Bold Flavors Cooked the Traditional Way

Authentic Caribbean meals prepared fresh daily in Marietta, Georgia.

When you arrive in Marietta looking for real Caribbean food, you want dishes that carry the heat, depth, and balance that come from recipes shaped over time. You want jerk chicken with charred edges and seasoning that goes all the way through, not just on the surface. You want curried shrimp that smells like it was cooked in someone's home kitchen, with onions softened in oil and spices bloomed before the shrimp ever hit the pan.

Bigjerk in a box BBQ LLC prepares meals using slow-cooked techniques, bold spices, and more than 15 years of experience rooted in Caribbean cooking traditions. The menu includes Jamaican jerk chicken, Caribbean soups like mannish water, BBQ steamed red snapper, brown stew fish, curried shrimp, and Jamaican beef patties. Each dish is built to deliver flavor balance and satisfy both longtime Caribbean food lovers and first-time guests. The food is available for dine-in, takeout, and casual outdoor dining, and customers travel from surrounding areas including Marietta and beyond to order it.

Visit the Marietta location today to taste authentic Caribbean meals prepared fresh and made to order.

Recipes Built from Years of Hands-On Cooking

You will notice the difference when food is prepared using methods that take time. In Marietta, jerk chicken is marinated with scallions, thyme, Scotch bonnet peppers, and allspice before it goes over heat. Brown stew fish is pan-fried first to lock in texture, then simmered in a thick gravy made with tomatoes, peppers, and browning sauce. BBQ steamed red snapper is seasoned, wrapped, and cooked in a way that keeps the fish moist while the spices soak through.

After your meal, you will taste seasoning that reaches every bite, not just the edges. You will notice textures that show careful timing and heat control. Recipes are shaped by 15 years of experience and a deep respect for Caribbean cooking traditions.

Curried shrimp is prepared with curry powder toasted in oil, garlic, onions, and peppers before the shrimp is added. Mannish water, a traditional Caribbean soup, is slow-cooked with root vegetables, bananas, and bold seasoning. Jamaican beef patties are baked fresh with flaky pastry and spiced ground beef inside. The food is designed to satisfy your appetite and suit dine-in service, takeout, or outdoor seating at the Marietta location.

Questions About What We Serve and How It's Made

Customers often ask about ingredients, preparation methods, and what makes certain dishes different from what they have tried before. Below are answers to the most common questions about the food and how it is prepared.

What makes the jerk chicken different from other versions?
The chicken is marinated with fresh scallions, thyme, Scotch bonnet peppers, allspice, and other spices, then cooked using traditional methods that allow the seasoning to penetrate fully. You will taste the difference in every bite, not just on the surface.
How is the brown stew fish prepared?
The fish is pan-fried first to set the texture, then simmered in a thick gravy made with tomatoes, peppers, onions, and browning sauce. This process creates a rich, flavorful coating that clings to the fish and soaks into any sides you order with it.
What is mannish water?
Mannish water is a traditional Caribbean soup slow-cooked with root vegetables, bananas, and bold seasoning. It is hearty, richly flavored, and often served as a restorative dish in Caribbean cuisine.
When is the food prepared?
Meals are prepared fresh daily at the Marietta location using slow-cooked techniques and made-to-order service. You will receive food that is cooked the same day you order it, with attention to timing and heat control throughout the process.
What sides or drinks pair well with these meals?
Many customers order rice and peas, fried plantains, or steamed vegetables alongside their main dish. The natural juice bar offers freshly blended juices that complement the richness of Caribbean meals and provide a lighter, refreshing option.

Customers in Marietta and surrounding areas travel to the Douglasville location for meals that deliver authentic Caribbean flavor, careful preparation, and seasoning that goes all the way through. Stop by today to order jerk chicken, curried shrimp, brown stew fish, or any other dish on the menu.