Anthea's Kitchen

Anthea's Kitchen Hey, I’m Anthea 👩🏾‍🍳 The hands, heart & hustle behind Anthea’s Kitchen.

Born in England to Jamaican parents, I serve bold Caribbean flavours with love — no gatekeeping, just good food, proper vibes & open doors. 🇯🇲✨

As a chef I do take what I do really seriously. Yep I love food and all that but behind everything  is the serious side ...
14/08/2026

As a chef I do take what I do really seriously. Yep I love food and all that but behind everything is the serious side of providing a safe and clean environment for the food I provide to be prepared in. After what has seemed like months of prep, studying, buying probes, probe wipes, temp charts, allergen sheets, recommend cleaning products, etc and the list goes on and onnnnn. I know my hard work behind the scenes has not been in vain. I can now SHOUT from the roof tops that I’m kosher (well, I always have been) and that my kitchen has been inspected, my safe practices have been given the thumbs up, my paperwork is in order and I am now a very happy 5 star chef, with a 5 star food rating. Woop, woop, I’ve so earn’t this green sticker, worked so hard and will continue to do so.

* “Serving crunch with a Jamaican kick! 🇯🇲🥕🌶️  ”* “Colour so bright, flavour so bold. Escovitched vegetables done right!...
25/07/2026

* “Serving crunch with a Jamaican kick! 🇯🇲🥕🌶️ ”
* “Colour so bright, flavour so bold. Escovitched vegetables done right! 🌈✨”
👇 Tell me…
Would you pair these with fried fish, jerk chicken, or enjoy them on their own?

Tag someone who’d love a jar of these! 💛

Foodie

Every event is different, and that's exactly how I like it.Whether you're planning a wedding, a birthday celebration, a ...
21/07/2026

Every event is different, and that's exactly how I like it.

Whether you're planning a wedding, a birthday celebration, a corporate event or an intimate gathering at home, great catering is about so much more than the food on the plate.

It's about creating an experience.

It's the moment your guests take that first bite and immediately ask, "Who made this?"

It's colourful platters that get everyone gathered around the table, generous portions that leave no one going hungry, and flavours that people are still talking about long after the event has finished.

From the first conversation to the final plate served, I put the same love, care and attention into every event because I know how important these moments are.

If you're looking for authentic Caribbean catering that brings people together through incredible food and warm hospitality, I'd love to be part of your celebration.

📩 Get in touch to chat about your event—I'd love to hear what you're planning.

One collection... and that's a week's worth of "What's for dinner?" sorted. 🙌🏾Meal prep isn't just about convenience, it...
19/07/2026

One collection... and that's a week's worth of "What's for dinner?" sorted. 🙌🏾

Meal prep isn't just about convenience, it's about giving yourself one less thing to think about during a busy week.

🇯🇲 No last-minute supermarket trips.
🇯🇲 No standing in front of the fridge hoping inspiration will strike.
🇯🇲 No reaching for a takeaway because you're too tired to cook.

Instead, you've got proper home-cooked Caribbean meals, made from scratch with the same care and flavour I'd put into cooking for my own family.

Whether you're juggling work, family, long shifts or simply want to eat well without spending every evening in the kitchen, meal prep gives you back something that's just as valuable as good food: time.

It's one of my favourite services because I know I'm making people's weeks that little bit easier.

If you'd like to join next week's meal prep collection, send me a message and I'll happily talk you through the menu and how it works. 🍽️🇯🇲

16/07/2026

"The food was amazing. I heard everyone on my table complimenting the food too. So yummy... 10/10!" ❤️

Receiving messages like this after an event never gets old.

Knowing that one guest enjoyed the food is wonderful, but hearing that everyone around their table was talking about it? That's exactly what I hope for every time I cater an event.

Whether it's a corporate lunch, team celebration or company event, my aim is always the same: to serve food that brings people together and leaves a lasting impression.

A huge thank you to the lovely guest who took the time to send me this message & video. Your kind words genuinely mean the world.

If you've got a corporate event coming up and you're looking for fresh, flavour-packed Caribbean catering that your guests will still be talking about afterwards, I'd love to help.

📩 Get in touch to chat about your event.

Opening the fridge shouldn't feel like a daily battle with yourself. 😅One of the things my customers tell me most is how...
14/07/2026

Opening the fridge shouldn't feel like a daily battle with yourself. 😅

One of the things my customers tell me most is how much easier their week feels when they know dinner is already sorted.

No last-minute supermarket trips.
No standing in the kitchen after a long day wondering what to cook.
Just proper home-cooked Caribbean food, ready when you need it.

Whether you're juggling work, family, or simply want to take one thing off your plate, meal prep is here to make life that little bit easier.

Collection day is always one of my favourites because I know these meals are heading off to busy people who deserve to eat well without the stress.

If you'd like to get on next week's meal prep list, send me a message and I'll happily talk you through the options. 🍽️🇯🇲

I know I can't be the only one... 😂🇯🇲There are some things that seemed to exist in every Caribbean household growing up:...
12/07/2026

I know I can't be the only one... 😂🇯🇲

There are some things that seemed to exist in every Caribbean household growing up:
🥣 Butter tubs that never contained butter.
🧵 A biscuit tin that was actually full of sewing supplies.
🍛 The smell of Sunday dinner from first thing in the morning.
🥃 A bottle of overproof rum that somehow had a use for absolutely everything.
👵🏾 Being told not to come into the kitchen unless you were helping!

The older I get, the more I realise those little things weren't just habits—they were traditions, memories and ways of bringing people together.

What would you add to this list?

I'd love to hear the things that instantly take you back to your childhood. Tag someone who'll know exactly what I'm talking about ❤️

I realised there's quite a few new faces around here, so I thought I'd properly say hello ❤️I'm Anthea, the woman behind...
09/07/2026

I realised there's quite a few new faces around here, so I thought I'd properly say hello ❤️

I'm Anthea, the woman behind the big pots, full plates, and probably far too much food for the number of people coming over 😂

I'm a chef, caterer, and proud Jamaican woman who grew up understanding that food is never just food. It's family, community, celebration, and the way we show love to the people around us.

Everything I do, whether it's catering a wedding, preparing your weekly meal prep, or sharing recipes through my mailing list, comes from that same place.

No shortcuts, no gatekeeping, just proper food made with care.

I love sharing the stories behind our dishes, the traditions I grew up with, and showing that Caribbean food is for everyone who wants to pull up a chair and enjoy it.

So whether you've been here since day one or you've only just found me, thank you for being here.

Come for the food, stay for the culture.
Good food, open doors ❤️

07/07/2026

Ask any Caribbean person about green seasoning and I guarantee you'll get a different answer on how to make it! 😂🌿

That's the beauty of it.

Recipes are passed down, adapted, and made our own over the years, but one thing stays the same—it's the foundation of so many incredible dishes.

For me, green seasoning isn't just about flavour. It reminds me of being in the kitchen with family, learning that good food takes time and that the little things make all the difference.

Fresh herbs, fresh ingredients, and a whole lot of love.
No gatekeeping, just flavour.

I'd love to know—what's your must-have ingredient in your green seasoning? 💚👇🏾

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Thursday 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Friday 12:30pm - 2:30pm

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