Manchester’s beloved Caribbean street-food restaurant, Jerk Junction, is coming to Trafford Centre, with a new restaurant set to open in September.
A Chorlton institution, Jerk Junction is renowned locally for its authentic and flavourful Caribbean cuisine.
With additional restaurants already established in Wilmslow and Media City, the new Trafford Centre location marks Jerk Junction’s first venture into a shopping centre setting, joining other brands in the centre’s iconic Orient food court.
The menu will feature signature dishes such as jerk chicken, curried goat, and vegetarian options like Ital stew, all served with rice and peas and prepared with traditional spices and ingredients that have made Jerk Junction so popular.
Simon Layton, Centre Director at Trafford Centre, said: “Jerk Junction’s incredible Caribbean flavours not only enhances our dining offering to visitors, but also highlights our commitment to supporting local businesses and showcasing homegrown talent. We’re excited to welcome Jake and the team to the Trafford Centre this September!”
Jerk Junction Founder Jake Shaffi added: “The Trafford Centre is iconic, especially its food court, but there’s a huge gap for authentic Jamaican food, so we are super proud to be a homegrown brand that can really bring that heat and represent the island! Opening at the Trafford Centre is a huge achievement for us, the fact that we will be positioned next to so many global brands, it really sets the tone for the levels we are taking Jerk Junction to. We cannot wait to reach new customers and continue our mission to make authentic Jamaican food more accessible in the UK.”
