Jerk Station

09/11/2024

The beanie is out!!

It is that time of year when these bad boys come out 🙄. I've got an assortment in my wardrobe, and I really adore this particular 'old banger' 🤩.

However, the 'haters' are on me again, making 'funny' comments 😉.

So, my question is, should I retire this or not?

Secondly, can you think of a suitable caption?

In the meantime, we are at the High Street market today, until 5 pm... but the food does not normally last that long. When it's gone...🤷

08/11/2024

I'm humbled and thankful 🙏🏽

Most evenings, like today, I watch people coming in from work, backpack, briefcase 💼, handbag 👜 in tow, looking a tad bit weary😩. You can tell they have had a long day (week 😀) and perhaps a difficult one.

Some call us while they are on the train into Chelmsford, others just drop in once they get off the train. But for all of them, they have decided to 'treat' themselves and their loved ones ❤️.

No matter how many times it happens, and the conversations we have, I have not got used to the fact that people choose to come to us, in order to brighten their day, to celebrate, to get some comfort 😏.

I feel so privileged, humbled, and thankful that what we do actually means a lot to our customers. I am grateful.

To all those people out there who put in great effort to bring joy to others, whatever their role might be, I salute 🫡 you all. Keep up the great work 👍🏾.

Tomorrow, we do it all over again 😜.

Yummy Caribbean and African dishes lovingly prepared daily. Gluten free, Vegan and Vegetarian option

19/10/2024

PRICELESS!
It was pure joy this afternoon when Ellie and Gareth popped down with 4 month old Mason to introduce him to a 'family tradition' 😜.

These guys have been coming to our market stall for the past 5 years, or so, and even the grand parents drop in sometimes as well.

I am beyond thankful that my job enables me to meet wonderful people and build a huge family of friends and relationships. I can not put a price on it! Thank you so much guys, made my day 😇

The icing on the cake is the young man looking at me and wondering, 'Is that the legend, Austine?' 🤪🤣😅

Enjoy the rest of your weekend, peops! Mine is off the charts already 🙏🏼

12/10/2024

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29/09/2024

Happy Sunday!

24/09/2024

Jerk chicken, anyone?

We only use grade 'A' chicken thighs, drumsticks, and wings.

They are first "dry rubbed," then thoroughly massaged with our very own, freshly blended jerk seasoning, and allowed to marinade for at least 48 hours before we start grilling! (I recall training a new staff member, and in the middle of it all, she just blurted out, "People do not actually know how much effort that goes into this!😃")

Most people also love to have our very own 'Austine's 🤪 home made Jerk sauce' to accompany the yummy jerk chicken 🐔 .

Need I say more? Come and make your own mind up 😋

51 Duke Street, CM1 1JA
Ph. 01245 348950
5 - 10 pm Tuesday to Saturday,
11 - 2 pm Monday to Thursday.

24/09/2024

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09/09/2024

Our Southend-on-Sea City Council fans, we are back at the feel good festival with Everyone Health Southend this Saturday.

Lots to feel good about 😋

See ya!!

Just five days to go to our Feel Good Festival and we're getting excited now!

We'll have Food and drinks to purchase on site from the likes of Precious Pasta Wrapstars Jerk Station Bubbles & Beans and . If you'd rather not pay out for lunch out you're welcome to bring a picnic instead!

Southend-on-Sea City Council

05/09/2024

LAST NIGHT

Massive favour, please 🙏

I was at Chelmsford Community Radio last night, presenting (or trying to present 😜) a midweek show. I made it through somehow, ha ha.

Please, if at all possible, are you able to listen for as long (or as short as you can bear 😃), and let me know what you think?

Should I quit my day job?? 🤣

The link to the replay is below, and the show starts at about 3.30 mark.

Much appreciated 🙏

https://m.mixcloud.com/chelmsfordcr/wednesday-midweekchill-040924-chelmsford-community-radio/

23/08/2024

August Bank Holiday weekend 😇

We are excited to be back at the Countess of Warwick Country Show this year. It is one of UK's top ten Country shows with everything for the family!

Tickets might still be available 🤫.

Come and say 'Hi' 😊. We are in the main arena entrance, opposite the Horticultural tent, near the dog show venue also.

A superb day out to top off your summer holidays!!

22/08/2024

Southend we are coming 😇

14th September 2024!!!

All the fun of our Feel Good Festival on Saturday 14th September at Garon Park is hungry work! But don't worry - we've got you!

You're welcome to bring a picnic with you on the day, or visit one of our mouth watering food vendors. We've got lots of treats, some healthier and vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options available. Take a look at the menu!
Bubbles & Beans
Burger Boy Burger van
Jerk Station
Fin Coffee Roastery
Little Nany's Ice Cream Van
Namaste Village Southend
Bars 4 Events
Proper Meals
Terry's BBQ Train
Wrapstars

20/08/2024

We will be there, so you won't go hungry 😋

14/08/2024

"I have been enjoying your food 😋"

Just before opening last night, as I was finishing off our opening checks, I noticed a guy opposite the shop on the other side of the road. He appeared to be scrolling through his phone, whilst furtively glancing in my direction.

Almost at the same time, I observed a regular customer standing in front of a neighbouring takeaway shop, seemingly waiting for someone.

I walked towards the door to open for the evening and the guy across the road swiftly crossed over, meeting me as I was opening the door.

'Do you have Jollof rice' he queried.
Yes we do

What about Beans? he asked, as he walked in.
Yes sir, we do.

Closely behind him was an older gentleman, probably in his late 60s/early 70s, and right behind them was our regular customer who had been standing next door.

As the first guy stood at the counter waiting for his orders to be prepared, the other two sat down and waited patiently.

Finally, the older gentleman ordered a large Oxtail meal and a Large Curry goat meal, and then asked our regular customer if she wanted a coke. At this point I realised they were together.

After his order was ready, as I was handing it over, I glanced at our regular, and asked if he was her dad. She smiled broadly, nodding, he beamed with pride. Then I asked him how long he was around for, she interjected, 'he is leaving tomorrow!'

'Oh no' I gasped, without thinking 😂.

He smiled very broadly and said to me,
'That is why I had to come tonight... , I have been enjoying your food'

As we parted, I was thankful (yet again) that we have played a tiny role in giving a visitor to our city, a memory to cherish! For some reason, I feel that he will recall his experience, many times over, to his friends, family, children and grandchildren 😇.

How wonderful is that!!

Any wonder I love my job?

12/08/2024

Last one for today people, but well worth bearing in mind 👌

I simple truth this Friday morning, I hope you allow yourself to let this settle in and set in 🙂 and remember to not be the person doing the judging with little to no context 💛♥️