Not genuine Jamaican cuisine, rice and peas were parched, Jerk chicken is not authentic. Plantains were briny, Mac and cheese was satisfactory though. If you've experienced authentic Jamaican food, you'd recognize the distinction, but for those who have never sampled it... they might genuinely relish the food more.
Christine D.
We had CJ's food catering at our event last night. When is the last time you stayed awake at night wondering when is the next you can have someone's food? That was me. I'd give 10 stars if I could. I ate the Jerk chicken, loaded potato casserole and red beans & rice. Lemme tell you, I started doing "the happy food dance" after the first bite of Jerk Chicken. It was SO TENDER. It was spicy but the perfect kick where you just wanted to keep eating more. It had a great flavor. I was a bit hesitant about the loaded potato casserole only because I never had it before. OMG. The first bite is like you went to potato heaven. Even as I write this, I want to jump in my car and drive 90 minutes to get some. Super flavorful and a very light and airy consistency. The rice was good but not the best item of the night. My people around me had the teriyaki chicken and the first thing they said: "so tender"... then "so good". I can't wait to go back to have more of this excellent food!
KenTay 1975
CJ'S is not at the location listed on Google. Me and my son drove 30 minutes to get some jerk chicken and the this particular church location was not in business. Real Disappointing!!!
Janet S.
I planned long and carefully for my gathering; It was infused with the delicious food brought in by Chef James. Sounds of compliments waft through the air. Around the table Everyone present enjoyed the menu items I selected. My favorite was the Jamaican Curry Chicken and the Rustic Mashed potatoes. A few people took leftovers and I heard praises from the at home folks too. I'm very grateful Chef. You helped my October 25 event be memorable with your delivery of some delicious food. I hope to use your catering service again soon . I have my eye on some other menu items that I bet are winners.
Pamela Farley
Chef James was so easy to work with, he responded quickly to my inquiries about his catering service. The food was delivered hot and on time. James and his son were friendly and efficient in setting up the food areas. Our guests loved the food and our staff loved the left overs the next day. Thanks again James!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sandi B.
Delicious food! I enjoyed every bite of my curry chicken. Can totally recommend it and will definitely come back again.
Anna Davis
James Williams and CJ’s Jamaican and BBQ catering is always so amazing! Everything Chef James makes is incredible. We have used him for catering parties as well as our personal family meals because everything is always wonderful. His jerk chicken and loaded potatoes hold a special place in my family’s heart but his mixed vegetables transforms what we considered a side dish. You will not be disappointed. Chef James is professional and great at communicating to ensure service and experience is always great.
We had Chef James cater a staff lunch. The ribs were amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Extra BBQ Ribs, Extra Loaded Potato Casserole, Spicy Jerk Chicken Salad, Teriyaki Chicken
Kira Stafford
AMAZING! I ordered catering from Chef CJ, and I am so happy I did! Everything I had was delicious (**** chicken, lemon chicken, vegetable medley, Mac and cheese, and potato casserole)Chef CJ even went the extra mile to accommodate my gluten free order. He is so kind and easy to contact. 10/10 will order from him again!Dietary restrictions: Gluten free
AMAZING! I ordered catering from Chef CJ, and I am so happy I did! Everything I had was delicious (jerk chicken, lemon chicken, vegetable medley, Mac and cheese, and potato casserole) Chef CJ even went the extra mile to accommodate my gluten free order. He is so kind and easy to contact. 10/10 will order from him again!
Christine H
I have been a fan and customer of CJ's Kitchen and Chef James for many years. He has catered several small business lunches for me and it was always on time and on point! But today..... I JUST DIDN"T KNOW! CJ's Kitchen has-----PIZZA. Ya Mon, it's pizza with a bit of an attitude. Pizzatude! You get that mild/spicy jerk chicken, a creamy sauce and then the pineapple is a pleasant sweet surprise, just perfect for this pie. I never eat pineapple on pizza, but this is a must! There are so many toppings, I had to resort to a fork and knife so I wouldn't waste any of it. This is my new go-to meal at CJ's. It's a perfect personal size pizza for lunch.
Siarah Banks
Not authentic Jamaican food, rice and peas were dry, J*** chicken is not J**** Plaintains were salty, Mac and cheese was good though. If you’ve had real Jamaican food, you’d know the difference, but for those who have never tried it.. they might actually enjoy the food more.
Camille M.
