A Guide to Caribbean cuisine

No visit to the African nations or the Caribbean is complete without sampling some of its colourful flavours. The use of local and fresh ingredients make Afro-Caribbean food a delight on the senses.

But what is Afro-Caribbean food?

Blending unique spices, fresh herbs and fresh meats; that’s Caribbean food. A delightful fusion of European, African, Caribbean and Cajun. Afro-Caribbean cuisine (West Africa and the West Indies) is a winning mix of many different cultures.

• Rice & Peas - Anyone who is nervous about trying foreign food will love rice and peas. Simple and comforting Rice ‘n’ peas is a popular dish all over the Caribbean. With no two dishes the same every family thinks they have the best recipe. The rice is boiled with coconut milk giving it a fluffy sweet texture. Best served with jerk chicken with a kick to complement its sweet flavour.
• Jerk Chicken - When thinking of Caribbean food no doubt spicy Jerk springs to mind. A fiery spice, Jerk is the signature flavour of Jamaica. It refers to a style of cooking where meat is dry or wet marinated with a hot spice mixture.
• Jollof Rice - Spiced, smoky and stewed in a flavourful tomato broth, it is everything from "everyday" to celebration. Our classic version is cooked with basmati rice and seasoned with Nigerian-style curry powder and dried thyme. Served with fried, ripe plantains which we call dodo and coleslaw, it is everything.
• Puff Puff - A very popular West African street food that’s quick and easy to make with different variations, topped with chocolate or caramel sauce. Dangerously delicious and addicting!
• Beef Geera - This beef dish packs a punch from the spicy peppers and the roasted cumin and potatoes. It makes a hearty meal to have with friends or a good main with some side dishes.
• Spicy Beef Stew - Hearty and fiery, our spicy beef stew recipe will warm you right up in the cold winter months and keep you plenty satisfied. 
• Fried Plantains - Looks like a banana but certainly doesn’t taste like one. This staple is devoured all over the Caribbean, it is fried or cooked as a delicious side or snack. Plantain is much starchier than bananas but has a sweet flavour which is perfect alongside any of our Afro-Caribbean foods.