About Island Girl Cooking
How it started. How it's going.
Inspired by family favorites, it's a modern twist on classic Caribbean comfort foods. We blend our passion for authentic flavors and ingredients to create fresh takes on old favorites.
As a child of immigrant Caribbean parents I had a strong desire to stay connected to my cultural and culinary roots. Fond memories of summer holidays in Trinidad created a longing to experience those island tastes and flavors back at home. My early curiosity in food led to catering jobs in college, taking hobby courses at the Culinary Institute as an adult and eventually hosting Caribbean cooking workshops for other adult learners.
I was bottling sauces and preparing meals with my kids during the pandemic lock down when I first thought about taking comfort food to the next level. I was already known for making the most delicious oxtails, so why not expand and elevate? And that's how Island Girl Cooking began. Started in 2020, Island Girl Cooking specializes in Caribbean-inspired gourmet goods and catering services. It's our mission to share the good food & good vibes of the islands!