We’ll be showcasing the top takeaway restaurants, business owners and entrepreneurs from the Caribbean Food & Drink industry. We’ll also be welcoming large UK corporate companies who are supporting this £100 million+ industry.
⭐️ Red carpet arrival
🥂 Welcome drinks reception
🤝Networking opportunities
🎤 Exciting live entertainment
🏆 Exclusive 20 categories award ceremony
🍴 Sumptuous Caribbean buffet dinner
🤩 TV & Media Personalities in attendance
🎟️ Charity Raffle with UKCFA 2025 Charity Partner
💃🏽 AfterParty
The UK Caribbean Food Awards, established in 2023 by Dawn Burton and Marsha Barnett, celebrate the vibrant Caribbean culinary scene across the United Kingdom. As the nation’s only dedicated awards for Caribbean food and drink, the event honours a diverse range of talent—from restaurants and street food vendors to chefs, caterers, and media personalities.
Nominations for the 2025 UK Caribbean Food Awards open the 30th June. This years ceremony takes place in the Hilton London Croydon on the 24th November.
This year's categories and nominations are below;
Celebrating an author whose writing brings Caribbean cuisine to life through recipes, storytelling, and cultural insight. This award honours the literary talent enriching kitchens and minds across the UK.
Original Flava (Caribbean Recipes From Home) by Craig & Shaun McAnuff
Caribe (A Caribbean Cookbook With History) by Keshia Sakarah
Pepperpot Diaries by Andi Oliver
Motherland-A Jamaica Cookbook by Melissa Thompson
Awarded to a UK supermarket that consistently offers authentic Caribbean products, supporting the community with accessibility, quality, and a diverse range of traditional and contemporary Caribbean foods.
Sainsbury’s
Asda
Tesco
Recognising the sauce that adds the most flavour, fire, or flair to Caribbean dishes. Whether spicy, sweet, or smoky, this award celebrates bold blends and unforgettable taste.
My Sauce/Thomas Kondiments Ltd
Nimi’s Nosh
Reggae Reggae Sauce (Levi Roots)
Rachel Ama
Boom Sauce
The Jamaican Fine Sauce Company
Honouring the seasoning mix that captures the true spirit of Caribbean flavour. From jerk rubs to green seasoning, this award celebrates perfectly balanced, aroma-rich blends.
Jamaica Valley
Flavapacks
Datties Soul Food Seasoned
This award recognises the backbone of the community—small Caribbean grocers and independents keeping heritage alive with passion, personal service, and a wide range of authentic products.
Caribbean Cravings Ltd (Aylesbury)
The Black Farmer Farmshop Brixton
MoJam AfroCaribbean Grocery
AbiGlobal
Celebrating the most vibrant Caribbean food festival in the UK—bringing together flavour, music, culture, and community for a feast that leaves a lasting impression.
Taste of the Caribbean Festival
BlackEats Festival
The Jamaican Patty Festival
Notting Hill Carnival
Awarded to the tastiest Caribbean patty in the UK. From buttery crusts to flavour-packed fillings, this category honours the ultimate handheld comfort food.
Richie’s Patty Shop
Flake Bake Patties
Juici Patties
Port Royal Patties
Island Delight
The Jamaican Patty Company
Patty Box
The Patty Man
Recognising excellence in catering services that bring Caribbean cuisine to events, celebrations, and gatherings with outstanding quality, presentation, and professionalism.
Bake N Tings
Mahalia’s Kitchen
First Choice Caribbean Hut
Lara Luck
Islands Caribbean Restaurant (Taunton)
Celebrating a standout African eatery that brings bold flavours, cultural pride, and culinary excellence to the UK dining scene.
Enish Restaurant
Sabiib
RTOL Grill
Akara Restaurant
Chishuru
Honouring a Latin Caribbean food spot that fuses vibrant flavours, soulful dishes, and community warmth in every plate.
La Parada Dominican Food
Plaza809 La Caribena
Salpike
Recognising the best non-alcoholic Caribbean drink—traditional or modern—that refreshes, nourishes, and showcases authentic island ingredients and flavours.
Auntie Sam’s Kiddie Tump
Rumedii
Wulweek
Awarding the best in Caribbean rum or cocktails—bold, smooth, and true to their island roots. A celebration in every sip.
Island Slice Rum
Kromanti Rum
Honouring the most decadent Caribbean rum cake—moist, rich, and full of flavour. A sweet tradition baked to perfection.
Harrison & Griffiths
Maci’s Cake
Essence of Cake/Tracy Rashid
Nyammin
Celebrating a trader who serves up Caribbean goodness on the go. Bold flavours, passionate service, and unforgettable eats from markets, vans, or pop-ups.
Yard to Yard
Blair Grillz
Nanny Pearl’s
Joy& Gladness
The Jerk Shac
A Trini Thing
Jerk Village
Recognising a Caribbean takeaway that delivers exceptional flavour, service, and consistency. The go-to for comforting, authentic eats at home.
Taste Soul Good
A Trini Thing
New Tings (Acre Lane)
Bruce’s Island Cuisine
Awarding the top restaurant showcasing Caribbean hospitality, flavour, and culture. A full dining experience that brings the islands to the table.
Islands Caribbean Restaurant (Taunton)
Cafe Caribbean/Warren Richards
Sasha Afro Caribbean Restaurant SCK Ltd
Taste Like Home Restaurant (Catford)
Flava Pepper
Celebrating a vegan eatery that reimagines Caribbean dishes with plant-based creativity—without compromising on taste, spice, or soul.
VITALFOODZ
Jam Delish
All Nations Veganhouse
Fi Real
Honouring a chef whose innovation, skill, and passion have made a powerful impact on the UK Caribbean food scene this year.
Cafe Caribbean/Warren Richards
Blazin’ Soul Kitchen/Antoin Morrison
Chef Jason Howard
Lara Luck
Limin’ Southbank/ Sham Mahabir
Joy & Gladness/Chef Bigga
This award is the most dedicated, media personality delightful and dynamic TV Caribbean Food Chef, Social Media Cook/Chef or Social Media Food Blogger showcasing Caribbean Food
Shivi Ramoutar
Andi Oliver
Ainsley Harriot
Liam Charles
Alison Hammond
Rustie Lee
This award will be presented to the person, who the Founders believe have greatly contributed their knowledge and services to the rise of Caribbean Food here in the UK.