The customer service was exceptional. I enjoyed the friendly and inviting environment. The food was delicious. It was very well seasoned and tasty, not mention the portion sizes were enough to feed our whole family. Thank you so much for blessing us with the wonderful dinner, drinks and dessert! My husband and I plan on ordering from you in the future and look forward to trying everything on your menu. We are confident that we will enjoy additional items from your restaurant. God bless you, your business and family. Thanks again.
Chris C.
It's hard to find Jamaican food, so I was happy to find this out-of-the-way spot with limited hours. (Actually in a church building). The food was pretty good, but not great. You get the sense that everything was wet cooked in a crockpot, or in a casserole. J*** chicken - This is a wet version. It was tender with a nice little bite of heat. I'd get that again gladly. Probably the best thing I ate. It might be nice with some extra onions or veggies...over some rice. Curry chicken - Pretty tasty. Exactly what you'd expect. Highly seasoned, but not hot. You could probably make it at home with golden curry, but CJ did it for you. BBQ Pork Ribs - This is a wet crockpot type version where the meat is quite tender after being cooked with the sauce for a long time. The flavors are a bit ordinary BBQ sauce. If a family member served this to you, you wouldn't be disappointed. I wonder two things - First, what would happened if I finished them under the broiler or on the BBQ to caramelize the sauce and add some texture? Second, what if I added some j*** sauce to jazz up the sauce? Anyway, I could see buying them again, but I'm not rushing back. The Jamaican patty was nice, even if I wish the filling had a bit more oomph. But seasoned meat in a flaky pastry is usually never bad. The sides - The "killer" mac & cheese, and loaded potato casserole are ok. I don't know what makes the mac & cheese "killer" because it tasted just like ordinary mac & cheese to me (maybe slightly cheesier). The potato casserole is similarly loaded with a cheese sauce, potatoes, and not much else. The vegetable medley wasn't good. It was a hot cabbage salad that was rather plain and not good (Chef really needs to come up with a new veg. side). The Jamaican style rice & peas was by far my favorite side, and goes well with the spicy chicken stews. I wish it had a bit more flavor on its own, perhaps some allspice, but that's nitpicking. This is a small operation with the chef onsite to greet you. I get the feeling he cooks it at home and brings it to the Church. I could hear the repeated "ding" of the microwave as my food was being reheated. Everyone was super nice. As long as you set realistic expectations for a part-time operation running out of a church, I think you'll be satisfied.
Great food Great customer
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not genuine Jamaican cuisine, rice and peas were parched, Jerk chicken is not authentic. Plantains were briny, Mac and cheese was satisfactory though. If you've experienced authentic Jamaican food, you'd recognize the distinction, but for those who have never sampled it... they might genuinely relish the food more.
We had CJ's food catering at our event last night. When is the last time you stayed awake at night wondering when is the next you can have someone's food? That was me. I'd give 10 stars if I could. I ate the Jerk chicken, loaded potato casserole and red beans & rice. Lemme tell you, I started doing "the happy food dance" after the first bite of Jerk Chicken. It was SO TENDER. It was spicy but the perfect kick where you just wanted to keep eating more. It had a great flavor. I was a bit hesitant about the loaded potato casserole only because I never had it before. OMG. The first bite is like you went to potato heaven. Even as I write this, I want to jump in my car and drive 90 minutes to get some. Super flavorful and a very light and airy consistency. The rice was good but not the best item of the night. My people around me had the teriyaki chicken and the first thing they said: "so tender"... then "so good". I can't wait to go back to have more of this excellent food!
CJ'S is not at the location listed on Google. Me and my son drove 30 minutes to get some jerk chicken and the this particular church location was not in business. Real Disappointing!!!
I planned long and carefully for my gathering; It was infused with the delicious food brought in by Chef James. Sounds of compliments waft through the air. Around the table Everyone present enjoyed the menu items I selected. My favorite was the Jamaican Curry Chicken and the Rustic Mashed potatoes. A few people took leftovers and I heard praises from the at home folks too. I'm very grateful Chef. You helped my October 25 event be memorable with your delivery of some delicious food. I hope to use your catering service again soon . I have my eye on some other menu items that I bet are winners.
Chef James was so easy to work with, he responded quickly to my inquiries about his catering service. The food was delivered hot and on time. James and his son were friendly and efficient in setting up the food areas. Our guests loved the food and our staff loved the left overs the next day. Thanks again James!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food! I enjoyed every bite of my curry chicken. Can totally recommend it and will definitely come back again.
