Authentic Jamaican Cuisine, Made With Real Love
Farm-fresh herbs, from-scratch recipes, and Rosemarie's Kingston roots — served six days a week in Roselle and Vauxhall, NJ.
Oxtails, Jerk Chicken, and More
The oxtails alone are worth the drive. Add jerk chicken, curry goat, escovitch fish, and baked mac and cheese — all made from scratch, every day.
From the Kitchen
Catering for Any Gathering
Holiday parties, family reunions, office events — we bring the whole spread. Half and full trays, customizable menus, and real Jamaican cooking for your crowd.
Made From Scratch, Made With Love
Cool Runnings Cuisine started in a Kingston kitchen and grew into a New Jersey institution. Rosemarie's from-scratch Jamaican cooking has been feeding neighbors — and making them regulars — ever since.
What our guests are saying
I had the privilege of enjoying a variety of tasty savory dishes at a catered event. The food was skillfully prepared and delicious. There were a variety of dishes to choose from: pasta and rice dishes, patties were perfectly done without being overly spicy. The owner, Rosemary, is a delight!
Eleanor Bradley
I ordered today for the first time and I tell you, it was amazing. I ordered the lg oxtails, beans w/ rice, baked Mac with a side of greens. Hubby ordered stew beef, yellow rice n cabbage with a beef patty n cocoa bread. Taste was impeccable. Perfect salt n flavor with a hint of spice!
Liz Gonzalez
The food is so good and authentic, and the owner is so sweet! I had the curry chicken roti, baked macaroni and plantain, I also had sorrel which is soooo good!!
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Our menu
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are you known for?
We are known for Curry Goat, Caribbean Food, Bammy, Rasta Pasta, Beef Patties, Porridge, Fried Dumplings, Steamed Fish, Curry Chicken, Oxtails, Jerk Shrimp, Rice and Peas, Hard Dough Bread, Jerk Chicken, Curry, and Brown Stew Chicken
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Union, Connecticut Farms, Kenilworth, Roselle, Hillside, Vauxhall, Roselle Park, Maplewood, Elizabeth, Wyoming, Newark Heights, Irvington, Park Village, Cranford, Linden, South Orange Village, Millburn, Union County, Kean University, Winfield.
