique to the Nigerian ethnic heritage https://www.zimstribe.co.uk/

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