The story
Tucked away on Lancaster Road in Notting Hill, Jay Dee’s Catering is the kind of no-frills Caribbean spot that rewards the seeker of genuine flavour. As food vlogger Only Scrans put it after a tour of West London’s best bites, the jerk chicken here delivers “fall-off-the-bone meat and deep smoky flavour,” earning a spot alongside the city’s finest Jamaican cooking. The signature plate of jerk chicken with rice and peas comes highly praised, and a fried dumpling on the side completes the experience.
A true neighbourhood favourite, Jay Dee’s keeps things casual and takeout-friendly—no reservations, no pretence, just a hole-in-the-wall doing local-spot excellence. The 4.4-star reputation speaks for itself, but the real testament is the smoky, tender jerk that has visitors calling it some of London’s best. Worth the trek for a plate that understands the balance of heat, smoke, and comfort.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2026.
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AI summary of what 2 dish mentions say about the food
Scrans praises the fried dumpling as the standout dish, while the overall vibe suggests Jay Dee's delivers comforting, no-fuss fare that hits the spot.
“He said I had to try one of the dumplings as well. Sensational. No notes.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Jay Dee's Catering. Most active: Only Scrans
Jay Dee's Catering in Notting Hill serves incredible jerk chicken — a no-frills neighborhood spot with fall-off-the-bone meat and deep smoky flavour, right up there with the best Jamaican food in London.
Dishes mentioned
Jerk Chicken with Rice and Peas
Look at this — beautiful dark rich mahogany with rice and peas underneath, plenty of gravy. The chicken is so soft, falls off the bone. The smoke has permeated all the way through the meat. I feel like the Jamaican food I'm getting on this channel is getting better and better every single time. This is the very definition of a neighborhood spot. No notes. These are the kinds of places that do the absolute best food — no fancy Instagram aesthetics, totally no frills. I'm genuinely in my absolute element.
Fried Dumpling
He said I had to try one of the dumplings as well. Sensational. No notes.
