Caribbean / Jamaican Buffet Catering

With influences from all over the world, Caribbean dishes are always packed with flavor. And thanks to the natural ingredients of the region, like scotch bonnet peppers and sweet potatoes, they usually pack a bit more heat than dishes from nearby islands like Puerto Rico and Cuba. But it's not just the spices that make Caribbean cuisine so special. Centuries of colonization have left their mark on the development of these flavors. For example, the Spanish brought escovitch fish – a fried and spiced fish dish – to the region in the 16th century. Meanwhile, British rule from the 17th through 19th centuries introduced Caribbeans to cuisines from West Africa, China, and India including jerk sauce, a prevalence of rice, and the inclusion of roti (a whole wheat flatbread). The result is a variety of dishes such as jerk chicken, oxtail beef, lamb curry, coconut curry tofu and more that celebrates the history of the many different cultures who have lived in the region. Looking to add some spice to your next event? Then look no further than the flavor-packed cuisine of the Caribbean!