Our story

Family-run Jamaican food, made fresh in Hoddesdon.

We are a proud family-run business serving Hoddesdon and surrounding areas with vibrant, authentic Jamaican street food.

Since 2016, we have been committed to bringing real island flavour to our community. Every dish is freshly prepared daily using quality ingredients, bold spices and a generous dose of love.

Our restaurant serves traditional, authentic Jamaican cooking: the classics you know and love.

Inside The Jerk Joint restaurant in Hoddesdon
Our Hoddesdon restaurant, ready for food, family and community.
Guests inside The Jerk Joint restaurant in Hoddesdon
Hoddesdon homeFamily-run, local and full of real island warmth.
Guests dining inside The Jerk Joint
Restaurant diningFresh Jamaican classics served in the heart of Hoddesdon.
Catering service at a private event
Catering serviceFrom private celebrations to large-scale events.
Customers enjoying The Jerk Joint food at a community event
Community flavourServing proper Jamaican food wherever people gather.
The Jerk Joint food van at a colourful community event
Food van energyThe Jerk Joint experience out on the road.
The Jerk Joint jerk pan serving street food at an outdoor event
Street serviceFresh jerk pan food served hot at events and busy days.
Carnival customer beside The Jerk Joint food van
Caribbean colourThe Jerk Joint serving real community flavour.
The Jerk Joint food van ready for events
Food van hireBring the full Jerk Joint setup to private events and busy outdoor days.
The Jerk Joint catering team at an event
Event readyOur team brings the full Jerk Joint feel wherever we serve.
Jerk pan with smoky chicken cooking
Real island flavourCharred, smoky and cooked the Jerk Joint way.