James Williams and CJ’s Jamaican and BBQ catering is always so amazing! Everything Chef James makes is incredible. We have used him for catering parties as well as our personal family meals because everything is always wonderful. His jerk chicken and loaded potatoes hold a special place in my family’s heart but his mixed vegetables transforms what we considered a side dish. You will not be disappointed. Chef James is professional and great at communicating to ensure service and experience is always great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Loaded Potato Casserole, Extra Vegetable Medley, Spicy Jerk Chicken Bowl, Jamaican Patty
We had Chef James cater a staff lunch. The ribs were amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Extra BBQ Ribs, Extra Loaded Potato Casserole, Spicy Jerk Chicken Salad, Teriyaki Chicken
AMAZING! I ordered catering from Chef CJ, and I am so happy I did! Everything I had was delicious (**** chicken, lemon chicken, vegetable medley, Mac and cheese, and potato casserole)Chef CJ even went the extra mile to accommodate my gluten free order. He is so kind and easy to contact. 10/10 will order from him again!Dietary restrictions: Gluten free
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AMAZING! I ordered catering from Chef CJ, and I am so happy I did! Everything I had was delicious (jerk chicken, lemon chicken, vegetable medley, Mac and cheese, and potato casserole) Chef CJ even went the extra mile to accommodate my gluten free order. He is so kind and easy to contact. 10/10 will order from him again!
I have been a fan and customer of CJ's Kitchen and Chef James for many years. He has catered several small business lunches for me and it was always on time and on point! But today..... I JUST DIDN"T KNOW! CJ's Kitchen has-----PIZZA. Ya Mon, it's pizza with a bit of an attitude. Pizzatude! You get that mild/spicy jerk chicken, a creamy sauce and then the pineapple is a pleasant sweet surprise, just perfect for this pie. I never eat pineapple on pizza, but this is a must! There are so many toppings, I had to resort to a fork and knife so I wouldn't waste any of it. This is my new go-to meal at CJ's. It's a perfect personal size pizza for lunch.
Not authentic Jamaican food, rice and peas were dry, J*** chicken is not J**** Plaintains were salty, Mac and cheese was good though. If you’ve had real Jamaican food, you’d know the difference, but for those who have never tried it.. they might actually enjoy the food more.
The customer service was exceptional. I enjoyed the friendly and inviting environment. The food was delicious. It was very well seasoned and tasty, not mention the portion sizes were enough to feed our whole family. Thank you so much for blessing us with the wonderful dinner, drinks and dessert! My husband and I plan on ordering from you in the future and look forward to trying everything on your menu. We are confident that we will enjoy additional items from your restaurant. God bless you, your business and family. Thanks again.
It's hard to find Jamaican food, so I was happy to find this out-of-the-way spot with limited hours. (Actually in a church building). The food was pretty good, but not great. You get the sense that everything was wet cooked in a crockpot, or in a casserole. J*** chicken - This is a wet version. It was tender with a nice little bite of heat. I'd get that again gladly. Probably the best thing I ate. It might be nice with some extra onions or veggies...over some rice. Curry chicken - Pretty tasty. Exactly what you'd expect. Highly seasoned, but not hot. You could probably make it at home with golden curry, but CJ did it for you. BBQ Pork Ribs - This is a wet crockpot type version where the meat is quite tender after being cooked with the sauce for a long time. The flavors are a bit ordinary BBQ sauce. If a family member served this to you, you wouldn't be disappointed. I wonder two things - First, what would happened if I finished them under the broiler or on the BBQ to caramelize the sauce and add some texture? Second, what if I added some j*** sauce to jazz up the sauce? Anyway, I could see buying them again, but I'm not rushing back. The Jamaican patty was nice, even if I wish the filling had a bit more oomph. But seasoned meat in a flaky pastry is usually never bad. The sides - The "killer" mac & cheese, and loaded potato casserole are ok. I don't know what makes the mac & cheese "killer" because it tasted just like ordinary mac & cheese to me (maybe slightly cheesier). The potato casserole is similarly loaded with a cheese sauce, potatoes, and not much else. The vegetable medley wasn't good. It was a hot cabbage salad that was rather plain and not good (Chef really needs to come up with a new veg. side). The Jamaican style rice & peas was by far my favorite side, and goes well with the spicy chicken stews. I wish it had a bit more flavor on its own, perhaps some allspice, but that's nitpicking. This is a small operation with the chef onsite to greet you. I get the feeling he cooks it at home and brings it to the Church. I could hear the repeated "ding" of the microwave as my food was being reheated. Everyone was super nice. As long as you set realistic expectations for a part-time operation running out of a church, I think you'll be satisfied.