The JK Journal
Sri Lankan food explained, event catering advice and stories from the team.
What is Kothu Roti? The Sri Lankan Street Food Taking London by Storm
Torn roti, chopped fast on a hot flat iron with spices, egg and your choice of meat. Here's what kothu roti actually is, where it comes from, and why it's become one of the most requested live stations at our events.
Read More →What is a Hopper? Sri Lanka's Most Iconic Dish Explained
A hopper is a bowl-shaped crepe made from fermented rice batter and coconut milk. Crispy and lacy around the edges, soft in the middle. Unlike anything else you've eaten.
Read More →Why a Live Cooking Station Changes the Energy of Your Event
A buffet is convenient. A live cooking station is something guests gather round, watch and remember. Here's why more event planners in London are choosing one for weddings, corporate events and parties.
Read More →Sri Lankan Wedding Catering in London: Everything You Need to Know
Menus, live cooking stations, dietary requirements, pricing and how far in advance to book. Everything you need to know before choosing Sri Lankan catering for your London wedding.
Read More →Sri Lankan Catering Cost in London
Guest numbers, service style, menu and live stations all move the number. Here's a clear, honest breakdown of what actually drives the price of Sri Lankan catering in London.
Read More →Why Sri Lankan Food is Having a Moment in London
Bold, complex flavours and a live cooking culture that suits how people want to eat at events now. Here's what's driving the rise of Sri Lankan food across London.
Read More →How Jaffna Kitchen Started During a Pandemic and What We've Built Since
From a dark kitchen with no events on the calendar to over 100 weddings, corporate events and celebrations catered across the UK. Here's the honest story of how Jaffna Kitchen got started.
Read More →Jaffna: The City Behind Our Food
More intensely spiced, less sweet, and built around exceptional seafood. Here's what sets Jaffna's cooking apart from the rest of the island, and why it's the foundation of everything we make.
Read More →Dissect a Dish: The Sri Lankan Mutton Roll
Slow-cooked spiced mutton, wrapped in a thin pancake, crumbed and fried until it shatters. Here's what actually goes into the dish our guests ask about at every single event.
Read More →Planning an Event in South London? What to Look for in a Venue
Kitchen facilities, outside space, access and load-in. What to check before you book a South London venue, plus the areas that work best for different types of event.
Read More →Corporate Catering London: Sri Lankan Office Lunches That Get Talked About
Most office catering is forgettable. Sri Lankan corporate catering from Jaffna Kitchen is something different. Here's what we offer and how to book.
Read More →Book a Sri Lankan Wedding Caterer in London: What Full Service Looks Like
Custom menus, live cooking stations, halal as standard and full dietary coverage. Here's what booking full-service Sri Lankan wedding catering from Jaffna Kitchen actually involves.
Read More →Live Cooking Station Hire London: Sri Lankan Street Food at Your Event
A live cooking station does something a buffet can't. It gives your guests something to watch, something to wait for, something to remember. Here's how it works and how to hire one.
Read More →Festival Food Stall Hire London: Book Jaffna Kitchen for Your Event
Running a festival, community event or outdoor market in London and looking for a street food vendor? Here's what it looks like to have Jaffna Kitchen at your event.
Read More →Birthday Party Catering in South London: Make It a Night to Remember
A birthday party should feel like a celebration. The food is a big part of that. Here's what Sri Lankan birthday party catering from Jaffna Kitchen looks like, and why it works so well.
Read More →Drop-Off Catering London: Fresh Sri Lankan Food Delivered to Your Door
Drop-off catering is exactly what it sounds like: we cook, we deliver, you eat. No team to manage, no setup to handle, just great food that arrives hot and ready to serve.
Read More →Corporate Away Day Catering London: Food That Actually Brings Teams Together
The food at a corporate away day is either something people notice for the right reasons or something they politely ignore. Here's why Sri Lankan catering works particularly well for team events.
Read More →Outdoor Event Catering London: Sri Lankan Food for Garden Parties and Festivals
Sri Lankan street food was made for outdoors. Here's what we offer for garden parties, outdoor celebrations and festival catering across London.
Read More →Engaged to a Sri Lankan? Here's What to Expect at the Wedding Feast
If you're engaged to a Sri Lankan and you've never been to a Sri Lankan wedding, the food is one of the things people talk about most afterwards. Here's what to expect, from the spread to the traditions.
Read More →What Food Is Served at a Sri Lankan Wedding? A Complete Guide
Sri Lankan wedding food varies by region, family and tradition, but there are dishes and structures you'll find at almost every celebration. Here's the full picture, from starters to the main spread.
Read More →Sri Lankan Engagement Party Food: Traditions, Dishes and What to Order
A Sri Lankan engagement is a significant family event and the food is a key part of it. Here's what's typically served, the traditions behind it and what to think about when catering for guests from different backgrounds.
Read More →Why Sri Lankan Food Tastes Like Nothing Else: The Dutch, Malay and Indian Influences
Sri Lanka sits at the centre of one of the world's oldest trade routes. Every empire and trading power that passed through left something behind. The food is the living record of all of it.
Read More →Sri Lankan Food vs Indian Food: What's Actually Different?
Sri Lankan food and Indian food are related, but they're not the same thing. People who know one often assume they know the other. They don't. Here's what makes Sri Lankan food distinct.
Read More →The Spices That Make Sri Lankan Food Unique
Ceylon was one of the most important spice islands in the world for centuries. That history isn't just heritage. It's still in the food. Here's what makes the Sri Lankan spice profile unique.
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