Keshia Sakarah is a self taught chef, food educator, food writer and author. She founded Caribe’ - a Caribbean restaurant in Brixton and went on to develop her supper club Baruru - which explores the histories and cultures of the Caribbean.

She has written for publications such as National Geographic Traveller, Resy, Guardian: Feast and BBC Food. She was listed in the CODE 100: Influential Women in Food and appeared as guest judge on Masterchef in 2021 and 2022 and will be releasing her debut cookbook, Caribe: A Caribbean Cookbook with History in Spring 2025 with Hardie Grant and Penguin Random House publishing.

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The best restaurants in Brixton

Brixton is one of London's most perfect culinary hotspots: it's buzzing with hyped restaurants, as well as much-loved local eateries. Brixton Village is where you'll find a hefty selection of local food culture, with cuisine from across the globe all under one roof. But venture beyond the market's walls and you'll discover plenty of other restaurants you need to experience, from special sushi spots and Caribbean classics to buzzing little bistros in nearby Herne Hill. RECOMMENDED: These are the best restaurants in London. Leonie Cooper is Time Out London’s Food and Drink Editor. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

London’s best Caribbean restaurants

London is home to a vibrant Caribbean community that spans the islands. From Brixton to Stoke Newington you’ll find everything from incredible Guyanese pepper pot stew and Trinidadian street food such as doubles and aloo pie, to classic Jamaican-style ‘yard shops’ serving oxtail, rice and peas and fried plantain. The Caribbean diaspora have contributed their culture to this city for decades, with each island's cuisine distinct and unique in its own way. We’re all about supporting the community and have focused on independent, Black-owned establishments and as well as restaurants and more casual cafes, we’ve also included a couple of traditional Caribbean bakeries where you can score coco bread, currant slices and spiced bun. RECOMMENDED: The best Nigerian and west African restaurants in London. Keshia Sakarah is a British-born, Montserratian/Barbudan food writer. Her debut book - Caribe: A Caribbean Cookbook is due for release in Spring 2025. Her work is influenced by her Caribbean and British identity, focusing on her passion for culture and heritage.