If you can't make it along to the local street party, community carnival or mini Mardis Gras, this menu of colourful carnival food will ensure you don't miss out on the food side of things. We've invited our favourite Carribbean-inspired food to the party...all ideal for a foodie fiesta at home.

 

Home Carnival Tip #1: Get Ahead

Save on stress with a little clever prep work. Cleaning your barbecue, preparing salads and marinating meat and fish can all be
done ahead of time (the food will taste better for it, too). And don’t worry if you can’t get all the food cooked at once – pre-make a batch of finger bites to hand round while the main dishes are cooking.

Caribbean Jerk Dishes

Coconut Jerk Chicken

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Coconut Jerk Chicken with Rice and Peas

If you're after a taste of the West Indies, then this is the recipe for you. The coconut jerk marinade tastes sublime on the chicken, couple with rice and peas and you'll be whisked away to the Caribbean.

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Jerk Chicken & Rice

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Jerk Chicken with Rice and Peas

Inspired by West Indian home cooking, this classic Caribbean recipe will go down a storm. Leaving the chicken to marinate for over 24 hours allows the fantastic flavours to really take hold.

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Jerk Pork Chops

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Jerk Pork Chops with Pineapple Salsa

This Jamaican inspired jerk pork recipe has so much flavour, mixing the hot chilli sauce into the pineapple salsa adds a little extra fire.

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Jerk Mango Pork

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Jerk Pork with Mango and Bean Rice

A delicious Jamaican jerk pork recipe with grated mango and bean rice. You'll love cooking this up, and you'll enjoy eating it even more.

Jerk Pork with Mango and Bean Rice

Home Carnival Tip #2: No-mess Meals

Sprinkle some damp kitchen roll with lemon juice and roll it up ready to deal with sticky fingers. Paper plates and cups that can be recycled will save on washing up. Keep black sacks to hand, too, for easy cleaning up.

Carnival Coolers

Pineapple Mojito

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Pineapple and Ginger Mojito

A sweet and spicy twist on this classic cocktail, garnished with a wedge of caramelised pineapple.

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Raspberry Crush

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Raspberry and Mint Crush

Create this refreshing drink in advance, allow to cool then transfer into bottles. Seal and keep chilled until your chill-out session.

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Homemade Shandy

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Home-made Lemonade Shandy

This beer garden classic is such a simple summer drink that's great fun to make and ideal for hot party days.

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Sangria Mocktail

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Sangria Special

Enjoy a classic summery refreshing drink when you need to cool off - without the alcohol.

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Home Carnival Tip #3: Keep Comfy

There might not be a full-on street parade to watch, but  you could put on your own talent shows, fancy dress garden discos or talent contests. If you’re short of chairs, lay a few rugs on the ground – for a picnic-style carnival food fiesta.

Fruity Refreshers

Pineapple Skewers

Sweet pineapple meets minty freshness, making this a top treat for any summer gathering. 
 

Mango Pudding

Chill out in style with a mouthwatering mango dessert - ideal for summertime get-togethers.
 

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Watermelon and Honey Stack

Wow your guests with this fun and refreshing dessert. The sweet crisp melon goes wonderfully with the sticky honey, and a sour kick of lime.

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Watermelon Vodka Jelly Shots

Serve up these bite-sized bursts of summer at your next warm weather get-together, and try something different when it comes to the finger food desserts. 

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Garden Party Ideas For Summer

We’ve got lots of food & drink inspiration to go round when it comes to planning for a summer get-together. Take a look at our garden party ideas below and serve up the good times when the sun shines.

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