
Traditional Jamaican recipes passed down through generations
Cooked with patience, served with pride
From our Yaad Kitchen to your table, every dish is crafted with care

Our Story
"Yaad" means home in Jamaican patois, and that's exactly what every plate from Shazi's Yaad Kitchen feels like. Every dish is crafted with authentic recipes, bold, flavourful, and with the warmth that makes Jamaican cooking truly special.
Based in Dagenham, Essex, we're here to bring real Jamaican flavours to your door — fresh, generous, and made with nothing but love.

Slow-cooked oxtail in rich gravy with butter beans

Classic Jamaican jerk chicken, chargrilled to perfection

Tender goat in rich Caribbean curry sauce
Become part of the Shazi's Yaad Kitchen family and get exclusive member-only discounts, early access to special catering offers, and authentic Caribbean flavours delivered straight to you.
"Ordered the Jerk Chicken Catering Tray for 25 people. Honestly, it was gone in 20 minutes. Kids and adults alike were asking for seconds. Shazi's understood the memo — authentic flavours that actually taste like Caribbean home cooking. The portions were generous and the price was fair for what we got."
Marcus Thompson
Son's 10th Birthday Party
"We were worried about catering for 40 guests on a budget. The Curried Goat Tray was the star of the evening. Guests who'd never had proper Caribbean food before were blown away. Real spices, real meat, real flavour. This is what celebration food should taste like."
Charmaine Williams
Daughter's 21st Birthday
"Took my family's tip and ordered from Shazi's for my birthday. The Oxtail Tray fed 35 people and everyone left satisfied. Not like those other places serving watered-down portions. This is genuine article — slow-cooked properly, seasoned right. Worth every penny."
Winston Clarke
Birthday Celebration
"For our daughter's christening, we needed food that would impress family and stay authentic to our roots. Shazi's Baked Chicken Tray was perfect. Wholesome, flavourful, and generous enough that we had leftovers. Guests kept asking for the catering details. Highly recommend."
Fiona and David Brown
Baby Girl's Christening
"Hosting my engagement party, I wanted Caribbean food that felt homemade, not generic. Shazi's Escovitch Fish Tray was stunning and delicious. The pickled vegetables, the spices — it transported everyone. This is how you celebrate with soul and flavour."
Amelia Johnson
Engagement Party
"I grew up eating my grandmother's food in Kingston. Shazi's Oxtail Meal takes me right back. The gravy, the tender meat, the butter beans — it's nostalgia on a plate. I order it every two weeks. Nothing beats homemade Caribbean cooking."
Keisha Powell
Regular Customer
"Tried the Jerk Chicken Meal and was absolutely blown away. The flavour is bold and genuine — you can taste the spice blend and wood-fire tradition. Generous portions too. Cost less than the other jerk places but tastes infinitely better."
Derek Singh
First Time Ordering
"Tried many Caribbean takeaways. Shazi's gives you actual value — big portions, real ingredients, authentic spices. You're getting restaurant quality at reasonable prices. The Curried Chicken Meal is my weekly go-to. Honestly can't beat it."
Lesley Bennett
Value for Money
"The spice blends here are what Caribbean cooking is about — not too hot, perfectly balanced. The Curried Goat has layers of flavour that unfold with every bite. Garlic, thyme, real spices. This is proper cooking, not shortcuts."
Trevor Montague
Flavour Enthusiast
"My partner introduced me to Shazi's and I'm addicted. The Whole Tilapia was beautifully cooked with vegetables. Fresh, quality ingredients. We've ordered multiple times now and consistency is always there. Brilliant."
Priya Patel
Family Order
"Gifted my mate a catering tray for his event and he still talks about it. He said it was the best-catered event he's ever had. That's the Shazi's difference — proper Caribbean quality that leaves an impression."
Michael Brown
Gift for a Friend
"Mi swear down, dis a di best Caribbean food outside a yard. Every order taste like it come straight from mi grandmother's kitchen back a Jamaica. Respect Shazi's!"
Junior Mitchell
True Yard Food
Please inform us of any allergies or dietary requirements before ordering. Our food is prepared in a kitchen that handles a variety of ingredients.