Manchester’s beloved Caribbean eatery Jerk Junction to open at Trafford Centre

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Jerk Junction staff stood outside new Trafford Centre store / Credit: Supplied

One of Manchester’s best-loved Caribbean street food restaurants is set to open an exciting new site next month.

That’s right – Jerk Junction is coming to Trafford Centre.

If you’re unfamiliar with Jerk Junction, or just haven’t got round to paying it a visit yet, then it’s fair to say the eatery has become an absolute institution over the years, and is now renowned locally for its authentic and flavourful Caribbean cuisine.

Not only is it a community staple in Chorlton, where its original site first opened, but there’s also three other successful Jerk Junction restaurants in MediaCity, Wilmslow, and over in Sheffield.

And now, it’s set to take that success over to one of the UK’s biggest indoor shopping centres, as it was announced last week that Jerk Junction will be opening doors to a new Trafford Centre location in September, and joining other big-name food brands in the centre’s iconic Orient food court.

Although this marks the first time the Caribbean eatery has opened inside a shopping centre setting, the menu will feature signature dishes that fans already know and love.

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, are expected to be on the menu when the new Trafford Centre site opens next month.

Manchester’s beloved Caribbean eatery Jerk Junction is opening at the Trafford Centre next month / Credit: Jerk Junction

“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,” Jerk Junction’s founder, Jake Shaffi, said ahead of the new restaurant opening.

“Opening at the Trafford Centre is a huge achievement for us, and the fact that we will be positioned next to so many global brands 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.”

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Simon Layton, who is the Centre Director at Trafford Centre, added: “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.”

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