A Caribbean Culinary Fiesta: Border-Clash ‘Jerk Food and Rum Festival’ Coming to Northamptonshire in 2024

The picturesque county of Northamptonshire will soon be hosting the ‘Jerk Food and Rum Festival’, offering a delightful taste of the Caribbean for food and music enthusiasts. The event will be broadcast live on Freeview channel 276 and promises an array of delectable jerk chicken, flavourful pork, and a myriad of other mouth-watering Caribbean delicacies. Attendees can also expect to enjoy tropical rum-infused beverages and sway to the infectious beats of reggae and soca music.

The festival’s highlights include seven esteemed Caribbean food stalls, featuring renowned establishments such as Pirates From The Caribbean Kitchen, K&Q Cuisine, Jamrock Catering, Irie Shack, Friends and Family, Food and Vibes 2021, Chef Bigga, and Box Food. These vendors will compete for culinary glory, judged by a panel of ten individuals including Adi Alfa, Charmaine Chanakira, Councillor Craig Skinner, Dizzle Comedian, Graeme Benson, Judith Jacobs, Karen Peacock, Noble Dan, and Zahra Josephine.

The festival will also feature an assortment of the UK’s finest rum and rum cocktails, providing a unique gustatory experience. Families can enjoy an enchanting kids’ area, complete with treats from the acclaimed Brooklyn Cookie Company. The festival’s ambiance will be enhanced by the rhythmic melodies of Decka Set It Off, DJ Longers, Green Fly Fayah, Reggae Choir, and TheSheJay.

The ‘Jerk Food and Rum Festival’ is a celebration of vibrant culture, tantalizing flavours, and infectious rhythms. It promises to leave a lasting impression on all who attend. Be sure to mark your calendar and experience the best that the Caribbean has to offer, right at your doorstep.

Sources:
1. Northamptonshire News – www.northamptonshire-news.com
2. Caribbean Cuisine Magazine – www.caribbeancuisine.com